Turfgrass and Sports Field Management Concentration
The Turfgrass and Sports Field Management concentration offers a well-rounded education on turfgrass species and uses in sports field management and beyond. Students will study the principles of turfgrass physiology, especially under various environmental conditions, as well as design technology including three-dimensional modeling programs. They will also gain a solid understanding of procedures and equipment for propagation, mowing, irrigation, fertilization, aerification, and pest control. Our program offers students a science-based education that prepares them for a lucrative career in management of maintenance operations, ranging from ball fields to soccer fields to golf courses, whether working for an organization or starting their own company. Our students learn right in the field, with hands-on learning and a vast array of possibilities for summer jobs and internships.
- Crop Science Concentration
- Fruit Science Concentration
- Greenhouse and Nursery Plant Production Concentration
- Plant Protection Science Concentration
- Public Horticulture Concentration
- Sustainable Landscape Management and Design Concentration
| TURFGRASS AND SPORTS FIELD MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION | |
| Required Courses | Units |
| EHS 231 (pdf) Plant Materials I | 4 |
| EHS 232 (pdf) Plant Materials II | 4 |
| EHS 343 (pdf) Turfgrass Management | 4 |
| EHS 430 (pdf) Sport Field Construction and Management | 4 |
| EHS 433 (pdf) Golf Course Management Operations | 4 |
| EHS 434 (pdf) Landscape Management | 4 |
| HCS 339 (pdf) Internship in Horticulture and Crop Science | 4 |
| PPSC 427 (pdf) Diseases and Pest Control Systems for Ornamental Plants | 4 |
| Total | 32 |
| Approved Electives | 10 |
| Total Units in Concentration | 42 |
| Approved Electives: Consultation with advisor is recommended prior to selecting approved electives; bear in mind your selections may impact pursuit of post-baccalaureate studies and/or goals. | 10 |
| BOT 326 (pdf) Plant Ecology | 4 |
| BRAE 331 (pdf) Irrigation Theory | 4 |
| BRAE 337 (pdf) Landscape Irrigation | 4 |
| CRSC 411 (pdf) Experimental Techniques and Analysis | 4 |
| EHS 301 (pdf) Principles of Landscape Design | 4 |
| EHS 324 (pdf) Interior Plant Management | 4 |
| EHS 381 (pdf) Native Pants for California Landscapes | 4 |
| EHS 421 (pdf) Arboriculture | 4 |
| EHS 437 (pdf) Park and Public Space Management | 4 |
| HCS 200 (pdf) Special Problems for Undergraduates | 1-4 |
| HCS 400 (pdf) Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates | 1-4 |
| PPSC 327 (pdf) Vertebrate Pest Management | 4 |
| PPSC 405 (pdf) Advanced Weed Management | 4 |
| PPSC 431 (pdf) Insect Pest Management | 4 |
| SS 310 (pdf) Urban Soils | 4 |
| SS 322 (pdf) Soil Plant Relationships | 4 |
Previous Course Catalogs
2009-11 Course Catalog
2007-09 Course Catalog
2005-07 Course Catalog
2003-07 Course Catalog