Nov 25, 2024

2014-2015 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2014)

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Landscape Architecture - BLA

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning

Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.5, USU
Additional Matriculation Requirements: completion of prerequisite courses, portfolio review, and submission of letter of intent (usually at end of the sophomore year)
Minimum GPA for Graduation: 2.0, USU
Minimum Grade Accepted: C- in LAEP prefix courses

The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) degree is a four-year program consisting of courses relating to theory, design, history, and the various technical areas of the profession. The degree provides a substantial basis for a professional career, as well as an excellent foundation for advanced graduate studies.

Students must complete the General Education requirements

WATS 1200
or
WILD 2200
will fulfill the Life Sciences requirement for students in the Landscape Architecture major

Students must also complete the University Studies requirements

ENGL 3080
or LAEP 3700 will fulfill the Communications Intensive (CI) requirement
LAEP 2600
will fulfill the Quantitative Intensive (QI) requirement
Complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above courses from each of the following two catagories: Life and Physical Sciences (DSC) and Social Sciences (DSS)
- GEO 3100
  will fulfill the DSC requirement
- SOC 3610
  or
  SOC 4620
  will fulfill the DSS requirement

Required Courses- Four Year Sequence

Freshman Year (32 credits)

Fall Semester (16 credits)

LAEP 1200 - Basic Graphics in Landscape Architecture 4
MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4
PSC 2620 - Woody Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs for the Landscape 3
USU 1010 - University Connections 1-3 (2 credits required)
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) course 3¹

Spring Semester (16 credits)

ENGL 1010 - Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1) 3
LAEP 1300 - Computer Applications in Landscape Architecture 3
LAEP 1350 - Theory of Design 4
Breadth Physical Science (BPS) course 3¹
Breadth Humanities (BHU) course 3¹

Sophomore Year (34 credits)

Fall Semester (17 credits)

LAEP 2600 - Landscape Construction I (QI) 4
LAEP 2700 - Site Analysis: Social, Behavioral, and Biophysical Dimensions 4
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) course 3¹
Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) course 3¹
Elective Course 3

Spring Semester (17 credtis)

Junior Year (30 credits)

Fall Semester (15 credits)

LAEP 3100 - Recreation/Open Space 5
LAEP 3300 - Advanced Computer Applications in Landscape Architecture 4
LAEP 3500 - Planting Design 2-4 (4 credits required)
LAEP 3600 - Landscape Materials 2

Spring Semester (15 credits)

Senior Year (32 credits)

Fall Semester (15 credits)

LAEP 4100 - Urban Theory, Systems, and Design 5
LAEP 4110 - Construction Document Preparation 4
LAEP 4150 - Field Studio Experience 3
Elective course(s) 3

Spring Semester (17 credits)

ASTE 3050 - Technical and Professional Communication Principles (CI) 3 or
ENGL 3080 - Introduction to Technical Communication (CI) 3
LAEP 3700 - City and Regional Planning (CI) 3
LAEP 4120 - Studio 8: Senior Capstone Experience 5
LAEP 4350 - Travel Course 1-3 (1 credit required)
Exploration General Education course 4
Elective course (recommend LAEP 4930 ) 2

Note:

1. Suggested courses: BCA=LAEP 1030 ; BPS=PSC 2010 ; BAI=USU 1300 ; BSS=ENVS 2340 or SOC 1010 ; BHU=CMST 1020 .

Non-LAEP Courses Required for BLA majors:

The following courses taught outside the LAEP Department are required for all BLA majors. Note that several of these courses will also assist in fulfillment of University Studies Requirements.

Note:

All required courses with an LAEP prefix must be passed with a grade of C- or better. Students must also complete the University Studies requirements.

Undergraduate Travel Requirement

The undergraduate curriculum includes a requirement for a minimum of 1 credit of travel and study outside of the bioregion.

LAEP 4350 - Travel Course 1-3

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits	120
Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)	2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better	100
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above)	40
USU Credits (30 USU credits, 20 of which must be upper-division courses, 10 of which must be courses required for student’s major)	30 USU credits
Completion of approved major program of study	See college advisor
Credits in minor (if required)	12
Credits in American Institutions (ECN 1500 ;HIST 1700 , HIST 2700 or HIST 2710 ; HONR 1300 ; POLS 1100 ; or USU 1300 )	3
General Education Requirements and University Studies Depth Requirements