LSA 220 INTRODUCTION TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | FALL 2015
Class meeting times: Mondays and Wednesdays| 5:30 am - 6:50 am | 316 Marshall Hall
Credit Hours: Three (3)
Course Website: lsa220.weebly.com
A website has been set up for all course content and communications. Documents such as: assignments, schedule, lectures, speaker, and announcements will be posted on this site - blackboard will not be utilized.
*This syllabus may be updated at any point during the semester, it is your responsibility to be present in class to listen to any updates, however all updates will be posted under the home page.
Class meeting times: Mondays and Wednesdays| 5:30 am - 6:50 am | 316 Marshall Hall
Credit Hours: Three (3)
Course Website: lsa220.weebly.com
A website has been set up for all course content and communications. Documents such as: assignments, schedule, lectures, speaker, and announcements will be posted on this site - blackboard will not be utilized.
*This syllabus may be updated at any point during the semester, it is your responsibility to be present in class to listen to any updates, however all updates will be posted under the home page.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
LSA 220 Introduction to Landscape Architecture (3) Three hours of lecture per week. LSA 220 presents an overview and introduction to the profession of landscape architecture. It presents a survey of the development of the profession in the United States and how the profession responds to societal needs in providing services to various public and private clients. Emphasis is placed on understanding the significance of environmental, socio/cultural, physical/visual, and aesthetic factors in developing intervention strategies and designs. Contemporary landscape architectural issues, practitioners and work are presented.
source: http://www.esf.edu/la/courses.asp
LSA 220 Introduction to Landscape Architecture (3) Three hours of lecture per week. LSA 220 presents an overview and introduction to the profession of landscape architecture. It presents a survey of the development of the profession in the United States and how the profession responds to societal needs in providing services to various public and private clients. Emphasis is placed on understanding the significance of environmental, socio/cultural, physical/visual, and aesthetic factors in developing intervention strategies and designs. Contemporary landscape architectural issues, practitioners and work are presented.
source: http://www.esf.edu/la/courses.asp
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of LSA 220 students should be able to:
1.To provide students with knowledge concerning the past, present and potential future trends of the profession of Landscape Architecture.
2. To illustrate the skills, knowledge and tasks associated with the contemporary practice of Landscape Architecture.
3. To improve upon the students’ ability to deliver a solid verbal and graphic presentation.
4. To improve the students’ ability to “read the landscape” and the impact our profession can have.
OBJECTIVES
1. Students will be able to research and deliver the most pertinent information with regard to a prominent Landscape Architect in a well-organized, interesting and appealing graphic, written and verbal presentation.
2. By the end of the semester students will be able to articulate the historic development, present role and potential future trends of Landscape Architecture.
3. Students should be able to intelligently discuss the skills necessary to perform as a Landscape Architect and how the profession can impact major social, economic, aesthetic and environmental conditions.
4. Students will be able to recognize major types of work a landscape architect performs and the various ways they provide a service to society.
5. Students will be able to generally describe the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.
6. Students will become familiar with the practice and career opportunities available to a Landscape Architect.
7. Students will learn to design and create a digital portfolio of their work for the semester, while developing a working knowledge of WEEBLY (one of the many free website engines available).
COLLEGE WIDE OUTCOMES ADDRESSED BY THIS COURSE
Students will be able to:
1. “effectively describe, interpret, apply, and evaluate quantitative and qualitative information.
2. formulate and present ideas that reflect critical thinking skills and show awareness of audience, context, and purpose, and present a well-developed argument
3. use critical thinking skills to determine the information needed to solve a problem, access information using appropriate technologies, and effectively and appropriately use information to accomplish a specific purpose.
4. demonstrate awareness of diverse cultures and values, recognize ethical issues in contemporary society, and apply ethical concepts in addressing diverse personal, professional, and societal settings.
5. identify, analyze, evaluate, and develop well-reasoned arguments”.
source: www.esf.edu/facgov/iqas.htm
Examples of student work from this course may be used for assessment purposes: Student names and all identifiers will be removed.
