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for California State University, Fresno.
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for California State University, Fresno.
COURSES
Note: Active immunization against tetanus (available through Student
Health Services) is a prerequisite for registration in any laboratory course
in agriculture and for any student employment on the University Farm.
Note: Cost to the student of extended field trips varies each semester
depending upon itinerary. The student should ask the course instructor.
Plant Science (PLANT)
1. Introduction to Plant Science (3)
Principles of plant structure, heredity, physiology and climate in relation
to growth, adaptation and management of crops. Emphasis is placed on food
and fiber crops.
80. Undergraduate Research (1-4; max total 4)
Open to freshmen and sophomores with permission of instructor. Exploratory
work on a suitable agricultural problem in plant science. Approved for SP
grading.
99. Introduction to Biometrics (3)
Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of an intermediate algebra course
or ELM. Introduction to experimental methods and statistical procedures
with particular emphasis on applied biological systems. Design of experiments;
statistical analysis and interpretation. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
102. Micropropagation (3)
Prerequisites: BOT 10 or BIOL 10; and BOT 130 or CHEM 150 or permission
of instructor. Principles of plant propagation by aseptic cell and organ
culture as a means of rapid cloning, elimination of systemic plant diseases,
production of somatic hybrids, ploidy change, and other genetic variants
for use in plant breeding. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
105. Food, Society, and Environment (3)
Prerequisites: General Education Areas B1, B2, and D completed (or concurrent
enrollment). Linkages among food production systems, human social behavior,
and environmental quality. Basic principles of environmental and agricultural
sciences as applied to interrelationships among social value systems, agricultural
activities and environmental resources. G.E. Integration IB.
107. Plant Propagation (3)
Prerequisite: BOT 10 or BIOL 10. Principles and practices of propagating
plants, sexual and asexual. Seeds, cuttings, layering, grafting, budding,
and tissue culture. Propagation media and rooting aids. (2 lecture, 3 lab
hours)
110W. Dimensions in Agriculture (3)
Prerequisites: satisfactory completion (C or better) of the ENGL 1 graduation
requirement; completion of 56 units. Current agricultural problems and developments;
nature of agricultural industries in a changing world. Interrelationships
among agriculture, government, labor, and the public. Meets the upper-division
writing skills requirement for graduation.
115. Computer Applications in Plant Science (4)
Overview of computer hardware. Basics of PC operating systems. Software
applications for plant science. Word processing, spreadsheet analysis and
modeling, database management, geographic information systems, remote sensing,
surveying, and scientific data visualization technologies related to plant
science. Hands-on instruction. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Course fee, $15)
(Formerly PLANT 12)
134. Microclimatology (3)
(See GEOG 114.)
150. Crop Improvement (3)
Prerequisite: BOT 10 or BIOL 10. Application of genetic, cytological and
environmental principles to improvement of plants; heredity and variation
in plants, effects of environmental factors, biotechnology, self- and cross-fertilization,
principles and results of selection and hybridization in plant improvement.
170T. Topics in Plant Science
(1-4; max total 6 per discipline if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: junior standing. Selected topics in plant science, agronomy,
horticulture, and other associated areas. Topics may require lab hours.
180. Undergraduate Research (1-4; max total 4)
Open to juniors and seniors. Exploratory work on a suitable agricultural
problem in plant science. Approved for SP grading.
190. Independent Study
(1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement-- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
194. Agricultural Internship (1-8; max total 8)
Prerequisite: junior standing; approval of faculty adviser and department
chair. Field experience in your career specialty that integrates with classroom
instruction. Written reports of knowledge and experience gained are required.
CR/NC grading only.
196. Crop Projects (1; max total 4)
Prerequisite: ME AG 3 or equivalent, appropriate production course and permission
of instructor. Knowledge gained from classroom instruction applied to field
conditions. Students will participate in cultural practices using the University
Farm Laboratory in growing and marketing a crop.
Crop Science -- Agronomy and Vegetable Crops (CR SC)
1. Introduction to Crop Science (3)
CR SC 1L required for majors. Principles of production for cereal, row,
forage and vegetable crops. Culture, insect and disease control, harvesting,
storage, and marketing.
