GSTM 205 - Turfgrass Special Projects II

Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): GSTM 105
This is a supplementary course to GSTM 105. 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 GSTM 105. Students will also gain managerial skills as they will be required to train GSTM 105 students on various turfgrass management tasks.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Gain an advanced understanding of day-to-day turfgrass facility operations
Gain experience in most daily and advanced turfgrass cultural practices
Train students in basic turfgrass management practices

Repeatable: No
Repeat Limit Credits: 310301