Interdisciplinary seminar for upper level undergraduate and graduate students. Focus on the role of the built environment in urbanization and sustainability. Substantial weekly readings/discussions and 2 research/synthesis papers required.
Survey of research issues and methods in landscape architecture and planning. Designed to assist students preparing their research for master's theses and projects. Includes selecting a topic for this research, synthesizing the pertinent literature, developing research questions and selecting a faculty advisor.
This course introduces students to the 3-E concept of sustainability: environment, economy, equity, and applies it to the built environment and policies at the municipal and regional level.