LARP 760 - Topics in Ecological Design

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University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Faculty. These elective courses explore relevant topics in ecological design and new technologies as they relate to contemporary landscape architecture. The course explores topics such as ecology, sustainability, habitat restoration, hydrology, green roof and green architecture technology, soil technology, and other techniques pertinent to the construction of ecologically dynamic, functioning landscapes. The teaching faculty are leading practitioners and researchers in the field. These courses are open to all interested PennDesign students. Recent topics have been: Large-Scale Land Reclamation Projects (spring 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005) instructor: William Young, (spring 2004) instructor: James Ludwig; Restoration Ecology (fall 2006, 2004), instructor: David Robertson; Sustainable Landscape Design for Watershed Protection (fall 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002), instructor: Katrin Scholz- Barth; and Ecological Restoration in the Urban Context (spring 2002, 2001), instructor: Deborah Marton.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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