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

Prerequisite: B.S. degree in Soil Science, geo-science, physical or biological sciences, or a B.A. degree with proficiency in the basic sciences (chemistry, physics, botany, biology, and statistics). A computer science or computer applications course is required. Students may complete prerequisite courses at Cal Poly if necessary.
 

Required Courses	Units
SS 501 Research Planning	4
SS 508 Environmental Assessment - Erosion Control	3
SS 522 Advanced Soil Fertility	3
SS 581 Graduate Seminar in Soil Science	3
SS 582 Advanced Land Management	3
SS 599 Thesis	6
Electives	23
Any 400- and 500- level courses approved by the student's graduate committee. At least 6 units of electives must be from outside of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences.  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