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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Fertilizers
Course: GCO135

First Term: 1999 Fall
 Lec + Lab   2 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   2.7 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Fertilizer plans used on recreational grounds. Focuses on the equipment used and results of different types of fertilizers. Emphasis on safety and environmental concerns



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify the nutrients required by turfgrass and plants. (I)
2. Describe fertilizer types. (II)
3. Explain factors that influence an appropriate fertilization plan. (III)
4. Explain and implement methods, rate, and frequency of fertilizer applications. (III)
5. Perform calculations as needed in a fertilization plan. (III)
6. Identify common problems associated with fertilizer misapplication. (III, VI)
7. Describe and operate equipment used in the application of fertilizers. (IV)
8. Describe safety precautions with fertilizer use. (V)
9. Explain the environmental concerns related to fertilizer use. (VI)
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. Turf Grass/Plant Nutrients
   A. Essential elements
      1. Primary
      2. Secondary
      3. Minor
   B. Fertilizers
      1. Grade
      2. Ratio
   C. Nutrient losses
      1. Nitrogen
      2. Potassium
      3. Phosphorus
II. Fertilizer Types
   A. Granular
   B. Liquid
III. Fertilization Plan
   A. Rates/number of applications
      1. Level of quality
      2. Weather
      3. Growing season
      4. Soil texture
      5. Irrigation
      6. Fertilization
      7. Use
   B. Types of turf
      1. Bermuda
      2. Bentgrass
      3. Fescues
      4. Other
   C. Amount
      1. Slow-release
      2. Fast-release
      3. Soil test results
   D. Problems
      1. Overfertilization
         a. Burn
         b. Management
      2. Underfertilization
   E. Calculations
IV. Equipment
   A. Spreaders
      1. Rotary
      2. Drop
      3. Pendulum
   B. Storage/maintenance of equipment
   C. Operation
      1. Spreaders
      2. Tractor-pulled
      3. Other
V. Safety/Environment Issues
   A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
   B. Toxicity
      1. Contact
      2. Airborne
      3. Ingestion
   C. Hazard statement on labels
      1. Read
      2. Follow directions
   D. Protective clothing
   E. Equipment cleaning
   F. Storage
   G. Disposal
VI. Environmental Concerns
   A. Inappropriate use of fertilizers
   B. Allergic reactions to fertilizers
   C. Contamination
      1. Water
      2. Soil
      3. Air
   D. Chemical pollution
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  5/25/1999

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