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PWS 319

Grasses in Urban and Natural Environments

Plant & Wildlife Sciences College of Life Sciences

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

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.