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AGRO/HORT/TLMT 413/813 |
DATES: March 1 - April 30, 2010 |
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| URL: http://my.unl.edu | |||
Credits: One academic credit, undergraduate or graduate. The course is also offered for noncredit professional development.
| Registration: | Click here to register for noncredit professional development, using mail payment |
| Click here for academic credit |
Description: This online mini-course provides a comprehensive, in-depth study of weed biology and control as applied to turfgrass and landscape management. The course examines the specifics of weed management and related control strategies, including non-chemical methods. Along with basic terminology and concepts, students learn why weeds appear, persist and dominate in turf and landscapes. Students also acquire skills in identifying weeds, developing cultural programs to limit weed invasion and persistence, and maximizing herbicide efficacy while minimizing environmental impacts.
Instructor: Dr. Roch Gaussoin
Delivery: Internet/Blackboard, only. This class does not have a resident section.
Requirements: Internet access and e-mail.
Prerequisites: Individuals taking the course for academic credit must be enrolled in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Students taking the course for graduate credit must also be enrolled in UNL's Graduate School, and have completed 12 hours in agronomy or closely related biological sciences courses.
Text: None. All course materials will be made available via the Internet/Blackboard. If a reference text is desired, recommended title is Integrated Turfgrass Management for the Northern Great Plains (EC-1557), available for purchase through the online UNL Extension Publications Catalogue.
Tuition: For information on tuition and fees, please click on the Registration links above.
Who It's For: Among those who would benefit from taking this course are:
- Undergraduate and graduate students, preparing for more intensive or specialized study later
- Golf course superintendents
- Professional turf managers
- Horticultural professionals
- Master Gardeners
- Anyone interested in landscape weed management
