Undergraduate – Courses
Viticulture Option
Focus on grape production:
Major: Plant Science
Concentration: Horticulture
Minor: Food Science
Concentration: Enology
In addition to gaining a firm foundation in botany and chemistry, specialized courses include:
- Introduction to Wine and Grapes
- Viticulture I and II
- Grape Pest Management
- Winemaking Technology
- Flavor Development in Grapes & Wines
- Understanding Wine (Microbiology, Chemistry, Sensory Science)
- Farm Business Management
View the full viticulture course list as .pdf
Enology Option
Major: Food Science
Concentration: Enology
Minor: Plant Science
Concentration: Horticulture
In addition to gaining a firm foundation in food science and chemistry, specialized courses include:
- Introduction to Wine and Grapes
- Food Engineering and Microbiology
- Winemaking Technology
- Sensory Evaluation of Foods
- Food Safety and Packaging
- Flavor Development in Grapes & Wines
- Understanding Wine (Microbiology, Chemistry, Sensory Science)
- Viticulture I and II
View the full enology course list as .pdf
More Information
Viticulture Option
Wendy Wirth
hortundergrad@cornell.edu
607-255-4568
Enology Option
Janette Robbins
jmr65@cornell.edu
607-255-7637
Related Resources
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- Why study at Cornell?
- Cornell Undergraduate Admissions Office
- CALS Undergraduate Admissions
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