SAMPLE OR SUGGESTED CURRICULUM ALIGNED TO OUTCOMES

BASED EDUCATION FOR BACHELOR OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

PROGRAM SPECIFICATION

Section 1. Degree Name

The degree program herein shall be called BACHELOR OF

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (BLA)

Section 2. Program Description

2.1Nature of the Program

The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture is a 4-year degree

program that deals with the study, planning and design of the
environment for human use and enjoyment.

2.2 Program Outcomes

A graduate of the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Program

must attain:

a. Ability to initiate and conduct landscape architectural research

and development for the advancement of the profession.

b. Ability to apply the concepts of ecology and sustainable

development in solving landscape architectural problems.

c. Ability to efficiently and effectively deliver services in response

to the needs of clients within the context of the practice of
landscape architecture.

d. An understanding of the legislative issues and policies

affecting the profession.

e. Ability to observe and abide by the code of ethical conduct

and standards of professional practice.

f. An ability to do site analysis, design, build, improve, and

install systems or necessary elements to solve landscape
development problems with proper project management.

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 g. An ability to work effectively and appreciate multi-disciplinary
and multi-cultural environment.

h. An ability to effectively communicate graphically, orally and in

writing the design intent and in order to do proper
coordination.

i. An ability to engage in life-long learning and an understanding

of the need to keep current of the developments in the
specific field of specialization.

j. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and tools necessary for

landscape architecture and business practice.

k. An ability to apply knowledge of landscape technology,

engineering concepts, natural and social science to the
practice of landscape architecture.

l. Ability to conduct post evaluation of completed projects /

services.

2.3 Objectives

The BLA program recognizes the importance of landscape

architecture in nation-building as well as the promotion of the
preservation and the conservation of the environment for the
enjoyment, health and safety of the general public. The program is
aimed at providing a set of guidelines for student preparation that
will address the need of the society to produce competent
landscape architects in the future.

The objectives of the program are geared towards training the

students in all the scope of the practice of landscape architecture
as defined in Article III-R.

2.4 Specific Professions/ Careers/ Occupations or trades that the

graduates may go into:

a. Landscape Design Consultancy

b. Site Planning
c. Park and Recreation Planning and Administration
d. Land Development Planning
e. Ecological Planning and Design

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 f. Historic Preservation and Restoration
g. Social and Behavioral Aspects of Landscape Design
h. Urban & Regional Planning
i. Landscape Contracting
j. Construction and Project Management
k. Property Development & Management
l. Government Service
m. Academe
n. Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
o. Economic Feasibility Studies
p. Project Finance.
q. Site Development / Landscape Architectural Programming
r. Site Selection and Analysis
s. Site Utilization and Land Use Studies, Potentials Assessment
t. Space Management Studies
u. Project Promotions
v. Visual Resources (VR) Inventory and Assessment
w. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) / Initial
Environmental Examination (IEE)
x. Preparation of Project Brief and Terms of Reference (TOR)
y. Review of Plans and Designs Made by Others
z. Expert Witness Service
aa. Research and Development

Section 3. Allied Programs

The following programs are considered as allied to Landscape

Architecture: Town/Urban/Environmental Planning, Civil Engineering,
Architecture and Interior Design, Forestry, Horticulture,
Environmental Science.

ARTICLE V - COMPETENCY STANDARDS

Section 4. This section defines the entry level competency standards,

knowledge, attitudes, values and skills applicable to the Bachelor of
Landscape Architecture graduates.

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 GRADUATES’ COMPETENCY STANDARDS FOR LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION

DUTIES COMPETENCIES

1.1 Able to use various forms of ICT media

for design concept presentations.

1.2 Able to prepare basic communication,

1. DEVELOP and present technical narrative reports
COMMUNICATION and other project documentation in
SKILLS written and oral form.

1.3 Able to explain project design intent

articulately both in English and Filipino.

