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Undergraduate – Courses

Viticulture Concentration

Focus on grape production 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 concentration course list as .pdf

Enology Concentration

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

Also see the complete list of courses for students in the major.

Viticulture and Enology Minor

Through a minor in Viticulture and Enology, students will learn the essential natural history and biology of wine grapes, systems, and technologies of grape and wine production, as well as the basic chemistry of grape and wine analysis. Those interested in pursuing a minor in Viticulture and Enology need to complete at least 13 credits. Any undergraduate student in CALS may enroll, subject to availability, in courses required for the minor. Several courses in VIEN have suggested prerequisites, but these requirements may be waived at the discretion of the instructor.

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