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Introductory Turfgrass Science & Management Certificate

Bill Kreuser Bill Kreuser
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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.

  1. Cool-Season Turfgrasses – Dr. Bill Kreuser
  2. Warm-Season Turfgrasses & Ornamentals – Dr. Aaron Patton
  3. Turf Establishment – Dr. Zac Reicher
  4. Turf Growth & PGRs – Dr. Bill Kreuser
  5. Abiotic Stress Management – Dr. Bill Kreuser
  6. Soil Properties & Problems – Dr. Doug Soldat
  7. Soil Nutrients & Fertility – Dr. Doug Soldat
  8. Irrigation & Drainage – Dr. Alec Kowalewski
  9. Turf Cultivation & Rolling – Dr. Thom Nikolai
  10. Integrated Pest Mangement & Pesticides – Drs. Paul Koch and Jim Kerns
  11. Cool-season Diseases – Dr. Paul Koch
  12. Warm-Season Diseases – Dr. Jim Kerns
  13. Turf Insects – Dr. Glen Obear
  14. Turf Weeds – Dr. Aaron Patton
  15. Turf Benefits & Sustainability – Dr. Frank Rossi
  16. Golf Course Management – Chris Tritabaugh
  17. Sport Turf Management – Dr. Evan Mascitti
  18. Lawn Care & Sod Production – Dr. Zac Reicher
  19. Precision Turf Management – Dr. Bill Kreuser
  20. Calibration, Turf Math & GreenKeeper App – Dr. Bill Kreuser

Curriculum

  • 26 Sections
  • 23 Lessons
  • 7 Quizzes
  • 30h Duration
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Welcome to Introductory Certificate to Turfgrass Science!
2 Lessons
  1. Welcome!
  2. How to Use the GKU Software
Lesson 1: Introduction to Turf Management, Cool-Season Physiology & Species
1 Lesson
  1. Lecture 1: The Turfgrasses: Cool-season species
Lesson 2: Warm-Season Physiology & Species, Ornamentals, Native Areas
1 Lesson
  1. Lecture 2: Warm-season and Ornamental Grasses
Lesson 3: Seed, Establishment & Overseeding
1 Lesson
  1. Lecture 3: Seed, Establishment & Overseeding
Intro Section 1 Quiz: The Turfgrasses
1 Quiz
  1. Intro Section 1 Quiz
Lesson 4: Growth Physiology, Carbohydrates, & PGRs
1 Lesson
  1. Lecture 4: Growth Physiology & Plant Growth Regulators
Lesson 5: Abiotic Stresses
1 Lesson
  1. Lesson 5: Abiotic Stress
Intro Section 2 Quiz: Turf Phys
1 Quiz
  1. Intro Section 2 Quiz
Lesson 6: Soil Properties & Problems
1 Lesson
  1. Lesson 6: Soil Properties and Problems
Lesson 7: Soil Nutrients
2 Lessons
  1. Lesson 7.1: Soil Nutrients and Fertility
  2. Lesson 7.2: Nitrogen Fertilizer
Intro Section 3 Quiz: Turf Soils
1 Quiz
  1. Intro Section 3 Quiz
Lesson 8: Irrigation & Drainage
1 Lesson
  1. Lecture 8: Irrigation & Drainage
Lesson 9: Cultivation & Rolling
2 Lessons
  1. Lesson 9.1: Mowing Fundamentals
  2. Lecture 9.2: Putting Green Cultivation and Performance
Intro Section 4 Quiz
1 Quiz
  1. Intro Section 4 Quiz
Lesson 10: IPM, Pesticides & Safety
2 Lessons
  1. Lecture 10.1: Pesticide Usage and Integrated Pest Management
  2. Lesson 10.2: Intro IPM
Lesson 11: Cool-Season Turfgrass Diseases
1 Lesson
  1. Lecture 11: Cool-Season Diseases
Lesson 12: Warm-Season Turfgrass Diseases
1 Lesson
  1. Lecture 12: Warm-Season Diseases
Intro Section 5 Quiz
1 Quiz
  1. Intro Section 5 Quiz
Lesson 13: Insects
1 Lesson
  1. Lecture 13: Turf Insects
Lesson 14: Weeds
1 Lesson
  1. Lecture 14: Turf Weeds
Lesson 15: Sustainability, Benefits of Turf
1 Lesson
  1. Lecture 15: Sustainability and Benefits of Turf
Intro Section 6 Quiz
1 Quiz
  1. Intro Section 6 Quiz
Lesson 16: Golf Turf Management
1 Lesson
  1. Lecture 16: Golf Course Management
Lesson 17: Sports Turf Management
1 Lesson
  1. Lecture 17: Sports Turf Management
Lesson 18: LCO & Sod Production
1 Lesson
  1. Lecture 18: Lawn Care and Sod Production
Intro Section 7 Quiz
1 Quiz
  1. Intro Section 7 Quiz
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1 user rating

Joshua Folb
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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