HORTICUTLURE 451 OFFERED ONLINE IN SPRING 2015

Nick Christians
nchris@iastate.edu
Jan. 5, 2015

The advanced turf course, Hort 451, will be offered online again this spring.  It is available in a web-based format that can be accessed from anywhere in world.  Those interested should go to:  
http://agonline.iastate.edu/e-course/professional-turfgrass-management
for more information.
It is available for both undergraduate and graduate credit.

(and NO, this is not my high school graduation picture)

Professional Turfgrass Management

Registration Information

Dept Affiliation: 

Horticulture

Credit Hours: 

2

Semester: 

Spring

Start Date / End Date: 

01/12/2015 to 05/08/2015

Prerequisites: 

Hort 351 or permission of instructor

Max Enrollment: 

25

Course Materials: 

Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance, Nick Christians ISBN 9780470048450; 4th Ed, 2008 Wiley Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management, Nick Christians ISBN 9780470587317; 4th Ed, 2011 Wiley

HORT 451

Course Description: 

Turfgrass science including the study of (1) specific information on
soil chemistry and soil modification as they relate to the develop-
ment and maintenance of turfgrass areas, (2) specialized manage-
ment practices used in athletic field care, professional lawn care,
and golf course industries, and (3) construction methods for golf
courses and sports fields. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Number of Credits: 

2

Instructor Info

Instructor: 

Nick Christians

nchris@iastate.edu