Certificate in Seed Technology Program Requirements
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University or CEU Credits (Continuing Education Units) |
Seed Science Related Courses (6 Credits are Required for Certificate Program) |
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| SOCR 200 – Seed Anatomy and Identification
Jack Fenwick, Instructor Colorado State University |
1 |
| SOCR 201 – Seed Development and Metabolism
Loren Wiesner, Instructor Colorado State University |
1 |
| SOCR 300 – Seed Purity Analysis
Jim Bruce, Instructor Colorado State University |
2 |
| SOCR 301 – Seed Germination and Viability
Jim Bruce, Instructor Colorado State University |
2 |
Seed Science Elective Courses (need 2 credits) |
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| SOCR 410 – Seed Processes: Storage and Deterioration
Loren Wiesner, Instructor Colorado State University |
1 |
| SOCR 411 – Large Seeded Legume Seed Production
Mark Brick, Instructor Colorado State University |
1 |
| HORT 4784 – Vegetable Seed Production
Greg Welbaum, Instructor Virginia Polytechnic |
2 |
| SOCR 481A1 – Seed Vigor Concepts and Testing
Gil Waibel, Instructor Colorado State University |
2 |
Additional Courses Required for Certificate Program |
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| SOCR 486 – Practicum
Lab Experience at an approved lab (40 hours) |
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| SOCR 487 – Internship
Work experience (6 months or equivalent) |
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Additional Requirement for Certificate ProgramSeed Herbarium of 200 species |
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