101. Row Crops (3)
Prerequisites: BOT 10 or BIOL 10, CR SC 1. The culture of beans, cotton,
sugar beets, and other fiber and oil crops; varieties, nutrition, insect,
disease, and weed control; harvest, storage, uses, and marketing. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
102. Cereal Crops (3)
Prerequisites: BOT 10 or BIOL 10, CR SC 1. The culture of barley, corn,
grain sorghum, oats, rice, rye and wheat; varieties, nutrition, insect disease,
and weed control; harvest, storage, uses, and marketing. (2 lecture, 3 lab
hours) (Two 1-day field trips)
103. Forage Crops (3)
Prerequisites: BOT 10 or BIOL 10, CR SC 1. The culture of alfalfa, silage,
irrigated pasture and range related to livestock feed enterprises; varieties,
nutrition, insect, disease and weed control; harvesting, uses, and marketing.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
104. Seed Production and Technology (3)
Prerequisites: BOT 10 or BIOL 10, CR SC 1. The principles of specialized
agronomic seed production; harvesting, mechanical conditioning, storage,
treatment and viability testing. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (2-3 day field
trip fee, $65)
105. Range Management (3)
Prerequisites: BOT 10 or BIOL 10, CR SC 1. Identification of range plants;
carrying capacity; methods of range improvement, grazing management, water
development, rodents, fertilization, reseeding, brush removal; mountain
range resources. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
111. Warm Season Vegetables (3)
Prerequisites: BOT 10 or BIOL 10, CR SC 1. Cultural practices, harvesting,
processing, and marketing of warm season vegetables of economic importance
to California and the San Joaquin Valley. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (2-3
day field trip fee, $65)
112. Cool Season Vegetables (3)
Prerequisites: BOT 10 or BIOL 10, CR SC 1. Cultural practices, harvesting,
processing, and marketing of cool season vegetables of economic importance
to California and the San Joaquin Valley. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (2-3
day field trip fee, $65)
Ornamental Horticulture (OH)
1. Introduction to Ornamental Horticulture (3)
Planting and maintenance of the home landscape; selection, planting, fertilization,
and pruning of plants; lawn planting and care. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
4. Floral Design (3)
Principles and rules of design and color using plants as a media; European
and Japanese influences; emphasis on American line-mass and contemporary
designs. An assortment of arrangements are made in lab. (2 lecture, 3 lab
hours) (Course fee, $25)
101. Greenhouse Management (3)
Prerequisites: BOT 10 or BIOL 10, OH 1. The construction, operation
and management of greenhouses; cultural and environmental techniques used
in the production of greenhouse crops. Foliage plant identification. (2
lecture, 3 lab hours; field trips)
105. Nursery Management (4)
Prerequisite: OH 1. Practices and principles in planning and managing a
retail nursery, flower shop, or garden center; includes some aspects of
production and construction of occasional floral designs. (3 lecture, 3
lab hours; field trips)
107. Landscape Design (4)
Prerequisites: OH 2, 3; OH 108 recommended. Study of graphic techniques
used in developing landscape plans. Analysis and solution of design problems
related to the site development of residential and commercial structures.
(3 lecture, 3 lab hours; field trips)
108. Ornamental Trees (3)
Prerequisites: BOT 10 or BIOL 10, OH 1. Trees grown in California for landscaping,
shade and ornamentation; identification, habits of growth, cultural requirements,
landscape use. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours; field trip)
109. Plant Identification and Botanical Gardens (3)
Prerequisites: BOT 10 or BIOL 10, OH 1. Identification, growth habits, culture
and landscape use of shrubs, vines and ground covers. Botanical gardens
of the U.S. and California with particular emphasis on their history and
design. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours; 2 Saturday field trips)
110. Turfgrass Production and Management (3)
Prerequisites: BOT 10 or BIOL 10, OH 1. Production and maintenance of grass
for lawns, public parks, public institutions, playgrounds, playing fields,
golf courses, bowling greens; identification of turfgrasses and turfgrass
seed. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours; field trip)
Plant Health (PLT H)
1. Introduction to Plant Health (3)
Not open to students with previous credit in upper-division PLT H courses.
Origin, history, and evaluation of protective measures (chemical, biological,
and cultural) for management of insects, diseases, weeds, and rodents in
the field and around the home. (Formerly PL PR 1)
102. Pesticides (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 3B or 8. Typical uses, modes of action, mechanisms of
selectivity, environmental interactions, and user safety of insecticides,
herbicides, fungicides, nematocides, rodenticides, and plant growth regulators.
Effective and safe use of chemicals and equipment calibration to ensure
proper rate of application. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly PL PR 102)
103. Economic Entomology (3)
(Same as ZOOL 122). Prerequisite: BOT 10 or ZOOL 10. Biology, ecology, management
and taxonomy of economically important arthropods, with special emphasis
on agricultural ecosystems in California. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly
PL PR 103)
105. Weeds (3)
Prerequisites: BOT 10 or BIOL 10, CHEM 3A. Vegetation management in California.
