PWS 319
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Grasses in Urban and Natural Environments
Course Description
Design, installation, and management of agricultural and urban grass systems. Physiological and soil interaction principles of grass management.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Title
Gain Appreciation for Importance of Turfgrass
Learning Outcome
Students will be given a pre- and post-class attitude survey to access their understanding and appreciation of the importance of turfgrass in terms of aesthetics, environmental quality, and athlete/child safety with a goal of the score doubling (on average) at the end of semester.
Title
Identify Career Possibilities in Turfgrass Science
Learning Outcome
Students will conduct a research project to the point of having a written manuscript that is in draft form in order to show them the possibility of doing a graduate program. Also, students will write a short paper on how turfgrass science is important in their anticipated field of choice.
Title
Pass Turfgrass Certification Exam
Learning Outcome
Students will become compentant enough to pass a mock up of the Turfgrass Certification exam patterned after the industry standard.
