HRT 241 - Turf Management

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3
This course is a study of the identification, use, culture, and maintenance of turf grasses. Emphasis is on the installation and management of turf in residential, commercial, and public areas.

Prerequisite(s): Take RDG 032 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Complete coverage of cool season and warm season grasses that can be grown in our region.
Various commercial methods of installing turfgrasses.
Detailed examination of methods and materials for proper turf maintenance.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
None

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Choose warm-season and cool season turf grasses for landscape use in the southeast.
Explain the establishment of turf by seeding, sodding, plugging or sprigging.
Consider maintenance techniques for proper turf health.
Demonstrate ability to present, speak publicly and respond effectively to a turf topic.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2021-2022