North Carolina State University at Raleigh · Courses
LAR
67 courses with the subject LAR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
LAR 200Landscape Architecture Introductory Studio (6
hours) Small scale landscape architectural design. Site observation exercises and visits, physical design projects, reading and discussion. Basic skills in landscape architecture, discerning the environmental issues in design, understanding design process, drawing and verbally communicating issues, and idea conceptualization and realization. Typically offered in Fall only
LAR 210Digital Drawing for Landscape Architecture (3
hours) Digital modeling and computer aided design in landscape architecture. Integration of digital data in visualization of past, existing and future designs. Typically offered in Fall only
LAR 211Digital Design Media for Landscape Architecture (3
hours) Principles and practices related to the use of digital applications in / landscape architectural design. Includes two-dimensional raster imaging, vector graphics, photo simulation, and three-dimensional modeling. Typically offered in Spring only
LAR 221Introduction to Environment and Behavior for3
1-3 Designers 3 LAR 514 Landscape Architecture Digital Design Media 2 3 3 LAR 521 Values, Theory and Methods of Landscape 3 3 Architecture 3 LAR 534 Landscape Architecture Theory and Criticism 3 3 LAR 542 Human Use of the Urban Landscape 3 3 LAR 445 Sustainable Design and Development 3 3.0 LAR 535 Environmental Social Equity and Design 3 3 LAR 540 Research Methods in Landscape Architecture and 3 3 Environmental Planning
Perceptual systems, linkages among them, and linkages between them and language and culture as these affect the design process. Typically offered in Spring only
Technical operations and environmental landscape controls for site development. Site analysis, grading and drainage, earthwork, horizontal and vertical control for road alignment. Graphic exercises. Typically offered in Spring only
The history of designed landscapes. Environmental, social and cultural factors which influence human made landscapes presented with history and art of landscape architecture. Typically offered in Fall only
LAR 457Landscape Construction Materials, Methods and
Documentation (3 credit hours) Materials, standards, and construction methods used to implement landscape architectural designs. Development of construction documents. Typically offered in Summer only
LAR 465Landscape Architecture International Studio (6
hours) Define landscape architectural problems and develop design solutions in an international setting. Exercises and projects related to design, culture and the physical environment of the host country. Focus on landscape architecture, gardens and urbanism studied through sketching and documentation, discussion, site investigation, historical context, current design examples and design applications. the International Study Abroad Office. Typically offered in Spring only
LAR 495Independent Study in Landscape Architecture (1-3
hours) Individual projects in landscape architecture developed under the direction of a faculty member on a tutorial basis. Individualized/ Independent Study and Research courses require a "Course Agreement for Students Enrolled in Non-Standard Courses" be completed by the student and faculty member prior to registration by the department. Typically offered in Summer only
Junior standing in Landscape Architecture 3.0 GPA or better
LAR 500Landscape Design Studio ()6
Application of information and skills developed in course work to environmental design problems. Process of site selection, activity programming, site planning and program evaluation followed employing creation of interactive communication systems between designer, clients and users. Goals include design of satisfying new landscapes as well as conservation and design strategies for existing culturally important landscapes and townscapes. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
LAR 504Landscape Architecture International Design Studio (6
credit hours) Application of design thinking processes in landscape architectural design situations resident within a host international urban venue. This i a studio course for Landscape Architecture students studying abroad. DGP consent. Typically offered in Fall only
LAR 501 and LAR 502 and LAR 503 or department head or
LAR 505Landscape Architecture Final Project Studio (6
hours) Individual semester long projects demonstrating capabilities in a full range of design and production skills. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
LAR 506Landscape Architecture Design + Build Studio (6
hours) Design and construction implementation of sustainable construction practices for a low impact landscape system installation that responds to degraded environmental conditions. DGP consent. Typically offered in Spring only
LAR 501 and LAR 502 and LAR 503 or department head or
LAR 507Advanced Topics Studio in Landscape Architecture and
Environmental Planning (6 credit hours) Advanced engagement, emphasizing research, development and application of experimental and best practices, on current and emerging landscape architectural and environmental planning topics of increased complexity. Advanced Topics Studios in LA and Env Plng integrate, apply, and reinforce materials including history and theory, site works, modeling and representation, research methods, environmental analysis, and professional practice delivered in LAR subject area courses. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
