Maricopa Community Colleges  GCO203   19976-19995 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  02/25/97  
GCO203      19976-19995 LAB 1 Credit(s) 4.75 Period(s)
Pesticide Technology Practicum
Application of pesticide knowledge and skills at a practicum site. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
GCO203   19976-19995 Pesticide Technology Practicum
1. Use principles of professionalism at the golf course site. (I)
2. Use interpersonal communication skills. (II)
3. Assist in determining pesticide needs. (III)
4. Assist in preparing and applying pesticides for turf and plants. (III)
5. Prepare, operate, maintain, and repair pesticide equipment. (IV)
6. Assist in treating turfgrasses and plants with pesticides. (V, VI)
7. Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and golf course safety regulations. (VII)
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GCO203   19976-19995 Pesticide Technology Practicum
    I. Professionalism
        A. Grooming
        B. Demeanor
        C. Conduct
        D. Ethics
        E. Other
      II. Interpersonal Communication Skills
          A. Verbal
          B. Nonverbal
        III. Pesticides
            A. Needs assessment
            B. Calculations
            C. Preparations
            D. Application
              1. Equipment
              2. Safety
              3. Clean-up
          IV. Equipment
              A. Preparation
              B. Operation
              C. Maintenance
              D. Repair
            V. Turfgrasses
                A. Types
                B. Pesticide use
              VI. Plants
                  A. Types
                  B. Pesticide use
                VII. Safety Regulations
                    A. OSHA
                    B. Golf course
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