2007-2008 University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar

X. Degree Programs

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (B.L.A.)

Schedule of Studies

Major (Honours Program)

Semester 1
BIOL*1030 [0.50] Biology I
ENGL*1200 [0.50] Reading the Contemporary World
LARC*1100 [0.75] Design and Communications Studio
LARC*1950 [0.50] History of Cultural Form I
One of:
ANTH*1150 [0.50] Introduction to Anthropology
PHIL*1010 [0.50] Introductory Philosophy: Social and Political Issues
PSYC*1100 [0.50] Principles of Behaviour
SOC*1100 [0.50] Sociology
Semester 2
LARC*1210 [0.50] Graphic Communication
LARC*2020 [0.75] Design Studio
LARC*2330 [0.25] Planting Design I
LARC*2420 [0.50] Materials and Techniques
PHIL*2070 [0.50] Philosophy of the Environment
Semester 3
HORT*3260 [0.50] Woody Plants
LARC*2100 [0.50] Landscape Analysis
LARC*2340 [0.25] Planting Design II
LARC*2410 [0.50] Site Engineering
LARC*3040 [0.75] Site Planning and Design Studio
Semester 4
LARC*2820 [0.50] Urban and Regional Planning
LARC*3050 [0.75] Landscape Architecture I
LARC*3430 [0.50] Landscape Construction I
0.50 Social Science elective
*Note: A "Social Science" elective can be any course in the following areas: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Women's Studies, International Development, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology.
Semester 5
ENVS*3320 [0.50] Principles of Landscape Ecology **
LARC*3060 [0.75] Landscape Architecture II
LARC*3440 [0.75] Landscape Construction II
LARC*4610 [0.50] Professional Practice
0.50 electives (in odd years)
** is offered in even-numbered years; to alternate with electives in odd years
Semester 6
Choose one of the following three options:
Option 1
2.50 electives
Option 2
LARC*4620 [1.00] Internship in Landscape Architecture
1.50 electives
Option 3
Exchange Program (2.50 credits)
Semester 7
ENVS*3320 [0.50] Principles of Landscape Ecology **
LARC*3070 [1.00] Landscape Architecture III
LARC*4101 [0.50] Design Thesis
0.50 electives (in odd years)
** is offered in even-numbered years; to alternate with electives in odd years
Semester 8
LARC*4090 [0.50] Seminar
LARC*4102 [1.00] Design Thesis
0.50 electives
0.50 electives (if needed)