agr1tm2 turf management 2
TURF MANAGEMENT 2
AGR1TM2
2020
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.
SchoolLife Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Turfgrass: Science and Culture
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBeard, J.B.
Year1973
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPrentice-Hall, NJ
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
The USGA Specification for Putting Green Construction
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorUSGA, NJ
Year2004
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherUnited States Golf Association, NJ
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Drainage for Sportsturf and Horticulture
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMcIntyre, K. & Jakobsen, B.
Year1990
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherHorticultural Engineering Consultancy, ACT
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
Select to view your study options…
Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 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.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written Assignment on turfgrass cultivars (750-words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 15 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Fertilizer Program assignment (1,000-words). Submitted in Excel according to set format | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO5 |
Soil physics laboratory report (750-words). Submitted as a PDF document following a set format | Report | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3 |
Written exam (2 hrs) (2,000-word equivalent). Closed-book written examination on full content of the subject | Central exam | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |