TRF 110 Introduction Turfgrass Cultivation & ID

Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4

This course covers the principles of reproduction, growth development, species characteristics, establishment and maintenance of golf courses and sports fields, and lawns. Topics include principles of reproduction, growth development, species characteristics, establishment and maintenance of golf courses and sports fields, and lawn applications. Upon completion, students should be able to identify turfgrass species and develop an establishment and maintenance plan for high quality turf areas in accordance with sustainable practices.

Course is typically offered in Fall.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Identify turfgrass species in all stages of development.
Establish a maintenance plan for golf and sports turf using the Superintendents Guidelines.
Establish sample turfgrass in a lab setting using turf equipment, proper soils, correct seed selection and fertilization.