Explanation of Course Numbers

  • Courses in the 1000s are primarily introductory undergraduate courses
  • Those in the 2000s to 4000s are upper-level undergraduate courses that also may be taken for graduate credit with permission and additional work assigned
  • Those in the 6000s and 8000s are for master’s, doctoral, and professional-level students
  • The 6000s are open to advanced undergraduate students with approval of the instructor and the dean or advising office

PSLD 5099. Variable Topics. 1-99 Credits.

PSLD 6100. Landscape Graphics. 1 Credit.

PSLD 6201. Introduction to Design. 2 Credits.

PSLD 6202. Site Analysis. 2 Credits.

PSLD 6203. Site Engineering. 2 Credits.

PSLD 6204. Construction Methods and Materials. 2 Credits.

PSLD 6205. Digital Representation for Landscape Design. 2 Credits.

PSLD 6212. History of Landscape Design. 2 Credits.

PSLD 6213. Contemporary Themes in the Landscape. 1 Credit.

Current thinking and trends in shaping the landscape.

PSLD 6221. Landscape Plants for Fall. 2 Credits.

PSLD 6223. Landscape Plants for Spring. 2 Credits.

PSLD 6225. Landscape Plants for Summer. 2 Credits.

PSLD 6229. Herbaceous Plants. 1 Credit.

PSLD 6231. Site Design Studio. 4 Credits.

The interaction of the design concept and the various factors and circumstances that dictate or moderate that particular concept in the garden design process. The process that transforms abstract design principles, ordering principles, and spatial organizations previously learned into a specific garden design. Graphics demonstrations and exercises to further develop visual and graphic communication skills.

PSLD 6236. Planting Design Studio. 4 Credits.

PSLD 6240. Comprehensive Project. 2 Credits.

PSLD 6260. Introduction to Sustainable Design. 2 Credits.

PSLD 6261. Ecology of the Built Environment. 2 Credits.

PSLD 6262. Tools for Sustainable Design. 3 Credits.

PSLD 6264. Native Plants I. 2 Credits.

Identification and use of native plant species that are sustainable due to their evolution as part of its local ecosystem.

PSLD 6265. Native Plants II. 1 Credit.

Continuation of PSLD 6264. Identification and use of native plant species that are sustainable due to their evolution as part of its local ecosystem.

PSLD 6266. Ecological Restoration. 1 Credit.

PSLD 6268. Sustainable Design Methods. 2 Credits.

PSLD 6269. Sustenance and the Landscape. 2 Credits.

PSLD 6270. Sustainable Design Charrette. 3 Credits.