FRSC-FRUIT SCIENCE -- 2001-03 Catalog
Horticulture and Crop Science Department

FRSC 123 Beekeeping (3)

Studies and exercises in the handling of European honey bees with special reference to pollination of commercial crops. Honey processing and marketing. Hive inspection and disease detection. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory.

FRSC 131 Pomology (4)

History and outlook for California fruit growing and its relation to world fruit production. General principles of fruit production. Field laboratories in orchard management practices, tree and fruit identification, harvesting, grading and packing. Field trip required. Miscellaneous course fee may be required–see Class Schedule. Not open to students with credit in FRSC 230. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

FRSC 132 Pomology (4)

Management of tree canopies. Physiological response of trees to pruning and light interception. Strategies to maximize orchard efficiency in pome and stone fruit production. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: FRSC 131.

FRSC 133 Pomology (4)

Effects of crop level on fruit species. Management strategies for nuts and small fruits. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: FRSC 132.

FRSC 202 Enterprise Project (2–4) (CR/NC)

Beginning field experience in management of orchards and vineyards or honeybees, under faculty supervision. Project participation is subject to approval by the department head and the Cal Poly Foundation. Degree credit limited to 4 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 lecture, variable practicum. Prerequisite: CRSC 201, or consent of instructor.

FRSC 210 Viticultural Practices (2)

Propagation, layout and planting of a new vineyard, including irrigation and trellis system installations and pest control. Total credit limited to 4 units. 2 activities.

FRSC 220 Viticulture/Enology Seminar (1) (CR/NC)

Guest speakers series on selected viticulture and enology topics. Repeatable for a maximum of 2 units. 1 seminar.

FRSC 230 California Fruit Growing (4)

Interrelationship of climate and cultural techniques on orchard productivity. California's place in the international production-marketing scheme. Field trip required. Miscellaneous course fee may be required–see Class Schedule. Not open to students with credit in FRSC 131. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

FRSC 231 Viticulture (4)

Understanding of internal and external factors affecting vine productivity. Historical and international perspectives on grape growing. Vineyard production strategies. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

FRSC 331 Advanced Viticulture (4)

New research findings related to vine physiology and vineyard productivity. Use of emerging technologies in grape production. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: FRSC 231.

FRSC 332 Fruit Plant Propagation (4)

Physiology of fruit crop reproduction. Use of sexual and asexual propagation techniques for fruit crops. Integration of new research into tissue culture, rootstock selection, and commercial fruit and nursery practices. Field trip required. Miscellaneous course fee may be required–see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: FRSC 100-or 200-level course or consent of instructor.

FRSC 339 Internship in Fruit Science (1–12) (CR/NC)

Selected Fruit Science students will spend up to 12 weeks with an approved agricultural firm engaged in production or related business. Time will be spent applying and developing production and managerial skills and abilities. One unit of credit may be allowed for each full week of completed and reported internship. Degree credit limited to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Consent of internship instructor.

FRSC 342 Citrus and Avocado Fruit Production (4)

World citrus and avocado production and marketing. Grove management techniques. Relationship of environment to species, cultivar, and rootstock selection. Field trip to a major California production area required. Miscellaneous course fee may be required–see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: FRSC 131 or FRSC 230, or consent of instructor.

FRSC 402 Enterprise Project Management (2–4) (CR/NC)

Advanced experience in production of orchards and vineyards. Development of a plan for field operations, a marketing plan, and a budget. Management decision-making. Project participation is subject to approval by the department head and the Cal Poly Foundation. Degree credit limited to 4 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 lecture, variable practicum. Prerequisite: FRSC 202, and consent of instructor.

FRSC 414 Integrated Pest Management in Coastal Wine Grapes (4)

Comprehensive survey of major pests in Central Coast wine grapes to include birds, other vertebrates, diseases and insects. Pest biology, descriptions, symptoms and monitoring. Integrated pest management techniques to include cultural, biological, and chemical controls. Total credit limited to 8 units. 3 lectures,1 activity. Prerequisite: PPSC 311, BOT 323, FRSC 231.

FRSC 421 Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops (3)
(Also listed as VGSC 421)

Respiration, ethylene, ripening and senescence; survey of postharvest techniques to maximize commodity shelf-life. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: One production class in fruits, vegetables or ornamentals, or consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in FRSC/VGSC 425 required for Crop, Fruit and Environmental Horticultural Science majors only.

FRSC 422 Tropical and Subtropical Crop and Fruit Production (4) (Also listed as CRSC 422)

Production, distribution and utilization of major agronomic, vegetable, fruit and nut crops of economic importance in tropical and subtropical areas. Weather systems, climates, soils, and cropping systems of tropical and subtropical areas. Field trip required. Miscellaneous course fee may be required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CRSC, FRSC or VGSC 100/200-level course, or consent of instructor.

FRSC 425 Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops Lab (1) (Also listed as VGSC 425)

Determining maturity; measurement of respiration, ethylene, humidity; packaging effects on commodity shelf-life; half-cooling time; chilling injury; maintaining quality of floral crops. Field trip to commercial postharvest facility required. Miscellaneous course fee may be required–see Class Schedule. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in FRSC/VGSC 421.

FRSC 436 Advanced Production Problems (4)

Production problem analysis. Effects of labor and new technology introductions on existing field practices. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: FRSC 421.

FRSC 500 Individual Study in Fruit Science (1–6)

Advanced independent study planned and completed under the direction of a member of the Fruit Science faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of department head, graduate adviser and supervising faculty member.

FRSC 539 Graduate Internship in Fruit Science (1–9)

Application of theory to the solution of problems of agricultural production or related business in the field of Fruit Science. Analyze specific management problems and perform general management assignments detailed in a contract between the student, the firm or organization, and the faculty adviser before the internship commences. Degree credit limited to 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of internship instructor.

FRSC 570 Selected Topics in Fruit Science (1–4)

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 12 units. 1 to 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

FRSC 571 Selected Advanced Laboratory in Fruit Science (1–4)

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1–4 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

FRSC 581 Graduate Seminar in Crop/Fruit Production (3)
(Also listed as CRSC 581)

Group study of current problems, trends and research results pertaining to production or marketing of field, vegetable or fruit crops. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

FRSC 599 Thesis in Fruit Science (1–9)

Systematic research of a significant problem in Fruit Science. Thesis will include problem identification, significance, methods, data analysis, and conclusion. Students must enroll every quarter in which facilities are used or advisement is received. Degree credit limited to 6 units. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.