In this course we will explore the challenges of a changing climate and investigate frameworks and tools to understand and address climate issues that impact people and their communities. Some cities have begun to incorporate climate change into their planning, taking action to confront their climate threats, reduce their vulnerability to climate-related impacts, and build resilience to extreme events.

This course is an introduction to fundamental "design thinking" and graphic communication skills in environmental design. This studio based course introduces students to reading and responding to the site through a series of readings, drawing exercises and model explorations. Exercises will progress. No previous design or drawing experience is required.

Independent study of a selected problem for qualified students. By arrangement. Consent of instructor required.

This course is intended to develop advanced writing and critical thinking skills for upper level students majoring in Landscape Architecture and Sustainable Community Development. Toward that goal, the course is structured around typical modes of writing that support this kind of work. This course fulfills the UMass Junior Year writing requirement.

Independent study of a selected problem for qualified students. By arrangement. Consent of instructor required.

This course is intended to develop advanced writing and critical thinking skills for upper level students majoring in Landscape Architecture and Sustainable Community Development. Toward that goal, the course is structured around typical modes of writing that support this kind of work. This course fulfills the UMass Junior Year writing requirement.

Cities are dynamic organisms whose inhabitants require food, water, shelter, safety, commerce, leadership, and equity. For most people, the city can be a wonderful place to live in. For persons without privilege, the necessary goods and services that are require for a quality life may be lacking. In this course, students will note that every village, town, city, or mega-city has some type of challenge. By examining cities within a global context, students should recognize that any challenge can also be viewed as an opportunity for implementing positive change.

How the built environment is shaped by humans. The forces that go into developing human settlements, how these environments change, how different groups experience the environment, and how environmental designers work within this context. (Gen.Ed. I)

Introduction to the range of computer applications available for the environmental design professions. Site analysis techniques, computer aided design, and methods of data management on the computer.