GSTM 405 - Turfgrass Special Projects IV

Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): GSTM 105, GSTM 205, GSTM 305

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This is a supplementary course to GSTM 105, GSTM 205 and GSTM 305. This course will require students to be involved in any turfgrass management projects on the SUNY Delhi College Golf Course, athletic fields and other college turfgrass grounds and facilities. With guidance from the instructor/golf course superintendent, students will have a choice of what projects they participate in. Some project examples include, but are not limited to golf course/athletic field construction (greens, tees, pitcher’s mound etc.), irrigation installation and repairs, drainage installation, turfgrass cultural practices, golf course/athletic field daily operations, etc. Students will be expected to show a progression from the basic tasks learned in previous sessions of this course. Students will also gain advanced managerial skills as they will be required to train and oversee the training of GSTM 105 and GSTM 205 students on various turfgrass management tasks. Students in this course will also be involved in the planning and budgeting of the above mentions projects.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Gain experience in the completion of advanced turfgrass management tasks/projects
Train individuals in the completion of most (basic and advanced) turfgrass management tasks
Gain experience in the calibration, mixing and application of turfgrass chemicals
Gain experience in the planning and budgeting aspects of turfgrass management