Seed Production Study Program

Seed production study program is a diploma 4 program. It focuses on the seed production which lead the students to the following competencies: plant breeding, genetic manipulation, the principal of seed technology, the production of horticulture crop seed, the production of food crop seed, the production of plantation crop seed, post-harvest technology, seed processing, pest and disease of germination, quality analysis, seed certification and management system of seed industry. During four-year study, the students will experience two different atmospheres: lecturing classes which are indoor activities and practicum classes which are indoor and outdoor activities. The study program applies such combined activities for 7 (seven) semesters – it includes the finishing of final project which is one of the requirements for the completion study in State Polytechnic of Jember. In the 8th (eighth) semester, the students conduct internship program in the relevant companies which is also one of requirements for the completion of the study in State Polytechnic of Jember. Completing the study process, the graduates may attach the title of bachelor of applied science (S.ST) The completed students in this study program are able to overcome any issues deal with germination, seed production, processing technique, packaging technique to the marketing. By mastering mentioned competencies, the graduates are qualified to be part of profesionall staff in The Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Education, research institution, State-Owned Enterprises, agriculture company. In addition, the study program prepares the graduates to be a professional entrepreneur in the field of seed production. This study program is for the senior high school level graduates who have interest in learning seed production. In addition, the study program allows the senior high school graduates of any major to be part of this study program.