College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Requirements Admission Bachelor's Degree College University General Education Majors Agriculture and Natural Resources Allied Health Sciences 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 Agribusiness Management Agricultural Biotechnology Animal Science Aquaculture Aquaculture Business Management Dairy Management Equine Business Management Food Science Landscape Design Nutrition for Exercise and Sport Ornamental Horticulture Therapeutic Horsemanship Education Turfgrass Management Wildlife Conservation Courses Choose a Subject Area ----------------------- ARE AGNR AH ANSC CYTO DGS DIET HESC HORT LAND MT NRE NUSC PVS PLSC SOIL 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.

1100. Turfgrass Management

(124) (Formerly offered as PLSC 124.) First semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour laboratory. Taught jointly with SAPL 110. 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.

3100. Golf Course Management

(283) (Formerly offered as PLSC 283.) Second semester. Three credits. Taught jointly with SAPL 210. 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. 

3200. Turfgrass Physiology and Ecology

(224) (Formerly offered as PLSC 224.) Second semester. Three credits. Three class periods. Prerequisite: TURF 1100; open to juniors or higher. 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.

3200W. Turfgrass Physiology and Ecology

(224W) (Formerly offered as PLSC 224W.) Prerequisite: TURF 1100; ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800; open to juniors or higher. Guillard

3300. Principles of Turfgrass Irrigation Systems

(219) (Formerly offered as PLSC 219.) First semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour laboratory. Taught jointly with SAPL 230. 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.

3400. Professional Development for Turfgrass Industries

(220) (Formerly offered as PLSC 220.) Second semester. Two credits. Two hour class periods. Taught jointly with SAPL 240. 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.

3720. Golf Course Design

(284) (Formerly offered as PLSC 284.) First semester. Two credits. Taught jointly with SAPL 720. Not open for credit to graduate students. Guillard

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. 

3800. Turfgrass Pests and Control

(223) (Formerly offered as PLSC 223.) First semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour laboratory. Taught jointly with SAPL 800. 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.