MASTER'S DEGREE PLANS COURSE REQUIREMENTS
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
Quarter |
| Core Courses (12 units): | |||
| HRT 200A | Integrative Horticulture & Agronomy - Principles |
4 |
Fall |
| HRT 203 | Research Perspectives in Horticulture |
3 |
Winter |
| HRT 200B | Integrative Horticulture & Agronomy - Practices |
4 |
Spring |
| HRT 290 | Introductory Seminar |
1 |
Fall |
| Depth class (3-4 units): pick at least one class outside your specialization in one of these areas (see online course list for each area) in consultation with the student's Graduate Adviser, generally from the following: |
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| Plant Physiology | |||
| Crop Improvement | |||
| Agroecology | |||
| Postharvest Biology | |||
| Biotechnology |
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Research Methods and Analysis: Required for Plan I students and recommended for Plan II students, especially those planning to pursue a research-related career, one course on research methods and analysis, generally from the following: |
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| PLS 205 | Experimental Design and Analysis |
4 |
Winter |
| PLS 206 | Multivariate Systems and Modeling |
4 |
Fall |
| ECL 206 | Concepts and Methods in Plant Community Ecology |
4 |
Fall, even years |
Graduate Seminars: Three additional seminars, including at least one seminar outside the student's area of specialization
Research: (For Plan II Master's students) minimum of 6 units, but no more than 9 units can count toward overall unit requirement
Options: The number of courses to be taken for the option may vary, but should include at least one graduate course. See Suggested Courses List by Course and Suggested Courses by Topic for examples of courses that might be used to satisfy course requirements for your option. Courses should be selected after consulting with your Graduate Adviser and Major Professor.
MS Study Plan Forms: Excel pdf
Sample timeline for Master's students
MS Plan II Comprehensive Exam Committee Approval Form