Safety will be emphasized. I, to include tractors, sprayers, and snow removal equipment.
Students refine work ethics and explore future career interests.
I 2 credits Students discuss work ethics and work environment as related to the cooperative education. Turf Management - 5 credits Fundamentals in turf management, operation and performance in areas of budgeting, aeration, sodding, overseeding, top dressing, mowing, and monitoring of weather and field conditions. An introductory course on the identification, study of life cycles, and control of insects and diseases common to turf. The course will concentrate on the fundamentals of entomology and plant pathology, as well as specific problems and their controls on turf. TURF 231 Pesticide Licensing - 3 credits Preparation for taking the State of Washington Pesticide Licensing exam.