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Course descriptions provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.
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- Schedule of Classes - October 30, 2025 7:09PM EDT
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    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 Basis4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    LA 2020
    
          
        
  
 
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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 Basis5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    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 Basis5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    LA 3180
    
          
        
  
 
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This course intends to establish a solid base of technical knowledge about the physical and performative characteristics of traditional building materials and emerging alternatives realted to landscape ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: LA 6180 
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                Credits and Grading Basis5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Chesebrough, K - Santo, D 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
    
    LA 3430
    
          
        
  
 
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This research seminar will invert the figure/ground relationship of city and hinterlands, focusing on the rural territory as an ecological, social, cultural and spatial entity with its own attendant operations, ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LA 6430 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
    
    LA 4020
    
          
        
  
 
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Community and ecological infrastructure design studio. view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LA 7020 
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                Credits and Grading Basis5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    LA 4030
    
          
        
  
 
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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 Basis1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
    
    LA 4070
    
          
        
  
 
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This course explores the urban ecological design movement as an interdisciplinary combination of ecological science and sustainable design innovation. Students research contemporary relationships between ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LA 6070 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    LA 4100
    
          
        
  
 
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Designed to develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD as a tool for design and construction documentation. Explores the link between AutoCAD, Adobe Create Suite and Microsoft Office softwares. view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LA 5100 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    LA 4120
    
          
        
  
 
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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. Combined with: LA 6120 
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                Credits and Grading Basis2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    LA 4830
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
Topical lecture series and seminars with a different subject and method each time it is offered. Enrolled students will submit written responses to the presentations given, evaluating the content delivered ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LA 5830 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
    
    LA 4940
    
          
        
  
 
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Topical subjects in landscape architectural design, theory, history, or technology. Group study of topics not considered in other courses. view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LA 6940 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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    Section TopicTopic: Stormwater Management 
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        Meeting Pattern- R
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Aymer, V 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: LA 3160 and LA 4910. Corequisite or prerequisite: LA 3180. Enrollment limited to: Landscape Architecture students; non-Landscape Architecture students by permission of department. 
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LA 6940 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    LA 4960
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
In this course, students participate in an experiential learning opportunity relevant to the student's focus of study or career goals in landscape architecture. A Landscape Architecture faculty member ... view course details
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit)) 
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Hogue, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Enrollment limited to: undergraduate Landscape Architecture majors. 
 Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
    
    LA 4970
    
          
        
  
 
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Work on special topics by individuals or small groups. view course details
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Glass, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Aymer, V 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Birkeland, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Goula, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Cerra, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Weber, A 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Taylor, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Hogue, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Vanucchi, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. 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
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Glass, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Taylor, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Weber, A 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Aymer, V 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Vanucchi, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Hogue, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Goula, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Cerra, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Birkeland, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. 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
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Hogue, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Goula, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Birkeland, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Cerra, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Aymer, V 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Vanucchi, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Weber, A 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Glass, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Taylor, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
    
    LA 5020
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
Studio course emphasizing the design process and principles ingenerating design ideas, concepts and plans. The course focuses on the aestheties and functionality of site-specific design. view course details
- Regular Academic Session. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    LA 5060
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
Intermediate-level course focusing on modes of landscape representation from ideation to presentation. Representation modes may include freehand, process drawing, and analysis and orthographic drawing; ... view course details
    
    LA 5090
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
The MPS Research Design Studio provides MPS students in Landscape Architecture with foundational knowledge in design research theories, methods and tools through readings and discussion, research problem ... view course details
    
    LA 5100
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
Designed to develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD as a tool for design and construction documentation. Explores the link between AutoCAD, Adobe Create Suite and Microsoft Office softwares. view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LA 4100 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    LA 5830
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
Topical lecture series and seminars with a different subject and method each time it is offered. Enrolled students will submit written responses to the presentations given, evaluating the content delivered ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LA 4830 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
    
    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. Choose one seminar and one discussion. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
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        Meeting Pattern- W
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Goula, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern- M
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Goula, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
    
    LA 5960
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
In this course, students participate in an experiential learning opportunity relevant to the student's focus of study or career goals in landscape architecture. A Landscape Architecture faculty member ... view course details
    
    LA 5970
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
Work on special topics by individuals or small groups. view course details
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis0.5-5 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
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
    
    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 Basis5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
- Regular Academic Session. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    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 Basis1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
    
    LA 6070
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
This course explores the urban ecological design movement as an interdisciplinary combination of ecological science and sustainable design innovation. Students research contemporary relationships between ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LA 4070 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    LA 6120
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
This course presents teh 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. Combined with: LA 4120 
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                Credits and Grading Basis2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    LA 6180
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
This course intends to establish a solid base of technical knowledge about the physical and performative characteristics of traditional building materials and emerging alternatives realted to landscape ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: LA 3180 
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                Credits and Grading Basis5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Chesebrough, K - Santo, D 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
    
    LA 6430
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
This research seminar will invert the figure/ground relationship of city and hinterlands, focusing on the rural territory as an ecological, social, cultural and spatial entity with its own attendant operations, ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LA 3430 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
    
    LA 6940
    
          
        
  
 
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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. Combined with: LA 4940 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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    Section TopicTopic: Stormwater Management 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern- R
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Aymer, V 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Open to: Landscape Architecture students who have completed Site Engineering, Urban Eden, and who have completed or are taking Site Assembly; others by permission of instructor. 
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LA 4940 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
- Regular Academic Session. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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    Section TopicTopic: Landscape and Film Screenings 
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        Meeting Pattern- W
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Hogue, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Enrollment limited to: graduate students; juniors and seniors by permission of instructor. 
    
    LA 7020
    
          
        
  
 
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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. Combined with: LA 4020 
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                Credits and Grading Basis5 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    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
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