PROGRAM WIDE OUTCOMES ADDRESSED BY THIS COURSE
Via this course students will be able to state that they have been introduced to the many issues Landscape Architects engage including:
ATTENDANCE POLICY
In order to complete the course work and be able to participate you shall be present at every class. Although attendance will not be used as a grading criterion and attendance records will not be kept, participation and course work will be graded as indicated within the grading section below. If you encounter a situation beyond your control in which you will be missing 3 or more days of classes, you can contact the Office of Student Life (110 Bray, 315-470-6658) and they will contact all your instructors for you. Supportive documentation may be required.
GRADING
Grades are assigned in all credit bearing courses to reflect how well students have met the student learning outcomes of the course. Specific performance criteria/grading rubric will be included with each assignment brief. All assignment briefs will be posted on the course web site. The final course grade is distributed as follows:
REFLECTIONS (20 pts.) four (4) reflections total | These are two (2) reflections on external lectures and two (2) on articles from Landscape Architecture Magazine. Briefs with details will be delivered soon.
MID TERM (25 pts.) on issues of Landscape Architecture
FINAL PAPER & PRESENTATION (35 pts) | on Landscape Architects and their influential work
PARTICIPATION & CIVILITY (10 pts.) | The students attitude, work ethic and contribution to the course; participation on field trips; self and classmates improvement; and respect towards each other, the faculty, and guests.
STUDENT WEEBLY PORTFOLIO (10 pts.) | A comprehensive digital portfolio in the form of all final products for class is required (see examples from previous semesters) Each student shall provide safe storage and multiple back up methods for all data/work produced throughout the semester. On occasion, samples of your work are retained for accreditation purposes, if this happens you will be given every opportunity to document the work. To receive the full 10 points this portfolio shall be completed by Monday December 14, 2015.
total: 100 points
*It is a course requirement to complete a mid term and final presentation, therefore you must be available and in town. Failure to participate on these presentations will result in course failure.
· A: Performance of superior quality; intellectually, formally and technically. Reserved for work that is extremely sound and not merely flashy. Student excels in all course requirements and has demonstrated excellent performance criteria.
· B: Performance of good quality that has intellectual, technical and aesthetic merit and competence, although some problems are noted. Student reflects a solid commitment to the learning process and an understanding of the issues. Meets all course requirements and has met optimal performance criteria.
· C: Performance of acceptable quality that is presented in a complete manner and does not contain serious errors of judgment or omission. Student meets most course requirements and has met good performance criteria.
· D: Performance of inferior quality that may reflect a conscientious effort on the part of the student, but contains many serious errors of judgment, lacks aesthetic skill and/or is incomplete in presentation. The work did not meet the instructional goals in several areas. Student meets some course requirements and has demonstrated the ability to meet some of the performance criteria.
· F: Performance that is seriously deficient in merit and effort, reflecting a lack of class attendance, significant incompleteness and/or lack of interest in the subject material. Meets few or no course requirements and has failed to meet the performance criteria.
GRADING RUBRIC
There will be multiple assignments. These are equivalent to quizzes/exams and will be evaluated as per the following rubric:
From 1-5 on each of the categories below (1=fails to meet expectations, 2=partly meets expectations, 3=meets expectations, 4= exceeds expectations, 5=exceptional)
TEXTBOOKS & MATERIALS:
There is no course textbook. However, all Landscape Architecture majors are required to join ASLA (this includes a subscription to ASLA magazine for course assignments) Students from other majors can join or purchase the magazine on a monthly basis at the local bookstore or Issue.com. Landscape Architecture Magazine (LAM) will be utilized for assignments during the semester.
