Maricopa Community Colleges  GCO114   19976-19995 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  02/25/97  
GCO114      19976-19995 L+L 2 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Golf Course Irrigation and Water Management
Irrigation and water management systems used on golf courses. Installation and repairs of sprinklers, valves, piping, electrical systems, and pumps. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
GCO114   19976-19995 Golf Course Irrigation and Water Management
1. Describe special irrigation and water requirements of a golf course. (I)
2. List the major sources of water for irrigation purposes. (I)
3. Explain the effect of weather on irrigation. (I)
4. Maintain/repair various sprinkler heads, irrigation valves, and piping. (II, III, IV, V)
5. Operate and maintain a computerized irrigation system. (II, III, IV, VI, VII)
6. Install, maintain, and repair a drip system. (III)
7. Operate pumps used in sprinkler irrigation systems. (V, VI)
8. Describe a water drainage plan. (VIII)
9. Calculate irrigation requirements, soil textures, and moisture holding capacity for a golf course. (IX)
10. Read and implement an irrigation plan. (IX)
11. Prepare a schedule for irrigation. (IX)
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GCO114   19976-19995 Golf Course Irrigation and Water Management
    I. Overview of Irrigation
        A. Golf course requirements
          1. Greens and tees
          2. Green approach
          3. Fairway
          4. Fairway approach B Water sources
          1. Rainfall
            a. Yearly
            b. Monthly
          2. Irrigation
        C. Weather conditions
          1. Wind
          2. Temperature
          3. Humidity
      II. Sprinklers
          A. Location `
          B. Types
            1. Rotary
            2. Spray
            3. Quick coupling
            4. Other
          C. Computer control
          D. Maintenance/repair
        III. Drip system
            A. Location/installation
            B. Uses
            C. Types
            D. Computer control
            E. Maintenance/repair
          IV. Valves
              A. Types
                1. Hydraulic
                2. Electric
                3. Thermo-hydraulic
                4. Other
              B. Installation
              C. Computer control
              D. Maintenance/repair
            V. Piping
                A. Types/size
                  1. Copper
                  2. PVC
                  3. Other
                B. Pump pressure requirements
                C. Installation
                D. Maintenance/repair
              VI. Electrical systems
                  A. Valve wiring
                    1. Wire types
                    2. Codes
                    3. Voltage
                    4. Current
                    5. Resistance
                  B. Controller
                    1. Single
                    2. Multiple
                    3. Satellite
                    4. Grounding
                  C. Pump
                  D. Computer control
                  E. Maintenance/repair
                VII. Pumps
                    A. Types
                    B. Maintenance/repair
                    C. Computer control
                  VIII. Water Drainage
                      A. Flood control
                      B. City/state regulations
                    IX. Irrigation Plan
                        A. Read plan
                        B. Calculate irrigation requirements
                          1. Analysis of soil textures
                          2. Moisture holding capacity
                          3. Schedule
                        C. Implement plan
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