LAR 508Landscape Architecture Design Research Project (6
hours) Independent research in a specific area of landscape architectural design with the requirement that the research be integrated and applied within a landscape architectural design context; provides opportunities for a student or team of students (up to 4 people) to engage in independent inquiry leading to the completion of a definitive scholarly, research- oriented landscape architectural design project. Requires consent of department head or DGP. consent. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
LAR 507 and LAR 541 and LAR 697 or department head
LAR 509Landscape Architecture Design Fundamentals (3
hours) Introduction to the language, topics, and processes associated with landscape architectural design and the means used to envision and transform ideas into physical form in the landscape. Typically offered in Summer only
Introduction to the principles and practices related to the use of 2D and 3D digital media in landscape architectural design representation and communication applications. Typically offered in Summer only
LAR 514Landscape Architecture Digital Design Media 2 (3
hours) Digital modeling and representation methods, applications and production using two and three-dimensional digital design media; this course is integrally linked with LAR 501, Landscape Architecture Introduction Design Studio. Typically offered in Fall only
LAR 513 or instructor or department head, or DGP consent
LAR 515Advanced Landscape Architecture Digital Design Media (3
credit hours) Advanced digital media tools and techniques to create and refine routines used in landscape architectural modeling and representation applications. DGP. Typically offered in Fall only LAR 517/GIS 517 GIS Applications in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning (3 credit hours) Introduction to the methods and applications of geographic spatial modeling technology in landscape architecture and environmental planning. Typically offered in Fall only
An integrative approach to human and natural systems, specifically the dynamic social and ecological forces that act upon, modify, and give meaning to landscapes. Typically offered in Fall only
LAR 523Landscape Architecture Plant Identification (2
hours) Introduction to the vocabulary and methods necessary to identify ornamental and native plants in the built and natural landscape. The course is structured around the understanding of the taxonomic tools necessary to identify plants. Typically offered in Summer only
Architecture (2 credit hours) Introduction to theories, practices, and implications associated with the diverse uses of plants in landscape architectural design applications considerate of functional, ecologic, aesthetic, economic, maintenance, health, safety, welfare, and other factors. DGP. Typically offered in Summer only Landscape Architecture (LAR) 3
LAR 501 and LAR 502 or permission of Department Head of
LAR 525Landscape Architecture Field Studies ()3
On-site observation and assessment of constructed landscape architectural projects focused on historic and contemporary design practices that promote environmental health, safety, wellbeing, and beauty through industry defined practices. Typically offered in Fall only
LAR 527Landform, Grading, and Environmental Site Systems (3
credit hours) Introduction to landform representation, grading, environmental site systems, and best practices required in landscape architectural site design and environmental planning applications. DGP. Typically offered in Spring only
LAR 501 or consent of instructor or department head or
LAR 528Landscape Architecture Construction Materials and
Methods (3 credit hours) Introduction to landscape architectural construction materials, methods, documentation, and implementation practices including best professional practices, and current and emerging technologies. department head or DGP. Typically offered in Fall only
LAR 534Landscape Architecture Theory and Criticism (3
hours) Introduction to the pervasive principles, concepts, movements, and applications influencing landscape architectural planning and design. Department Head or DGP. Typically offered in Fall only
Principles of environmental justice and social equity in the context of design and community engagement; focus on the trends affecting environmental and human health in the built environment. Typically offered in Spring only Graduate Catalog 1281
LAR 540Research Methods in Landscape Architecture and3
3 Environmental Planning 3 LAR 543 Landscape Performance and Metrics 3 3 LAR 545 City Planning and Design - Building Great 3 3 Communities 3 LAR 554 Disaster Resilient Policy, Engineering and Design 3 3 LAR 582 Special Topics In Landscape Architecture 1-6 3 LAR 542 Human Use of the Urban Landscape 3
Concepts, tools and methods, and research to measure and integrate considerations of landscape performance including environmental, economic/life cycle, management, social, and aesthetic factors in landscape architectural applications. Typically offered in Spring only
LAR 544Contemporary Issues in Landscape Preservation (3
