Turfgrass Management

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Instructor:	Dr. Ron Smith, Professor, Plant Sciences
Office Location:	166 Loftsgard Hall
Office Phone:	231-8161
Office Hours:	8:00AM-5:00PM, By appointment
Class Hours:	TR, 8:00-8:50 AM R, 10:30-12:20 AM
Class Location:	102 Loftsgard Hall

• Course Objectives and Methodology
• Syllabus and Schedule
• Grades
• Texts and Other Links
• Assignments
• Quizzes and Exams

Course Objectives and Methodology

1. To develop a competency in the basics of:
   • Cool season turf weed identification and control
   • Home lawn establishment and care
   • Athletic field management and care
2. To highlight problems in accordance to turf establishment and care in reference to:
   • Climate and geography
   • Species and cultivar selection
   • Soils
   • Field construction techniques
   • Pesticide use
   • IPM
3. Passing students will be able to identify the common grasses used in our climatic region; prescribe specific treatments for lawn and turf problems, and outline the establishment, care, and renovation for various turfgrass situations.