Maricopa Community Colleges  GCO202   19976-19995 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  02/25/97  
GCO202      19976-19995 LAB 1 Credit(s) 4.75 Period(s)
Horticulture Technology Practicum
Application of horticultural knowledge and skills at a practicum site. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
GCO202   19976-19995 Horticulture Technology Practicum
1. Use principles of professionalism in the golf course setting. (I)
2. Use interpersonal communication skills. (II)
3. Assist in implementing the golf course irrigation plan. (III)
4. Operate a computerized irrigation system. (IV)
5. Assist in fertilizer application. (V)
6. Assist in pesticide application. (VI)
7. Assist in selecting, planting, and cultivating turfgrass, trees, shrubs, and other vegetation. (VII)
8. Assist in the maintenance and repair of irrigation sprinklers heads, valves, and piping. (VIII)
9. Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and golf course safety regulations. (IX)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
GCO202   19976-19995 Horticulture Technology Practicum
    I. Professionalism
        A. Grooming
        B. Conduct
        C. Demeanor
        D. Ethics
        E. Other
      II. Interpersonal Communication Skills
          A. Verbal
          B. Non-verbal
        III. Irrigation Plan
            A. Read plan
            B. Apply principles
          IV. Computer Use
              A. Related to horticulture
              B. Other
            V. Fertilizers
                A. Read plan
                B. Apply principles
                C. Operate equipment
              VI. Pesticides
                  A. Read plan
                  B. Apply principles
                  C. Operate equipment
                VII. Turfgrasses/Plants
                    A. Read plan
                    B. Apply principles
                    C. Test soils
                    D. Planting
                      1. Turfgrass
                      2. Trees
                      3. Shrubs
                      4. Plants
                    E. Landscaping
                    F. Calculations
                  VIII. Equipment Repair and Maintenance
                      A. Sprinklers
                      B. Valves
                      C. Piping
                    IX. Safety Regulations
                        A. OSHA
                        B. Golf course
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