Course Description
Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor.
Athena Title
Master's Thesis
Non-Traditional Format
Independent research and thesis preparation.
Prerequisite
Permission of school
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
Knowledge: A thorough understanding of the student's chosen thesis topic An understanding of how the findings of the student's thesis fit into the field of landscape architecture. Skills: An ability to develop a hypothesis and prove or disprove it in a clearly and concisely written research document Vales: A sense of the importance of quality and acuracy of research methods and findings A broadened appreciation for the intricacies of the student's chosen thesis topic, and the role that chosen topic plays in the broader subject of landscape architecture. An appreciation for the process of academic investigation.
Topical Outline
Meetings between the student and major professor to be determined at the beginning of the semester through the establishment of an outline for the writing calendar. The student will be responsible for the majority of the wrok on an individual self- driven basis with the major professor providing guidance and direction as required. Students are expected to develop research objectives and to fulfill these objectives with the help of a working outline and writing calendar.