Curriculum

The geography core course requirements must be fulfilled in addition to the curriculum listed for this concentration.

The LAED Concentration in the Geography Graduate Group consists of the following coursework: (1) a core theory course, (2) one methods course, (3) a studio course, and (3) a minimum of 6 units of elective courses in the field.

M.S. and PhD Concentration in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design

Core (4 units)
LDA 201 Theory and Philosophy of the Designed Environment

Methods (4 units chosen from the list below)
LDA 202 Methods in Design and Landscape Research
LDA 205 Physical Planning and Design

Studio (4 units chosen from the list below)
LDA 181 A-Q Planning Studio
LDA 191 Workshop in Landscape Architecture
LDA 210 Advanced Landscape Architecture Studio

Students without a design or planning background are required to take a graphics course such as LDA 21, Design 21, etc. before taking a studio. It is recommended that LDA 21 be taken during summer session as space is limited during the academic year.

Electives (minimum 6 units chosen from the list below)
LDA 180 A-Q Planning Studio
LDA 220 Public Space and Culture
LDA 230 Landscape and Memory
LDA 240 Historic, Cultural Landscapes: Concept, Perception, Preservation
LDA 250 Life-Place: Bioregional Theory and Principles
LDA 260 Landscape and Power
LDA 270 Environment and Behavior
LDA 280 Landscape Conservation