Viticulture and Enology - AAS

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

The Viticulture and Enology degree program prepares students for a variety of careers in vineyards (vineyard workers, crew leaders, managers, viticulturists) to wineries (winemakers, cellar workers, lab technicians).

Credit Hours Required: 63

Note: Students must be 21 years of age or older to pursue the Viticulture and Enology Degree.

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AAS General Education Requirements (19 credits)

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  College Composition or Applied Communication Credits: 6


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  Mathematics Credits: 3


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  CHM 130 - Fundamental Chemistry (Physical and Biological Sciences) Credits: 4


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  Arts and Humanities AND/OR Social and Behavioral Sciences Credits: 6 1

Note: 1 Select from two different prefixes

Program Requirements (44 credits)

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  AGS 105 - Soils Credits: 3


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  AGS 107 - Entomology Credits: 3


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  AGS 274 - Water Management Credits: 3


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  VEN 100 - Introduction to Viticulture Credits: 3


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  VEN 101 - Establishing a Vinifera Vineyard Credits: 3


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  VEN 103 - Maintaining a Vinifera Vineyard Credits: 4


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  VEN 121 - Wines of the World Credits: 2


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  VEN 122 - Sensory Evaluation of Wine Credits: 2


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  VEN 195E - Winemaking Practicum Credits: 2


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  Note: Students must complete VEN 195E in Fall and Spring for a total of 4 credits.

  
  


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  VEN 195ES - Winemaking Practicum Summer Credits: 2


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  VEN 195V - Viticulture Practicum Credits: 2


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  Note: Students must complete VEN 195V in Fall and Spring for a total of 4 credits.

  
  


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  VEN 195VS - Viticulture Practicum Summer Credits: 2


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  VEN 200 - Science of Winemaking I Credits: 3


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  VEN 201 - Science of Winemaking II Credits: 3


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  VEN 202 - Science of Winemaking III Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Viticulture and Enology Degree program, the learner will be able to:

1. Design a site for vitis vinifera production.


2. Maintain crop health.


3. Grow wine grapes.


4. Perform steps in the winemaking process.


5. Evaluate wines.


6. Describe legal compliances and business functions in the wine industry.

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