College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Requirements Admission Bachelor's Degree College University General Education Majors Agriculture and Natural Resources Allied Health Science Animal Science Cytotechnology Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Dietetics Environmental Science Horticulture Individualized Major Landscape Architecture Medical Technology Natural Resources Nutritional Sciences Pathobiology Resource Economics Turfgrass and Soil Science Minors Aquaculture Aquaculture Business Management Dairy Management Equine Business Management Food Science Landscape Design Nutrition for Exercise and Sport Sport Nutrition Therapeutic Horsemanship Education Wildlife Conservation Courses Agriculture and Resource Economics (ARE) Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) Allied Health (AH) Animal Science (ANSC) Cytotechnology (CYTO) Diagnostic Genetic Sciences (DGS) Dietetics (DIET) Health Sciences (HESC) Horticulture (HORT) Landscape Architecture (LAND) Medical Technology (MT) Natural Resources Management and Engineering (NRME) Nutritional Sciences (NUSC) Pathobiology and Veterinary Science (PVS) Plant Sciences (PLSC) Soil Science (SOIL) Turfgrass Science (TURF)

 

Turfgrass Science (TURF)

Head of Department: Professor Mary E. Musgrave
Department Office: Room 119, W.B. Young Building

For major requirements, see the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources section of this Catalog.

124. Turfgrass Management

(Formerly offered as PLSC 124.) First semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour laboratory. Not open to students who have passed PLSC 289. Guillard

An overview of turfgrass adaptation, selection, and management. Topics include turfgrass growth, physiology, soil interactions, weeds and diseases, morphology and identification, establishment, and maintenance. Cultural system practices for lawns, golf courses, athletic fields, and other turf areas.

219. Principles of Turfgrass Irrigation Systems

(Formerly offered as PLSC 219.) First semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour laboratory. Taught jointly with SAPL 019. Not open for credit to graduate students. Rackliffe

Turfgrass irrigation systems, principles of hydraulics, irrigation components, design, installation and repair. Students will design irrigation systems for various turf areas. Field trips and fieldwork will be required.

220. Professional Development for Turfgrass Industries

(Formerly offered as PLSC 220.) Second semester. Two credits. Two hour class periods. Taught jointly with SAPL 020. Not open for credit to graduate students. Rackliffe

Topics include human resource information, communication skills, turfgrass pesticide laws and compliance, labor laws and compliance, bid specifications, resume writing, interviewing, golf course management structures, business ethics, and benefits of professional association membership. Guest lecturers include industry professionals and representatives.

223. Turfgrass Pests and Control

(Formerly offered as PLSC 223.) First semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour laboratory. Taught jointly with SAPL 023. Not open for credit to graduate students. Rackliffe

Turfgrass weed, insect, disease and vertebrate identification and control. Emphasis on biological controls and IPM. Field trips required.

224. Turfgrass Physiology and Ecology

(Formerly offered as PLSC 224.) Second semester. Three credits. Three class periods. Prerequisite: TURF 124. Guillard

Turfgrass physiology related to growth and development. Response to temperature, light, water, traffic, and wind. Turfgrass community dynamics, competition, and environmental effects of turfgrass culture.

224W. Turfgrass Physiology and Ecology

(Formerly offered as PLSC 224W.) Prerequisite: TURF 124; ENGL 110 or 111 or 250. Guillard

283. Golf Course Management

(Formerly offered as PLSC 283.) Second semester. Three credits. Taught jointly with SAPL 083. Not open for credit to graduate students. Rackliffe

Cultural management techniques including soil aeration, topdressing, mowing, thatch removal, grass or species selection, fertilization, irrigation and management of personnel, pests, equipment and inventory. Field trips required. 

284. Golf Course Design

(Formerly offered as PLSC 284.) First semester. Two credits. Taught jointly with SAPL 084. Not open for credit to graduate students. Guillard, Miniutti

Introduction to golf course design theory, planning, and layout. Putting green and tee construction methods. Turfgrass species and cultivar selection for the golf course. Guest presentations by designers and golf course superintendents. Field trips required.