Identification of common weeds. Fundamentals of preventive, cultural, biological,
physical, and chemical weed control methods. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly
PL PR 105)
106. Plant Pathology (3)
Prerequisite: BOT 10 or BIOL 10. Study of the causal agents, disease cycles,
and control of plant diseases. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly PL PR
106)
107. Biological Control (3)
Prerequisite: PLT H 103. Study of the action of parasites, predators, and
pathogens on the population dynamics of their host/prey organisms; focus
on arthropods, with additional emphasis on microorganisms, weeds, nematodes,
and vertebrates. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly PL PR 107)
108. Integrated Pest Management (3)
Prerequisite: PLT H 103. Concepts and principles of integrated pest management.
Insect and mite pest problems; sampling techniques; biology and ecology
of major agricultural crop pests; integration of control measures for management
of economic pests. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly PL PR 108)
109. Diagnosis of Plant Diseases (3)
Prerequisite: PLT H 106 or concurrently. Techniques for the diagnosis of
specific diseases in field, greenhouse, and laboratory settings. Students
will practice diagnostic techniques for the major plant diseases occurring
in California. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly PL PR 109)
Soil and Water (SW)
1. Introduction to Irrigated Soils (3)
Prerequisites: introductory chemistry and/or physics. Interpretation of
physical and chemical properties of biological and mineral matter for the
management of soils in irrigated agriculture. Emphasis on soil/plant and
plant/water relationships. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly SI 1)
2. Agricultural Water (3)
Water resources and problems in California; water requirements for agricultural
and ornamental crops; irrigation scheduling and application methods. (2
lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly SI 2)
100. Soils (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 3A, intermediate algebra. Physical, chemical, and biologic
properties of soils as a medium for plant growth and as a natural body,
factors that influence soil formation; food and fiber production; fertilizer
and soil amendment use and environmental impact; soil's role in the biosphere.
(Formerly SI 100)
100L. Soils Lab (1)
Prerequisite: SW 100 or concurrently. Physical, chemical, and biological
analysis. Interpretation of field and laboratory data. (3 lab hours) (Saturday
field trip) (Formerly SI 100L)
101. Crop Nutrition (4)
Prerequisite: SW 100. Evaluation of nutrient elements in soils; application
of fertilizers and organic waste to meet nutrient requirements; soil and
plant tissue analysis and interpretation; fertilizer recommendations for
different crops. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly SI 101)
102. Soil Classification and Conservation (3)
Prerequisite: SW 100. Influence of envi-ronmental factors on soil development;
description of soil profiles; interpretation of soil maps; conservation
practices relating to irrigation, drainage and erosion control. Saturday
field trips required. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly SI 102)
104. Soil and Water Management (4)
Prerequisites: SW 2, 100 (may be taken concurrently). Management of irrigated
soils with particular emphasis on crop water requirements, irrigation scheduling,
salinity, and other physical and chemical soil problems of field crops,
permanent crops and landscapes. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly SI 104)
111. Irrigation Systems (3)
Prerequisite: SW 2. Principles of planning, installation and evaluation
of irrigation systems for field crops, permanent crops and ornamental horticulture.
Pressurized systems (sprinkler and drip irrigation) emphasized. This course
may be supplemented with optional labs in agricultural systems (SW 111AG)
or landscape systems (SW 111OH). (Formerly SI 111)
111AG. Agricultural Irrigation Lab (1)
Prerequisite: SW 111 or concurrently. Field experience in planning, installing,
and evaluating irrigation systems for agricultural applications. (3 lab
hours) (Formerly SI 111AG)
111OH. Ornamental Horticulture Irrigation Lab (1)
Prerequisite: SW 111 or concurrently. Field experience in planning, installing,
and evaluating irrigation systems for landscape and other ornamental horticultural
applications. (3 lab hours) (Formerly SI 111OH)
114. Pumps and Motors (3)
Operation and study of centrifugal and deep well turbines; testing of pumps
and motors under operating conditions to determine efficiency; installation,
protective devices, maintenance, and proper selection of single- and three-phase
motors used on the farm. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly SI 114)
Viticulture/Tree Fruit (VTF)
1. Introduction to Grape and Tree Crops (3)
Not open to students with credit in upper-division VTF courses. Origin
and distribution of grape and tree fruit crops. Botanical and commercial
classification of grapes and tree fruits and their culture in California.
