Viticulture and Enology (VIEN)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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VIEN 1104
Introduction to Wines and Vines

Broad introduction to grape cultivation and wine fermentations. Topics include history of winemaking, viticultural regions, vineyard and winery practices, wine flavor chemistry and microbiology, and wine ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 1104, HORT 1104

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5007 VIEN 1104   LEC 001

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    Lec and lab required for undergraduate enology and viticulture students. Students who do not attend first class or provide prior notice to instructor of their absence from first class will be dropped from the instructors' roster. Student is then responsible for dropping course though their college. Students must purchase four approved wine glasses and pay a $50 tasting fee by the second class session.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 1104, HORT 1104

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17737 VIEN 1104   LEC 002

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    • Arnink, K

      Vanden Heuvel, J

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VIEN 1105
Introduction to Wines and Vines Laboratory

Laboratory companion to FDSC 1104/HORT 1104/VIEN 1104. Students learn in the vineyard, teaching winery, laboratory, and on a winery field trip. Includes practice of techniques relevant to growing grapes, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: FDSC 1105

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  5063 VIEN 1105   LEC 001

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  •  5064 VIEN 1105   LAB 401

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VIEN 2204
Principles and Practices of Growing Grapes and Making Wines

Viticulture and enology principles and practices, emphasizing cool climate production. Course examines environmental factors affecting grape production and quality, soils, anatomical and physiological ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 2204, HORT 2204

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  4038 VIEN 2204   LEC 001

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    Prerequisites: FDSC/HORT/VIEN 1104, college-level general chemistry & general biology (at least one of each).

VIEN 2205
Growing Grapes and Making Wines Laboratory

Field trips, vineyard and winery work provide opportunities for application of knowledge gained in Grapes to Wines lecture course. Students will produce a wine, from grape harvest determination to cold ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 2205, HORT 2205

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  4663 VIEN 2205   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode:
    FDSC/HORT/VIEN 1105 and 2204 (may be taken concurrently with 2204).

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VIEN 2400
Wines and Grapes: Composition and Analysis

Investigates the composition of grapes and wine and the most common analytical tools used in their evaluation. Both the theoretical and practical aspects of grape and wine analyses are considered. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: FDSC 2400

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1017 VIEN 2400   LEC 001

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    Prerequisite: one semester of chemistry. Enrollment preference given to: Enology & Viticultue and Food Science majors.

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  •  3714 VIEN 2400   LAB 401

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VIEN 3200
Grape Pest Management

Designed both for students preparing for a career in the grape and wine industry and those with a broader interest in "real world" intensive pest management systems. Emphasizes basic integrated pest management ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENTOM 3200, PLPA 3200

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1014 VIEN 3200   LEC 001

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  •  1015 VIEN 3200   LAB 401

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VIEN 4000
Capstone Project in Viticulture and Enology

This course will prepare students for their senior capstone project by identifying and justifying a topic, locating resources, and providing constructive feedback on their peers' projects. Required for ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit SX/UX(SUX)

  • 17072 VIEN 4000   LEC 001

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    Prerequisites: Enrollment limited to seniors, and in some cases juniors, in viticulture and enology major.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit SX/UX(SUX)

  • 18513 VIEN 4000   LEC 002

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    Prerequisites: Enrollment limited to seniors, and in some cases juniors, in viticulture and enology major.

VIEN 4500
Winemaking Theory and Practice I

Provides an overview of the chemical, physical, technological, microbiological and regulatory fundamentals of winemaking. Concentration is on grape and must handling, juice adjustments and treatments, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 4500

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  4987 VIEN 4500   LEC 001

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VIEN 4510
Winemaking Theory and Practice I Laboratory

Students will produce, monitor, and evaluate diverse wine styles from several grape varieties using different vinification techniques. The laboratory includes introductory lectures, grape handling and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 4510

  • 1 Credit Graded

  •  4989 VIEN 4510   LAB 401

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VIEN 4960
Viticulture and Enology Internship

Internships provide experiential learning opportunities in real-life winery and vineyard circumstances where classroom knowledge is applied and evaluated. Students are able to master new skills, compare ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3793 VIEN 4960   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode:
    Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.

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VIEN 4970
Individual Study in Viticulture and Enology

Undergraduate individual study in viticulture and enology under the direction of one or more faculty members. Since topics vary, the course may be repeated for credit. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4137 VIEN 4970   IND 601

  • Instruction Mode:
    Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.

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VIEN 4980
Undergraduate Teaching Experience

Students assist in teaching a course appropriate to their previous training and experience. TA duties are determined by student and instructor(s) of course. Since topics vary, the course may be repeated ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4138 VIEN 4980   IND 601

  • Instruction Mode:
    Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.

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VIEN 4990
Undergraduate Research in Viticulture and Enology

Undergraduate individual study or research in viticulture and enology under the direction of one or more faculty members. Since topics vary, the course may be repeated for credit. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4139 VIEN 4990   RSC 701

  • Instruction Mode:
    Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.

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