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.