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PSSC 2470 – Introduction to Turfgrass Science – Dr. Hennen Cummings

PSSC 2470 – Introduction to Turfgrass Science

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Syllabus

Fall 2014 – Syllabus (Lecture)

Fall 2014 – Syllabus (Lab)

This class satisfies 4 hours of the 7 hour lab science core curriculum requirement for graduation.

An introduction to turfgrass history, benefits, and use. Growth and development of various turfgrass species and their culture, including pest and disease management, are studied. All Hort majors are required to take this class.

COURSE FEES: n/a

LABORATORY FEES: $$15.00

REQUIRED TEXT(S):

  • Turfgrass Science and Management. 4th Edition. Robert Emmons. ($150 new, Amazon.com)
  • The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance. 4th Ed. Nick Christians. ($40 new. Amazon.com)
  • AG-408 Pest Control for Turfgrass Managers from http://www.turffiles.ncsu.edu under Extension/Official Publications (free)
  • AG-348 Turfgrass Pest Management: A Guide to Major Turfgrass Pests and Turfgrasses from http://www.turffiles.ncsu.edu under Extension/Official Publications (free)
  • Pesticide labels from http://www.cdms.net/ under Services/Labels (free)
  • (Lab) – Turfgrass Science and Management. 4th Edition. Robert Emmons
  • (Lab) – The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance. 4th Ed. Nick Christians.