Students must have approval from an instructor prior to enrolling for HRT 075. HRT 218 Landscape Irrigation 3 credits Principles and practices in the design, installation and maintenance of irrigation systems for turfgrass and landscape plants. Exploration of turfgrass responses to various cultural practices. Fertilizer and Pesticide Application Technology 3 credits Effective and efficient application of fertilizers and pesticides. Pesticide safety, legal and environmental concerns of fertilizer and pesticide use.
Course prepares students for commercial pesticide applicator certification.
AT 082 Turf and Landscape Business Management 2 credits Organizing, marketing, and directing a business enterprise within the turf and landscape industry. Project estimating, bidding, and accounting. Classes are held at the Northwestern Michigan College - University Center, an academic facility near the Northwestern Michigan College campus. Others are taught by MSU faculty who travel to the University Center. Either way, you will be taking your MSU classes mostly in the evening, at times that allow you to continue working at your job during the day.