2004-05 Undergraduate Catalog
The five-year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program is accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board and leads to the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree. Graduating from an accredited program is an essential first step toward licensing in Florida and other states. Students study the art of design, planning or management, and the arrangement of natural and man-made elements on the land through application of cultural and scientific knowledge. Resource conservation and the requirements of the built environment are studied.
Graduates are employed by professional offices; municipal, state or federal recreation and resource agencies; landscape architectural or planning agencies; and the construction, development or horticultural industries. Graduates also may continue on to graduate school at UF or throughout the country.
Field trips are required as part of normal course work; three trips are required. A summer and fall internship under a registered landscape architect also is required, and domestic or foreign study opportunities are available. Students should have adequate funds for trips and studio materials.
Students need personal computers with CADD graphics capabilities. The department will provide specifications before purchase.
General Education
This is a partial list.
Humanities
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*Arch. History 1 or 2 |
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(ARC 1701 or ARC 1702) GE-H, I |
3 |
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Art History 1 (ARH 2050) GE-H |
3 |
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Art History 2 (ARH 2051) GE-H |
3 |
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Philosophy (PHI 2015) GE-H |
3 |
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Ancient Cities (CLA 3793) GE-H, I |
3 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Macroeconomics (ECO 2013) GE-S |
3 |
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Anthropology (ANT 2410) GE-S, I |
3 |
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Sociology (SYG 2000) GE-S |
3 |
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Physical/Biological Sciences |
3 |
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BSC 2005 or BOT 2010C preferred, GE-B |
3 |
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*ORH 3513C Environmental Plant Identification, GE-B |
3 |
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Geology (GLY 2010C-1073) GE-P |
4 |
Math
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MAC 1147 Precalculus or MAC 1140 Algebra and MAC 1114 Trigonometry GE-M |
4 |
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Math (PHI 2015 or STA 2023 preferred) |
3 |
* Required Gen Ed course
NOTE: Landscape architecture students may not use LAA 2710 to fulfill Gen Ed-H or Gen Ed-I credit.
Landscape Architecture
To remain ‘on track’ for this major, a student must meet the following critical-tracking criteria. The critical-tracking courses appear in bold.
Semester 1:
- 2.35 UF GPA required
- Complete LAA 1920 with a grade of C or better
Semester 2:
- 2.5 UF GPA required
- Complete (MAC 1140 and MAC 1114) or MAC 1147
Semester 3:
- 2.75 UF GPA required for semesters 3-4
- Complete ARC 1301, BOT 2010C
- Complete LAA 2330, LAA 2710, LAA 2370 with a grade of C or better
Semester 4:
- Complete LAA 2340C, and LAA 2360C with a grade of C or better
- Complete ARC 1702
Semester 5:
- Complete LAA 3350C, LAA 3420 with a grade of C or better
- Complete ORH 3513C
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Semester 1 |
Credits |
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LAA 1920 Intro to Land Arch |
3 |
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Social Science (GE-S) |
3 |
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Humanities (GE-H) |
3 |
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Composition (GE-C) |
3 |
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Mathematics (GE-M) |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Semester 2 |
Credits |
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MAC 1147 Precalculus or MAC 1140 Algebra and MAC 1114 Trigonometry (GE-M) |
4 |
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Humanities (GE-H) |
3 |
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Social Science (GE-S) |
3 |
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Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) |
3 |
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Total |
13 |
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Semester 3 |
Credits |
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ARC 1301 Architectural Design 1 |
4 |
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LAA 2370 CAD Land Form Modeling |
3 |
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LAA 2330 Site Analysis |
3 |
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LAA 2710 History of Land. Arch. |
3 |
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BOT 2010C Intro. to Botany |
3 |
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Mathematics (GE-M) |
3 |
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Humanities (GE-H) |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
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Semester 4 |
Credits |
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LAA 2360C Prin of Landscape Architecture |
5 |
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LAA 2340C Rendering/Presentation |
2 |
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ARC 1702 Architectural History 2 (GE-I) |
3 |
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Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) |
3 |
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Total |
13 |
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This program is limited access. During the sophomore year spring semester, students must participate in an exhibit of their work in studio courses. Admission to the junior year is based on this exhibit and the preprofessional GPA. |
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Semester 5 |
Credits |
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LAA 3350C Site Design & Planning |
5 |
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LAA 3420 Land Arch Construction 1 |
5 |
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ORH 3513C Ornamental Plant Material |
3 |
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Total |
13 |
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Semester 6 |
Credits |
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LAA 3352C Planting Design Studio |
5 |
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LAA 3421 Land Arch Construction 2 |
5 |
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PCB 3601C Plant Ecology |
3 |
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LAA 3530 Landscape Management |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
Summer and Fall Professional Experience
Complete LAA 4940 and LAA 4941, Landscape Internship, in the summer and fall of the fourth year of study.
