LARC160

Introduction to Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design

History, theory, philosophy and current practice of the profession of landscape architecture. Explores the interactive relationship between humans and their environment by examining people's perceptions of and changing attitude towards the landscape, as well as, an examination of how these are related to ecological and cultural influences. Topics include urban, ecological, community and creative design.

Fall 2025

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Spring 2025

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During the Spring 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters, students could choose to take some of their courses pass-fail mid-semester which skews grade data aggregated across multiple semesters.

Average GPA of 3.42 between 2,807 students*

LARC160 Grade Distribution+-05101520253035404550556065% of studentsABCDFWother
A-: 20.2%
A: 28.82%
A+: 14.57%
B-: 4.31%
B: 10.65%
B+: 11.79%
C-: 0.68%
C: 1.78%
C+: 2%
D-: 0.14%
D: 0.46%
D+: 0.39%
F: 1.18%
W: 2.85%
other: 0.18%
* "W"s are considered to be 0.0 quality points. "Other" grades are not factored into GPA calculation. Grade data not guaranteed to be correct.