Landscape Architecture (LA)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

LA 1420

This course applies fundamentals of landscape design to small-scale site-planning projects. Work in the studio introduces students to the design process, design principles, construction materials, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1070 LA 1420   STU 501

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Weber, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Landscape Architecture majors.

LA 2020

Focuses on the role of materials and natural systems in design at multiple scales. Design strategies, theory and vocabulary in landscape architecture and allied disciplines are explored within ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 5 Credits Graded

  •  1071 LA 2020   STU 501

    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Lau, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in LA 2010.

LA 3020

This studio builds upon prior course work with an expectation that participants can creatively manipulate the program and conditions of a site or area, with increased emphasis on contemporary technology. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 5 Credits Graded

  •  1072 LA 3020   STU 501

    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Vanucchi, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

LA 3180

This course intends to establish a solid base of technical knowledge about the physical and performative characteristics of traditional building materials and emerging alternatives realted to landscape ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: LA 6180

  • 5 Credits Graded

  •  1535 LA 3180   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Lau, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1073 LA 3180   LAB 401

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Lau, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

LA 4020

Community and ecological infrastructure design studio. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 5 Credits Graded

  •  1075 LA 4020   STU 502

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hogue, M

      Lee, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

LA 4030

Working with their advisor, students create a written and visual document that describes the concentration intent. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LA 6030

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1076 LA 4030   DIS 201

    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Aymer, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Landscape Architecture undergrads in final year of study.

LA 4100

Designed to develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD as a tool for design and construction documentation. Explores the link between AutoCAD, Adobe Create Suite and Microsoft Office softwares. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LA 5100

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1078 LA 4100   LEC 001

    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Aymer, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Landscape Architecture majors.

LA 4120

This course presents the student with an understanding of the emerging role of the professional landscape architect. The course helps students choose a type of practice and introduces the problems and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LA 6120

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1340 LA 4120   LEC 001

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Aymer, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Landscape Architecture majors.

LA 4830

Topical lecture series and seminars with a different subject and method each time it is offered. Enrolled students will submit written responses to the presentations given, evaluating the content delivered ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LA 5830

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1343 LA 4830   SEM 101

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hopewell, H

      Lau, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

LA 4960

In this course, students participate in an experiential learning opportunity relevant to the student's focus of study or career goals in landscape architecture. A Landscape Architecture faculty member ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

LA 4970

Work on special topics by individuals or small groups. view course details

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  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

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LA 4980

Designed to give qualified undergraduates experience through actual involvement in planning and teaching courses under the supervision of department faculty members. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

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  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

LA 4990

Permits outstanding undergraduates to carry out independent research in landscape architecture under academically appropriate faculty supervision. Research goals should include description, prediction, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

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LA 5020

Studio course emphasizing the design process and principles ingenerating design ideas, concepts and plans. The course focuses on the aestheties and functionality of site-specific design. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 5 Credits Graded

  •  1079 LA 5020   STU 501

    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Cerra, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Cornell Tech students.

LA 5060

Intermediate-level course focusing on modes of landscape representation from ideation to presentation. Representation modes may include freehand, process drawing, and analysis and orthographic drawing; ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1455 LA 5060   LEC 001

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Birkeland, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

LA 5090

The MPS Research Design Studio provides MPS students in Landscape Architecture with foundational knowledge in design research theories, methods and tools through readings and discussion, research problem ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  9891 LA 5090   STU 501

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Vanucchi, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

LA 5100

Designed to develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD as a tool for design and construction documentation. Explores the link between AutoCAD, Adobe Create Suite and Microsoft Office softwares. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LA 4100

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1594 LA 5100   LEC 001

    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Aymer, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

LA 5830

Topical lecture series and seminars with a different subject and method each time it is offered. Enrolled students will submit written responses to the presentations given, evaluating the content delivered ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LA 4830

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1630 LA 5830   SEM 101

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hopewell, H

      Lau, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

LA 5900

This seminar is intended to provide Landscape Architecture Students (as well as Architecture, Planning students) with knowledge of the most relevant histories, theories and critical discourses related ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1379 LA 5900   SEM 101

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Goula, M

    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

LA 5960

In this course, students participate in an experiential learning opportunity relevant to the student's focus of study or career goals in landscape architecture. A Landscape Architecture faculty member ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1728 LA 5960   INT 301

