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 230 California Fruit Growing (4) GEB F.2.
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 (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 421 Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops (4) (Also listed as VGSC 421)
Respiration, respiratory constituents, ripening, and chilling injury; harvesting methods and procedures; current handling and packaging techniques; precooling and refrigeration; modified and controlled atmosphere storage; relative humidity; and transportation of horticultural crops. Field trip to major California production areas required plus local grower visits. Miscellaneous course fee may be required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: One production class in either fruits, vegetables or ornamentals, or consent of instructor.
FRSC 422 Tropical Crop, Fruit and Nut Production (4) (Also listed as CRSC 422)
Production, distribution and utilization of major agronomic, vegetable, fruit and nut crops of economic importance in tropical areas. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CRSC, FRSC or VGSC 100/200-level 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.
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