Bo Zhang

Professor

Horticulture & Landscape Architecture

  • Professor
    Horticulture & Landscape Architecture
  • 405-744-7382 (Work)
  • Oklahoma State University, 320G Agricultural Hall, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078, United States

TEACHING SUMMARY

80% Teaching Appointment:
Introduction to Landscape Architecture and Landscape Management (LA 1013)
Architectural Construction 1: Site Grading (LA 3884)
Design V: Urban Design Studio (LA 4515)

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Studio 3: Recreation and Open Space Design
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Recreation and play, the interface of nature, human-kind and land ethic. Applied projects will address structured and nature play, active and passive parks, open space planning, and natural landscapes. Previously offered as LA 4023, LA 4414 and LA 4415.Prerequisite(s): LA 2515.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Visual Communication II for Landscape Architecture
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    The practice and application of digital visualization in the landscape architectural design process. Introduction to computer applications used in the industry for conceptualizing, drafting, modeling, and graphic communications. Previously offered as LA 3002 and LA 2223.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Landscape Architecture
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    An overview of the field of landscape architecture with an emphasis on the application of artistic and scientific principles of design, planning and management of natural and built environments. Additional fee of $12.00 per credit hour applies.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Landscape Construction: Site Grading
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Review mechanical drafting and lettering techniques, understanding contours, principles of stormwater runoff, site grading and earthwork calculations, methods of managing stormwater runoff, erosion control, introduction to paving and drainage construction materials, specifications, cost estimating. Computer applications and hand graphics used for projects. Previously offered as LA 3883. Additional fee of $12.00 per credit hour applies. Prerequisite(s): LA 1323.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Studio 6: Urban Design
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Contemporary urban issues affecting the design process, site master planning, and multi-disciplinary problem solving. Applied project will address influences on urban design, from regional influences to user behavior. Previously offered as LA 4514 and LA 5024.Prerequisite(s): LA 3515.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Studio 3: Recreation and Open Space Design
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Recreation and play, the interface of nature, human-kind and land ethic. Applied projects will address structured and nature play, active and passive parks, open space planning, and natural landscapes. Previously offered as LA 4023, LA 4414 and LA 4415.Prerequisite(s): LA 2515.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Visual Communication II for Landscape Architecture
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    The practice and application of digital visualization in the landscape architectural design process. Introduction to computer applications used in the industry for conceptualizing, drafting, modeling, and graphic communications. Previously offered as LA 3002 and LA 2223.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Landscape Architecture
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    An overview of the field of landscape architecture with an emphasis on the application of artistic and scientific principles of design, planning and management of natural and built environments. Additional fee of $12.00 per credit hour applies.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Landscape Construction: Site Grading
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Review mechanical drafting and lettering techniques, understanding contours, principles of stormwater runoff, site grading and earthwork calculations, methods of managing stormwater runoff, erosion control, introduction to paving and drainage construction materials, specifications, cost estimating. Computer applications and hand graphics used for projects. Previously offered as LA 3883. Additional fee of $12.00 per credit hour applies. Prerequisite(s): LA 1323.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Studio 6: Urban Design
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Contemporary urban issues affecting the design process, site master planning, and multi-disciplinary problem solving. Applied project will address influences on urban design, from regional influences to user behavior. Previously offered as LA 4514 and LA 5024.Prerequisite(s): LA 3515.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Landscape Construction: Site Grading
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Review mechanical drafting and lettering techniques, understanding contours, principles of stormwater runoff, site grading and earthwork calculations, methods of managing stormwater runoff, erosion control, introduction to paving and drainage construction materials, specifications, cost estimating. Computer applications and hand graphics used for projects. Previously offered as LA 3883. Additional fee of $12.00 per credit hour applies. Prerequisite(s): LA 1323.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Studio 6: Urban Design
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Contemporary urban issues affecting the design process, site master planning, and multi-disciplinary problem solving. Applied project will address influences on urban design, from regional influences to user behavior. Previously offered as LA 4514 and LA 5024.Prerequisite(s): LA 3515.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Studio 3: Recreation and Open Space Design
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Recreation and play, the interface of nature, human-kind and land ethic. Applied projects will address structured and nature play, active and passive parks, open space planning, and natural landscapes. Previously offered as LA 4023, LA 4414 and LA 4415.Prerequisite(s): LA 2515.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Visual Communication II for Landscape Architecture
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    The practice and application of digital visualization in the landscape architectural design process. Introduction to computer applications used in the industry for conceptualizing, drafting, modeling, and graphic communications. Previously offered as LA 3002 and LA 2223.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Landscape Architecture
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    An overview of the field of landscape architecture with an emphasis on the application of artistic and scientific principles of design, planning and management of natural and built environments. Additional fee of $12.00 per credit hour applies.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Landscape Construction: Site Grading
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    Review mechanical drafting and lettering techniques, understanding contours, principles of stormwater runoff, site grading and earthwork calculations, methods of managing stormwater runoff, erosion control, introduction to paving and drainage construction materials, specifications, cost estimating. Computer applications and hand graphics used for projects. Previously offered as LA 3883. Additional fee of $12.00 per credit hour applies. Prerequisite(s): LA 1323.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Studio 6: Urban Design
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    Contemporary urban issues affecting the design process, site master planning, and multi-disciplinary problem solving. Applied project will address influences on urban design, from regional influences to user behavior. Previously offered as LA 4514 and LA 5024.Prerequisite(s): LA 3515.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Landscape Architecture Special Problems
    10 Jan 2022 - 29 Apr 2022
    Landscape architectural related problems.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of appropriate faculty member.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Studio III: Recreation and Open Space Design
    10 Jan 2022 - 29 Apr 2022
    Recreation and play, the interface of nature, human-kind and land ethic. Applied projects will address structured and nature play, active and passive parks, open space planning, and natural landscapes. Previously offered as LA 4414 and LA 4023.Prerequisite(s): LA 3325, LA 3884.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Visual Communication II for Landscape Architecture
    10 Jan 2022 - 29 Apr 2022
    Visual journaling and communication. The practice and application of delineation techniques and computer based multimedia for conveying information and conceptual ideas about landscape through the development of understandable graphic presentations. Previously offered as LA 3002.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Architectural Construction 1: Site Grading
    16 Aug 2021 - 3 Dec 2021
    Review mechanical drafting and lettering techniques, understanding contours, principles of stormwater runoff, site grading and earthwork calculations, methods of managing stormwater runoff, erosion control, introduction to paving and drainage construction materials, specifications, cost estimating. Computer applications and hand graphics used for projects. Previously offered as LA 3883. Additional fee of $12.00 per credit hour applies. Prerequisite(s): LA 2323 and MCAG 2313.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Landscape Architecture and Landscape Management
    16 Aug 2021 - 3 Dec 2021
    An overview of the field of landscape architecture and landscape management with an emphasis on the application of artistic and scientific principles of design, planning and management of natural and built environments. Additional fee of $12.00 per credit hour applies.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Landscape Architecture Special Problems
    16 Aug 2021 - 3 Dec 2021
    Landscape architectural related problems.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of appropriate faculty member.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Studio 5: Urban Design
    16 Aug 2021 - 3 Dec 2021
    Contemporary urban issues affecting the design process, site master planning, and multi-disciplinary problem solving. Applied project will address influences on urban design, from regional influences to user behavior. Previously offered as LA 4514 and LA 5024.Prerequisite(s): LA 4425, LA 4894.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Landscape Architecture Special Problems
    19 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021
    Landscape architectural related problems.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of appropriate faculty member.