COURSE RECOMMENDED READINGS/RESOURCES:
CLASSICS
The Image of the City by Kevin Lynch
The Smart Growth Manual by Andres Duany
Urban design health and the therapeutic environment by Moughtin
Urban Design Reader by Carmona & Tisdell
Health & Community Design by Frank Engelke Schmid
Sustainable Urbanism Urban Design with Nature by Doug Farr
Design with Nature by Ian McHarg
Walkable City by Jeff Speck
The Hidden Dimension by Edward T. Hall
The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs
A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction by Christopher W. Alexander
Finding Lost Space by Roger Trancik
For other relevant books please visit:
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/urban-design
MAGAZINES & JOURNALS
LANDCAPE ARCHITECTURE MAGAZINE (LAM)
LANDSCAPE JOURNAL
JOURNAL OF URBAN DESIGN (JOLA)
PAISEA
GARDEN DESIGN
TOPOS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE CONSTRUCTION + DEMOLITION RECYCLING MAGAZINE
GREEN SOURCE MAGAZINE
METROPOLIS
THE NEXT AMERICAN CITY
LOTUS
ARCHITECT’S NEWSPAPER
HI INTERNATIONAL
ARCHITECTURAL RECORD
I.D.
GREEN BUILDING & DESIGN
PUBLIC ART REVIEW
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
SUNY-ESF works with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) at Syracuse University, who is responsible for coordinating disability-related accommodations. Students can contact ODS at 804 University Avenue- Room 309, 315-443-4498 to schedule an appointment and discuss their needs and the process for requesting accommodations. Students may also contact the ESF Office of Student Affairs, 110 Bray Hall, 315-470-6660 for assistance with the process. To learn more about ODS, visit http://disabilityservices.syr.edu. Authorized accommodation forms must be in the instructor's possession one week prior to any anticipated accommodation. Since accommodations may require early planning and generally are not provided retroactively, please contact ODS as soon as possible.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty is a breach of trust between a student, one’s fellow students, or the instructor(s). By registering for courses at ESF you acknowledge your awareness of the ESF Code of Student Conduct (http://www.esf.edu/students/handbook/StudentHB.05.pdf ), in particular academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to plagiarism and cheating, and other forms of academic misconduct. The Academic Integrity Handbook contains further information and guidance (http://www.esf.edu/students/integrity/). Infractions of the academic integrity code may lead to academic penalties as per the ESF Grading Policy (http://www.esf.edu/provost/policies/documents/GradingPolicy.11.12.2013.pdf).
COURSE SCHEDULE + IMPORTANT DATES
Project briefs will be delivered as the course develops containing more details. Schedule is subject to minor changes that will be announced during class and the course website.
o Monday, August 31
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES . semester’s introduction
o Wednesday, September, 2
Richard Hawks . Campus Planning & Design (I will be absent due to a studio site visit)
o Monday, Sept. 7
NO CLASSES: Labor Day
o Wednesday, Sept. 9
KEITH WAGNER from WAGNER HODGSON in BURLINGTON, VT . www.wagnerhodgson.com
LAM Reflection 1 DUE (September issue) | Mid Term Brief Delivery
o Monday, Sept. 14
FIELD TRIP with Richard Hawks of Campus (meet in front of Marshall Hall at 5:30 pm)
o Wednesday, Sept. 16
10 Minute Introduction to the SUNY ESF Writing Center
Mid Term discussion
o Monday, Sept. 21
Lecture of Syracuse w Emeritus Professor George Curry - Revitalizing Downtown Syracuse
o Tuesday, Sept. 22
Revitalizing Downtown Syracuse – FIELD TRIP w Emeritus Professor George Curry (13 students)
o Wednesday Sept. 23
Revitalizing Downtown Syracuse – FIELD TRIP w Emeritus Professor George Curry (13 students)
o Monday, Sept. 28
Emeritus Prof. George Curry . Oakwood Cemetery
o Wednesday, September 30
Matt Pottiger . Food & Landscape Systems
OPTIONAL for non-freshman Oakwood Cemetery Tour for LSA 132 . Meet at the Cemetery at 11:20 am (11:30-12:30)