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Semester 7 |
Credits |
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LAA4940 Internship |
3 |
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LAA4941 Extended Internship |
9 |
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Total |
12 |
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Semester 8 |
Credits |
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LAA4353 Urban Design Studio |
6 |
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LAA3230 Theories of Land. Arch. |
3 |
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LAA3372C Comp. Apps in Design |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Semester 9 |
Credits |
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LAA4359 Enviro. Design Studio |
6 |
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LAA4450 Design Implementation |
5 |
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LAA 4357 Sr. Ind. Project Seminar |
2 |
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LAA elective |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
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Semester 10 |
Credits |
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LAA4358 Sr. Ind. Project Seminar |
8 |
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LAA4210 Land Arch Prof. Practice |
4 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Total Required for Degree |
144 |
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required. Majors must attain a minimum C grade in all LAA courses. A grade of D+ is considered a failing grade and must be retaken until a grade of C or better is earned. In some courses (see adviser) a student may not proceed through a sequence until a C grade is earned.
Minor in Landscape Architecture
The objective of a minor in landscape architecture is to provide a general overview of the profession. The minor provides introduction to environmental and cultural issues and to design, planning, and management theory and applications. A minor does not qualify a student for practice or for professional licensure.
Students must be accepted into an upper-division college before application. Application for the minor should be made as soon as possible after acceptance to aid in charting course work. To be considered, students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Students must maintain a C or higher in all minor course work. All graduating students who meet the requirements and have been approved for the minor will have the minor officially listed on their transcript.
A minimum of 15 hours is required, with six hours of required course work. The remaining hours should be determined based on the student’s interests and background. Students with design, construction, engineering or other technical backgrounds may participate in design and/or construction studios in addition to lecture courses. Acceptance into studio courses is granted with the permission of the instructor and as space is available. Upon application, students will be advised as to what courses are appropriate.
Required of all students:
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LAA 2330 Site Analysis |
3 |
One of the following is required:
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LAA 2710 History of Landscape Architecture |
3 |
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OR LAA 1920 Intro to Landscape Architecture |
3 |
General courses open to all students:
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LAA 3510 Planting Design for Residence |
3 |
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LAA 3530 Landscape Management |
3 |
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LAA 4830 Recreation and Park Planning |
3 |
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LAA 6342 Landscape Architecture Criticism |
3 |
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LAA 6382 Ecological & Environmental Policy |
3 |
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LAA 4935 Gardens of the World |
3 |
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LAA 4905 Special Studies in Landscape Architecture |
1-6 |
General Courses open to students with previous computer experience:
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LAA 2370 CAD Landform Modeling |
3 |
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LAA 3372 Computer Applications in Landscape Architecture |
3 |
Additional courses in the professional design and construction sequences and in graduate seminars may be possible for students with specialized backgrounds, such as in other design fields, building construction or engineering. The instructor’s permission is required to take courses other than those listed above.
Minor in Urban and Regional Planning
Society’s demands on the built and natural environment continue to increase. Planning addresses the interface between the social, environmental, and economic dimensions of communities and regions – never before has the need to shape visions and guide community outcomes been greater. The minor in Urban and Regional Planning introduces the student to the challenging and vital aspects of creating, improving and sustaining communities and regions.
Requirements:
Six hours required of all students:
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URP 3001 Cities of the World |
3 |
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URP 4000 Preview of URP |
3 |
Nine hours of electives selected from the following:
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URP 2931 Seminar in Urban & Regional Issues |
3 |
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URP 4273 Survey of Planning Info Systems |
3 |
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URP 4715 Bikeways Planning & Design |
3 |
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URP 4880 Crime Prevention Planning |
3 |
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URP 4905 Special Studies in URP |
3 |
Application should be made early so that guidance can be given in terms of course selection and special studies parameters. To be accepted, students must have a 2.5 (C+) grade point average and maintain a C+ or higher in all minor course work. No S grades accepted for the minor coursework. The URP Minor does not provide professional certification. It is the responsibility of each student to declare the minor through their major degree department or college and to obtain required signatures from both their department and URP.
Study Abroad/Off-Campus Studies
Off-campus programs include the College of Design, Construction and Planning’s Preservation Institute: Nantucket for nine credit hours, held each summer. There are a variety of programs offered via UF’s International Division that may be appropriate for inclusion in the URP minor. Students need approval before studying abroad. Credits vary from three to nine hours, depending on the intensity and appropriateness of the selected program.