101. Principles of Viticulture (4)
Prerequisite: BOT 10 or BIOL 10 or VTF 1. Current status and future of the
grape industry. Characteristics and identification of leading raisin, table,
wine and rootstock varieties. Growth and physiology of the grapevine. Climatic
and soil requirements for grape growing. Principles and practices of vineyard
fertilization, irrigation and pruning. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
102. Advanced Viticulture (3)
Prerequisite: VTF 101. Planning of new vineyards. Vine propagation, planting
and training. Recent developments in viticultural practices, with emphasis
on table and wine grape production. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
103. Raisin Production and Processing (2)
Prerequisite: BOT 10 or BIOL 10 or VTF 1. Principles and practices of raisin
production; sun drying, mechanical dehydration, on-the-vine drying; new
raisin processes to produce new products.
(1 lecture, 3 lab hours)
105. Production and Marketing of Table Grapes (2)
Prerequisite: VTF 101. An overview of the table grape industry in California.
Major table grape growing regions in the world, U.S., and California. Varietal
adaptation to climate and soils. Cultural practices and vineyard management.
Post-harvest technology and marketing strategies. Field trips. (1 lecture,
3 lab hours) (Formerly PLANT 170T)
106. Winegrape Production (2)
Prerequisite: VTF 101. Advanced viticulture course in the science of winegrape
production. Covers the basics and advanced technology of winegrape growing
for wine production. (1 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly PLANT 170T)
110. Fruit Species of California (3)
Prerequisite: BOT 10 or BIOL 10 or VTF 1. Fruit and nut species common to
California, their adaptation and uses.
112. Principles of Pomology (3)
Prerequisite: BOT 10 or BIOL 10 or VTF 1. Pruning, fruit and vegetative
development, pollination, rootstocks; propagation, and nutrition. Crop cultural
practices. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
113. Subtropical and Tropical Fruits (3)
Prerequisite: BOT 10 or BIOL 10 or VTF 1. Geographic distribution, climatic
and soil adaptation of subtropical and tropical fruit crops. Fruit and vegetative
development and cultural practices for globally important fruit crops. Emphasis
on citrus, avocado, banana, mango, olive, and pineapple. (2 lecture, 3 lab
hours)
114. Postharvest Handling of Perishable Crops (3)
Prerequisite: BOT 10 or BIOL 10. Physiological aspects of fruit maturation
and ripening. Principles of postharvest handling of fruit and vegetables
for the fresh market as they apply to harvesting, packaging, storage, and
transportation. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (2-day field trip fee, $75)
Mechanized Agriculture (ME AG)
Note: Suitable eye protection is required in many ME AG
laboratory classes.
1. Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics (3)
Selection, care, and use of common farm tools, projects of wood and metal;
mechanical skills in the field of agriculture. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
(Course fee variable, not less than $8) (Formerly AET 1)
3. Farm Tractors and Equipment (3)
Operation and maintenance of farm tractors; operation of farm tractors and
equipment under field conditions; service, maintenance and minor repair
of engines of wheel and crawler type. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours; 5 hours field
operation) (Formerly AET 3)
5. Power Equipment Safety (1)
Safety training for operation of power equipment. Meets requirements of
Senate Bill 198 and University Farm Laboratory (UFL) for classroom safety
instruction on using tractors and similar power equipment. Satisfactory
completion meets safety training portion requirement of the UFL Tractor
License. CR/NC grading only. (16 hours, meets four consecutive times) (Formerly
PLANT 170T)
20. Farm Machinery and Equipment (3)
The study of basic functions and applications of farm machinery and equipment.
Operation, adjustment and maintenance of farm machinery common to the San
Joaquin Valley under field conditions will be emphasized. Equipment will
be evaluated for efficiency and effective performance. (2 lecture, 3 lab
hours)
50. Metallurgical Processes (3)
(See I T 71.) Fundamentals of
metallurgy; properties and characteristics of metals; survey of metal welding
processes, equipment, and procedures; theory-discussion and laboratory experience
in oxygen-fuel welding, cutting, brazing, and shielded metallic arc welding.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Course fee, $7) (Formerly AET 50)
53. Basic Electricity (3)
(See I T 52.)
103. Electro-Hydraulics (3)
Prerequisites: ME AG 3. Theory and practice in the operation, service,
adjustment, and function of the component parts of fluid power systems.
