GSTM 304 - Managing Athletic Surfaces

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 3

Other Course Attribute(s): APFS

Prerequisite(s): HORT 200 and HORT 250
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course is designed to cover all aspects of athletic field management, including the design and construction of field surfaces, agronomic and technical layout of surfaces, and legal requirements

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

A cultural management program for school and community sports fields
A pest management program based on the latest IPM strategies for caring for both school and community sports fields
Use current applied research to further understand the science behind cultural practices performed in turfgrass management industries
An understanding of construction methods used in athletic turf