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You are in the official 2008-2009 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
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The College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology includes the following departments:
Agricultural Economics | Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education
Child, Family, and Consumer Sciences | Food Science and Nutrition
Industrial Technology | Plant Science
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology is dedicated to improving the environment and quality of life through education, research, and public service in the areas of agriculture, food, technology, and the family. Educational opportunities in the college emphasize problem solving through the application of basic scientific principles, up-to-date technology, and the latest management techniques.
The college has dedicated faculty and staff to help you achieve your educational goals. Our faculty members will help you network with students who have similar interests in numerous on-campus clubs, as well as with industry professionals in various state and national organizations. The faculty and staff will involve you in applied research, service activities, and industry internships.
Upon graduation, you will be recognized for your solid basic science
foundation, your experience in applied research, your hands-on problem-solving
skills, and your global view of the world.

Ag Economics (AGEC) | Agricultural Business (AGBS) | Agricultural Education (AGED) | Agricultural Education (AGED) | Agriculture (AGRI) -- Ag Econ | Agriculture (AGRI) -- Animal Sciences Graduate | Agriculture (AGRI) -- Food Science and Nutrition | Agriculture (AGRI) -- Plant Science | Animal Science (ASCI) | Child and Family Sciences (CFS) | Crop Science Agronomy and Vegetable Crops (CRSC) | Consumer Science and Housing (CSH) | Culinology (CULG) | Enology (ENOL) | Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) | Fashion Merchandising (FM) | Food and Nutrition (FN) | Food Science (FSC) | Food Systems Management (FSM) | Home Economics Education (HEC) | Horticulture (HORT) | Industrial Technology (IT) | Mechanized Agriculture (MEAG) | Nutrition (NUTR) | Ornamental Horticulture (OH) | Plant Science (PLANT) | Plant Health (PLTH) | Soil and Water (SW) | Viticulture and Enology (VEN) | Viticulure (VIT)