In GCOOL 107: Turfgrass Management, the tasks and responsibilities of the course superintendent are analyzed, and the principles of good turfgrass management are studied. Students learn about turfgrasses, cultural practices, irrigation and drainage, soil management and fertilizers, mowing techniques and procedures how to mitigate insect pests and diseases as well as alternatives to chemical turf treatments. Basic principles involved in golf course design and construction are introduced.
Prerequisites: Students must have strong written and computer skills. Students are required to have computer access and high-speed Internet, Microsoft Office 2003 software, Adobe Reader and Shockwave Player.
Corequisite: None
Crosslisted: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 12 |
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| Total Credits | 3.00 |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain methods of turf establishment and identify turfgrass species found on golf courses.
- Explain the methods and techniques used for various turfgrass cultural practices.
- Discuss types of pesticides and their usage, pesticide storage, safe application.
- Explain different types of irrigation systems used, conservation and management.
- Specify the components of a turfgrass fertility program.
- Review golf course design and construction details.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 95 - 100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 90-94 |
A |
4.00 |
| 88-89 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 85-87 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 80-84 |
B |
3.00 |
| 78-79 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 75-77 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 70-74 |
C |
2.00 |
| 68-69 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 65-67 |
P |
1.00 |
| 64 and below |
F |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.