Viticulture and Enology - AAS

General Education Requirements

1. Foundation Studies (12 credits)
   1. College Composition or Applied Communication
        Credits: 6
   2. Numeracy (Quantitative Literacy)
        Credits: 3
   3. Critical Thinking
        Credits: 3
2. Area Studies (7 credits)
   1. CHM 130  (Physical & Biological Science) Credits: 4
   2. Behavioral
        or
      Social Science
        Credits: 3

Program Requirements

• AGS 105 - Soils Credits: 3
• AGS 107 - Entomology Credits: 3
• AGS 274 - Water Management Credits: 3
• VEN 100 - Introduction to Viticulture Credits: 3
• VEN 101 - Establishing a Vinifera Vineyard Credits: 3
• VEN 102 - Maintaining a Vinifera Vineyard Credits: 3
• VEN 121 - Wines of the World Credits: 2
• VEN 122 - Sensory Evaluation of Wine Credits: 2
• VEN 195E - Winemaking Practicum Credits: 2

• Note: Students must complete VEN 195E in Fall, Spring and Summer for a total of 6 credits.

• VEN 195V - Viticulture Practicum Credits: 2

• Note: Students must complete VEN 195V in Fall, Spring and Summer for a total of 6 credits.

• VEN 200 - Science of Winemaking I Credits: 3
• VEN 201 - Science of Winemaking II Credits: 3
• 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. (AGS 105, AGS 274, VEN 100, VEN 101, VEN 102)
2. Maintain crop health. (AGS 105, AGS 107, AGS 274, VEN 100, VEN 101, VEN 102, VEN 195V)
3. Grow wine grapes. (AGS 107, AGS 274. VEN 100, VEN 101, VEN 102, VEN 195V)
4. Perform steps in the winemaking process. (VEN 195E, VEN 200, VEN 201, VEN 202)
5. Evaluate wines. (CHM 130, VEN 121, VEN 122, VEN 195E, VEN 200, VEN 201, VEN 202)
6. Describe legal compliances and business functions in the wine industry. (VEN 121, VEN 195E, VEN 202)