FRSC-FRUIT SCIENCE -- 2003-05 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. 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: HCS 110, 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. 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. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: FRSC 100-or 200-level course or consent of 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. 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 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. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: 100/200-level plant production course, or consent of instructor.

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 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.