o Monday, October 5
LAM Reflection 2 DUE (October issue) Class Discussion + Peer Reviews
Presentation by JoAnn Ellis on Research & Moon Library Resources
o Wednesday, October 7
Acadia National Park Works
Final Brief Delivery
o Monday, October 12 POSTPONED TO NOV. 4
o Wednesday, October 14
Lecture by JONATHAN PEET – TWMLA
http://www.twm.la/
o Monday, October 19
Matt Pottiger Research and The Off-Campus Program
o Wednesday, October 21
Mid Term DUE . Pecha Cucha Presentations
http://archive.wired.com/techbiz/media/magazine/15-09/st_pechakucha
o Monday, October 26
Recent ESF Alumni speak on their experiences in the practice
Kristy Pedersen (Studio Bryan Hanes) + Jin Huang (Steve Whitehouse Landscape Arhictects & Planners)
o Wednesday, October 28
Reflections 3 + 4 DUE / class discussion
o Monday, November 2
Movie: Woman in the Dirt
o Wednesday, November 4
The Internship Experience (Mark Tepper @ Silvester Manor Educational Farm + Hanna Gold @ Mia Lehrer’s office + Rachelle McKnight + Bryan on Green Roofs)
o Monday, November 9
o Wednesday, November 11
JAMIE VANUCCHI - Landscape Ecology
o Monday, November 16
The Professional Practice
o Wednesday, November 18
Cathy De Almeida - Dam removal
o November 6–9, 2015
ASLA CONVENTION CHICAGO @ McCormick Place . (OPTIONAL – YOU WILL BE EXCUSED FROM CLASS IF YOU CHOOSE TO ATTEND)
http://www.asla.org/annualmeetingandexpo.aspx
o November 22 - 29 | THANKSGIVING BREAK
o Monday, November 30
Final Paper + Presentations DUE + BEGIN
& Continue on Dec. 2 | Dec. 7 | Dec. 9
*It is a course requirement to complete a final presentation, therefore you must be available and in town. Failure to participate of this final presentation will result in course failure.
o Wednesday, December 9
LAST DAY OF CLASSES | Closing Remarks + Course Assessment + feedback
o Monday, December 14
WEEBLY CLASS PORTFOLIO DUE
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY LECTURE SERIES
o https://soa.syr.edu/calendar/#event_id/350/view/event
CORNELL UNIVERSITY TUESDAYS LECTURE SERIES
o link will be posted here
NOTES
FIELD TRIP TO DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE
Emeritus Professor George Curry will introduce students to downtown Syracuse and the influence of planning and landscape architecture in the City.
Upon completion of LSA 220 students should be able to:
1.To provide students with knowledge concerning the past, present and potential future trends of the profession of Landscape Architecture.
2. To illustrate the skills, knowledge and tasks associated with the contemporary practice of Landscape Architecture.
3. To improve upon the students’ ability to deliver a solid verbal and graphic presentation.
4. To improve the students’ ability to “read the landscape” and the impact our profession can have.
OBJECTIVES
1. Students will be able to research and deliver the most pertinent information with regard to a prominent Landscape Architect in a well-organized, interesting and appealing graphic, written and verbal presentation.
2. By the end of the semester students will be able to articulate the historic development, present role and potential future trends of Landscape Architecture.
3. Students should be able to intelligently discuss the skills necessary to perform as a Landscape Architect and how the profession can impact major social, economic, aesthetic and environmental conditions.
4. Students will be able to recognize major types of work a landscape architect performs and the various ways they provide a service to society.
5. Students will be able to generally describe the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.
6. Students will become familiar with the practice and career opportunities available to a Landscape Architect.
7. Students will learn to design and create a digital portfolio of their work for the semester, while developing a working knowledge of WEEBLY (one of the many free website engines available).
COLLEGE WIDE OUTCOMES ADDRESSED BY THIS COURSE
Students will be able to:
1. “effectively describe, interpret, apply, and evaluate quantitative and qualitative information.
