Turfgrass Management
About the Course
The Turfgrass Management course explores the science of turfgrass, from the ideal soil medium to the management practices necessary for maintaining high-quality playing fields for athletes. Throughout the course, students will gain foundational knowledge in turfgrass management through engaging, hands-on instructional materials, which include two lab challenges and a comprehensive capstone project.
SAMPLE LESSON
Turfgrass Identification
Each lesson includes media-rich presentations, a pre-made lesson plan, assessments and engaging real-world projects and activities. To get an idea of what iCEV offers, explore the sample lesson and resources below.
Lesson Resources:
Lessons Available in This Course
- Benefits of Turfgrass
- Careers in Turfgrass Science
- Choosing a Proper Growing Medium
- Lab Challenge: Assessing Soil Using Texture by Feel Method
- Lab Challenge: Hydrometer Testing
- Playing Surface Management
- Playing Surface Preparation
- Residential & Commercial Use of Turfgrass
- Soil Basics: Chemical Properties
- Soil Basics: Physical Properties
- Soil Basics: Types
- Turfgrass Anatomy & Adaptations
- Turfgrass Business Management
- Turfgrass Growth Journal Capstone
- Turfgrass Growth Requirements
- Turfgrass Identification
- Turfgrass Management: Controls
- Turfgrass Management: Diseases
- Turfgrass Management: Equipment & Tools
- Turfgrass Management: Insects
- Turfgrass Management: Practices
- Turfgrass Management: Weeds
- Understanding Playing Surfaces
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