LARC151 - Urban Agriculture: Designing and Assessing Edible LandscapesCredits: 3 : DSSP, SCIS
Students examine the growing development of urban agriculture and edible landscapes. Urban agriculture has seen a recent growth and interest in cities across the globe. From Paris to New York, from Baltimore to Detroit, urban agriculture is an emerging land use to address a variety of needs. Redevelopment, food deserts, community engagement and environmental justice are just some of the issues and topics connected to the recent growth of urban agriculture. This course critically examines urban agriculture's contribution to the food system, its input and outputs in the urban landscape, and the planning and design of urban agriculture and edible landscapes.
LARC160 - Introduction to Landscape Architecture
Credits: 3 : HO : DSHU or DSSP
History, theory, philosophy and current practice of the profession of landscape architecture. Explores the interactive relationship between humans and their environment by examining people's perceptions of and changing attitude towards the landscape, as well as, an examination of how these are related to ecological and cultural influences.
LARC162 - Environmental Justice: Same World, Different Built Environment
Credits: 3 : DSHS, DVUP, SCIS
Environmental Justice is explored in the context of the built environment. What unequal public built environmental threats exist? How can these threats be prevented or eliminated? Public schools, public parks, access to clean water, air pollution, tree coverage are among the built environments examined.
LARC453 - Introduction to GIS and Hydrologic Modeling
LARC453 - Introduction to GIS and Hydrologic Modeling
Credits: 3
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their application to hydrologic modeling. Basic GIS skills are used to manipulate and analyze spatial data to populate NRCS TR-55 hydrologic model for use in sizing constructed wetlands, bio-retention cells, and minor flood zones. No prior knowledge of GIS or hydrologic modeling is required. Stormwater and erosion control permitting as well as basic design principles for Maryland Environmental Site Design standards are introduced.
LARC489N - Culture and Earth: Transformation and Adaptation-New Zealand
Credits: 3
This course will investigate the sustainable natural and cultural systems of New Zealand through the virtual exploration of historic sites, monumental structures, art and artifact museums, aboriginal settlements, natural wonders, and environmental restorations. You will receive instruction in the practice of field sketching and observations and learn about the sustainable landscapes and best environmental practices of the South and North Islands of New Zealand. We will also investigate the cultural system that evolved from colonization and shapes New Zealand's society today.
LARC489O - Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD): Urban Construction
Credits: 3
Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) course applies computer drafting using AutoCAD. It focuses on providing the technical skills for students who are working in built environment professions. Drawing types may include (but not be limited to) site plan drawings, construction detailing, grading plans, site layout plans and sheet layout conventions.
LARC489N - Culture and Earth: Transformation and Adaptation-New Zealand
Credits: 3
This course will investigate the sustainable natural and cultural systems of New Zealand through the virtual exploration of historic sites, monumental structures, art and artifact museums, aboriginal settlements, natural wonders, and environmental restorations. You will receive instruction in the practice of field sketching and observations and learn about the sustainable landscapes and best environmental practices of the South and North Islands of New Zealand. We will also investigate the cultural system that evolved from colonization and shapes New Zealand's society today.
LARC489O - Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD): Urban Construction
Credits: 3
Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) course applies computer drafting using AutoCAD. It focuses on providing the technical skills for students who are working in built environment professions. Drawing types may include (but not be limited to) site plan drawings, construction detailing, grading plans, site layout plans and sheet layout conventions.