Exploration of ecological concepts and their potential applications in planning and design; introduction to landscape architects’ role as the steward of the earth; reinforcement of knowledge of nature and ecosystem; introduction to pioneering topics in the field of ecology; comprehensive explanations through reading materials, in-class discussions, and writing assignments; insights into real-world ecological planning and design endeavors via case studies and field trips. Prerequisites: Graduate classification. Cross Listing: LAND 635/PLAN 635 Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of ecological concepts and their potential applications in planning and design; introduction to landscape architects’ role as the steward of the earth; reinforcement of knowledge of nature and ecosystem; introduction to pioneering topics in the field of ecology; comprehensive explanations through reading materials, in-class discussions, and writing assignments; insights into real-world ecological planning and design endeavors via case studies and field trips. Prerequisites: Graduate classification. Cross Listing: LAND 635/PLAN 635 Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.