LARC Winter Courses

• LARC 121 - Digital Design Futures (GenEd: DSSP) - Students are provided with the opportunity to 1) explore basic design principles and practice, 2) explore and apply computer concepts and principles, 3) learn and apply basic computer tools used in landscape architecture and allied disciplines, and 4) demonstrate competency in design vocabulary and computer applications through demonstrated deliverables used in the built environment design fields.
• LARC 453 - Introduction to GIS and Hydrologic Modeling - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their application to hydrologic modeling. Basic GIS skills are used to manipulate and analyze spatial data to populate NRCS TR-55 hydrologic model for use in sizing constructed wetlands, bio-retention cells, and minor flood zones. No prior knowledge of GIS or hydrologic modeling is required. Stormwater and erosion control permitting as well as basic design principles for Maryland Environmental Site Design standards are introduced.
• LARC 489O - Computer Aided Design and Drafting CADD - This Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) course applies computer drafting using AutoCAD. It focuses on providing the technical skills for students who are working in built environment professions. Drawing types may include (but not be limited to) site plan drawings, construction detailing, grading plans, site layout plans and sheet layout conventions.