2.1 Can formulate Guidelines on research

and development programs including
sourcing of funds.
2. INITIATE AND CONDUCT
LANDSCAPE
2.2 Able to identify needs and problems for
ARCHITECTURAL
landscape architectural research.
RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE
2.3 Able to apply research or appropriate
ADVANCEMENT OF THE
data methodologies in information
PROFESSION
gathering

2.4 Able to process, analyze, interpret and

derive conclusions and make
recommendations.

2.5 Able to present and defend the

research output.

2.6 Able to evaluate landscape

architectural research based on
established criteria.

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 3. DESIGN THE BUILT
ENVIRONMENT IN THE
3.1 Able to relate and apply the concepts of
CONTEXT OF
ecology and sustainable development in
ECOLOGICAL BALANCE
the design of the environment.
AND SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
4.1 Can efficiently and effectively deliver
services in response to the needs of
4. PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
clients within the context of the practice
SERVICES IN THE REALM
of landscape architecture.
OF THE PRACTICE OF
LANDSCAPE
4.2 Able to conduct post evaluation of
ARCHITECTURE
completed projects / services.

5.1 Able to possess leadership quality.

5. ABLE TO ESTABLISH 5.2 Able to cooperate and collaborate with
LOCAL AND colleague.
INTERNATIONAL 5.3 Able to plan and organize activities.
LINKAGES AND
NETWORKS 5.4 Able to network with local and
international agencies and institutions

6.1 Know the laws, rules and

regulations relevant to the practice
6. UNDERSTAND THE
LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND
6.2 Able to develop awareness of relevant
POLICIES AFFECTING THE
laws, rules and regulations.
PROFESSION.
7.1 Able to initiate the development of a
systematic linkage between the
academe and the accredited
7. ACT AS MENTORS TO THE
professional organization.
ASPIRANTS OF THE
PROFESSION
7.2 Able to guide and supervise the
aspirants of the profession

8.1 Able to observe and abide by the code

8. UPHOLD THE DIGNITY of ethical conduct and standards of
AND INTEGRITY OF THE professional practice.
PROFESSIONAL AND
PROMOTES THE HIGHEST
8.2 Able to report violations of R.A 9053
ETHICAL STANDARDS IN
and related laws and codes to
THE PRACTICE OF THE
appropriate authorities.
PROFESSION

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 9.1 Able to study the fundamentals of site
utilities and systems.
9. DEVELOP CONCEPTUAL
KNOWLEDGE IN 9.2 Able to promote awareness of and
LANDSCAPE UTILITIES apply in practice the principles of public
AND TECHNOLOGY safety.

10.1 Able to understand the basic

concepts, tools and areas of application
of business and office management.

10.2 Able to supervise and monitor the

10. UNDERSTAND performance of project milestone and
LANDSCAPE operational targets.
ARCHITECTURAL
BUSINESS AND 10.3 Able to plan and allocate resources.
ORGANIZATION 10.4 Able to plan and deploy workload.
10.5 Able to prepare budgets and monitor
utilization.
10.6 Able to comply with quality, cost and
delivery standards.

CURRICULUM

Section 5. Curriculum Description

The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program has a minimum of

146 credit units or the minimum prescribed courses. The minimum
prescribed courses of the program includes general education,
technical courses (mathematics, basic engineering sciences,
professional, and allied courses, and the non-academic courses-PE
and NSTP/CWTS/MS).

The general education courses are in accordance with the

requirements of the CHED Memorandum Order No. 59, s. 1996 - The
New General Education Curriculum B (GEC -B).

The technical courses include a total of 9 units Mathematics; and 2

units of Basic Engineering Courses.

The curriculum has 36 professional courses with a total of 105 units,

three specialization courses with a total of 9 units.

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 An evaluation examination must be taken after Practicum.
In cases where there is a discrepancy in the number of units per
required course among institutions, the minimum number of units
prescribed shall govern upon passing a validation examination.