2. formulate and present ideas that reflect critical thinking skills and show awareness of audience, context, and purpose, and present a well-developed argument
3. use critical thinking skills to determine the information needed to solve a problem, access information using appropriate technologies, and effectively and appropriately use information to accomplish a specific purpose.
4. demonstrate awareness of diverse cultures and values, recognize ethical issues in contemporary society, and apply ethical concepts in addressing diverse personal, professional, and societal settings.
5. identify, analyze, evaluate, and develop well-reasoned arguments”.
source: www.esf.edu/facgov/iqas.htm
Examples of student work from this course may be used for assessment purposes: Student names and all identifiers will be removed.
PROGRAM WIDE OUTCOMES ADDRESSED BY THIS COURSE
Via this course students will be able to state that they have been introduced to the many issues Landscape Architects engage including:
- a broad range of social, cultural, and behavioral factors of planning and design.
- a broad range of natural factors and processes.
- a variety of political, legal, and regulatory contexts for design.
- precedents and typologies developed over the course of the history of art and design.
- the context of a particular site, place, or region, and identify important design forms, patterns, and organizing structures.
- observe and record design form.
- select and communicate details about designs and designers that have influenced our practice greatly.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
In order to complete the course work and be able to participate you shall be present at every class. Although attendance will not be used as a grading criterion and attendance records will not be kept, participation and course work will be graded as indicated within the grading section below. If you encounter a situation beyond your control in which you will be missing 3 or more days of classes, you can contact the Office of Student Life (110 Bray, 315-470-6658) and they will contact all your instructors for you. Supportive documentation may be required.
GRADING
Grades are assigned in all credit bearing courses to reflect how well students have met the student learning outcomes of the course. Specific performance criteria/grading rubric will be included with each assignment brief. All assignment briefs will be posted on the course web site. The final course grade is distributed as follows:
REFLECTIONS (20 pts.) four (4) reflections total | These are two (2) reflections on external lectures and two (2) on articles from Landscape Architecture Magazine. Briefs with details will be delivered soon.
MID TERM (25 pts.) on issues of Landscape Architecture
FINAL PAPER & PRESENTATION (35 pts) | on Landscape Architects and their influential work
PARTICIPATION & CIVILITY (10 pts.) | The students attitude, work ethic and contribution to the course; participation on field trips; self and classmates improvement; and respect towards each other, the faculty, and guests.
STUDENT WEEBLY PORTFOLIO (10 pts.) | A comprehensive digital portfolio in the form of all final products for class is required (see examples from previous semesters) Each student shall provide safe storage and multiple back up methods for all data/work produced throughout the semester. On occasion, samples of your work are retained for accreditation purposes, if this happens you will be given every opportunity to document the work. To receive the full 10 points this portfolio shall be completed by Monday December 14, 2015.
total: 100 points
*It is a course requirement to complete a mid term and final presentation, therefore you must be available and in town. Failure to participate on these presentations will result in course failure.
· A: Performance of superior quality; intellectually, formally and technically. Reserved for work that is extremely sound and not merely flashy. Student excels in all course requirements and has demonstrated excellent performance criteria.
· B: Performance of good quality that has intellectual, technical and aesthetic merit and competence, although some problems are noted. Student reflects a solid commitment to the learning process and an understanding of the issues. Meets all course requirements and has met optimal performance criteria.
· C: Performance of acceptable quality that is presented in a complete manner and does not contain serious errors of judgment or omission. Student meets most course requirements and has met good performance criteria.
· D: Performance of inferior quality that may reflect a conscientious effort on the part of the student, but contains many serious errors of judgment, lacks aesthetic skill and/or is incomplete in presentation. The work did not meet the instructional goals in several areas. Student meets some course requirements and has demonstrated the ability to meet some of the performance criteria.
· F: Performance that is seriously deficient in merit and effort, reflecting a lack of class attendance, significant incompleteness and/or lack of interest in the subject material. Meets few or no course requirements and has failed to meet the performance criteria.
