HORT 250 - Advanced Turfgrass Management

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): HORT 200

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This is a supplemental course to HORT 200. Selected subjects from the earlier course such as plant morphology, id, and cultural practices are discussed on a more advanced level. Additional areas such as golf course management, athletic field management, business management of turf operations, and discussions of new technology in the field are also included.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Have a more thorough understanding of turf management practices and their effects on plant physiology
Understand water balance in plants and how water moves within plants
Have an in depth understanding of various plant hormones and how they play a role in fine turf management
Understand various plant stressors and what affect they have on plants physiology