Section 6. Curriculum Outline

Minimum No. of
Minimum
CLASSIFICATION/COURSE Hours per week
Credit
Units
Lectur Lab/Studi
e o
I. TECHNICAL COURSES

A. Science and Technology

Elementary Surveying 1 3 2
Sub-Total 1 3 2

B. Mathematics

Algebra 3 0 3
Plane Trigonometry 3 0 3
Elementary Statistics 3 0 3
Sub-Total 9 0 9

TOTAL (Technical Courses) 10 3 11

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 Minimum No. of
Minimum
CLASSIFICATION/COURSE Hours per week
Credit
Units
Lectur Lab/Studi
e o

II. ARCHITECTURAL COURSES

A. Science and Technology

Architectural Research:
2 0 2
Basic Research Methods in Architecture
Sub-Total 2 0 2
B. Arts Courses

Architectural Communication I:
1 6 3
Mechanical Drawing

Architectural Communication II:

0 6 2
Freehand Drawing
Architectural Communication III:
0 6 2
Formal Presentation Technique
Architectural Communication IV:
1 3 2
Perspective Visualization and Presentation
Architectural Communication V:
2 3 3
Advanced Formal Presentation Technique
Sub-Total 4 24 12

C. Design Theory Courses

Planning and Urban Design II:

Fundamentals of Urban Design and 3 0 3
Community Architecture
Planning and Urban Design III:
Introduction to Urban and Regional 3 0 3
Planning
Sub-Total 6 0 6

D. Professional Courses

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 Practice and Governance III:
Finance, Taxation, Civics and Land 2 0 2
Reform for Architects
Sub-Total 2 0 2

TOTAL (Architectural Courses) 14 24 22

Minimum No. of
Minimum
CLASSIFICATION/COURSE Hours per week
Credit
Units
Lectur Lab/Studi
e o
III. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL
COURSES

A. Science and Technology

Landscape Ecology 3 0 3

Landscape Lighting 2 0 2

Hardscape Construction I 2 3 3

Softscape Materials 2 3 3

Site Grading and Landform Design 1 6 3

Hardscape Construction II 1 6 3

Utilities for Sites and Landscape 3 0 3

Tropical Landscape Maintenance
1 6 3
and Management
Regional Landscape Technology 2 3 3
Sub-Total 17 27 26

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B. Professional Courses

Professional Practice and Office

3 0 3
Administration
Practicum 0 32 4
Sub-Total 3 32 7

C. Design Theory Courses

History of Landscape Architecture 2 0 2

Theory of Landscape Architecture

3 0 3
Design

Planting Design 2 3 3
Sub-Total 7 3 8

D. Design

Landscape Design I 1 6 3

Landscape Design II 1 6 3

Landscape Design III 1 6 3

Landscape Design IV 1 6 3

Landscape Design V 1 9 4

Landscape Design VI 1 9 4
Sub-Total 6 42 20

E. Required Terminal Courses

Landscape Design Research 1 9 4

Special Projects in Landscape
1 9 4
Architecture
Sub-Total 2 18 8

TOTAL (Landscape Architectural

35 122 69
Courses)

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 IV. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

A. Arts and Humanities

Arts and Humanities 1 3 0 3

Arts and Humanities 2 3 0 3
Arts and Humanities 3 3 0 3

Arts and Humanities 4 3 0 3

Arts and Humanities 5 3 0 3

Sub-Total 15 0 15

B. Social Sciences and Philosophy

Social Sciences and Philosophy 1 3 0 3

Social Sciences and Philosophy 2 3 0 3

Social Sciences and Philosophy 3 3 0 3

Social Sciences and Philosophy 4 3 0 3

Social Sciences and Philosophy 5 3 0 3

Sub-Total 15 0 15
C. Mathematics, Science and
Technology
Mathematics, Science and Technology
3 0 3
1
Mathematics, Science and Technology
3 0 3
2
Mathematics, Science and Technology
3 0 3
3
Mathematics, Science and Technology
3 0 3
4
Sub-Total 12 0 12

