TURF CONSTRUCTION AND DRAINAGE
AGR3TCD
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will learn about design elements as they relate to turf construction, from simple run-off and contouring principles through to the construction of new sand-based surfaces. Students will also learn about the testing and selection of construction materials including rootzone sand and gravels. The integration and application of theory with practice will allow students to undertake, review and critically analyse laboratory tests of sands and gravels as they relate to turf construction. After completion of the subject, students will be able to assess a given scenario involving turfed areas and provide remedial modifications to improve turf integrity.
School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Penelope Smith
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: AGR1TM2 and must be admitted into SBATE
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Drainage for Sportsturf and Horticulture
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: McIntyre,K. & Jakobsen, B.
Year: 1990
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Publisher: Horticultural Engineering Consultancy, ACT
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The USGA Specification for Putting Green Construction
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: USGA, NJ
Year: N/A
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: United States Golf Association, NJ
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A