LAA 6322 - Landscape Architecture Project
Management
3 credits Lecture
General
The course is designed to present the professional practice
of landscape architecture in private and public arenas. The course
will utilize a lecture format with homework assignments to complement
the content of the lectures.
Objectives
The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of the
professional practices and understanding of the business of landscape
architecture. The following subjects will be included:
• To provide an overview of practice and licensure.
• To understand the types of offices in practice (private and public)
• To learn the relationships of clients to practitioners, firms and agencies.
• To understand office organization and areas of practice.
• To learn marketing techniques and styles of presentations.
• To develop skills in preparing effective proposals.
• To understand risk and professional liability.
• To learn general applications of law and contracts.
• To learn bid and construction phase responsibilities.
• To develop a general understanding of office financial operations.
• To understand ethics and professional conduct.
Performance
It is expected that each student will be able to demonstrate qualitative
growth for each of the objectives by the end of the course. Course
grade will be based on reading assignments and problem solving skills
as they relate to the achievement of the objectives. A grade of
C or better is necessary to graduate.
Text
The Professional Practice of Landscape Architecture. Rogers, Walter
(Van Nostrand Reinhold).
Other readings and selected handouts will be given.