Landscape Design/Build (LAND) 

LAND 100 Introduction to Landscape Profession (A, W, SP, SU)

2 credits
This course is an overview of the American Landscape movement with historical, environmental, design, horticultural and professional applications.
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab fee: $10.00

LAND 101 Landscape Principles (A, W, SP, SU)

3 credits
Landscape principles will study the basic components of landscape design and those elements, that when combined together create such designs.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours

LAND 102 Residential Landscape Design (A, W)

4 credits
This course will study the application of landscape design principles to construction situations, design vs. style, performing site inventory and analysis, and drafting basic projects.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisites: ARCH 110, ARCH 112 and LAND 101
Lab fee: $20.00

LAND 104 Specialty Gardens (W)

3 credits
This course will study the history, development and basic design of gardens including Estate, Victorian, Colonial, Patio, Water, etc. The class will combine both in-class and field experience.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Lab fee: $15.00

LAND 105 Spring Landscape Plants (SP, SU)

4 credits
This course will study the identification parameters, landscape features and growing conditions of trees and shrubs of the Midwest climate zone. This class will combine both in-class and field experience.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Lab fee: $10.00

LAND 107 Landscape Maintenance (W, SP)

3 credits
Basic landscape maintenance principles will be discussed with an emphasis on procedures best suited to promote optimum growth and aesthetic qualities of landscape plants. Other areas include soil structure, amendments, pruning and fertilization.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Lab fee: $10.00

LAND 108 Herbaceous Plants (SP, SU)

3 credits
This course will study the identification parameters, landscape features and growing conditions of herbaceous flowering plants such as annuals, perennials, bulbs, and herbs. Design of perennial gardens will also be covered.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Lab fee: $15.00

LAND 109 Landscape Arboriculture (A, W)

3 credits
This course introduces the basic principles of tree biology and care. Arboricultural practices will be discussed and performed
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: LAND 205
Lab fee: $15.00

LAND 110 Landscape Computer Applications (A, SP)

3 credits
This course will explore current computer applications as they relate to the landscape industry
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisites: LAND 102, ARCH 112
Lab fee: $10.00

LAND 111 Survey of the Landscape Industry (A, W)

2 credits
This course introduces the student to career possibilities in the landscape industry.
Lecture: 0 hours - Lab: 4 hours

LAND 117 Landscape Maintenance Laboratory (SP) (On Demand)

2 credits
This course will expose the student to practical uses in the application of maintenance procedures in commercial and residential landscapes.
Lecture: 0 hours - Lab: 4 hours
Lab fee: $20.00

LAND 152 Site Planning (A, SP)

4 credits
This course identifies the elements of a site and covers influences, methods and examples of site planning for environmental design projects. Emphasis is on the interdisciplinary nature of site planning. Regulatory and technical requirements are presented. Creation and evaluation of prototypical site planning projects is included.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisite: LAND 102 or ARCH 111 or SURV 141 or permission of instructor
Lab fee: $20.00

LAND 201 Landscape Pest Control (A, SU)

3 credits
This course will study basic control methods as they apply to insects, fungi, and bacteria, biotic and other pests in the landscape. Identification of pests as well as mechanical, cultural, biological and chemical controls will be discussed.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: LAND 105 or LAND 205 or permission of instructor
Lab fee: $5.00

LAND 202 Planting Design (W, SU)

4 credits
This course builds on skills learned in LAND 102 and emphasizes graphic representations of plant materials and landscape structures.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisites: LAND 152, 206 and 105 and/or 205
Lab fee: $20.00

LAND 203 Landscape Irrigation (A, W)

3 credits
This course will study the design principles of landscape irrigation systems. Cost/estimation factors will also be discussed.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisites: LAND 102 and MATH 104 or permission of instructor.
Lab fee: $12.00

LAND 204 Turfgrass Management (W, SP)

3 credits
Students will learn the basic principles of turfgrass science and culture, specifically turfgrass identification, turf disease diagnosis, turf insect pest control, turf weed control and specific turfgrass cultural and management practices.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisites: LAND 101, LAND 201 and BIO 125 or LAND 107 or permission of instructor.
Lab fee: $10.00

LAND 205 Autumn Landscape Plants (A, SU)

4 credits
The plants in this course are not the same as those covered in LAND 105. This course will study the identification parameters, landscape features and growing conditions of trees and shrubs of the Midwest climate zone. This class will combine both in-class and field experience.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Lab fee: $10.00

LAND 206 Landscape Graphics (A, SP)

4 credits
This course will study the graphic symbols used to create landscape drawings. Included will be such information as color renderings, graphic representation of trees and shrubs, and shadowing.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisite: LAND 102
Lab fee: $15.00

LAND 207 Landscape Construction (A, SP)

4 credits
This course will study the design and construction principles of landscape decks, patios, site fixtures, etc., and design. Projects of each will be created.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisite: LAND 152
Lab fee: $15.00

LAND 208 Interior Plants (W)

3 credits
This course will study the features and growing conditions of indoor plant materials and maintenance procedures for same.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Lab fee: $10.00

LAND 210 Evergreen Landscape Plants (W)

4 credits
This course will study the identification parameters, landscape features and growing conditions of evergreen trees and shrubs of the Midwest climate zone.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Lab fee: $10.00

LAND 217 Landscape Construction Laboratory (SU, On Demand)

2 credits
This course will expose the student to the practices and application of landscape construction.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Lab fee: $20.00

LAND 222 Landscape Operations (W, SU)

4 credits
This is a capstone course in the Landscape major; students will receive an overview of the technical operations of a landscape design/build firm. Students will work on group and individual class projects simulating the day-to-day business operations of a landscape firm.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisites: LAND 202, LAND 203, LAND 207 and BMGT 111
Lab fee: $15.00

LAND 291 Field Experience (A, WI, SP, SU)

4 credits
Course provides an opportunity for an off-campus field experience in the landscape industry. The field experience reinforces formal education received in the landscape program, with actual work conditions and job experience. “N” credit will not be allowed for this course.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 48 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Lab fee: $10.00

LAND 295/296/297 Special Topics (On Demand)

1-5 credits
These courses allow for landscape special topics to be offered in a timely and responsive way.
Lecture and/or Lab Hours: Vary
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.