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.
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- Assess the math fundamentals needed to operate a golf course facility. (CCC 1, 2, 6; PGC 5)
- Examine the basics of golf course construction techniques. (CCC 1,2,6; PGC 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- Schedule fertilization of golf courses with rate and frequency details. (CCC 1, 2, 6; PGC 1, 3, 6 )
- Create a schedule for the daily and weekly projects on the golf course. (CCC 1, 2, 6; PGC 1, 3, 5, 6 )
- 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.
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Assess the math fundamentals needed to operate a golf course facility.
- Formulate spray calibrations for equipment.
- Calculate quantity and costs of materials used in the landscape.
- Formulate an operating budget.
- Organize and manage materials and equipment needed for operation.
- Examine the basics of golf course construction techniques.
- Evaluate the costs associated with building a bunker.
- Create a budget for landscape projects.
- Diagram a plan for the development of a practice green.
- Select equipment and materials needed for a construction project.
- Schedule fertilization of golf courses with rate and frequency details.
- Organize a spray schedule to be used for spraying greens and fairways.
- Select chemicals needed for continuous use and rotations of spray schedules.
- Estimate cost of a facilities yearly chemical spray schedule.
- Create a schedule for the daily and weekly projects on the golf course.
- Arrange a work schedule for employees based on the season’s workload.
- Prescribe a watering budget for maintaining a golf course facility.
- Estimate a budget for operating costs of equipment.
- Plan a safety meeting for employees.
- Examine and interpret the rules of golf.
- Analyze and debate the rules of golf.
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 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.
Calculated using the following weighted average
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Evaluation Measure |
Percentage of final grade |
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Exams (3-5) (summative) (equally weighted) |
20% |
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Simulation project (summative) (equally weighted) |
20% |
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Preventive Maintenance Field Guide (summative) |
20% |
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Formative Assessments (Assignments/Activities/Quizzes) |
20% |
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Labs (10-12) (summative) (equally weighted) |
20% |
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TOTAL |
100% |
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
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The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. A listing of campus Disabilities Support Counselors and contact information can be found at the disabilities services web page or visit the campus Advising Center.