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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
132 Pomology I (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:
HCS 120.
FRSC
133 Pomology II (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 management practices of established vinyards. Total credit limited to 4 units.
2 activities.
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 majoring in Fruit Science. 3 lectures, 1
laboratory.
FRSC
231 Viticulture I (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 Viticulture II (4)
Factors
influencing vine physiology and winegrape
quality. Recent advances in irrigation
strategies, canopy management, and pest control.
Budgets for profitable operation and mechanized viticulture.
3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite:
FRSC 231.
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: HCS 120 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
415 Grapevine Physiology (4)
Understanding of grapevine physiology,
including anatomy, taxonomy, physiological growth processes, growth
cycle phenology, bud break, flowering,
fruit set, berry ripening. 3 lectures, 1
laboratory. Prerequisite: FRSC 231, FRSC 331 or 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
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.
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