HORT 200 - Turfgrass Management

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

Prerequisite(s): HORT 150, HORT 160

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This is a course in the identification and uses of major turfgrasses. This course also covers procedures for turfgrass management, maintenance, and protection through soil preparation, seeding, sodding, fertilization, liming, irrigation, mowing, and control of insects, diseases, and weeds

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Identify the major cool-season turfgrasses to species, differentiate between turfgrass species, and articulate strengths and weaknesses of particular species in certain settings/application.
Determine and articulate the proper methods of establishing cool season turf grasses.
Utilize various reference materials to assist in arriving at solutions to turfgrass related problems.
Understand and apply the basic principles and terminology used in the care, growth, propagation, growing media, soil amendments, and fertilization of turf.
Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of equipment used on golf courses, athletic fields, landscapes.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of soil: its genesis, composition, classification, physical and chemical characteristics; and how to test, correct, and implement proper soil management practices on golf courses.
Display a thorough, practical understanding of the daily operations on a golf course, athletic field, and residential lawn.
Properly identify, select, establish, and maintain major turfgrasses
Understand how plant growth regulators (PGRs) are used in turf and how to schedule their applications.