TRF 110 – Introduction to Turfgrass Cultures & ID

Turfgrass Management Technology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 4
This course introduces specific sports field design, installation, and maintenance. Topics include natural grass croquet courts and baseball, soccer, and football fields. Upon completion, students should be able to perform specific tasks in layout, field marking, and preparing for tournament play.

TRF 120 – Turfgrass Irrigation & Design

Turfgrass Management Technology
Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 4
This course covers the basic techniques involved in the design, layout, installation, and use of water- wise turfgrass irrigation systems. Topics include types of irrigation systems, components of the systems, materials available for use, and economic considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to complete a functional design for a turfgrass irrigation system according to … Read More

TRF 152 – Landscape Maintenance

Turfgrass Management Technology
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the tasks of landscape maintenance. Emphasis is placed on lawns, shrubs, trees, flowers, and ground covers. Upon completion, students should be able to maintain a landscape area on a year-round schedule.

TRF 210 – Turfgrass Equipment Management

Turfgrass Management Technology
Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the operation and maintenance of specialized turfgrass management equipment. Topics include small engine use and repair; operation, maintenance, and repair of turfgrass management equipment; organization of shop areas; and safety considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to operate and maintain turfgrass management equipment.

TRF 230 – Turfgrass Management Applications

Turfgrass Management Technology
Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces specific sports field design, installation, and maintenance. Topics include natural grass croquet courts and baseball, soccer, and football fields. Upon completion, students should be able to perform specific tasks in layout, field marking, and preparing for tournament play.

TRF 240 – Turfgrass Pest Control

Turfgrass Management Technology
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers detection and identification of turfgrass pests with emphasis on methods of control or eradication. Topics include weeds, insects, diseases, and nematodes identification with an understanding of pesticides used, application procedures, and costs involved in control programs. Upon completion, students should be able to identify turfgrass pests, select the proper pesticide, develop pest … Read More

TRF 260 – Advanced Turfgrass Management

Turfgrass Management Technology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 4
This course covers the principles and practices involved in turfgrass management. Topics include choosing the best management practice in mowing, pest control, fertilization, irrigation, traffic control, air control, budgeting, and materials procurement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles covered and select and apply the best practices in turfgrass management.