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 Minimum No. of
CLASSIFICATION/COURSE Hours per week Minimum
Credit
Units
Lecture Lab/Studio

D. Mandated Subject

Life and Works of Rizal 3 0 3

PE 1 2
PE 2 2
PE 3 2
PE 4 2
NSTP 1 3
NSTP 1 3
Sub-Total 17

TOTAL (General Education Courses) 3 0 59

GRAND TOTAL
104 149 161
(including the non-academic course)

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 Summary of Total Number of Units of the B. Landscape Architecture
Curriculum

Minimum No. of
hours per week Minimu
Classification/Courses Lectur Lab/ m
e Studio Credit
Units
I. TECHNICAL COURSES 10 3 11
A. Basic Engineering Courses 1 3 2
B. Mathematics Courses 9 0 9
II. ARCHITECTURAL COURSES 14 24 22
A. Science and Technology Courses 4 0 4
B. Arts Courses 5 27 14
C. Design Theory Courses 6 0 6
D. Professional Courses 2 0 2
III. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL 35 122 69
COURSES
A. Science and Technology Courses 17 27 26
B. Professional Courses 3 32 7
C. Design Theory Courses 7 3 8
D. Design Courses 6 42 20
E. Required Terminal Courses 2 18 8
IV. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES 45 0 59
A. Languages, Humanities and Literature 15 0 15
B. Social Sciences 15 0 15
C. Mathematics, Science and Technology 12 0 12
D. Mandated Subjects 3 0 17

GRAND TOTAL 104 149 161

(including the non-academic course)

Section 7. Sample/Model Program of Study

The institution may enrich the sample/model program of study

depending on the needs of the industry, provided that all prescribed
courses/competencies required in the curriculum outlines are offered
and pre-requisite are observed. Any proposed resequencing of
courses must be acknowledged by CHED.

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 FIRST YEAR
1ST YEAR – 1ST SEMESTER
Course Course Title Lec Lab Hr Units Prerequisite
Code Hr
GE* (MST-Env Sci 1) 3 0 3 None
Math 11 College Algebra 3 0 3 None
Arch 1 Architectural Communication I: 1 6 3 None
Mechanical Drawing
Arch 2 Arch. Communication II: 0 6 2 None
Freehand Drawing
L. Arch 10 History of Landscape 2 0 2 None
Architecture
L. Arch 11 Landscape Design I 1 6 3 None
PE (2) None
Sub-Total 16

1ST YEAR – 2nd SEMESTER

Course Course Title Lec Lab Hr Units Prerequisite
Code Hr
GE* (AH) 3 0 3 None
GE* (SSP) 3 0 3 None
Math 14 Plane Trigonometry 3 0 3 None
Arch 3 Arch Communication III: Formal 0 6 2 Arch. 2
Presentation Techniques
L. Arch 12 Landscape Design II 1 6 3 L. Arch 11-
Landscape
Design I
L. Arch 19 Theory of Landscape 3 0 3 None
Architecture Design
PE (2) None
Sub-Total 17

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 SECOND YEAR

2nd YEAR – 1ST SEMESTER

Course Course Title Lec Lab Hr Units Prerequisite
Code Hr
GE* (MST) 3 0 3 None
GE* (SSP) 3 0 3 None
Arch 4 Arch Communication IV: 1 3 2 Arch. 3
Perspective Visualization and
Presentation
L. Arch 20 Landscape Ecology 3 0 3 2nd year
standing
L. Arch 21 Landscape Design III 1 6 3 L. Arch 12-
Landscape
Design 11
L. Arch 23 Hardscape Construction I 2 3 3 2nd year
standing
PE (2) None
NSTP I (3) None
Sub-Total 17

