PLSCI 4931 - It’s Just Grass: Grassing the Urban Eden

(CU-SBY)

Spring. 2 credits. Letter grades only.

Offered in odd-numbered years only.

F. Rossi.

This course explores the elements of sustainable design, establishment and management of sports, golf and lawn turf. Focus on practical aspects through field tours, hand-on activities and real-world case studies.

Outcome 1: Critically evaluate design specifications for turfgrass installations.

Outcome 2: Develop skills for effective client communication regarding sustainable design and management of turf.

Outcome 3: Develop hands-on plant identification and other practical turfgrass management skills.