2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AGRI 165 - Turf Science
PREREQUISITES: AGRI 100 - Introduction to Agriculture
PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LAB HOURS: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
A study of the grass species and cultural conditions that contribute to healthy lawns and athletic fields in the Midwest.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Identify major turf grass species and describe their advantages in turf applications.
- Identify the pests of lawns, athletic fields and golf courses and explain their control.
- Describe the soil and site conditions that promote healthy turf.
- Explain the major techniques involved in establishing turf.
- Explain the basic characteristics of irrigation systems and their use in turf maintenance.
- Demonstrate skills necessary to install and maintain turf in the landscape.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Warm and cool season grass identification
Weed, insect and fungal pathogen identification
Turf grass fertility
Irrigation design
Mower selection
Athletic field and golf course turf management
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
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