Sample Program of Study

MLA/MURP Dual Degree Program with Certificate in Metropolitan Design (Certificate Classes in Bold)

Based on August 2005 Version of Program

First Year (31.5 semester credits)

• Fall Semester
  • LA 5201 Making Landscape Space & Types 6 cr
  • LA 5571 Landscape Construction: Landform Systems and Spatial Performance 3 cr.
  • LA 5301 Introduction to Drawing in Landscape Architecture 3 cr.
  • LA 5202 Landscape Analysis Workshop 1 cr.
  • LA 5371 Computer Methods I 1 cr.
  • LA 5574 Identification of Minnesota Flora 3 cr.
• Spring Semester
  • LA 5203 Ecological Dimensions of Space Making 6 cr.
  • LA 5413 Introduction to Landscape Architecture History (Elective List B) 3 cr.
  • LA 5204 Landscape Ecology (MURP Planning Concentration Elective) 3 cr.
  • LA 5372 Computer Methods II 1 cr.
  • PA 5037 Regional Demographic Analysis (partial credit substitute for LA 8203) 1.5 cr.

Second Year (33 semester credits)

• Fall Semester
  • LA 8201 Designing Landscapes for Dwelling and Settlement 6 cr.
  • PA 5031 Empirical Analysis (Substitute for LA 8301) 4 cr.
  • PA 5004 Introduction to Planning (MLA elective) (Elective List A) 3 cr.
  • FR 5131 Geographical Information Systems in Natural Resource Analysis 4 cr.
• Spring Semester
  • LA 8205 Urban Form Options (MURP Planning Concentration Elective) (Studio Requirement) 6 cr.
  • PA 5036 Regional Economic Analysis (partial credit substitute for LA 8203) 1.5 cr.
  • PA 5202 American Cities: Land Use, Transportation and the Urban Economy (MLA elective) (Elective List A) 4 cr.
  • Arch 5711 Design Principles of the Urban Landscape (MURP Planning Concentration Elective) (Required Certificate) 3 cr.
  • PA 5XXX MURP Planning Elective 1.5

Third Year (24.5 semester credits)

• Fall Semester
  • PA 8201 Environmental & Infrastructural Planning (partial substitute for LA 8203) 4 cr.
  • LA 8554 Project Programming 1 cr.
  • LA 8574 Landscape Stormwater Management 3 cr.
  • LA 5572 Plants in Design 3 cr.
  • PA 5013 Law and Urban Land Use 1.5 cr.
• Spring Semester
  • LA 8555 Advanced Landscape Planning and Design (Substitute for MURP capstone requirement) 6 cr.
  • LA 8302 Professional Practice 3 cr.
  • LA 8575 The Art and Ecology of Landscape Detail 3 cr.

Fourth Year (13 semester credits)

• Fall Semester
  • PA 8XXX Planning Domain Course 4 cr.
  • PA 5253 Participatory Management & Public Involvement Strategies (MLA Elect.) 3 cr.
  • MURP Planning Elective 3 cr.
  • ARCH/LA5721 Proseminar in Metropolitan Design (Required Certificate, Only Additional Course) 3 cr.

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