I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Turf Management
2. Course Prefix & Number:
HORT 1150
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course covers the proper establishment and maintenance practices for turfgrasses in the Upper Midwest. Topics include identification of turf, seeding and sodding practices, mowing techniques and equipment, fertilizing, aerating, and proper maintenance of turf.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
HORT 1150 - Turf Management
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
HORT 1150 - Turf Management
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
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Name of Program(s)
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Program Type
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LANDSCAPE TECHNOLOGY
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Diploma
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IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Read and analyze seed labels to determine usefulness in specific environmental and use situations. |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Perform the proper steps in preparing and planting seed or laying sod |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Use spreadsheet programs to evaluate the cost effectiveness of purchasing various seed mixes. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
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Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
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Students will be able to identify turfgrass climate zones, their parts and any problems associated with weeds, insects & diseases.
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Students will be able to read and analyze a turfgrass seed label.
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Students will be able to identify soil problems associated with turf.
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Students will be able to design and explain irrigation systems and any problems with irrigation.
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Students will be able to explain tools and equipment used in turfgrass care and maintenance.
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|
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Students will be able to list steps in preparing and planting seed or laying sod.
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Students will be able to identify and differentiate cool and warm season grasses.
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V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Introduction to Turfgrass
- Classification
- Plant Growth
- Plant Structures
- Levels Of Maintenance
2. Type of Turfgrasses
- Warm Season Turfgrasses
- Cool Season Turfgrasses
3. Soils
- Texture & Structure
- Soil Depth
- Soil Modification
- Soil Chemistry
- Soil Testing
4. Establishment
- Species and cultivar Selection
- Site Preparation
- Planting
- Seeding
- Sodding
5. Fertilization
- N-P-K
- Fertilizer Programs
- Application Methods
- Fertilizer Burn
6. Mowing
- Height & Frequency
- Types of Mowers
- Owing Patterns
- Clippings
7. Water and Irrigation
- Turfgrass and Water
- Soil and Water
- Irrigation
- Limiting Water Use
8. Pesticides
- Types of Pesticides
- Pesticide Formulations and its Label
- Psticide toxicity, Safety, Poisoning and Application
9. Weeds
- Types of Weeds
- Herbicides
- Controlling Annual Grasses
- Controlling Perennial Grasses
- Controlling Broadleaf Grasses
10. Insects
- Root-feeding Insects
- Leaf and Stem Feeders
- Other Insect Pests
- Control
11. Turfgrass Diseases
- Fungal
- Disease Identification
- Control
12. Integrated Pest Management
- Components of an IPM
- Putting it all Together
13. Other Turf Problems
- Shade
- Soil Compaction
- Thatch
- How to Improve Unsatisfactory Turf
14. Types of Turf Use and Management Practices
- Golf Course
- Lawns
- Parks
- Sod Farms
- Sports Turf
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Turf Management
2. Course Prefix & Number:
HORT 1150
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course covers the proper establishment and maintenance practices for turfgrasses in the Upper Midwest. Topics include identification of turf, seeding and sodding practices, mowing techniques and equipment, fertilizing, aerating, and proper maintenance of turf.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
HORT 1150 - Turf Management
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
HORT 1150 - Turf Management
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
LANDSCAPE TECHNOLOGY
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Read and analyze seed labels to determine usefulness in specific environmental and use situations. |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Perform the proper steps in preparing and planting seed or laying sod |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Use spreadsheet programs to evaluate the cost effectiveness of purchasing various seed mixes. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Students will be able to identify turfgrass climate zones, their parts and any problems associated with weeds, insects & diseases.
|
|
|
Students will be able to read and analyze a turfgrass seed label.
|
|
|
Students will be able to identify soil problems associated with turf.
|
|
|
Students will be able to design and explain irrigation systems and any problems with irrigation.
|
|
|
Students will be able to explain tools and equipment used in turfgrass care and maintenance.
|
|
|
Students will be able to list steps in preparing and planting seed or laying sod.
|
|
|
Students will be able to identify and differentiate cool and warm season grasses.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Introduction to Turfgrass
- Classification
- Plant Growth
- Plant Structures
- Levels Of Maintenance
2. Type of Turfgrasses
- Warm Season Turfgrasses
- Cool Season Turfgrasses
3. Soils
- Texture & Structure
- Soil Depth
- Soil Modification
- Soil Chemistry
- Soil Testing
4. Establishment
- Species and cultivar Selection
- Site Preparation
- Planting
- Seeding
- Sodding
5. Fertilization
- N-P-K
- Fertilizer Programs
- Application Methods
- Fertilizer Burn
6. Mowing
- Height & Frequency
- Types of Mowers
- Owing Patterns
- Clippings
7. Water and Irrigation
- Turfgrass and Water
- Soil and Water
- Irrigation
- Limiting Water Use
8. Pesticides
- Types of Pesticides
- Pesticide Formulations and its Label
- Psticide toxicity, Safety, Poisoning and Application
9. Weeds
- Types of Weeds
- Herbicides
- Controlling Annual Grasses
- Controlling Perennial Grasses
- Controlling Broadleaf Grasses
10. Insects
- Root-feeding Insects
- Leaf and Stem Feeders
- Other Insect Pests
- Control
11. Turfgrass Diseases
- Fungal
- Disease Identification
- Control
12. Integrated Pest Management
- Components of an IPM
- Putting it all Together
13. Other Turf Problems
- Shade
- Soil Compaction
- Thatch
- How to Improve Unsatisfactory Turf
14. Types of Turf Use and Management Practices
- Golf Course
- Lawns
- Parks
- Sod Farms
- Sports Turf