Mushroom Science and Technology Minor

The Mushroom Science and Technology minor is designed to prepare students for a career in the mushroom industry. The minor offers practical work experience at the University's Mushroom Research Center and Mushroom Test Demonstration Facility.

Requirements
Students are required to complete a minimum of 21 credits. The core of prescribed courses provides a foundation in the basic fundamentals of mushroom science and technology. Independent study courses may be selected by the student to emphasize various aspects of Agaricus or specialty mushroom production. A period of internship or a field experience is required.

Prescribed courses for the Mushroom Science and Technology minor are as follows:

MICRO 201 (3) Introduction to Microbiology
ENT 202 (3) The Insect Connection
PPATH 405 (3) Microbe-Plant Interactions: Plant Disease and Biological Control
PPATH 425 (4) Mycology
PPATH 497 (4) Special Topics (Internship)

The student must select, in consultation with the Mushroom Science and Technology adviser, at least two credits of independent study courses with the University's Mushroom Research Center or Mushroom Test Demonstration Facility.

PPATH 496 (2) Independent Studies

Supporting courses and related areas (2-3 credits)

AG BM 101 (3) Economic Principles of Agribusiness Decision Making
AG 200 (2) Computer Fundamentals and Applications

Procedures for Enrollment
Students may apply for admission to the Mushroom Science and Technology minor by submitting an Application of Admission to a Minor form in room 210 Buckhout Laboratory. The approval of the student's major program adviser also is required. For additional information, contact the Department of Plant Pathology at 814-863-7065 or Daniel J. Royse, Department of Plant Pathology, 316 Buckhout Laboratory, 814-865-7322.