Environmental Design (BA/BS)
The College of Design at the University of Oregon provides undergraduate students with a design school experience supported by the resources and benefits of a large research university.
The Environmental Design program is a multidisciplinary BA/BS focusing on visual and spatial design skills applied to the context of environmental sustainability. This degree combines coursework from landscape architecture; architecture, interior architecture, planning, public policy, art, product design, and historic preservation.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Critical Thinking
- Content Knowledge
- Dissemination
Environmental Design Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| ARCH 201 | Introduction to Architecture | 4 |
| IARC 204 | Understanding Contemporary Interiors | 4 |
| LA 301 | Environmental Design Careers | 2 |
| LA 260 | Understanding Landscapes | 4 |
| LA 289 | Landscape Architectural Design (Repeatable course, only one term required) | 6 |
| LA 337 | Landscape Field Work: [Topic] | 4 |
| PPPM 205 | Introduction to City Planning | 4 |
| PPPM 321 | Inclusive Urbanism | 4 |
| PPPM 445 | Green Cities | 4 |
| Contextualizing Courses (Choose two courses) | 7-8 | |
| Introduction to Historic Preservation | ||
| Architectural Contexts: Place and Culture | ||
| Human Context of Design | ||
| History of Design | ||
| Introduction to Visual Culture | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Introduction to Product Design | ||
| Concentration | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 67-68 | |
Design Technology Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| LA 451 | Landscape Media I | 2 |
| LA 452 | Landscape Media II | 2 |
| LA 453 | Landscape Media III | 2 |
| Electives | 18 | |
| Computers in Landscape Architecture | ||
LA 423 | ||
| Advanced Landscape Media: [Topic] | ||
| Landscape Technology Topics | ||
| Urban Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| GIScience I | ||
| GIScience II | ||
| Remote Sensing I | ||
| Remote Sensing II | ||
| GIScience: [Topic] | ||
| Advanced Cartography | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Landscape Design Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| LA 289 | Landscape Architectural Design | 6 |
| LA 451 | Landscape Media I | 2 |
| LA 452 | Landscape Media II | 2 |
| LA 453 | Landscape Media III | 2 |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Plants: Fall | ||
| Spring Plants | ||
| Experimental Course: [Topic] | ||
| Analyzing Landscape Systems | ||
| Computers in Landscape Architecture | ||
LA 423 | ||
| Landscape Architectural Design and Process | ||
| Introduction to Landscape Planning Analysis | ||
| Landscape Technology Topics | ||
| Landscape Architectural Theory: [Topic] | ||
| History of Landscape Architecture I | ||
| History of Landscape Architecture II | ||
| Arts and Visual Cultures of Climate Change | ||
| Contemporary Art: [Topic] | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Urban Sustainability Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PPPM 434 | Urban Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| PPPM 440 | Land-Use Planning and Policy | 4 |
| PPPM 442 | Sustainable Urban Development | 4 |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Global Sustainable Development and Policy | ||
| Workshop: [Topic] | ||
PPPM 432 | ||
| Transportation Issues in Planning: [Topic] | ||
| Natural Resource Policy | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Introduction to American Law | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy | ||
| Environmental Regulation | ||
| Community Design | ||
| Principles of Urban Design | ||
| Sustainability | ||
| Sustainable Agriculture | ||
| GIScience I | ||
| GIScience II | ||
| Remote Sensing I | ||
| Remote Sensing II | ||
| GIScience: [Topic] | ||
| Advanced Cartography | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Resilience and Advocacy Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PPPM 101 | Advocacy and Social Change | 4 |
| PPPM 201 | Introduction to Public Policy | 4 |
| PPPM 340 | Climate-Change Policy | 4 |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Global Sustainable Development and Policy | ||
| Workshop: [Topic] | ||
| Experimental Course: [Topic] | ||
PPPM 432 | ||
| Land-Use Planning and Policy | ||
| Sustainable Urban Development | ||
| Natural Resource Policy | ||
| Environmental Policy | ||
| Plants: Fall | ||
| Spring Plants | ||
| Urban Farm | ||
| Experimental Course: [Topic] | ||
| Civic Agriculture | ||
| Principles of Applied Ecology | ||
| History of Interior Architecture III | ||
| Arts and Visual Cultures of Climate Change | ||
| Contemporary Art: [Topic] | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Environmental Justice | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Sustainable Built Environments Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| LA 451 | Landscape Media I | 2 |
| LA 452 | Landscape Media II | 2 |
| LA 453 | Landscape Media III | 2 |
| Electives | 18 | |
| Seminar: [Topic] | ||
| Architectural Contexts: Place and Culture | ||
| Community Design | ||
| Principles of Urban Design | ||
| Theory of Urban Design II | ||
| Human Context of Design | ||
| Spatial Composition | ||
| Environmental Control Systems II | ||
| History of World Architecture I | ||
| History of World Architecture II | ||
| Furniture: Theory and Analysis | ||
| Color Theory and Application for the Built Environment | ||
| History of Interior Architecture I | ||
| History of Interior Architecture II | ||
| History of Interior Architecture III | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Design for Use | ||
| Objects and Impacts | ||
| Design Process | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Four-Year Degree Plan
The degree plan shown is only a sample of how students may complete their degrees in four years. There are alternative ways. Students should consult their advisor to determine the best path for them.
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Design
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Milestones | Credits | |
| ARCH 201 | Introduction to Architecture | 4 | |
| LA 260 | Understanding Landscapes | 4 | |
| WR 121Z | Composition I | 4 | |
| Social science course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Winter | |||
| LA 289 | Landscape Architectural Design | 6 | |
| WR 122Z or WR 123 |
Composition II or College Composition III |
4 | |
| Social science course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 14 | ||
| Spring | |||
| LA 337 | Landscape Field Work: [Topic] | 4 | |
| PPPM 205 | Introduction to City Planning | 4 | |
| Global perspectives course | 4 | ||
| Social science course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | |||
| IARC 204 | Understanding Contemporary Interiors | 4 | |
| Contextualizing course | 4 | ||
| Arts & letters course | 4 | ||
| Science course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Winter | |||
| LA 301 | Environmental Design Careers | 2 | |
| PPPM 321 | Inclusive Urbanism | 4 | |
| Arts & letters course | 4 | ||
| Science course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 14 | ||
| Spring | |||
| PPPM 445 | Green Cities | 4 | |
| Contextualizing course | 4 | ||
| Arts & letters course | 4 | ||
| US: Diversity, inequality, agency course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | |||
| Concentration required course | 4 | ||
| Concentration elective courses | 8 | ||
| Math or language course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Winter | |||
| Concentration required course | 4 | ||
| Concentration elective course | 4 | ||
| Math or language course | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Spring | |||
| Concentration required course | 4 | ||
| Science course | 4 | ||
| Math or language course | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | |||
| Concentration elective course | 4 | ||
| Math or language course | 4 | ||
| Elective course | 4 | ||
| Credits | 12 | ||
| Winter | |||
| Concentration elective course | 4 | ||
| Math or language course | 4 | ||
| Elective courses | 8 | ||
| Credits | 16 | ||
| Spring | |||
| Math or language course | 4 | ||
| Elective courses | 8 | ||
| Credits | 12 | ||
| Total Credits | 180 | ||