After hearing the level of science of the herb, a typical response from the common person may be bland in nature. A common response might be, “So… you grow grass? Anyone can do it. Although this answer is ignorant, the answer describes the essence of the degree. Yes, growing grass is the primary purpose of golf course superintendents. However, the ability to grow the healthiest, most efficient, disease-suppressing plant requires high levels of education. Pennsylvania State University describes the Turfgrass Science Degree as “an integrated program of study that includes basic and applied sciences, business management courses, and an internship…opportunities include golf course maintenance, professional lawn care. ..". A notable portion of the quote lists golf course maintenance as the No. 1 job opportunity. Perhaps coincidentally, golf course maintenance affects the majority of those enrolled in the program and so Pennsylvania State University lists the occupation first. Diving into the turf major's curriculum, many courses include the likes of chemistry, biology, and earth science. Furthermore, a strong ability to identify pests and potential diseases in soil involves the study of insects and microorganisms. Once a consistent level of pest control and soil disease identification is achieved, a superintendent must take action to thwart the antagonists. Typically, you need to spray chemicals known as pesticides. Now you need to reach another separate level of education. A superintendent must study for and pass a pesticide applicator certification test. In Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator certification can be found as an extension of Pennsylvania State University. In......middle of paper......le in the turf sector. In order to constantly maintain knowledge of new discoveries, superintendents organize golf industry seminars and shows. Kurt Becker acknowledges the exhibits aside from his work, “…you have to go to these different meetings to interact with colleagues who are facing the same problems that you are facing…if a golf course in the area is facing a problem, someone it is another to deal with the same problem…” (Becker). Courses in fact face similar problems, especially in a short range. You see, close paths interact with similar terrain, weather conditions and pests to solve problems in their own path. Likewise, someone may have faced a problem some time ago and know the correct course of action to take. Superintendents share a “brotherly industry” in helping each other (Becker).