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University of California at Davis International Curriculum on Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY University. Texas A&M University is a land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant institution located in College Station, Texas. The university is centrally located, approximately equidistant from three of the 10 largest cities in the United States (Houston, Dallas and San Antonio) and the state capitol (Austin). The university's enrollment includes approximately 44,000 students studying for degrees in 10 academic colleges. Texas A&M University is dedicated to the discovery, development, communication, and application of knowledge in a wide range of academic and professional fields. Its mission of providing the highest quality undergraduate and graduate programs is inseparable from its mission of developing new understandings through research and creativity. Teaching and research activities in postharvest biology and technology at Texas A&M have been oriented in recent years in understanding the role of phytochemicals as health promoters, their enhancement through produce selection and their stability through postharvest handling and processing. City. College Station, home to over 67,000 residents, is the largest city in the metropolitan area (pop. 152,000), and is home to Texas A&M University, the third largest public university in the nation. A Big XII Conference school and a major research institution, Texas A&M brings diversity of race, culture and nationality to College Station, and reflects much of the vibrancy, tradition and spirit that make it a special place. College Station also features the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, one of the region's most popular tourist attractions with over 690,000 visitors. College Station is in the "heart" of central Texas. Only 100 miles from Houston and Austin and 160 miles from Dallas and San Antonio. The city is within four hours driving time of more than 14 million people. A network of well-maintained highways and a nearby regional airport serviced by major international airlines facilitate quick transportation between College Station and the rest of the country. Nature is an integral part of life in College Station, with over 1,100 acres of beautifully maintained public parks and sports facilities enhancing the city. Recreational activities are plentiful, with numerous golf courses, lush nature trails, challenging bike paths and sports leagues of every kind, including national, state and local tournaments. Postharvest Courses. Texas A&M University Postharvest Courses include: HORT 640, Phytochemicals in Fruits and Vegetables to Improve Human Health, credit 4 FSTC 446 Fruit and vegetable processing, credit 3 (equivalent to a Postharvest biology and technology course) MEPS605, Plant Biochemistry, credit 3 MEOPS 689, HORT 689, Physiological and molecular basis for plant stress response, 3 credits The detailed information of courses is provided in the Texas A&M University Catalog. Related Courses. FSTC 644 Food quality, credit 3 FSTC 311, Principles of Food processing, credit 3 HORT 319, Temperate Fruit and Nut Production HORT 422, Citrus and Subtropical Fruits via TTVN HORT 423, Tropical Horticulture BAEN 625, Advances in Food Process Engineering: irradiation (Credit 3) FSTC 630, Cereal grains for Human Food, Credit 4 FSTC 606 Microbiology of Foods Credit 3, II FSTC 657, 457, Hazard analysis and critical control point system, Credit 3 PLPA 618 bacterial plant diseases, credit 3 BAEN 489, 689, Food packaging, credit 3 POSC 689 microbiology and irradiation, credit 3 The detailed information of courses is provided in the Texas A&M University Catalog. Language Classes for Guest Students. There are courses in English available for guest students through the English Language Institute (ELI) at Texas A&M. Language Classes for Students to be Sent Abroad. The College of Business offers a Spanish class for students, faculty and staff. All information is available at their Web Site. The Department of European and Classical Languages and Cultures offers Italian and Greek courses. For detailed information check their website or contact Dr. Nathan Bracher (979-845-0470). Possible Integration of ICPT with Other Studies. To receive full academic recognition, the subjects that the students follow in the ICPT must be recognised by Texas A&M University. Contact Person.
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