STEP Certificate Program in Seed Technology

Courses	University or CEU (Continuing Education Units) Credits
Botanical Science Related Courses (Required)
Biology, Botany, Ecology, Agronomy, Horticulture, other botanical science related courses	6

Seed Science Related Courses (Required)
*SOCR 200 - Seed Anatomy & Identification Jack Fenwick, Instructor, Colorado State University	1
*SOCR 201 - Seed Development & Metabolism Loren Wiesner, Instructor, Colorado State University	1
*SOCR 300 - Seed Purity & Analysis Ethan Waltermire, Instructor, Colorado State University	2
*SOCR 301 - Seed Germination & Viability Ethan Waltermire, Instructor, Colorado State University	2

Electives (select 4 courses)
*AGRON 337X - Seed Dormancy Allan Knapp, Instructor, Iowa State University	1
*SOCR 410 - Seed Processes: Seed Storage & Deterioration Loren Wiesner, Instructor, Colorado State University	1
*SOCR 411 - Seed Processes: Large Seeded Legume Seed Production Mark Brick, Instructor, Colorado State University	1
*SOCR 412 - Seed Processes: Seed Separation and Conditioning Jim Stanelle, Instructor, Colorado State University	1
*HORT 4784 - Vegetable Seed Production Greg Welbaum, Instructor, Virginia Polytechnic	2
*Vigor Testing Dennis TeKrony, Instructor, University of Kentucky	2

Required Courses
*SOCR 486, Seed Practicum - Lab Experience at CSU (80 hours)	2
+SOCR 487, Internship; Work experience in an approved seed laboratory (80 hours) .	5
Additional Requirements
Seed Herbarium of 200 species

* Courses offered through web-based learning

+ This seed technology program will provide placement options for students working in seed laboratories