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AGS 242 Golf Course Operation and Maintenance

This course is a comprehensive study of the day-to-day and seasonal maintenance, and overall management programs of golf courses. Topics include calculations used in maintaining golf courses and buildings and grounds. Students gain knowledge of golf course design and construction, materials handling, equipment, and storage of chemicals and fertilizers. The planning of daily work schedules and budget planning is also discussed.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: AGS 123 and AGS 136

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Course Number and Title:

AGS 242 Golf Course Operation and Maintenance

Campus Location

  • Georgetown

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: AGS 123 and AGS 136

Course Credits and Hours

3 credit(s)

2 lecture hours/week

2 lab hours/week

Course Description

This course is a comprehensive study of the day-to-day and seasonal maintenance, and overall management programs of golf courses. Topics include calculations used in maintaining golf courses and buildings and grounds. Students gain knowledge of golf course design and construction, materials handling, equipment, and storage of chemicals and fertilizers. The planning of daily work schedules and budget planning is also discussed.

Required Text(s)

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Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)

  1. Assess the math fundamentals needed to operate a golf course facility. (CCC 1, 2, 6; PGC 5)
  2. Examine the basics of golf course construction techniques. (CCC 1,2,6; PGC 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
  3. Schedule fertilization of golf courses with rate and frequency details. (CCC 1, 2, 6; PGC 1, 3, 6 )
  4. Create a schedule for the daily and weekly projects on the golf course. (CCC 1, 2, 6; PGC 1, 3, 5, 6 )
  5. Examine and interpret the rules of golf. (CCC1, 2, 6; PGC 5 )

See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.

Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

  1. Assess the math fundamentals needed to operate a golf course facility.
    1. Formulate spray calibrations for equipment.
    2. Calculate quantity and costs of materials used in the landscape.
    3. Formulate an operating budget.
    4. Organize and manage materials and equipment needed for operation.
  2. Examine the basics of golf course construction techniques.
    1. Evaluate the costs associated with building a bunker.
    2. Create a budget for landscape projects.
    3. Diagram a plan for the development of a practice green.
    4. Select equipment and materials needed for a construction project.
  3. Schedule fertilization of golf courses with rate and frequency details.
    1. Organize a spray schedule to be used for spraying greens and fairways.
    2. Select chemicals needed for continuous use and rotations of spray schedules.
    3. Estimate cost of a facilities yearly chemical spray schedule.
  4. Create a schedule for the daily and weekly projects on the golf course.
    1. Arrange a work schedule for employees based on the season's workload.
    2. Prescribe a watering budget for maintaining a golf course facility.
    3. Estimate a budget for operating costs of equipment.
    4. Plan a safety meeting for employees.
  5. Examine and interpret the rules of golf.
    1. Analyze and debate the rules of golf.

Evaluation Criteria/Policies

The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:

90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
0-69 = F
Students should refer to the Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.

Final Course Grade

Calculated using the following weighted average

Evaluation Measure

Percentage of final grade

Exams (3-5) (summative) (equally weighted)

20%

Simulation project (summative) (equally weighted)

20%

Preventive Maintenance Field Guide (summative)

20%

Formative Assessments (Assignments/Activities/Quizzes)

20%

Labs (10-12) (summative) (equally weighted)

20%

TOTAL

100%

Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability

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