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LAR-4706: Landscape Design and Planning

Description: Theories, methods, techniques, and tools relating to the planning and design of sites, communities, and regional landscapes. 4705: Development of design ability through the study of: two- and three-dimensional design, principles and elements of spatial composition, theories and techniques for planning and design of sites, and design communication techniques. Investigation of natural and man-made physical factors and cultural factors, and human needs. Creative design synthesis. 4706: Evaluation of land resources and the allocation of land uses within large complex sites and regional landscapes. Theories and techniques of site planning and community design. Research of natural, cultural and physical conditions. Application of geographic information systems. Assessment of community development and land planning concepts. Proposing land-use and management strategies at community and regional landscape scales. Identification and application of community-based design practices. Pre: 4705 for 4706. Course Contact to Credit Hour Structure: Lecture (1H,1C), Lab (6L, 2C) Design Lab/Studio (5L, 3C). (1H, 11L, 6C)

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 6 credits

Prerequisites: LAR-4705

Required By: LAR-5005, LAR-5006

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 9

Average GPA: 3.08 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 12.62%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Benjamin C Johnson200563.6%27.3%9.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.551
Laurel Mcsherry201719.7%74.5%5.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.037
Paul J Kelsch200814.3%71.4%14.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.001

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