GRADING RUBRIC
There will be multiple assignments. These are equivalent to quizzes/exams and will be evaluated as per the following rubric:
From 1-5 on each of the categories below (1=fails to meet expectations, 2=partly meets expectations, 3=meets expectations, 4= exceeds expectations, 5=exceptional)
- student has completed all of the required work on time as per the assignment brief
- the perspective portrayed via the writing/graphic/verbal presentation is creative and innovative
- student delivers a clear, comprehensive and effective piece
- judging by this product the student’s work ethic is strong
TEXTBOOKS & MATERIALS:
There is no course textbook. However, all Landscape Architecture majors are required to join ASLA (this includes a subscription to ASLA magazine for course assignments) Students from other majors can join or purchase the magazine on a monthly basis at the local bookstore or Issue.com. Landscape Architecture Magazine (LAM) will be utilized for assignments during the semester.
COURSE RECOMMENDED READINGS/RESOURCES:
CLASSICS
The Image of the City by Kevin Lynch
The Smart Growth Manual by Andres Duany
Urban design health and the therapeutic environment by Moughtin
Urban Design Reader by Carmona & Tisdell
Health & Community Design by Frank Engelke Schmid
Sustainable Urbanism Urban Design with Nature by Doug Farr
Design with Nature by Ian McHarg
Walkable City by Jeff Speck
The Hidden Dimension by Edward T. Hall
The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs
A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction by Christopher W. Alexander
Finding Lost Space by Roger Trancik
For other relevant books please visit:
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/urban-design
MAGAZINES & JOURNALS
LANDCAPE ARCHITECTURE MAGAZINE (LAM)
LANDSCAPE JOURNAL
JOURNAL OF URBAN DESIGN (JOLA)
PAISEA
GARDEN DESIGN
TOPOS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE CONSTRUCTION + DEMOLITION RECYCLING MAGAZINE
GREEN SOURCE MAGAZINE
METROPOLIS
THE NEXT AMERICAN CITY
LOTUS
ARCHITECT’S NEWSPAPER
HI INTERNATIONAL
ARCHITECTURAL RECORD
I.D.
GREEN BUILDING & DESIGN
PUBLIC ART REVIEW
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
SUNY-ESF works with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) at Syracuse University, who is responsible for coordinating disability-related accommodations. Students can contact ODS at 804 University Avenue- Room 309, 315-443-4498 to schedule an appointment and discuss their needs and the process for requesting accommodations. Students may also contact the ESF Office of Student Affairs, 110 Bray Hall, 315-470-6660 for assistance with the process. To learn more about ODS, visit http://disabilityservices.syr.edu. Authorized accommodation forms must be in the instructor's possession one week prior to any anticipated accommodation. Since accommodations may require early planning and generally are not provided retroactively, please contact ODS as soon as possible.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty is a breach of trust between a student, one’s fellow students, or the instructor(s). By registering for courses at ESF you acknowledge your awareness of the ESF Code of Student Conduct (http://www.esf.edu/students/handbook/StudentHB.05.pdf ), in particular academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to plagiarism and cheating, and other forms of academic misconduct. The Academic Integrity Handbook contains further information and guidance (http://www.esf.edu/students/integrity/). Infractions of the academic integrity code may lead to academic penalties as per the ESF Grading Policy (http://www.esf.edu/provost/policies/documents/GradingPolicy.11.12.2013.pdf).
COURSE SCHEDULE + IMPORTANT DATES
Project briefs will be delivered as the course develops containing more details. Schedule is subject to minor changes that will be announced during class and the course website.
