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Phoenix College 2005-2006 Catalog • 315
REC/GCO136
Integrated Pest Control
2 credits 3 periods lecture + lab
Identification of harmful and beneficial
insects, weeds, and plant diseases.
Methods of effective insect, weed, and
plant disease control. Safe handling of
pesticides. Preparation for State of
Arizona Class I Golf Course Pesticide
Certification. Prerequisites: None.
REC/GCO137
Turfgrass Management
2 credits 3 periods lecture + lab
Identification of turfgrasses used in the
Southwest. Establishment and
maintenance of turfgrasses on
recreational grounds. Prerequisites:
None.
REC/GCO138
Clubfitting/Repair
1 credit 2 periods lecture + lab
Basic principles of golf club design.
Includes personal fitting of golf clubs to
customer needs as well as repair.
Prerequisites: None.
REC/GCO139
Pro Shop Merchandising
1 credit 1 period lecture
Focus on principles of merchandising
related to a pro shop. Includes
components of display and visual
presentation of merchandise.
Prerequisites: None.
REC/GCO144
Sharpening & Grinding Equipment
1 credit 2 periods lecture + lab
Principles and practices of sharpening
and grinding of recreational grounds
equipment. Prerequisites: None.
REC/GCO145
Equipment Mechanics and Shop
Management
3 credits 4 periods lecture + lab
Principles of mechanics as applied to
turfgrass and hand-held equipment.
Maintenance, repair, operation, and shop
management of equipment.
Development of equipment inventory
and buyers’ guide files. Application of
federal and maintenance and repair shop
safety regulations. Prerequisites: None.
REC/GCO146
Equipment Maintenance and Repair
3 credits 4 periods lecture + lab
Additional principles of mechanics as
applied to turfgrass and hand-held
equipment. Includes equipment
components such as engines, motors,
hydraulics, and fuel lubricating systems.
Operation, maintenance, and repair of
tractors, mowers, and motorized carts.
Stocking and maintaining a parts and
supply inventory system. Application of
federal and maintenance and repair shop
safety regulations. Prerequisites:
REC/GCO145.
REC150AA
Outdoor Adventure Skills Field
Experience
1 credit 2 periods lab
Practical application of outdoor skills
including camping, equipment selection
and use, cooking, fire building, camp
programs, backpacking, and safety.
Prerequisites: None.
REC210
Leisure Delivery Systems
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Systematic study of Delivery of Leisure
Services in public, commercial, and
independent sectors; particular emphasis
placed on the urban setting.
Prerequisites: None.
REC/GCO211
Pro Shop Management Practicum
1 credit 4.75 periods lab
Application of pro shop management
knowledge and skills at a practicum site.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
REC/GCO212
Turf and Irrigation Practicum
1 credit 4.75 periods lab
Application of turf and irrigation
technology, knowledge, and skills at a
practicum site. Prerequisites:
Permission of instructor.
REC/GCO213
Horticulture Practicum
1 credit 4.75 periods lab
Application of horticultural knowledge
and skills at a practicum site.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
REC/GCO214
Pesticide Practicum
1 credit 4.75 periods lab
Application of pesticide knowledge and
skills at a practicum site. Prerequisites:
Permission of instructor.
REC/GCO215
Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Practicum
1 credit 4.75 periods lab
Application of equipment maintenance
and repair at a practicum site.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
REC250
Recreation Leadership
3 credits 3 periods lecture
An examination of roles and methods of
leadership in leisure services settings.
Overview of theories and models of
leadership, group dynamics, participant
motivation, communication, and face-toface
leadership. Exploration of
leadership contexts, including coaching
and officiating sports, leading
community groups and volunteers,
working with persons in various life
stages and with varying abilities, and
leading different recreation activity
areas. Prerequisites: None.
REC/GCO271AC
Recreational Resources & Facilities
Management Internship
3 credits 15 periods lab
Work experience in a recreational
resources and facilities setting. Fifteen
(15) hours of work weekly. Supervision
and evaluation by internship
coordinator. May be repeated for a total
of six (6) credits. Prerequisites:
Permission of department/division.
REL – Religious Studies
REL203/AIS213
American Indian Religions
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Tribal traditions of the peoples native to
North American, and pan-Indian
religions in the twentieth century.
Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107 or
equivalent.
REL205
Religion and the Modern World
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Introduction to the nature and role of
religious beliefs and practices in shaping
the lives of individuals and societies,
with particular attention to the modern
world. Prerequisites: ENG101, or
ENG107, or equivalent.
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