Landscaping and Turf Management I
8666 10-11-12 2 Credit's 05-06
Opportunities abound in landscaping and turf management. Content area covers
how plants grow; hand and power tools; installation of trees, shrubs, bedding
plants, and ground covers; turfgrass; site analysis and evaluation; plant
identification and selection; design elements and cost estimates. Students
examine science as both content and process. Practical experiences outside the
classroom will be offered. Many activities support agriscience-oriented SAE
programs and FFA activities. FFA will be an integral part of the course,
offering the opportunity to be involved in leadership activities and to receive
recognition for accomplishments made pertaining to classroom and SAE
achievements. Two period class.
Prerequisite: Any one of the following; Biology, Natural Resource Management,
Greenhouse Operation and Management, or Ag Science II
Landscaping and Turf Management II
8667 10-11-12 2 Credit's 05-06
This class covers the establishment and maintenance practices used by
successful turfgrass managers. It also deals with the relevant scientific theory
and practical management skills. The turfgrass industry in the United States and
Canada is a multibillion dollar a year business. It is the fastest growing
segment of the horticulture industry. Practical experiences
outside the classroom will be offered. Many activities support
agriscience-oriented SAE programs and FFA activities. FFA will be an integral
part of the course, offering the opportunity to be involved in leadership
activities and to receive recognition for accomplishments made pertaining to
classroom and SAE achievements. Two period class.
Prerequisite: Landscape and Turf Management I
and the prerequisites for that class
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