Turfgrass Maintenance Technician
Offered At the following campus locations
Program Overview
Turfgrass management is the study of the science and culture of fine grasses that are used on golf courses, athletic fields, home lawns, and other areas requiring an attractive but functional groundcover. Increasing interest in outdoor recreational activities as well as aesthetically appealing landscaped areas has created a demand for professional turfgrass maintenance.
Course Overview
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|
HORT 1080 Pest Management This course provides an introduction to the principles and mechanisms of integrated pest management across a diverse array of pests including insects, weeds, plant pathogens, nematodes and vertebrates.Specifically, the course will provide students with a fundamental and practical understanding of integrated pest management in a landscape setting with emphasis on pest indentification and control; pesticide application safety; and legal requirements for state licensure.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor.
2582 | 3 |
HORT 1310 Irrigation & Water Mgmt Provides students with exposure to the basic principles of hydraulics and fluidics. Special attention is given to watering plant materials in various soil and climatic conditions through the use of irrigation.Topics include: industry overview; fluidics and hydraulics; system design and installation.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor.
2587 | 4 |
HORT 1330 Turfgrass Management A study of turfgrass used in the southern United States. Topics include:industry overview, soil and soil modification; soil fertility; turf installation; turf maintenance, turf diseases, insects and weeds; and estimating costs on management practices.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor.
2588 | 4 |
HORT 1410 Soils This course introduces students to the basic fundamentals of soil science including:soil formation and classification; physical, chemical and biological characteristics; soil fertility and productivity; and soil management and conservation practices.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor.
2589 | 3 |
| *14 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate | |
