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Apr 19, 2024
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2021 - 2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HORT 155 - Sharpening and Grinding Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 3 extra hours as needed
Prerequisite(s): HORT 150
Restriction(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
This course consists of the study of the principles and practices of sharpening tools and equipment used in golf- course operations. Special emphasis is placed on grinding and lapping cutting blades for mowing equipment.
Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
- To develop an awareness for safety in handling mowing equipment during sharpening operations.
- To have each student acquire a functional, working knowledge of the basic principles of sharpening reel mowers.
- To acquaint the student with the principles of the operation, adjustment, and maintenance of mower drive systems.
- To develop the ability to diagnose wear patterns on cutting surfaces.
- To enable the student to acquire the ability to back lap and correctly adjust reel mowers to manufactures specifications.
- To have each student acquire a functional, working knowledge of the basic principles of sharpening rotary mowers.
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