MCCCD Program Description

Lawn and Turf Care

Course: AGS284

First Term: 1995 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Factors that affect the establishment and maintenance of turf grasses. Includes budgets, schedules and selection of equipment

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify varieties of turf grasses, and describe the uses for which they are suited. (I) 2. Describe the requirements of healthy turf grass, including soils, nutrition, fertilizer, and water. (I) 3. Identify the equipment used to establish and maintain turf grass. (I) 4. Explain land preparation techniques and planting methods that are used to establish turf grass. (II) 5. Explain the purpose and methods of irrigating turf grass. (III) 6. Describe the cultural practices used in overseeding turf grass. (III) 7. Identify common weeds, insects, and diseases that threaten turf grass, and recommend methods of pest control. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Basic Principles of Turf Grasses A. Plant varieties and purposes B. Soils C. Mineral nutrition D. Fertilizer E. Water F. Equipment II. Turf Establishment A. Land preparation B. Planting methods and schedules III. Turf Maintenance A. Irrigation B. Cultural practices for overseeding turf IV. Pest Management A. Weeds B. Insects C. Diseases

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/27/1995

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.