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Turfgrass Management BSA



Overview

Turfgrass management is the study of the science and culture of fine grasses that are used on golf courses, athletic fields, home lawns, and other areas requiring an attractive but functional ground cover. Increasing interest in outdoor recreational activities as well as aesthetically appealing landscaped areas has created a demand for professional turfgrass managers.

The curriculum is designed for maximum flexibility that allows students the opportunity to select one of two paths depending on their interest and future goals. Both paths will enable students the ability to secure any of the jobs discussed above as well as to enter graduate school. Specifically, the curriculum educates students in the principles and applications of both applied and basic sciences necessary for the successful establishment and maintenance of fine turfgrass areas. Students completing the turfgrass management curriculum will be knowledgeable in all aspects of plant and soil science. Particular emphasis is placed on learning environmentally sound strategies for controlling common turfgrass pests such as weeds, insects, and diseases. A careful balance of applied and basic sciences with courses in economics, business management, and accounting combined with on-the-job training opportunities will prepare students for an exciting career in the turfgrass/landscape industry.

Contact

Debbie Hargrave Academic Advisor dbh88132@uga.edu Jessica Barb Undergraduate Coordinator CRSSundergradmajors@uga.edu

Four-Year Program of Study

Four-Year Program of Study

The following program of study provides a path for students to complete this degree program in four years.

Fall Year 1

Area IV World Language and Global Culture

BIOL 1107  Principles of Biology I 3
    AND  BIOL 1107L  Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1
CRSS 1200  Freshman and Transfer Student Seminar 1
ENGL 1101  English Composition I 3
FYOS 1001  First-Year Odyssey Seminar 1
MATH 1113  Precalculus 3
Spring Year 1
BIOL 1108  Principles of Biology II 3
    AND  BIOL 1108L  Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1
CHEM 1211-1211D  General Chemistry I 3
    AND  CHEM 1211L  General Chemistry Laboratory I 1
ENGL 1102  English Composition II 3

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

AAEC 2580  Applied Microeconomic Principles 3
ECON 2106  Principles of Microeconomics 3
Summer Year 1

N/A

Fall Year 2
CHEM 1212-1212D  General Chemistry II 3
    AND  CHEM 1212L  General Chemistry Laboratory II 1
CRSS 2010  Crop Science 3
    AND  CRSS 2010L  Crop Science Laboratory 1
CRSS 3270  Turf Management 3
    AND  CRSS 3270L  Turf Management Laboratory 1
STAT 2000  Introductory Statistics 4
Spring Year 2

Area IV World Language and Global Culture

COMM 1110  Introduction to Public Speaking 3
CRSS(FANR) 3060  Soils and Hydrology 3
    AND  CRSS(FANR) 3060L  Soils and Hydrology Laboratory 1
CRSS(ENTO)(PATH) 3500  Turfgrass Pest Management 3

General Elective

Summer Year 2

N/A

Fall Year 3
CRSS 3050  Introduction to Water Quality 4
CRSS 4340/6340  Weed Science 3
    AND  CRSS 4340L/6340L  Weed Science Laboratory 1
CRSS(HORT)(ECOL) 4590/6590  Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition 3

PEDB Course

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

CRSS 4050/6050  Improving Nutrient and Energy Efficiency with Geographic Information Systems 4
GEOG 2011-2011L  Maps, Data, and Society 3
GEOG 4370/6370-4370L/6370L  Geographic Information Science 3
Spring Year 3
CRSS 4090  Turfgrass Physiology and Ecology 3
CRSS 4750/6750  Environmental Turfgrass Science 3
PATH 3530-3530L  Introductory Plant Pathology 3

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

CRSS 4450/6450  Crop Physiology 3
HORT(CRSS) 4430/6430  Plant Physiology 3

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

HIST 2111  American History to 1865 3
HIST 2112  American History Since 1865 3
Summer Year 3

N/A

Fall Year 4
CRSS 3930  Turfgrass Management Internship 3
ENTO 3740-3740L  Insect Pest Management 4

General Elective

Major Elective

POLS 1101  American Government 3
Spring Year 4

Area IV World Language and Global Culture

General Elective

General Elective

Major Elective

Major Elective

Summer Year 4

N/A

University-Wide Requirements

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