GSTM 350 - Advanced Grounds Equipment and Fleet Management

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

Prerequisite(s): HORT 150
Corequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): None

A study of golf and sports turf equipment with an emphasis on the diagnosis and repair of malfunctioning engine (gas and diesel), electrical and hydraulic systems. Students will be required to complete the development of a preventative maintenance program for specified equipment.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Perform the seven basic steps to engine diagnosis
Perform various tests on engines and fuel systems to locate engine problems
Be able to interpret information presented on electrical diagrams and schematics
Use technical manuals to troubleshoot and service compact equipment electrical systems
Make the connections to use hydraulic test equipment properly
Use technical manuals to troubleshoot and service compact equipment hydraulic systems
Interpret the hydraulic test data to reach a logical solution for repairs
Develop a comprehensive preventative maintenance plan to ensure timely equipment servicing. (Upper level Objective)