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Course List
Advanced Certificate in Turfgrass Management (30 credits)
CORE COURSE REQUIREMENTS
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| ENT 317 |
Turf Insect Pest Management
Introduction to entomology and management of insect pests of cool- and warm-season turfgrass.
Prerequisite: TURF 235, CHEM 011, or CHEM 012 |
3 credits |
| PPATH 412 |
Turfgrass Disease Management
Introduction to biology of turfgrass pathogens and management of cool- and warm-season turfgrass.
Prerequisite: TURF 230, TURF 235, CHEM 011, or CHEM 012, BIOL 027 |
3 credits |
| TURF 230 |
Turfgrass Pesticides
Covers chemical toxicity, formulations, environmental fate, labels, MSDS, calibration, IPM, safety, handling, storage, and Pennsylvania certification and regulations. |
1 credit |
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TURF 235 |
The Turfgrass--Required
Characterization of the primary plant species used for sports, lawn and utility turf; includes turfgrass morphology, environmental adaptation, and cultural requirements. |
3 credits |
| TURF 238 |
Turf and Ornamental Weed Control
Introduction to the development of integrated weed management strategies utilizing a variety of cultural and chemical methods.
Prerequisites: CHEM 012; TURF 230 (may be taken concurrently), TURF 235 (or equivalent) |
3 credits |
| TURF 425 |
Turfgrass Cultural Systems
A study of turfgrass maintenance practices and how their interrelationships can be utilized to develop management systems.
Prerequisite: TURF 230 (may be taken concurrently), TURF 235 (or equivalent) Recommended: TURF 238, TURF 297 |
3 credits |
| TURF 434 |
Turfgrass Edaphology
Characterization of soil's physical and chemical properties for the establishment and maintenance of sports turf; includes root zone construction.
Prerequisite: TURF 235 (or equivalent) |
3 credits |
| TURF 435 |
Turfgrass Nutrition
Study of turfgrass nutrition and growth; emphasizing constructed and mineral soil fertility, nutrient uptake and function, and fertilizer-use efficiency.
Prerequisites: SOILS 101, TURF 235 |
4 credits |
| TURF 436W |
Turfgrass Management Systems
Case study and discussion considering integrated management of selected turfgrass sites; emphasis on problem analysis, principle application, and decision making. This course is required for successful completion of the Turfgrass Management Certificate.
Prerequisites: TURF 230 (may be taken concurrently), TURF 235 (or equivalent) Recommended: TURF 297, TURF 425 |
3 credits |
| TURF 490 |
Colloquium
Oral presentations developed by students in consultation with the course instructor
Prerequisite: 7th semester standing |
1 credit |
| TURF 495 |
Internship
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3 credits |
Note: Students must earn at least a "C" grade in each course to be eligible for the certificate.
A note about prerequisites
Listed course prerequisites may be waived by the course instructor if you can demonstrate the required level of competency.
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