Maricopa Community Colleges  AGS284   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/27/95
AGS284 19956-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Lawn and Turf Care
Factors that affect the establishment and maintenance of turf grasses. Includes budgets, schedules and selection of equipment. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AGS284   19956-99999 Lawn and Turf Care
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)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AGS284   19956-99999 Lawn and Turf Care
    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
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