agr1tm2 turf management 2
TURF MANAGEMENT 2
AGR1TM2
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject extends learning from Turf Management 1 and covers further principles, theoretical knowledge and practices in turf management, such as soil physics, drainage, construction, plant nutrition and the benefits of additional turf cultural practices. Deeper learning is undertaken in turf botany, covering such topics as the effect of plant hormones on growth and quality, turfgrass stress and stress relief, and the differences between cultivars within turfgrass species. These topics will underpin further learning in subsequent subjects.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into SBATE.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Turfgrass: Science and Culture | Prescribed | Beard, J.B. (1973) | Prentice-Hall, NJ |
| Readings | Drainage for Sportsturf and Horticulture | Prescribed | McIntyre, K. & Jakobsen, B. (1990) | Horticultural Engineering Consultancy, ACT |
| Readings | The USGA Specification for Putting Green Construction | Prescribed | USGA, NJ, 2004 revision | United States Golf Association, NJ |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Justify the selection of appropriate turf cultivars for different applications.
- Activities:
- Lectures and practicals
02. Diagnose and develop preventative and curative strategies for various turf stresses including soil constraints
- Activities:
- Lectures, reading and on-line activities
03. Test rootzones for their physical characteristics and relate this to different turf uses and the United States Golf Association specification
- Activities:
- Practical sessions
04. Explain the principles of sand-based turf constructions and Diagnose turf drainage issues using industry standard methods
- Activities:
- Lectures, practicals and on-line activities
05. Develop an annual fertilizer program for a specific turf area
- Activities:
- Lectures and on-line activities
Subject options
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Epping, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Combination of Face-to-Face and Online."
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Combination of Face-to-Face and Online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Test (1,000-words) | Provide specimens or accurate photos for testing | 30 | 03, 04 |
| Fertilizer Program assignment (1,000-words) | Includes chart with explanatory notes | 25 | 05 |
| Soil physics laboratory report (750-words) | Group activities requiring full attendance, and individual assessment of laboratory report | 15 | 03 |
| Written test (1,000-words) | Closed book written test | 30 | 01, 02 |