Prepares students to work in the sports turf industry. Emphasizes turf cultural techniques used in sports turf management to include turf surfaces used on baseball, football, soccer, tennis, golf courses, driving ranges and other sports fields in both professional and amateur sports. Principles, soil and water conservation, land use, soil fertility and the physical and chemical relationships that govern soil reactions and interactions. State of the art technical information on the design and application of turf and ornamental irrigation systems. Covers design techniques, sprinkler system components and hydraulic principles used in nursery management, interior design, residential and commercial landscaping.
Special emphasis is given to water conservation incorporating flow and drip technologies.
A systematic approach to water conservation in the landscape. Course will cover repair techniques that will allow a current system to efficiently operate to its initial design. Trouble shooting procedures will be discussed including field testing of valves and controllers. Irrigation efficiency test will be incorporated to train students in the proper methods of water audits. Course covers estimation and installation of fences, walks, planters, patios, lighting, barbecues, gazebos, decks, ponds, spas, fountains and pools.