This course is comprised of both lecture classes and design problems. The lecture material should cover: an introduction to landscape architecture as a discipline; theoretical views of landscape architecture; review of selected historical markers; review of renowned landscape architects; survey of landscaping plants focusing on plants of the region; plant as a design material; and principles of space design. Within the design studio, students should design 2-3 projects ranging in size and functions in order to acquire fundamental training and experience in landscape and plant design.