TURF 100Introduction to Turfgrass Management

3 credits · Turfgrass · Penn State

Introduction to turfgrass species, establishment, maintenance, and pest control of turfgrass species used for sports, lawn/utility turf, and golf courses. TURF 100 Introduction to Turfgrass Management (3) TURF 100 is an introduction to the major turfgrass species, including their identification, growth and development, adaptation, and practical uses. Students will be introduced to turfgrass establishment and renovation. The importance and timing of cultural practices will be covered as well as an introduction to turfgrass pest management. There are demonstration labs including field trips and hands-on activities. There will be three exams and seven quizzes. The students will also be graded on projects including identifying various turfgrass species, seeds, insects, diseases, and weeds. This course is designed for non-science majors with little experience in plant science and culture. This course serves primarily as a service course for the Professional Golf Management Option in the College of Health and Human Development. This course has numerous web-based resources that the students can access independently. The students are required to make several visits to a demonstration lab in the research greenhouses. There are also a number of scheduled field trips.