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Course details
Course code: ROSS10116f12
Semester: 2012/2013 winter
Name: Equipment for greens care
Major: Horticulture
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 5
ECTS points: 0
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: dr inż. Jarosław Czarnecki
Language of instruction: Polish


Learning outcomes: The aim of the course is to provide of students with the knowledge on criteria for constructing and exploitating machines related to landscape architecture. The effect of machines on plants, soil and environment protection. Technical solutions improving comfort and safety of work

Competences: After completing the course, the students will be able to choose suitable machines. They will be familiar with the technical parameters and criteria as well as the principles of their selection

Prerequisites: Lack

Course content: Technical and operational characteristics, division criteria, selection norms and requirements for machines for: ground works, sowing of grasses, mowing of lawns, lawns maintenance, formation of lawn from sod, nurturing of shrubs, cutting of trees, transplanting of trees, irrigation of plants.

Recommended literature: 1.Mugaas B. 2000. LILaC – Low Input Lawn Care. University of Minnesota Extension’s Magazine. 2.Shearman R. C., Beard J. B. 1975. Wear Tolerance Mechanisms: III. Physiological, Morphological, and Anatomical Characteristics Associated with Turfgrass Wear Tolerance. Agronomy Journal 67, s. 215-218. 3.Turgeon A.J. 2005. Turfgrass mangement.

Assessment methods: Obligatory credit past 5 semester. Minimum knowledge for credit–60%

Comment: Passing on the basis of marks obtained in the project.