Park and Golf Maintenance
PKM 100 Park and Horticulture Careers (1-0) 1 hr.
Surveys the green industry in northern Illinois. Acquaints the student
with the broad diversity of careers in park and grounds operation management
and plant science technology. Identifies personal career aptitudes through
computerized career exploration.
PKM 140 Grounds Equipment and Shop Operation (1-6) 4 hrs.
Operation, maintenance, selection and care of equipment used in park management.
Practical experience in the repair, adjustment and trouble-shooting of
engines and other specialized equipment.
PKM 150 Park and Plant Science 5 hrs.
Technology Internship (0-35) Offers field training under the supervision
of qualified green industry personnel to students completing a minimum
of 15 semester hours of PKM or PST prefix courses. Diversified field training
will enable the student to acquire skills not thoroughly developed in
the classroom-laboratory environment. Students will investigate the organizational
structure of the enterprise and document the work processes during the
internship.
Prerequisite:
Minimum 15 semester hours of PKM or PST prefix courses and consent of
coordinator.
PKM 210 Drainage and Irrigation (2-3) 3 hrs.
Studies the design and installation of drainage and irrigation systems.
Particular attention toward types of systems, materials and costs.
PKM 213 Landscape Graphics (2-4) 4 hrs.
Presents principles of land and topographic measurement, interpretation,
recording and drafting as they apply to landscape design. Develops graphic
display techniques in plan view, elevation and perspective to communicate
landscape ideas. Introduces computer aided graphics as an interactive
landscape planning tool.
PKM 214 Landscape Design I (3-3) 4 hrs.
Introduces the history of landscape design and architecture as it relates
to contemporary applications. Presents the fundamentals of design and
how they apply to the landscape. Analysis of plant elements and form are
explored. Emphasis is given to the organization and composition of plant
materials toward solving basic design problems, with particular emphasis
on functional and aesthetic use of plant material, creative problem solving
design techniques, and human needs. Instruction includes the development
of basic planting plans, cost estimates, specifications, and design layout
skills.
Prerequisite:
PKM 213 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.
PKM 215 Landscape Design II (3-3) 4 hrs.
Builds upon the skills learned in PKM 214, with greater emphasis given
to the application of design concepts and principles to more complex problems
involving a wide range of conditions in the built environment. Instruction
includes development of more complex planting plans, site analysis and
design concept drawings, client presentation skills and advanced layout
skills.
Prerequisite:
PKM 213 and PKM 214 with grades of C or better, or consent of instructor.
PKM 216 Landscape Construction Process and Materials (3-3) 4 hrs.
Presents the range of materials used in the built environment by landscape
designers. Emphasis is given on understanding the properties and applications
of landscape construction materials and their implications for design.
Course includes the analysis and resolution of site design, plant installation
techniques, design of landscape materials, grading, construction details,
structures and other working drawings; relationship to specifications,
contract documents and cost estimating is also explored.
Prerequisite:
PKM 213, PKM 214 and PKM 215 with grades of C or better, or consent of
instructor.
PKM 220 Arboriculture (1-6) 4 hrs.
Care and management of ornamental trees. Techniques and demonstration
of planting, staking, pruning, spraying, fertilizing and general care
of shade and specimen trees. Instruction in the techniques of climbing
and use of safety equipment, methods of bracing, cabling and guying of
trees, cavity repair and surgical practices and the organization and management
of municipal street tree departments.
Prerequisite:
PKM 140 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
PKM 230 Contracts, Specifications, Estimating (2-3) 3 hrs.
Emphasizes interpretation of maps, grading plans, construction drawings
and landscape design plans, especially specifications, cost estimates
and client relationships. Additional topics which deal with land use,
land acquisition, park planning and the legal aspects of park and landscape
contracting.
PKM 240 Grounds Equipment Power Units (1-6) 4 hrs.
Explains the operation, servicing and preventive maintenance of power
units, electrical systems, power trains, hydraulic systems and associated
components commonly found on grounds equipment. Gives special attention
to applied mechanical learning experiences similar to those a student
can expect to encounter in a grounds equipment service operation.
PKM 242 Golf Course and Athletic Field Management (3-3) 4 hrs.
Surveys daily activities and maintenance practices utilized in the operation
of both public and private golf courses including associated elements
of planning, design and construction.
Prerequisite:
PST 110 and PST 212 with grades of C or better, or consent of instructor.
PKM 250 Park Management and Plant Science Seminar (1-0) 1 hr.
Surveys the management principles of organizational behavior as it applies
to the green industry.
Prerequisite:
Minimum 30 semester hours of PKM or PST courses.