hours) An examination of how local governments organize themselves to deal with the conservation and protection of areas of acknowledged cultural value or scenic/aesthetic character as well as the respective roles of federal, state, and local governments in these efforts. Particular attention will be given to understanding the recent past in preservation efforts. Typically offered in Fall only
Exposure to the complex interrelationships of demographics, resource stewardship and land development in terms of the issues, questions, challenges and opportunities for landscape architects and urban designers. Typically offered in Spring only
Exposure to complex interrelationships in the planning, design, development and operations of greenway corridors and systems, including natural systems evaluation, community planning, public engagement, preparation of construction documents, construction administration, business practices, regulatory issues, legal framework, programming and funding. Typically offered in Fall only
LAR 550Landscape Architecture Professional Practice (3
hours) Exposure to the range of practice opportunities in landscape architecture with an overview of career opportunities in the public (Federal, State, and Local) and private sectors as well as in non-traditional and emerging roles. Typically offered in Spring only
LAR 552Survey of Natural Hazards and Disasters ()3
This survey course provides a graduate level introduction to the broad fields of study associated with natural hazards and disasters. Emphasis is placed on gaining an understanding of the defining characteristics of natural hazards and how their effects on human settlements can lead to a series of issues that help us understand what defines a disaster. This course introduces students to a range of topics including meteorology, geology, hydrology, engineering and building performance, policy making, planning, and sociology, among other disciplines. The course is framed using concepts of sustainable development and disaster resilience, including those pre- and post-disaster conditions and actions that enhance or hinder these aims. Emphasis is placed on the use of case studies of past disasters to help students understand the physical characteristics of natural hazards and how individual, community, state, regional, national and international actions led to the event becoming a disaster. Typically offered in Fall only n
LAR 554Disaster Resilient Policy, Engineering and Design (3
hours) This course addresses the interdisciplinary (policy, engineering and design) study and practice of disaster resilience. Emphasis is placed on the critical review of existing policies, programs and approaches taken that have led to increased levels of exposure to natural hazards, growing levels of social vulnerability and exponentially rising disaster losses. In era of climate change, these issues are explored relative to the need to enhance adaptive capacity through sound policy, engineering and design. Class lectures, readings and student/faculty discussions help to advance each student's knowledge of the subject matter and provide relevant background information to inform interdisciplinary class projects. No prerequisites for graduate students. Undergraduate students may petition to take this graduate course. Preference given to graduate students pursuing the proposed graduate certificate titled Disaster Resilient Policy, Engineering and Design Typically offered in Spring only
LAR 566Landscape Architecture International Issues
LAR(ARC) 576/DDN 776 Community Design LAR(ARC) 577/DDN 777 Sustainable Communities LAR 578/DDN 778 Ecological Design LAR 579/DNN 779 Human Use of the Urban Landscape
LAR 607Natural Hazards, Disasters and Climate Change Adaptation
Lecture Series (1 credit hours) Invited practitioners and scholars will discuss a range of contemporary topics (bi-weekly) tied to natural hazards, disasters and climate change adaptation, including research findings, experience in practice, and the translation of knowledge to action. Speakers are drawn from federal, state, and local jurisdictions; scholars from pertinent fields of study, including physical and social scientists; private sector representatives, including corporations, insurance officials, developers, and consultants; members of the media; politicians; environmental and social justice advocates; community leaders; members of various professional associations; and others as identified. Emphasis will be placed on the role of design, broadly defined, to enhance resilience to slow- and rapid onset natural hazards and disasters, including those caused or exacerbated by a changing climate. Preference will be given for students pursuing the graduate certificate Disaster Resilient Policy, Engineering and Design once approved. Undergraduates may petition to take course. P: Graduate Standing Typically offered in Spring only
an Special problems in various aspects of design developed under direction of a faculty member on a tutorial basis. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Supervised field experience in a professional landscape architecture office, related design office, or governmental agency. DGP consent. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
For students in non thesis master's programs who have completed all other requirements of the degree except preparing for and taking the final master's exam. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
