R. Terry Schnadelbach, Chair
This program is changing. The new 5-year landscape architecture program is scheduled for implemen-tation Fall 1999. Consult an adviser for information and curriculum changes.
The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program is accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board and leads to the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. Graduating from an accredited program is an essential first step toward licensing in Florida and other states. Students study the art of design, planning or management, and the arrangement of natural and man-made elements on the land through application of cultural and scientific knowledge. Resource conservation and the requirements of the built environment are studied.
Graduates are employed by professional offices; municipal, state or federal recreation; landscape architectural or planning agencies; and the construction, development or horticultural industries. Graduates also may continue on to graduate school, at UF or throughout the country.
The Department of Landscape Architecture requires 89 credit hours, including electives, must be taken at the 3000-level or above.
Field trips are required as part of normal course work; two trips are required. A summer internship under a registered landscape architect also is required and domestic or foreign study opportunities are available. Students should have adequate funds for trips and studio materials.
Students need personal computers with CADD graphics capabilities. The department will provide specifications before purchase.
Academic Advising – General Education
This is a partial list.
| Humanities
Art History (ARH 2050) GE-H, I. Philosophy (PHI 2015) GE-H Ancient Cities (CLA 3793) GE-H, I. |
3 3 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences
*Economics (ECO 2013) GE-S Anthropology (ANT 2402) GE-S, I Sociology (SYG 2000) GE-S. |
3 3 3 |
| Physical/Biological Sciences
*BSC 2005 or BOT 2010C preferred, GE-B. ORH 3513C Environmental Plant Identification, GE-B. *Geology (GLY 2010C-1073) GE-P. |
3 3 4 |
| * Required Gen Ed course |
NOTE: Landscape architecture students may not use ARC 1701, LAA 2710 or LAA 2350 to fulfill Gen Ed-H credit; in addition, LAA 2710 cannot be used for Gen Ed-I credit.
Critical tracking courses
are shown in bold and must be completed in the term indicated.
| FIRST YEAR | |
| Semester 1 – Fall | Credits |
| ARC 1701 Survey of Architectural History (GE-I). | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C). | 3 |
| BOT 2010 Introductory Botany (GE-B) . | 3 |
| LAA 1920 Landscape Architecture. | 3 |
| ARC 1301 Architectural Design 1. | 4 |
|
|
16 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete LAA 1920 and ARC 1301
• Complete 13 hours of course work
• Achieve a 2.50 minimum GPA
| Semester 2 – Spring | Credits |
| ARC 1302 Architectural Design 2 | 4 |
| ECO 2013 Prin of Macroeconomics (GE-S). | 3 |
| MAC 1142 Pre-Calculus (GE-M). | 4 |
| GLY 2010 Geology (GE-P). | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
|
|
17 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete ARC 1302
• Complete 13 hours of course work
• Achieve a 2.50 minimum GPA
| SECOND YEAR | |
| Semester 3 – Fall | Credits |
| LAA 2710 History of Landscape Arch. | 3 |
| ARC 2303 Architectural Design 3 | 5 |
| LAA 2370C CAD Land Form Modeling (GE-M). | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science (GE-S). | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H). | 3 |
|
|
17 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete LAA 2710, 2370 and ARC 2303
• Complete 13 hours of course work
• Achieve a 2.75 minimum GPA.
