Last revised: 14 May 2003
© 2003 Office of Registrarial Services, University of Guelph
2003-2004 Diploma Program Calendar
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X--Associate Diploma Programs, Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management |
Turfgrass management is a dynamic and growing sector across Canada and throughout the world. The Diploma in Turfgrass Management is a focused curriculum that will provide students with the skills to succeed in this competitive industry. The program utilizes the collablorative resources of the Guelph Turfgrass Institute which includes University of Guelph faculty and staff, industry professionals and the grounds, workshop and laboratory facilities of the Institute. Practical and scientific study is combined with a required summer work semester to provide students with a wide range of experience and knowledge. The Diploma in Turfgrass Management is offered only at the Guelph campus and prepares students for a variety of career opportunities including golf course management, lawn care, sports field management, parks management, sod production and related supply and service businesses.
All courses in the Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management are restricted to students enrolled in the program.
All students are required to work full time for at least 15 weeks in the summer following winter semester 2. Work must be in the field of turfgrass management. In semester 2, students must seek, interview for and secure employment in consultation with the program coordinator. Prior to the end of semester 2, students must complete fall semester 3 pre-registration and a formal learning contract among themselves, the employer and the program coordinator. Academic requirements for the work semester at indicated in the course description of DTM*3100, Current Turf Practices.
DTM*1000 [0.50] The Turf Industry
DTM*1100 [0.50] Plant Biology
DTM*1200 [0.50] Turf Equipment
DTM*1300 [0.50] Turf Soil Principles
DTM*1400 [0.50] Landscape Plants
DTM*1500 [0.50] Communication Skills
DTM*2000 [0.50] Turf Management I
DTM*2100 [0.50] Turf Irrigation and Drainage
DTM*2200 [0.50] Computers and Math for Turf
DTM*2300 [0.50] Business and Finance for Turf
DTM*2400 [0.50] Landscape Design
DTM*2500 [0.50] Arboriculture
DTM*3000 [0.50] Turf Management II
DTM*3100 [0.50] Current Turf Practices
DTM*3200 [0.50] Turf Diseases
DTM*3300 [0.50] Turf Insects and Weeds
DTM*3400 [0.50] Landscape Construction
0.50 elective credits
DTM*4000 [0.50] Turf Management III
DTM*4100 [0.50] Turf Environmental Management
DTM*4200 [0.50] Golf Course Design and Construction
DTM*4300 [0.50] Turf Case Studies
DTM*4400 [0.50] Human Resources Management
0.50 elective credits
Students in Turfgrass Managment are required to take 1.00 elective credits, 0.50 credits in each of semesters 3 and 4, selected from this list.
Semester 3
DTM*3600 [0.50] Computer Assisted Design
DTM*3800 [0.50] Special Study Project
Independent Study Course 64, The Naturalized Landscape
DTM*3600 [0.50] Computer Assisted Design
DTM*3800 [0.50] Special Study Project
Independent Study Course 762, Marketing Management
Independent Study Course 765, Retail Management
Independent Study Course 766, Business Law for Golf Managers