Turfgrass Management Technology, AAS
A15420
Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:
These curricula are designed to prepare individuals for various careers in horticulture. Classroom instruction and practical laboratory applications of horticultural principles and practices are included in the program of study.
Course work includes plant identification, pest management, plant science and soil science. Also included are courses in sustainable plant production and management, landscaping, and the operation of horticulture businesses.
Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of positions associated with nurseries, garden centers, greenhouses, landscape operations, governmental agencies/parks, golf courses, sports complexes, highway vegetation, turf maintenance companies, and private and public gardens. Graduates should also be prepared to take the North Carolina Pesticide Applicator’s Examination and/or the North Carolina Certified Plant Professional Examination.
Turfgrass Management Technology: A program that focuses on turfgrasses and related groundcover plants and prepares individuals to develop ornamental or recreational grasses and related products; plants, transplant, and manage grassed areas; and to produce and store turf used for transplantation. Potential course work includes instruction in applicable plant science, genetics of grasses, turf science, use analysis, turf management, and related economics.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Turfgrass Management Technology program of study, the student will be able to:
- Develop both establishment and maintenance plans for high quality turfgrass areas.
- Make recommendations regarding nutrient management of soil and methods of weed control.
- Complete functional design for a turfgrass irrigation system.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform calculations needed in the Turfgrass field.
- Operate and maintain turfgrass management equipment.
- Turfgrass program and use for integrated pest management
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Turfgrass Management Technology is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
For More Information
The Turfgrass Management Technology program is in the Applied Technology Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6811 or visit us at our Web site at www.waynecc.edu.
Admissions
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A placement test in English, mathematics, reading, and computer skills are required to determine entry-level courses that match individual needs.
First Step To Enroll:
Call the Admissions and Records Office at (919) 739-6720.
First Semester
| ACA 111 | College Student Success |
1
| 1 |
| AGR 170 | Soil Science |
4
| 3 |
| TRF 110 | Introduction Turfgrass Cult & ID |
5
| 4 |
| TRF 210 | Turfgrass Eqmt Mgmt |
5
| 3 |
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy |
4
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 14 |
Second Semester
| AGR 150 | Ag-O-Metrics |
3
| 3 |
| WBL 110 | World of Work |
1
| 1 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
| 3 |
| TRF 120 | Turfgrass Irrigation and Design |
6
| 4 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 14 |
Summer Semester
| AGR 140 | Agricultural Chemicals |
4
| 3 |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I |
20
| 2 |
| HOR 150 | Introduction to Horticulture |
2
| 2 |
| GCM 220 | Golf Course Maint Systems |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 10 |
Third Semester
| AGR 210 | Agricultural Accounting |
5
| 3 |
| BUS 151 | People Skills |
3
| 3 |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting |
3
| 3 |
| TRF 152 | Landscape Maintenance |
4
| 3 |
| TRF 230 | Turfgrass Mgmt Apps |
3
| 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 14 |
Fourth Semester
| AGR 262 | Weed ID & Control |
5
| 3 |
| TRF 240 | Turfgrass Pest Control |
4
| 3 |
| TRF 260 | Adv Turfgrass Mgmt |
5
| 4 |
| | Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 13 |
Total Credit Hours: 68
Electives
Social/Behavioral Science Electives
Choose one course from the Social/Behavioral Science list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives
Choose one course from the
Humanities/Fine Arts list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.