Introductory Turfgrass Science & Management Certificate
- 26 Sections
- 23 Lessons
- 7 Quizzes
- 30h Duration
Welcome to Introductory Certificate to Turfgrass Science!
2 Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction to Turf Management, Cool-Season Physiology & Species
1 Lesson
Lesson 2: Warm-Season Physiology & Species, Ornamentals, Native Areas
1 Lesson
Lesson 3: Seed, Establishment & Overseeding
1 Lesson
Intro Section 1 Quiz: The Turfgrasses
1 Quiz
Lesson 4: Growth Physiology, Carbohydrates, & PGRs
1 Lesson
Lesson 5: Abiotic Stresses
1 Lesson
Intro Section 2 Quiz: Turf Phys
1 Quiz
Lesson 6: Soil Properties & Problems
1 Lesson
Lesson 7: Soil Nutrients
2 Lessons
Intro Section 3 Quiz: Turf Soils
1 Quiz
Lesson 8: Irrigation & Drainage
1 Lesson
Lesson 9: Cultivation & Rolling
2 Lessons
Intro Section 4 Quiz
1 Quiz
Lesson 10: IPM, Pesticides & Safety
2 Lessons
Lesson 11: Cool-Season Turfgrass Diseases
1 Lesson
Lesson 12: Warm-Season Turfgrass Diseases
1 Lesson
Intro Section 5 Quiz
1 Quiz
Lesson 13: Insects
1 Lesson
Lesson 14: Weeds
1 Lesson
Lesson 15: Sustainability, Benefits of Turf
1 Lesson
Intro Section 6 Quiz
1 Quiz
Lesson 16: Golf Turf Management
1 Lesson
Lesson 17: Sports Turf Management
1 Lesson
Lesson 18: LCO & Sod Production
1 Lesson
Intro Section 7 Quiz
1 Quiz
The program covers the principles of turfgrass science with a golf-turf focus, ranging from turf selection to soil fertility and pest management. This program is recommended for those new to the industry or those with experience wanting to update their practices. Students earn a certificate upon completion of the program.
Learn from a dozen instructors with years of experience in their related fields. Content is self-paced with simple quizzing to reinforce key topics, provide student feedback, and monitor course progress.
Over 20 hours of content go live on December 1, 2023. Lectures will be released over a period of six weeks and can be completed at the student's convenience.
- Cool-Season Turfgrasses – Dr. Bill Kreuser
- Warm-Season Turfgrasses & Ornamentals – Dr. Aaron Patton
- Turf Establishment – Dr. Zac Reicher
- Turf Growth & PGRs – Dr. Bill Kreuser
- Abiotic Stress Management – Dr. Bill Kreuser
- Soil Properties & Problems – Dr. Doug Soldat
- Soil Nutrients & Fertility – Dr. Doug Soldat
- Irrigation & Drainage – Dr. Alec Kowalewski
- Turf Cultivation & Rolling – Dr. Thom Nikolai
- Integrated Pest Mangement & Pesticides – Drs. Paul Koch and Jim Kerns
- Cool-season Diseases – Dr. Paul Koch
- Warm-Season Diseases – Dr. Jim Kerns
- Turf Insects – Dr. Glen Obear
- Turf Weeds – Dr. Aaron Patton
- Turf Benefits & Sustainability – Dr. Frank Rossi
- Golf Course Management – Chris Tritabaugh
- Sport Turf Management – Dr. Evan Mascitti
- Lawn Care & Sod Production – Dr. Zac Reicher
- Precision Turf Management – Dr. Bill Kreuser
- Calibration, Turf Math & GreenKeeper App – Dr. Bill Kreuser
5 out of 5
Feb 21, 2024 @ 12:26 am
Great Intro Course
Loved the information and content, loved listening to different proffesors talk about their interests, excited to further my education with GKU.
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