Courses Taught
Hort 706: Turfgrass Science (co-taught with Dr. Steve Keeley)
Water, temperature, light, soil, and management stresses affecting turfgrass growth; cultural practices that reduce injury.
Credits: (3)
Note: Three hours lecture a week.
Requisites:Pr.: HORT 515.
When Offered: Spring Semesters
Hort 951. Horticulture Graduate Seminar
Class instruction on successful reporting of scientific research results through oral and poster presentations; coping with stage fright is also addressed. Students present results from their research in departmental seminar.
Credits: (1)
When Offered: Spring and Fall Semesters
Note: Classroom instruction session taught in fall semester only.
Hort 405/640. Water Issues in the Lawn and Landscape:
This online course will examine critical water issues related to irrigation in urbanizing watersheds, with an emphasis on water quality and quantity. Factors impacting water scarcity and quality will be discussed. Successful completion of this course will help students understand the interrelatedness of incorrect irrigation practices and water quality/quantity, and will equip them to help protect water resources through application of science based irrigation practices.
- Upon completion of the auditing portion of the course, students will be prepared for the Irrigation Association's (IA) internationally recognized Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) or CGIA - Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor exam that is widely recognized as an industry "standard."
Credits: (3)
Note: Enroll through Distance Education (www.dce.k-state.edu/distance/). Graduate version requires additional coursework.
Requisites: :Recommended pr.: Junior standing or one year of experience in the lawn/landscape maintenance industry.
When Offered: Spring Semesters
Course Schedules:
Hort 706. Turfgrass Science
Tuesday and Thursday @ 9:30 am in Throckmorton Rm. 2413
Hort 951. Horticulture Graduate Seminar
Tuesday @ 3:30 pm in Throckmorton Rm. 2413 (Fall Semester)
Tuesday @ 4:00 pm in Throckmorton Rm. 2024 (Spring Semester)
Note: Classroom instruction session taught in fall semester only
