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.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorN/A
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites AGR1TM2 and must be admitted into SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
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Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Drainage for Sportsturf and Horticulture
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorMcIntyre,K. & Jakobsen, B.
Year1990
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherHorticultural Engineering Consultancy, ACT
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The USGA Specification for Putting Green Construction
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorUSGA, NJ
YearN/A
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PublisherUnited States Golf Association, NJ
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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
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