| Semester 4 – Spring | Credits |
| LAA 2330 Site Analysis. | 3 |
| LAA 2360C Prin of Landscape Architecture. . | 5 |
| LAA 2340C Rendering/Presentation | 2 |
| Humanities (GE). | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science (GE-S). | 3 |
|
|
16 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete LAA 2330, 2360 and 2340
• Complete 13 hours of course work
• Achieve a 2.75 minimum GPA
| THIRD YEAR | |
| Semester 5 – Fall | Credits |
| LAA 3350C Housing & Community Design . | 5 |
| LAA 3420 Land Arch Construction 1. | 5 |
| ORH 3513C Ornamental Plant Material | 3 |
| LAA 3231 Theories of Landscape Architecture | 3 |
|
|
16 |
| Semester 6 – Spring | Credit |
| LAA 3351C Planting Design Studio | 5 |
| LAA 3421 Land Arch Construction 2 | 5 |
| BOT 3143C Local Flora. | 3 |
| LAA 3530 Landscape Management. | 3 |
|
|
16 |
| Semester 7 – Summer | Credits |
| LAA 4940 Landscape Internship. | 3 |
| FOURTH YEAR | |
| Semester 8 – Fall | Credits |
| Option 1 - Vicenza | |
| LAA 4952C European Landscape Studio | 5 |
| LAA 4933C Topics in European Design. | 4 |
| ITA 3100 Italian 1 | 3 |
|
|
12 |
| Option 2 - Extended Internship | |
| Elective. | 12 |
|
|
12 |
| Option 3 – Faculty Approved Directed Study | |
| Electives | 12 |
|
|
12 |
| Semester 9 – Spring | Credits |
| LAA 4353C Urban Design Studio. | 5 |
| LAA 4382C Environmental Methods & GIS. | 5 |
| Elective. | 3 |
|
|
13 |
| FIFTH YEAR | |
| Semester 10 – Fall | Credits |
| LAA 5354C Environ Planning & Design. | 6 |
| LAA 5450C Design Implementation | 5 |
| LAA Elective (LAA 3373, 4315, 4830, 4935
Or LAA Graduate Seminar). |
3 |
|
|
14 |
| Semester 11 – Spring | Credits |
| LAA 5355C Senior Independent Project. | 8 |
| LAA 5210 Professional Administration. | 3 |
| LAA Elective (LAA 3373, 4315, 4830, 4935
Or LAA Graduate Seminar). |
3 |
|
|
14 |
Summer Professional Experience
Complete LAA 4940, Landscape Internship, in the summer between the third and fourth OR the fourth and fifth years of study.
Total Degree Credits 154
78 hours (minimum) of professional studies are required for the degree. At least 12 credit hours of 3-4000 level electives are required. Student progress is evaluated each semester.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required. Majors must attain a minimum C grade in all LAA courses. A grade of D+ is considered a failing grade and must be retaken until a grade of C or better is earned. In some courses (see adviser) a student may not proceed through a sequence until a C grade is earned.
MINOR IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
This minor provides students in other majors a general overview of the profession and an introduction to environmental and cultural issues, design, planning, management theory and applications. The minor does not qualify for practice or professional licensure.
Students must be accepted into a college before applying. Application should be made as soon as pos-sible to help chart course work.
The minor requires 15 hours, a 2.5 minimum GPA and a C or higher in all course work in the minor. Students who complete the requirements will have the minor listed on their transcript.
Seven of the 15 hours are
required; remaining hours are determined by interest and background. Students
with design, construction, engineering or technical backgrounds can take
design and/or con-struction studios with instructor permission and if space
is available.
| Required of all students | Credits |
| LAA 2330 Site Analysis | 3 |
| One of the following is required: | |
| LAA 2710 History and Theory of Landscape Architecture | 3 |
| LAA 1920 Introduction to Landscape Architecture. | 3 |
| General courses open to all students | |
| LAA 3530 Landscape Management. | 3 |
| LAA 6342 Landscape Architecture and Environmental
Quality |
3 |
| LAA 6382 Ecological and Environmental Policy | 3 |
| LAA 6231 Landscape Architecture Theory and Criticism. | 3 |
| LAA 4935 Gardens of the World . | 3 |
| LAA 4905 Special Studies in Landscape Architecture. | 1-3 |
| General courses open to all students | |
| LAA 3231 Theory of Landscape Architecture. | 3 |
| LAA 3510 Planning Design for Residences | 3 |
| LAA 3530 Landscape Management. | 3 |
| LAA 4830 Planning and Design of Recreation and Park Sites | 3 |
| LAA 4905 Special Studies in Landscape Architecture. | 1-3 |
| LAA 4935 Gardens of the World | 3 |
| LAA 6342 Landscape Architecture and Environmental
Quality |
3 |
| LAA 6382 Ecological & Environmental Policy | 3 |
Other courses are possible; instructor permission is required for courses
not listed above.