Maricopa Community Colleges  GCO110   19976-19995 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  02/25/97  
GCO110      19976-19995 L+L 2 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Golf Course Landscaping
Identification of plants commonly used in Arizona landscaping. Includes trees, shrubs, vines, flowers, and ground covers. Techniques for planting, watering, and fertilizing golf courses. Pest control planning. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
GCO110   19976-19995 Golf Course Landscaping
1. Describe Arizona plants commonly used in landscaping golf courses. (I)
2. Explain the water requirements of landscape plants. (II, III)
3. Explain chemical or mechanical regulation of landscape plants. (III)
4. Prepare soil for planting. (II)
5. Install an irrigation system. (II)
6. Locate existing utilities and rough grade the site. (II)
7. Repair, brace, and prune trees. (III)
8. Select, plant, and cultivate trees, shrubs, and other vegetation. (III)
9. Describe the components of a fertilization plan. (III)
10. Describe the components of a pest control plan. (III)
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GCO110   19976-19995 Golf Course Landscaping
    I. Arizona Plants Used on Golf Courses
        A. Cactus
        B. Trees
        C. Shrubs
        D. Flowers
        E. Ground covers
        F. Other
      II. Soil Preparation
          A. Utility location
          B. Rough grading
            1. Equipment
            2. Safety
          C. Irrigation system
            1. Sprinkers
            2. Drip system
            3. Other
          D. Mulching
          E. Layout and planting of plants
          F. Clean-up
        III. Landscaping Maintenance
            A. Trees
              1. Repair
              2. Bracing
              3. Pruning
              4. Irrigating
            B. Plants
              1. Selection
              2. Replacement
              3. Irrigation schedule
              4. Cultivation
            C. Fertilization
              1. Frequency
              2. Type
                a. Organic
                b. Inorganic
            D. Pest Control
              1. Maintenance schedule
              2. Application
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