Turfgrass Management Technology

PROFESSIONAL CAREERS DIVISION

Turfgrass Management Technology

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the operation and maintenance of specialized turfgrass management equipment. Topics include small engine use and repair; operation, maintenance, and repair of turfgrass management equipment; orgainzation of shop areas; and safety considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to operate and maintain turfgrass management equipment.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Shop and Equipment Safety

Small engines service and maintenance

Reel Mower height adjustment and reel to bedknife adjustment

Backlapping

Reel and Bedknife grinding

Turf equipment operation

CORE COMPETENCIES:

As a Learning College, CPCC has identified four core competencies critical to the success of graduates, either in the workplace or as they continue their education.

All graduates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in each of the following competencies that go beyond simple content mastery:

Communication: the ability to read, write, speak, listen, and use nonverbal skills effectively with different audiences.

Critical Thinking: the ability to think using analysis, synthesis, evaluation, problem solving, judgment, and the creative process.

Personal Growth and Responsibility: the ability to understand and manage self, to function effectively in social and professional environments and to make reasoned judgments based on an understanding of the diversity of the world community.

Information Technology and Quantitative Literacy: the ability to locate, understand, evaluate, and synthesize information and data in a technological and data driven society.

This course will address Critical Thinking.

EVALUATION / ASSESSMENT:

Evaluation:

Exams (3) 50%

Final exam 10%

Work Place Skills 20%

Service Learnig 20%

Total 100%

Make up Exams and Assignments only if previously excused by instructor. As a rule, No make ups.

GRADING SCALE:

A = 90 - 100

B = 80 - 89

C = 70 - 79

D = 60 - 69

F = Below 60

ATTENDANCE:

A student may miss two class meetings without any grade consequence. Each class meeting missed (absence) in excess of the two will result in a deduction of 5 points off of the student’s final grade (100 scale) for the semester.

Additionally, two class tardies will be counted as one absence

Regular class attendance is required to remain entitled to financial aid and Veterans’ Benefits. Faculty are required to report irregular attendance to the College which may result in the loss of benefits. Failure to attend class and/or withdrawal from class may impact your financial assistance. For more information, go to the College Catalog.

FACULTY EXPECTATIONS – WORKPLACE SKILLS

Arriving to class on time & prepared is an expectation in the work place and required in all classes as well.

The Horticulture & Turfgrass Industries work outdoors, often in inclement weather (hot, cold, wet & dirty). Appropriate dress for the Green Industry readiness for all classes, labs and field trips is required. When there is a potential to operate equipment or work in the greenhouse, additional safety clothing may be required.

Professional and safe conduct in class, labs and field trips is expected at all times.

Tobacco products are not to be used during class, lab or field trips.

Use of any electronic device in the classroom, labs, or field trips, including but not limited to audio and video recording devices, is prohibited, unless the student using the device has the specific permission of the faculty.

Cell phones, pagers, blackberries and other wireless devices are to be turned off and removed from public view upon entering the class. If you have a situation that requires that your electronic device be left on, discuss with instructor before class starts.

Computers may be utilized only as directed by the faculty, and all computer use is subject to monitoring by the faculty at all times. This policy applies to both classroom/lab computers and personal computers belonging to the student brought into the classroom.

Under no circumstances are electronic devices allowed in the classroom during tests/exams.

ASSIGNMENTS:

Attached is a Tentative schedule that lists the planned lectures and activities. Should the calendar change for any reason, you will be notified by your instructor. Students are expected to adhere to the schedule and any announced modifications.

All assignments are due before the class begins. Late assignments will be accessed a penalty of 5% per day they are late. No assignments will be accepted beyond 10 days of the due date.

STUDENT POLICIES

Policies affecting students may be found in the Student Handbook. Go to the following link for additional information:

http://www.cpcc.edu/student_handbook.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT:

Students are expected to abide by the Student Code of Conduct. Detailed information may be found at http://www.cpcc.edu/student_handbook/conduct.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Any student who violates the CPCC Code of Student Integrity is subject to academic disciplinary action. Such action may include, but is not limited to, entry of the incident in the records of the Office of Student Development, reduced grades, and dismissal from college classes, programs and activities.

