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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: CAREER/TECHNICAL DISCIPLINES

TURF MANAGEMENT (TRF)

CIP Code: 01.0607
Turf and Turfgrass Management. A program that focuses on turfgrasses and related groundcover plants and prepares individuals to develop ornamental or recreational grasses and related products; plant, transplant, and manage grassed areas; and to produce and store turf used for transplantation. Includes instruction in applicable plant sciences, genetics of grasses, turf science, use analysis, turf management, and related economics.

5-20-15

CRS # / Date / Course Title / Recent Changes
10/28/14 / 110, 115, 116, 125, 140, 181, 209, 281 / Courses archived due to inactivity
Comments:
DPT / CRS. / COURSE TITLE / THEORY / LAB / COURSE
TRF / 141 / PESTICIDES / 2 / 1 / 3
Course Description / Updated / 4/6/06
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This course is a study of chemicals commonly used to assist in the management of pest problems on crops, ornamental plants, and turf areas. Topics include selection of pesticide, storage of chemicals, state test and license, mixing of chemicals, and calibration of equipment. Upon course completion, students will be able to select and safely apply pesticides.
DPT / CRS. / COURSE TITLE / THEORY / LAB / COURSE
TRF / 151 / GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT / 1 / 2 / 3
Course Description / Updated / 4/6/06
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This course covers turfgrass types, mowing techniques, sodding, seeding, irrigation systems, and pest control pertinent to golf courses. Topics include fairway and green maintenance, equipment use, purchase, leasing, and maintenance. The student will learn to develop an annual calendar for scheduling the major phases of golf course management.
DPT / CRS. / COURSE TITLE / THEORY / LAB / COURSE
TRF / 156 / NURSERY PRODUCTION / 3 / 0 / 3
Course Description / Updated / 4/6/06
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
NOTE: There is an approved standardized plan-of-instruction for this course.
This course focuses on all aspects of producing, plants in a nursery. Topics include soil and other media for plant growth, container selection, plant propagation, watering and fertilization, pest control, and production practices commonly used by commercial growers. Upon course completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in all phases of nursery plant productions.