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MS Agriculture, Specialization in
CROP SCIENCE
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Agricultural Sciences Bldg. (11), Room 211
(805) 756-2161, FAX: (805) 756-6577

For students with undergraduate preparation in plant agriculture. Research currently is focused primarily in postharvest technology, viticulture, and integrated pest management, with additional work being done in other areas, including agronomy, horticulture, and precision farming.
 

Required Courses	Units
CRSC 445 Cropping Systems	4
CRSC 581 Graduate Seminar	3
CRSC 599 Thesis	6
HCS 511 Ecological Biometrics	4
SS 501 Research Planning	4
Restricted electives	24
Any 400- and 500-level courses, approved by the student's graduate committee. At least half of all units required by the committee as reflected on the formal study plan must be at the 500 level.
Total Units	45