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AGRI 165 - Turf Science


PREREQUISITES: AGRI 100 - Introduction to Agriculture  
PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 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:

  1. Identify major turf grass species and describe their advantages in turf applications.
  2. Identify the pests of lawns, athletic fields and golf courses and explain their control.
  3. Describe the soil and site conditions that promote healthy turf.
  4. Explain the major techniques involved in establishing turf.
  5. Explain the basic characteristics of irrigation systems and their use in turf maintenance.
  6. 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

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)