For additional information, please visit http://www.cpcc.edu/administration/policies-and-procedures/7-10-student-academic-integrity.

SPECIAL SERVICES CERTIFICATION:

Students who have a documented disability or who may think that they may have a learning problem may contact the office of Services for Students with Disabilities at 704.330.6556. Instructors will provide the necessary accommodations upon the advice of the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities.

For additional information, please visit http://www.cpcc.edu/disabilities.

WITHDRAWALS AND INCOMPLETES:

While withdrawing from a course is sometimes necessary, it is advisable to discuss this with the instructor before withdrawing. For those experiencing academic difficulty, CPCC’s Academic Learning Center offers free individualized and small group tutoring, computer tutorials, and strategies for improving learning skills. Additionally before withdrawing, consider whether this course is a prerequisite for another course; whether the course will be offered again in the future; whether withdrawing will delay plans to transfer graduation; or whether withdrawing will affect eligibility for honors designation, health insurance benefits, or other financial arrangements.

When a student determines that he/she will be unable to complete courses in which he/she is currently enrolled, it is the student’s responsibility to initiate procedures leading to a formal withdrawal (“W”) in order to avoid a failing (“F”) grade. For additional information, go to the following links:

http://www.cpcc.edu/administration/policies-and-procedures/5-09-withdrawal-from-classes

http://www.cpcc.edu/administration/policies-and-procedures/5-10-grading-policy

INCLEMENT WEATHER / CANCELLED CLASSES:

The College may be closed or classes cancelled due to inclement weather or other emergencies. The decision to close the College or cancel classes will be made by the President or another administrator designated by the President. Such actions will not always coincide with announced closings of local public schools, other local colleges, or local business entities.

When the college is to close or classes are to be cancelled, prompt notice will be given to local radio and television stations so that announcements can be made. When the college closes, all classes at all locations (including clinical) are cancelled. When local schools close, all CPCC classes in those schools are cancelled. Late openings will start with classes normally taught at that hour.

To obtain up-to-the minute information, you may contact the Emergency Information Hotline at 704.330.6888, watch CPCC-TV, check your CPCC e-mail account, or sign up for the Critical Alert Emergency Notification on our website.

In the event a class has to be cancelled on short notice, if possible, the students will be notified via CPCC e-mail. A notice will also be put on the classroom door indicating that class has been cancelled.

HOW TO REACH CAMPUS SECURITY:

There is a telephone in each classroom. Should a situation arise that requires campus security, fire, police, or ambulance, call 6911. Do not call 911 directly. Once you call 6911, Campus Security will immediately notify emergency personnel and give them detailed directions to the emergency situation.

Please read, sign, and date this page, tear it from your syllabus and give to your instructor.

Semester/Year: Spring/2010

Course Number – Section: TRF 210-01

Course Name: Turfgrass Equipment Management

Instructor Name: John K. Royals II

I have read the syllabus for the above class. I understand that I am accountable for all the information contained in this syllabus. I have been given the opportunity to clarify any questions that I have.

Student’s Name (Please Print) ______

Student’s Signature ______

Date ______

TRF 210

Tentative Schedule for

Turfgrass Equipment Management

Week 1 Shop and equipment safety

Week 2 Shop and equipment safety

Week 3 Review Test 1

Week 4 Small engines

Week 5 Small engines

Week 6 Small engines Test 2

Week 7 Turf Mowers and equipment

Week 8 Turf Mowers and equipment

Week 9 Reel Mower ( adj bedknife to reel and height of cut) Back Lapping

Week 10 Reel Mower ( adj bedknife to reel and height of cut) Back Lapping

Week 11 Reel Mower ( adj bedknife to reel and height of cut) Back Lapping Test 3

Week 12 Reel and bedknife Grinding

Week 13 Reel and bedknife Grinding

Week 14 Reel and Bedknife Grinding

Week 15 Reel and Bedknife Grinding

Week 16 Review for final

Class Website

http://people.cpcc.edu/~rjk0255e/

Service Learning Project

Students are required to complete 10 hours of outside the classroom service learning at the Northridge Middle School athletic fields during the semester. Students are required to keep a log of the hours that they worked and tasks performed. At the end of the semester the student will present a presentation to the class about their service learning accomplishments.

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