13 courses with the subject TURF, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
TURF 1015Soil Science and Fertility4
Credit(s) 4 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course is designed to provide information about soil as a plant growth medium, which acts as a reservoir of fertility and physical support of plant roots. Topics covered in this basic study of soils including physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, soil classification, soil nutrients, soil nutrient action, fertilizer formulation, fertility plans, and fertilizer application.
Credit(s) 4 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course presents topics on weed classification and control measures and the safe and appropriate use of pesticides. Specific content areas include weed classification methods, weed structures, weed control methods, herbicide formulations, and modes of action, chemical application, pesticide laws-regulations, and safety.
Credit(s) 4 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course covers the characteristics and identification of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs commercially available in the landscaping industry. Particular attention is placed on identification of the plant materials and the classification of these materials according to cultural and landscape use characteristics. A thorough knowledge of native and commercial plant materials is vital background to any horticultural occupation. Pruning, correct site selection, and planting will also be covered.
Credit(s) 4 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course will present an integration of facilities operations, turfgrass theory, and environmentally sound management practices. The production of high-quality turfgrass requires specialized turf management skills. Understanding and utilizing these management skills allows individuals to maintain high-quality turf while being environmentally friendly. Topics include the history of golf, basic turfgrass management practices of cultivation, thatch control, mowing, spiking, golf course site maintenance, and their effects on our environment. Topics will also examine new ways golf courses are becoming more friendly to wildlife and pollinators.
Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/0 credits lab The development and culture of turfgrass is important in many societies for functional, recreational, and ornamental reasons. A thorough understanding of common turfgrasses and their culture is an important tool in the management of cultured turf. This course is designed to cover topics in turfgrass structures, growth processes, warm/cool season turfgrasses, cultural practices, and seed blends.
Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/1 credit lab Construction features are present in the golf course landscape for functional and aesthetic value. The turf industry uses many differ hardscape materials in their development. When properly designed and constructed, retaining walls, patios and walkways add character and value to any environmental landscape. Construction materials covered included brick, natural stone, concrete, wood, and synthetic products. Topics presented in this course include the study of construction materials, construction theory, and installation techniques. Actual projects will be constructed during the presentation of the course.
Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/0 credits lab Turfgrass diseases may be caused by a wide variety of plant pathogens. By understanding the interactions between plant pathogens and the turf environment, you will be better able to successfully manage the culture of turfgrass. Topics covered in this course include the study of specific turfgrass diseases and their interaction with cultural practices.
Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/0 credits lab The knowledge and skills necessary to construct or renovate the components of a golf course are critical in enhancing the quality of both golf play and course layout. This comprehensive course will allow you to experience both the primary design principles as well as the actual construction of golf course greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/1 credit lab This course is designed to provide students with experience in turf equipment servicing procedures. Topics covered in this course include servicing of turf power equipment and drive trains, sharpening of rotary and reel mowers, maintaining hydraulic systems and components, and maintaining mowers, aerators, and other related turf equipment. Students will also learn about small engines an the maintenance involved to keep them running properly.
Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/0 credits lab/6 credits OJT The Golf Course and Turfgrass Management Supervised Occupational Experience (SOE) provides an opportunity for students to apply and integrate classroom and laboratory knowledge to actual work situations. The intent of the SOE is to provide a supervised work experience in order for students to build their expertise and proficiency with turf and grounds skills as well as enhance their own problem-solving abilities. The SOE structure allows for students to interact in at least one student-employer seminar.
None Registration Requirement(s): Instructor permission and completion of a minimum of 20 technical credits with 2.0 GPA
TURF 1280Golf Course Planning and Operations3
Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course covers golf course financial planning which is a critical work function of golf course superintendents. Understanding and analyzing golf course budget expenditures in order to develop sound financial plans requires both financial and critical thinking skills. This comprehensive course will allow the student to experience the breadth of golf course financial planning. Course topics include expenditure planning, equipment specification and purchasing, equipment supply cost projections, equipment parts and repair, fertilizer/pesticide cost and purchasing, irrigation supplies and cost, and budget preparation techniques.
Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/0 credits lab Irrigation Installation and Design is a course, which will allow the golf course and grounds management personnel to gain experience in the methods of installing and designing a full or sectional golf course irrigation system. Topics covered in this course include the installation of irrigation components and using the irrigation components to design a golf course irrigation system.
Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course is designed to introduce students to the maintenance and construction of sports fields, with an emphasis on football and baseball fields. Topics discussed include turfgrass species and cultivar selection, fertilizer programs, drainage systems, overseeding, irrigation, field safety, design and construction of sports fields, and budget proposal planning.