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Goula, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

LA 5970

Work on special topics by individuals or small groups. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11333 LA 5970   IND 601

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hong, Z

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11335 LA 5970   IND 602

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Lau, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11336 LA 5970   IND 603

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Taylor, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11337 LA 5970   IND 604

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Goula, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11338 LA 5970   IND 605

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Cerra, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11489 LA 5970   IND 606

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hogue, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11339 LA 5970   IND 607

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Vanucchi, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11340 LA 5970   IND 608

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Gleason, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11341 LA 5970   IND 609

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Weber, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 0.5-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11374 LA 5970   IND 610

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Birkeland, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

LA 5980

Designed to give qualified students experience through involvement in planning and teaching courses under the supervision of faculty members. The experience may include leading discussion sections, preparing, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11154 LA 5980   IND 601

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Birkeland, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11344 LA 5980   IND 602

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Cerra, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11386 LA 5980   IND 603

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Taylor, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11387 LA 5980   IND 604

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Vanucchi, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11421 LA 5980   IND 605

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Goula, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11422 LA 5980   IND 606

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Weber, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11572 LA 5980   IND 607

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hogue, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

LA 6020

This studio builds on prior course work with an expectation that participants can creatively manipulate the program and conditions of a site, with increased emphasis on contemporary technology and 'best' ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 5 Credits Graded

  •  1080 LA 6020   STU 501

    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hopewell, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 5 Credits Graded

  •  8689 LA 6020   STU 502

    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Taylor, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

LA 6030

Working with their advisor, students create a written and visual paper that documents the concentration intent. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LA 4030

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1077 LA 6030   DIS 201

    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Aymer, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Landscape Architecture graduate students in final year of study.

LA 6120

This course presents teh student with an understanding of the emerging role of the professional landscape architect. The course helps students choose a type of practice and introduces the problems and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LA 4120

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1591 LA 6120   LEC 001

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Aymer, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

LA 6180

This course intends to establish a solid base of technical knowledge about the physical and performative characteristics of traditional building materials and emerging alternatives realted to landscape ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: LA 3180

  • 5 Credits Graded

  •  1536 LA 6180   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Lau, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1074 LA 6180   LAB 401

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Lau, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

LA 6940

Topical subjects in landscape architectural design, theory, history, or technology. Includes group study of topics not considered in other courses. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Thick Description

  •  1699 LA 6940   LEC 003

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Weber, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Landscape (re)imagination and the Polycrisis

  •  1707 LA 6940   LEC 004

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hopewell, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: After Design

  •  8719 LA 6940   LEC 006

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Vanucchi, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Landscape History I: Between Climate and Culture

  •  9578 LA 6940   LEC 007

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Taylor, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

LA 7020

This advanced design studio provides students in the final year of the graduate program in Landscape Architecture with the opportunity to work on complex, real-time projects. The overarching goal of this ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 5 Credits Graded

  •  6963 LA 7020   STU 501

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Birkeland, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

LA 8900

Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 4-9 Credits Graded

  • 11155 LA 8900   RSC 701

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hong, Z

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Enrollment limited to: Master of Science students.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 4-9 Credits Graded

  • 11348 LA 8900   RSC 702

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Birkeland, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Enrollment limited to: Master of Science students.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 4-9 Credits Graded

  • 11375 LA 8900   RSC 703

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Goula, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Enrollment limited to: Master of Science students.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 4-9 Credits Graded

  • 11376 LA 8900   RSC 704

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Vanucchi, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Enrollment limited to: Master of Science students.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 4-9 Credits Graded

  • 11377 LA 8900   RSC 705

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hogue, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Enrollment limited to: Master of Science students.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 4-9 Credits Graded

  • 11378 LA 8900   RSC 706

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Cerra, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Enrollment limited to: Master of Science students.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 4-9 Credits Graded

  • 11379 LA 8900   RSC 707

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Loebach, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Enrollment limited to: Master of Science students.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 4-9 Credits Graded

  • 11380 LA 8900   RSC 708

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Aymer, V

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Enrollment limited to: Master of Science students.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 4-9 Credits Graded

  • 11381 LA 8900   RSC 709

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Weber, A

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Enrollment limited to: Master of Science students.