o Monday, August 31
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES . semester’s introduction
o Wednesday, September, 2
Richard Hawks . Campus Planning & Design (I will be absent due to a studio site visit)
o Monday, Sept. 7
NO CLASSES: Labor Day
o Wednesday, Sept. 9
KEITH WAGNER from WAGNER HODGSON in BURLINGTON, VT . www.wagnerhodgson.com
LAM Reflection 1 DUE (September issue) | Mid Term Brief Delivery
o Monday, Sept. 14
FIELD TRIP with Richard Hawks of Campus (meet in front of Marshall Hall at 5:30 pm)
o Wednesday, Sept. 16
10 Minute Introduction to the SUNY ESF Writing Center
Mid Term discussion
o Monday, Sept. 21
Lecture of Syracuse w Emeritus Professor George Curry - Revitalizing Downtown Syracuse
o Tuesday, Sept. 22
Revitalizing Downtown Syracuse – FIELD TRIP w Emeritus Professor George Curry (13 students)
o Wednesday Sept. 23
Revitalizing Downtown Syracuse – FIELD TRIP w Emeritus Professor George Curry (13 students)
o Monday, Sept. 28
Emeritus Prof. George Curry . Oakwood Cemetery
o Wednesday, September 30
Matt Pottiger . Food & Landscape Systems
OPTIONAL for non-freshman Oakwood Cemetery Tour for LSA 132 . Meet at the Cemetery at 11:20 am (11:30-12:30)
o Monday, October 5
LAM Reflection 2 DUE (October issue) Class Discussion + Peer Reviews
Presentation by JoAnn Ellis on Research & Moon Library Resources
o Wednesday, October 7
Acadia National Park Works
Final Brief Delivery
o Monday, October 12 POSTPONED TO NOV. 4
o Wednesday, October 14
Lecture by JONATHAN PEET – TWMLA
http://www.twm.la/
o Monday, October 19
Matt Pottiger Research and The Off-Campus Program
o Wednesday, October 21
Mid Term DUE . Pecha Cucha Presentations
http://archive.wired.com/techbiz/media/magazine/15-09/st_pechakucha
o Monday, October 26
Recent ESF Alumni speak on their experiences in the practice
Kristy Pedersen (Studio Bryan Hanes) + Jin Huang (Steve Whitehouse Landscape Arhictects & Planners)
o Wednesday, October 28
Reflections 3 + 4 DUE / class discussion
o Monday, November 2
Movie: Woman in the Dirt
o Wednesday, November 4
The Internship Experience (Mark Tepper @ Silvester Manor Educational Farm + Hanna Gold @ Mia Lehrer’s office + Rachelle McKnight + Bryan on Green Roofs)
o Monday, November 9
o Wednesday, November 11
JAMIE VANUCCHI - Landscape Ecology
o Monday, November 16
The Professional Practice
o Wednesday, November 18
Cathy De Almeida - Dam removal
o November 6–9, 2015
ASLA CONVENTION CHICAGO @ McCormick Place . (OPTIONAL – YOU WILL BE EXCUSED FROM CLASS IF YOU CHOOSE TO ATTEND)
http://www.asla.org/annualmeetingandexpo.aspx
o November 22 - 29 | THANKSGIVING BREAK
o Monday, November 30
Final Paper + Presentations DUE + BEGIN
& Continue on Dec. 2 | Dec. 7 | Dec. 9
*It is a course requirement to complete a final presentation, therefore you must be available and in town. Failure to participate of this final presentation will result in course failure.
o Wednesday, December 9
LAST DAY OF CLASSES | Closing Remarks + Course Assessment + feedback
o Monday, December 14
WEEBLY CLASS PORTFOLIO DUE
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY LECTURE SERIES
o https://soa.syr.edu/calendar/#event_id/350/view/event
CORNELL UNIVERSITY TUESDAYS LECTURE SERIES
o link will be posted here
NOTES
- 1 the final paper and final paper presentations are the final exam for this course - there is no final exam during exam week
- 2 flexibility is built into the schedule in case a shift is necessary
FIELD TRIP TO DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE
Emeritus Professor George Curry will introduce students to downtown Syracuse and the influence of planning and landscape architecture in the City.
- You are responsible to meet George Curry outside the Starbucks by Armory Square (10 minutes early). SEE MAP BELOW
- Transportation alternatives: you could drive yourself, bike, or take The Connective Corridor Bus For schedule and route alternatives visit: http://connectivecorridor.syr.edu/bus/