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- Schedule of Classes - June 2, 2019 7:14PM EDT
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Classes
LA 1420
Course Description
This course applies fundamentals of landscape design to small-scale site-planning projects. Work in the studio introduces students to the design process, design principles, construction materials, and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Kennedy Hall 466
Instructors
Gleason, K
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Additional Information
Enrollment is limited to: freshman landscape architecture majors or permission of instructor.
LA 2020
Course Description
Focuses on the role of materials and natural systems in design at multiple scales. Design strategies, theory and vocabulary in landscape architecture and allied disciplines are explored within ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Kennedy Hall 462
Instructors
Glass, M
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: LA 2010 with grade of C or better.
LA 3020
Course Description
This studio builds upon prior course work with an expectation that participants can creatively manipulate the program and conditions of a site or area, with increased emphasis on contemporary technology. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Kennedy Hall 462
Instructors
Davis, B
LA 3180
Course Description
Emphasizes detail design and use of landscape materials in project implementation. It explores construction materials, including specifications, cost estimates, and methods used by landscape architects ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: LA 6180
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Credits and Grading Basis
5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Kennedy Hall 461
Instructors
Wright, R
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Additional Information
Permission of instructor required.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Kennedy Hall 466
Instructors
Davis, B
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Additional Information
Permission of instructor required.
LA 4020
Course Description
Community and ecological infrastructure design studio. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Kennedy Hall 462
Instructors
Aymer, V
LA 4030
Course Description
Working with their advisor, students create a written and visual document that describes the concentration intent. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LA 6030
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
LA 4100
Course Description
Designed to develop a working knowledge of various computer software applications with emphasis on Autocad. Explores other applications relative to land-use planning and the profession of landscape ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Mann Library B30A
Instructors
Aymer, V
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Additional Information
Enrollment is limited to: Landscape Architecture students.
LA 4120
Course Description
This course presents the student with an understanding of the emerging role of the professional landscape architect. The course helps students choose a type of practice and introduces the problems and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Kennedy Hall 461
Instructors
Aymer, V
LA 4830
Course Description
Topical lecture series and seminars with a different subject and method each time it is offered. view course details
LA 4920
Course Description
This is the second half of course focusing on the winter identification, uses, and establishment of woody plants in urban and garden settings. Issues of site assessment and soil remediation are emphasized ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLHRT 4920
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Plant Science Building G29
Instructors
Bassuk, N
Rood, Z
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: passing grade in LA/PLHRT 4910. Enrollment is limited to plant sciences or landscape architecture majors or permission of instructors.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Plant Science Building G29
Instructors
Bassuk, N
Rood, Z
LA 4970
Course Description
Work on special topics by individuals or small groups. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
LA 4980
Course Description
Designed to give qualified undergraduates experience through actual involvement in planning and teaching courses under the supervision of department faculty members. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
LA 4990
Course Description
Permits outstanding undergraduates to carry out independent research in landscape architecture under academically appropriate faculty supervision. Research goals should include description, prediction, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
LA 5020
Course Description
Studio course emphasizing the design process and principles ingenerating design ideas, concepts and plans. The coruse focuses on the aestheties and functionality of site-specific design. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Kennedy Hall 466
Instructors
Birkeland, J
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to: graduate students.
LA 5060
Course Description
No description available. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Mann Library B30B
Instructors
Birkeland, J
LA 5090
Course Description
Problem-solving project entailing either fieldwork and/or library work. The aim of the project is to give students supervised experience in dealing intellectually and analytically with a professional problem ... view course details
LA 5450
Course Description
Advanced seminar seeking an interdisciplinary group of students in classics, art history, archaeology, landscape architecture, horticulture, and architecture to bring their knowledge of Latin, Greek, Italian, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Kennedy Hall 462
Instructors
Gleason, K
LA 5900
Course Description
This seminar is intended to provide Landscape Architecture Students (as well as Architecture, Planning students) with knowledge of the most relevant histories, theories and critical discourses related ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Kennedy Hall 461
Instructors
Goula, M
LA 5970
Course Description
Work on special topics by individuals or small groups. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
LA 5980
Course Description
Designed to give qualified students experience through involvement in planning and teaching courses under the supervision of faculty members. The experience may include leading discussion sections, preparing, ... view course details
LA 6020
Course Description
This studio builds on prior course work with an expectation that participants can creatively manipulate the program and conditions of a site, with increased emphasis on contemporary technology and 'best' ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Kennedy Hall 461
Instructors
Goula, M
Vanucchi, J
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to: graduate students.
LA 6030
Course Description
Working with their advisor, students create a written and visual paper that documents the concentration intent. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LA 4030
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
LA 6180
Course Description
Emphasizes detail design and use of landscape materials in project implementation. It explores materials, including specifications, cost estimates, and methods used by landscape architects in ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: LA 3180
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Credits and Grading Basis
5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Kennedy Hall 461
Instructors
Wright, R
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Additional Information
Permission of instructor is required.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Kennedy Hall 466
Instructors
Davis, B
LA 6940
Course Description
Topical subjects in landscape architectural design, theory, history, or technology. Includes group study of topics not considered in other courses. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Section Topic
Topic: Topics in Landscape Theory
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Kennedy Hall 461
Instructors
Baird, C
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Section Topic
Topic: Site Soundings
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Kennedy Hall 467
Instructors
Weber, A
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Additional Information
Class offered to Landscape Architecture Junior and Seniors only.
LA 7020
Course Description
This advanced design studio provides students in the final year of the graduate program in Landscape Architecture with the opportunity to work on complex, real-time projects. The overarching goal of this ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Kennedy Hall 461
Instructors
Hogue, M
LA 8900
Course Description
Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Baugher, S
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Additional Information
Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed in final semester of residency.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Trowbridge, P
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Additional Information
Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed in final semester of residency.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Goula, M
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Additional Information
Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed in final semester of residency.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Vanucchi, J
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Additional Information
Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed in final semester of residency.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Davis, B
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Additional Information
Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed in final semester of residency.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Cerra, J
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Additional Information
Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed in final semester of residency.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Gleason, K
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Additional Information
Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed in final semester of residency.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Aymer, V
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Additional Information
Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed in final semester of residency.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed in final semester of residency.