CRSC 304 Plant Improvement (4)
Principles and techniques used to develop new plant varieties. Sexual reproduction, inheritance, selection and biotechnology methods useful in breeding of plants. Miscellaneous course fee may be required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CRSC 131 and BIO 303.
CRSC 311 Insect Pest Management (4)
Principles of controlling insect pests including biological, cultural, physical, and chemical controls. Identification of insects injurious to California field, fruit, and vegetable crops. Insecticide formulation and methods of application. Pesticide laws and regulations. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Miscellaneous course fee may be required-see Class Schedule. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 or introductory courses in biology, botany or zoology or consent of instructor.
CRSC 327 Vertebrate Pest Management (4)
Vertebrate pests injurious to crops, livestock, forest products, wildlife, stored products and humans. Life habits, identification, control methods, and materials. Related laws and regulations. Miscellaneous course fee may be required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
CRSC 330 Advanced Forage Crop Production (4)
Three methods of producing, harvesting and utilizing forage species; grazing, haying and ensiling plant materials. Forage identification, hay grades and quality; preservatives to enhance quality. Grazing systems; forage mixtures versus single species; problems in pasturing, fencing, the silage-making process and silo structures. Field trip to a production area required. Miscellaneous course fee may be required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CRSC 123, CRSC 131 or CRSC 230 or consent of instructor.
CRSC 331 Commercial Seed Production and Conditioning (4)
Production and conditioning of field and vegetable seed. Seed technology, germination, quality control, seed enhancement, storage and handling of seed, and seed laws. Field trip to a seed conditioning/seed enhancement facility required. Miscellaneous course fee may be required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CRSC 131, CRSC 230 or VGSC 230, OH 121 or consent of instructor.
CRSC 333 Greenhouse Vegetable Production (4)
Development, practices, history, and future of crop production in greenhouses. Research applications, commercial applications, production problems, marketing, and economics. Special emphasis on growing transplants in greenhouses and use of nutrient solutions. Field trips to a commercial greenhouse operation and/or analysis lab required. Miscellaneous course fee may be required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 122, CRSC 133, SS 221 or consent of instructor.
CRSC 339 Internship in Crop Science (1-12) (CR/NC)
Selected Crop 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.
CRSC 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates (1-2)
Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Any CRSC 100- or 200-level course or consent of department head.
CRSC 402 Enterprise Project (2-4) (CR/NC)
Advanced experience in production of an agronomic crop. 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: CRSC 202, and consent of instructor.
CRSC 405 Advanced Weed Science (4)
Group study and discussion of the importance of the ecology and biology of weeds for successful management; integrated weed management; herbicide selectivity based on mode of actions; herbicides and the environment; regulatory aspects of weed control. Field trip required. Miscellaneous course fee may be required-see Class Schedule. 3 seminars, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CRSC 221 or consent of instructor.
CRSC 410 Crop Physiology (4)
Environmental, chemical, and biological interrelationships associated with the physiology of crop production. Field trip is required. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CRSC 131, CRSC 230, FRSC 131, FRSC 230 or VGSC 230; and CHEM 328.
CRSC 411 Experimental Techniques and Analysis (4)
Principle experimental designs used in agriculture and methods of statistical analysis of data collected from each. Practice with statistical software. Field practice in planning and layout of typical experiments. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Junior standing and MATH 117 or equivalent, and STAT 211 or consent of instructor.
CRSC 421 Oil and Fiber Crops (4)
Culture, harvest, grading, and marketing of cotton, soybean, sunflower, safflower, and other oil and fiber crops. Field trips to major centers of production and marketing required. Miscellaneous course fee may be required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CRSC 133, CRSC 221 and BOT 121.
CRSC 422 Tropical Crop, Fruit and Nut Production (4) (also listed as FRSC 422)
Production, distribution and utilization of major agronomic, fruit and nut crops grown exclusively in the tropics. Includes discussions of tropical weather systems and climates, tropical soils, tropical cropping systems and slash-and-burn agriculture. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CRSC, VGSC or FRSC 100/200-level course, or consent of instructor.
CRSC 431 Advanced Insect Pest Management (4)
Strategies and case studies of modern insect pest manage-ment. Group study and discussion of integrated pest manage-ment (IPM) of insects and mites. Pesticide resistance management, insect and mite monitoring, pest management regulatory issues, biotechnology applications, biological/ microbial control, and preparation for Pest Control Advisor's licensing. Industry speakers. Field trips required. Miscellaneous course fee may be required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CRSC 311 or consent of instructor.
CRSC 441 Biological Control of Insects (4)
Biological control of insects to include history of classical methods, augmentation and inundative release of beneficial arthropods, nematodes, microbials, and other biorational agents. Identification of beneficial arthropods to family level. Laws and regulations governing use of biocontrol agents. Field trips to insectories, quarantine facilities, crop production areas. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CRSC 311 or consent of instructor.
CRSC 445 Cropping Systems (4)
Classification and description of agricultural systems of the world. Cropping systems as land management plans. Systems approaches to improvement of agricultural situations. Consideration of human factors and the agroecosystem in efforts to create a more sustainable agriculture. Field trip required. Miscellaneous course fee may be required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: SS 121 and BOT 121, or CRSC 131, or BOT 326, or consent of instructor.
CRSC 461, 462 Senior Project (3) (3)
Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems which graduates must solve in their fields of employment. Project results are presented in a formal report. Minimum 180 hours total time. Prerequisite: CRSC 411.
CRSC 463 Undergraduate Seminar (2)
Oral presentation and leadership of group study on recent developments in the major field. 2 seminars. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
CRSC 470 Selected Advanced Topics (2-4)
Directed group study of selected topics for advanced undergraduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 6 units. 2-4 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.