Design application of systems to agricultural equipment. Major emphasis
is on computerized electronic controls of hydraulic systems. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours) (Formerly AET 103)
112. Power Systems Technology (3)
Prerequisite: ME AG 3. Principles of the internal combustion engine;
overhauling, repairing, and adjusting of gasoline, diesel, and LPG farm
engines. Practices in repair technology and engine replacement as well as
cost analysis decisions. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly AET 112)
113. Power Transmissions (3)
Prerequisite: ME AG 3. Theory and operation of electro-hydraulic assist
transmissions, synchronized transmissions; gear transmissions; clutches;
brakes; final drives, selecting devices, mechanical front wheel drives,
four wheel drive, and rubber/steel track drives. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
(Formerly AET 113)
114. Small Gasoline and Diesel Engines (3)
Prerequisite: ME AG 1. Theory of operation, maintenance, and repair of small
gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
(Formerly AET 114)
120. Advanced Farm Machinery (3)
Prerequisite: ME AG 3. Theory, operation, and management economics of planters,
tillage tools, harvesting and spraying equipment. Managerial responsibilities
under State and Federal mandates will be emphasized. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
The following graduate courses are open to students who have been accepted
in to the graduate program. Final semester senior undergraduate students
may petition the Division of Graduate Studies to enroll in graduate courses.
The petition form, which is available in the department office, must be
accompanied by GRE scores to be considered.
Agriculture (AGRI)
200. Biometrics in Agriculture (3)
Prerequisites: PLANT 99, AG EC 71, or MATH 101, or permission of instructor.
Advanced concepts in the design of agricultural experiments. Emphasis is
placed on the selection of appropriate designs to meet the objectives of
well-planned experiments. Relative merits of various designs and topics
in analysis, interpretation, and regression are covered.
201. Agricultural Laboratory Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: One of the following courses: BOT 130; CHEM 105, 109, 151;
ENOL 115 or FSC 115. Agricultural problem solving through the application
of advances in laboratory technology, crop management, foods, nutrition,
soil and water quality. Theory and practice operation of scientific instruments
and techniques are taught. Student defined project and report required.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
220. Research Methodology and Communications (3)
Critical literature review, quantitative and qualitative research design,
scientific writing, questionnaire design and use, and presentation of research
results. Ethical research issues examined. Approved for SP
grading.
Plant Science (PLANT)
250T. Topics in Plant Science (3; max total 12)
Prerequisites: upper-division plant science appropriate to study topic;
permission of instructor. Advanced studies in a given area: crop physiology,
plant breeding, plant pathology, plant nutrition, or economics. Topics may
require lab hours.
252. Plant Nutrition (3)
Prerequisite: BOT 130. Mineral requirements of plants; the acquisition and
translocation of nutrients by higher plants and the role of nutrient elements
in plant development. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
253. Soil-Water Relationships (3)
Prerequisite: SW 2. Effect of irrigation water quality on soil properties
and plant growth. Management alternatives for salinity and toxicity problems.
Suitability of using waste waters for irrigation. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
254. Plant Hormones and Regulators (3)
Prerequisites: BOT 130, CHEM 8. History of discovery, chemical nature, extraction,
and identification of naturally occurring hormones. Physiological and biochemical
effects of plant growth substances and hormones. Mechanism of action of
auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, inhibitors (A.B.A.), ethylene, and other
hormones. Agricultural impacts of growth regulators. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
255. Advanced Plant Breeding (3)
Prerequisites: BIOSC 140A-B; GENET 120. Principles and techniques of plant
improvement, breeding methods, combining ability, sterility systems, quantitative
genetic analysis, heritability estimates, experimental designs for plant
breeding.
256. Plant-Water Relationships (3)
Prerequisite: BOT 130. Physicochemical properties of water and solutions;
movement of water, solutes, and growth regulators in plants; study of moisture-sensitive
periods of various crops; factors affecting water absorption and retention.
257. Physiology of Cultivated Plants (3)
Prerequisite: BOT 130. Plant cell structure and function. Response of cultivated
plants to the environment. Physiology and hormonal control of flower induction,
fruit set, and development. Review of pertinent current publications.
258. Plant Disease Control (3)
Prerequisite: Pl Pr 106. Principles of plant disease control. Methods and
theory used in application of chemicals, biological control and breeding
for resistance. Insight into industrial research and development of control
measures. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
261. Advanced Pest Management (3)
Prerequisite: PLT H 108 or permission of instructor. Comprehensive study
of anthropod, disease, and weed pest problems in important California cropping
systems. Examination of complex relationships among crop plants, herbivores,
and other components of these agro-ecosystems leads to design of management
programs that are both economically viable and ecologically sound.
270. Seminar in Plant Science (1; max total 4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Reviews of published and/or original
research in the broad areas of crop science, soil and water relations, and
plant health.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
299. Thesis (3)
Prerequisite: prior advancement to candidacy. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an
acceptable thesis for the master's degree. Oral defense of thesis required.
Approved for SP grading.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Agriculture (AGRI)
300. Topics in Agriculture (1-3; max total 6)
Topics may require lab hours. In-service professional training in selected
areas of agriculture.
