Turfgrass Management, Certificate - HRT6
The purpose of the Turfgrass Management Certificate is to cultivate enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and skilled professionals that are equipped for careers in the field of lawncare and golf and sports turf management by providing them with theoretical and hands-on, industry and research backed training in the latest turfgrass management sciences, practices, technologies and equipment.
Requirements
| Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course Information | ||
| AGR 101 | Technology and Professionalism in Agriculture | 2 |
| HRT 121 | Commercial Irrigation | 3 |
| HRT 141 | Horticulture Pest Control | 4 |
| HRT 241 | Turfgrass Management | 3 |
| HRT 254 | Landscape Maintenance | 2 |
| Subtotal | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 14 | |
Graduation Plan
Fall Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| AGR 101 | Technology and Professionalism in Agriculture | 2 |
| HRT 121 | Commercial Irrigation | 3 |
| HRT 141 | Horticulture Pest Control | 4 |
| HRT 241 | Turfgrass Management | 3 |
| HRT 254 | Landscape Maintenance | 2 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 14 | |
Application and Advising
If you are ready to start your education, there are a few simple steps involved in enrolling at Piedmont Technical College.
Advising Information
The following information provides a guide for advisors who are helping students enroll in this program.
Program Notes
Every course in the Turfgrass Management Certificate applies toward the Associate in Applied Science - Major in Horticulture Technology degree.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Turfgrass Management Certificate is to cultivate enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and skilled professionals that are equipped for careers in the field of lawn care and golf and sports turf management by providing them with theoretical and hands-on, industry and research-backed training in the latest turfgrass management sciences, practices, technologies and equipment.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to perform maintenance and/or operate equipment and tools specific to the horticultural industry safely and correctly.
- Students will be able to analyze soils and soilless substrates to determine amendments and amounts needed for plant growth.
- Students will be able to utilize relevant horticultural computer programs.
- Students will be able to analyze a landscape site and determine cultural and physical activities needed to establish and/or manage a quality turf.
- Student will be able to diagnose and provide solutions for biotic and abiotic plant problems utilizing principles of Integrated Pest Management.