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College of Architecture,
U.P. Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
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Tropical Landscape Architecture Graduate Program
Subject Descriptions
A. Tool Course Subjects
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Tool Course Subjects
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  Course Code . Credit . Hours / week .                   Subjects
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  LA 201 . 3.0 . 3 (lecture) .   Man & his Ecological Environment
Development of awareness and sensitivity to human needs; their translation into landscape design applications.
  LA 202 . 3.0 . 3 (lecture) .   Landscape Design & Culture
The historic, symbolic, aesthetic, technological and social purposes of landscape design; its physical manifestatio as a mirror of culture.
  LA 205 . 3.0 . 3 (lecture) .   Land Forms & other Nature Forms
Study of environmentsl and ecological factors as related to decision-making for landscape
planning and design.
  LA 209 . 3.0 . 3 (lecture) .   20th Century Landscape Architecture
and the Future
Case studies of outstanding examples of landscape design with emphasis in the tropics; their implications in the future.
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B. Landscape Management and Technology
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Landscape Management and Technology
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  Course Code . Credit . Hours / week .                   Subjects
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  LA 250 . 3.0 . 7
1 (lecture)
6 (studio)
.   Landscape Construction & Management
Analytical studies in landscape construction detailing, land forms alteration and vegetation management.
  LA 255 . 3.0 . 5
2 (lecture)
3 (studio)
.   Advanced Regional Landscape Technology
Issues in landscape transformation and management; methodologies for environmental conservation, development and protection.
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C. Landscape Design
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Landscape Design
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  Course Code . Credit . Hours / week .                   Subjects
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  LA 260 . 3.0 . 5
2 (lecture)
3 (studio)
.   Advanced Tropical Landscape Design
Comprehensive analysis of program, user characteristics, region and site. The technical translation and refinements of landscape plans and designs.
  LA 262 . 3.0 . 7
1 (lecture)
6 (studio)
.   Countryside Landscape Design
Landforms and content for the needs of the countryside development; the shaping of land for various functions.
  LA 265 . 3.0 . 7
1 (lecture)
6 (studio)
.   Urban Landscape Design
Applications of principles and determinants of spatial composition to the urban landscape; the use of landscape media for development and redevelopment.
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D. Required Subjects
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Required Subjects
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  Course Code . Credit . Hours / week .                   Subjects
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  LA 299 . 3.0 . 7
1 (lecture)
6 (studio)
.   Research Methodologies for Landscape Design
  LA 300 . 3.0 .   .   Thesis
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E. Electives
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Electives
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  Course Code . Credit . Hours / week .                   Subjects
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  LA 206 . 3.0 . 5
2 (lecture)
3 (studio)
.   Vegetation Analysis and Planting Design
Analytical studies in plant selection, planting design and implementation.
  LA 251 . 3.0 . 5
2 (lecture)
3 (studio)
.   Computer Applications in Landscape Architecture
Application of computer mapping and graphics in landscape construction, planting design and data base management.
  LA 263 . 3.0 . 5
2 (lecture)
3 (studio)
.   Landscaping for Recreation and Resort Facilities
Application of landscape planning and design to complex problems involving recreation and
resort facilities.
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