UMA Undergraduate Guide 2017-2018 Academic Departments and Programs Stockbridge School of Agriculture Turfgrass Science & Management Bachelor of Science Degree Program
Bachelor of Science Degree Program
Contact: Scott Ebdon Turfgrass Science and Management is an applied science program that focuses on the production and maintenance of grassed areas, including home lawns, parks, and golf courses and other athletic surfaces. This concentration integrates scientific theory with practical experience, and covers such topics as grass and seed identification, turfgrass culture and physiology, pest control, and equipment maintenance. Students in this concentration will have the option of selecting a science or business management focus. Many graduates find employment in the golf course industry, while others choose to specialize in sports turf management. The lawn care industry also employs many graduates in jobs as varied as research, sales, and direct lawn maintenance. Excellent career opportunities exist in turf management, and job placement of graduates is nearly 100 percent. Biological Science (8 credits) Chemistry (4 credits) Ecosystems Studies - one of the following (3-4 credits): Integrative Experience (3 credits) Junior Year Writing (3 crecits) Mathematics, Statistics and Reasoning—two semesters in mathematics, statistics and/or analytic reasoning (6-8 credits). Major Requirements (Total: 53-57 credits) Choose minimum 12 credits from Restricted Electives (at least 6 credits at or above 500 level and maximum 6 credits from outside the major). Choose Business or Science focus.
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