SUSTAINABLE TURFGRASS USE AND MANAGEMENT
Sustainable use and management of turfgrass landscapes in urban and suburban environments, including home lawns, golf courses, and sports fields. Focus is on creating sustainable and attractive turfgrass landscapes through proper species selection, use of slow-release or organic fertilizer practices, and minimizing the use of pesticides and supplemental irrigation.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe how turf is used in urban and suburban communities Audience: Undergraduate 2. Identify the positive environmental impacts of using turfgrass Audience: Undergraduate 3. Identify the negative environmental impacts of turfgrass management Audience: Undergraduate 4. Identify the 3 major pest groups in turfgrass and describe sustainable management strategies for each Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe how turf is used in urban and suburban communities Audience: Undergraduate 2. Identify the positive environmental impacts of using turfgrass Audience: Undergraduate 3. Identify the negative environmental impacts of turfgrass management Audience: Undergraduate 4. Identify the 3 major pest groups in turfgrass and describe sustainable management strategies for each Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
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Catalogue variants
- SUSTAINABLE TURFGRASS USE AND MANAGEMENT · 2 credits.