2nd YEAR – 2nd SEMESTER

Course Course Title Lec Lab Hr Units Prerequisite
Code Hr
GE* (AH) 3 0 3 None
GE 11 Elementary Surveying 1 3 2 Math 11-
College
Algebra
Arch 5 Arch Communication V: 2 3 3 Arch.4
Advanced Formal Presentation
Techniques
L. Arch 22 Landscape Design IV 1 6 3 L. Arch 21-
Landscape
Design III

L. Arch 24 Hardscape Construction II 1 6 3 L. Arch 23-

Hardscape

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 Construction I
L. Arch 25 Softscape Materials 2 3 3 GE on Life
sciences or
botany / C.O.I.
L. Arch 27 Landscape Lighting 2 0 2 2nd year
standing
PE (2) None
NSTP I (3) None
Sub-Total 19

THIRD YEAR
rd ST
3 YEAR – 1 SEMESTER
Course Course Title Lec Lab Hr Units Prerequisite
Code Hr
GE* (MST) 3 0 3 None
Stat 101 Elementary Statistics 3 0 3 Math 11-
College
Algebra
Arch 161 Planning and Urban Design II: 3 0 3 3rd year
Fundamentals of Urban Design standing
and Community Architecture
L. Arch 131 Landscape Design V 1 9 4 L. Arch 22-
Landscape
Design IV
L. Arch 133 Site Grading and Landform 1 6 3 3rd year
Design standing, GE
11, GE course
on basic
geology or
earth science
L. Arch 135 Planting Design 2 3 3 L. Arch 25-
Softscape
Materials
Sub-Total 19

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3rd YEAR – 2nd SEMESTER
Course Course Title Lec Lab Hr Units Prerequisite
Code Hr
GE* (AH) 3 0 3 None
GE* (SSP) 3 0 3 None
Arch 75 Architectural Research: Basic 2 0 2 2nd
Research Methods in year standing
Architecture
Arch 162 Planning and Urban Design III: 3 0 3 Arch 161 -
Introduction to Urban and Planning and
Regional Planning Urban Design
II:
Fundamentals
of Urban
Design and
Community
Architecture
L. Arch 132 Landscape Design VI 1 9 4 L. Arch 131-
Landscape
Design V /
C.O.I.
L. Arch 137 Utilities for Sites and 3 0 3 L. Arch 133 -
Landscape Site Grading
and Landform
Design
L. Arch 139 Professional Practice and 3 0 3 3rd
Office Administration year standing
Sub-Total 21

3rd YEAR - SUMMER

Course Course Title Lec Lab Hr Units Prerequisite
Code Hr
L. Arch 140 Practicum / OJT 0 32 4 L. Arch 139 -
Professional
Practice and
Office
Administration
Sub-Total 4

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 FOURTH YEAR

4th YEAR – 1st SEMESTER

Course Course Title Lec Lab Hr Units Prerequisite
Code Hr
GE* (AH) 3 0 3 None
GE* (SSP) 3 0 3 None
GE* (MST) 3 0 3 None
PI 100 The Life and Works of Jose 3 0 3 None
Rizal
Arch 159 Practice and Governance III: 2 0 2 4th year
Finance, Taxation, Civics and standing
Land Reform for Architects
L. Arch Landscape Design Research 1 9 4 L. Arch 132-
199.1 Landscape
Design VI
Sub-Total 18

4th YEAR – 2nd SEMESTER

Course Course Title Lec Lab Hr Units Prerequisite
Code Hr
GE* (AH) 3 0 3 None
GE* (SSP) 3 0 3 None
L. Arch 146 Tropical Landscape 1 6 3 L. Arch 135-
Maintenance and Management Planting
Design
L. Arch 147 Regional Landscape 2 3 3 4th year
Technology standing
L. Arch Special Projects in Landscape 1 9 4 L. Arch 199.1-
199.2 Architecture Landscape
Design
Research
Sub-Total 16
NEW B. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE TOTAL 147
PROGRAM UNITS 2011

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