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CS 465/565
- TURF MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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LECTURE LOCATION:
1403 Williams Hall
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CREDIT HOURS: 3
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LECTURE DAYS: M
W F
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SEMESTERS: Fall
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LECTURE TIME: 10:15
AM - 11:05 AM
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PRE-REQUISITES: CS
400
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RESTRICTIONS: Credit cannot be received for both CS 465 and CS 565
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INSTRUCTOR:
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Dr. Charles Peacock, Professor, Department of Crop Science
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Campus Address:
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Williams Hall 1215
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Phone:
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515-7615
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Email:
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charles_peacock@ncsu.edu
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Office Consultation:
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Tuesday, 8:30 to 10:00 am or by appointment.
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TEXTBOOK(S)
No text will be used, handouts will be provided.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will be able to integrate basic ideas on
sustainability into their turfgrass management approach; use BMPs and IPM
as integral components in their turfgrass management programs; set up and
interpret environmental monitoring programs for turfgrass sites.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
To integrate issues concerning turf management impact on
water quality and ecosystem function into sound environmental management for
turf situations.
GRADING
A total of 700 points is possible as follows:
Mid-Term Exam (100 points)
Final Exam (100 points)
Writing Assignments (200 points)
Term Project (300 points)
No curve will be used. The grade is determined on the
total number of points.
ASSIGNMENTS
Are due at the beginning of the lecture or laboratory
period. Late papers will not be accepted. All written assignments must be
typed.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Class attendance is expected and role will be taken. Ten
points will be deducted from your final total for each unexcused absence in
excess of two. Students can access university definitions of excused absences
from Attendance
Regulation (REG02.20.3).
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Scholarly activity is marked by honesty, fairness and rigor.
A scholar does not take credit for the work of others, does not take unfair
advantage of others and does not perform acts which frustrate the scholarly
efforts of others. A scholar does not tolerate dishonesty in others. The
violation of any of these principles is academic dishonesty. Academic
dishonesty includes the giving, taking or presenting of information or material
by a student with the intent of unethically or fraudulently aiding oneself or
another person on any work which is to be considered in the determination of a
grade or the completion of academic requirements. More specific definitions are
set in the NCSU Code of Student Conduct (POL11.35.1).
The students and faculty of NCSU believe that the willingness of students to
affirm and adhere to the essential values of honesty and integrity in all their
academic endeavors is exemplified in the Honor Pledge: I have neither given nor
received unauthorized aid on this test or assignment. You should be familiar
with the University’s policy on academic integrity found in the Code of Student
Conduct and Honor Pledge described in the brochure on Academic Integrity at
NCSU. This information can be obtained from the Department of Student
Development located in Harris Hall. The content included in these documents
applies to this course. Your signature on a test or assignment means that you
have neither given nor received unauthorized aid and represents your commitment
to honorable and trustworthy behavior that is in the spirit of the Honor
Pledge. It is permissible for you to share class notes and study in groups. A
grade of zero will be assigned to an examination, quiz, or assignment for which
there is evidence of cheating.
DISABILITY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS (DSS)
Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with
verifiable disabilities. In order to take advantage of available
accommodations, students must register with (Disability
Services for Students at 1900 Student Health Center, Campus Box 7509,
515-7653. For more information on NC State's policy on working with students
with disabilities, please see the Academic Accommodations for Students with
Disabilities Regulation (REG02.20.1).
STATEMENT ON LABORATORY SAFETY
All students are expected to exercise proper safety
precautions in the laboratory. Safety guidelines will be reviewed during the
first lab period, and as required during the semester.
STATEMENT ON PASS THROUGH CHARGES
Students are responsible for field trip fees.
STUDENT CONDUCT
The NCSU Code of Student Conduct describes the kind of
student behavior that disrupts and inhibits the normal functioning of the
University and the actions that the University will take to protect the
community from such disruption. It is your duty as a member of the University
community to read, understand, and adhere to the Code of Student Conduct. It is
contained in the NCSU Handbook for Teaching and Advising as Appendix L.
The Crop Science Department at North Carolina State University is committed to providing all students with an educational experience and
background that will serve as a platform for success in future professional and
personal endeavors. A learning environment that fosters professionalism is
central to accomplishing these objectives. For this reason, activities such
asdrinking, eating, sleeping, tobacco chewing, smoking, or reading of non-class
materials or any other activities that are disruptive to the classroom or
laboratory learning environment will not be tolerated. You can be asked to
leave class if these rules are violated. In addition, it is important to
recognize that the equipment and classroom facilities used in our teaching
endeavors are the property of the tax payers of North Carolina and as such, and
will be treated with respect.
Revised August, 2008