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, PLHRT 1104

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4545 VIEN 1104   LEC 001

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  • 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. The absolute drop deadline for all students is by the second class meeting. Students must purchase four approved wine glasses and pay a $50 tasting fee by the second class meeting.

Syllabi: none

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

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4811 VIEN 1104   LEC 002

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  • 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. The absolute drop deadline for all students is by the second class meeting. Students must purchase four approved wine glasses and pay a $50 tasting fee by the second class meeting.

VIEN 1105
Introduction to Wines and Vines Laboratory

Students learn in the vineyard, teaching winery, laboratory, and on a winery field trip. Includes practice of techniques relevant to growing grapes, making and evaluating wines, and writing scientific ... 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

  •  4983 VIEN 1105   LEC 001

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  4984 VIEN 1105   LAB 401

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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

  •  4918 VIEN 2204   LEC 001

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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, VIEN 5205

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  4920 VIEN 2205   LAB 401

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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, FDSC 5400, VIEN 5400

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  4989 VIEN 2400   LEC 001

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  •  4990 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, PLPPM 3200

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1007 VIEN 3200   LEC 001

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  •  1008 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.  Combined with: VIEN 4940

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  4742 VIEN 4000   LEC 001

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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

  •  4993 VIEN 4510   LAB 401

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VIEN 4940
Special Topics in Viticulture and Enology

The VIEN teaching program teaches "trial" courses under this number. Offerings vary by semester and are advertised by the department before the semester starts. Courses offered under the number will be ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: VIEN 4000

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Current Topics in Wine Chemistry and Enology

  • 18439 VIEN 4940   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisites: Required - one semester each of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biology. Recommended: coursework in microbiology, plant biology, sensory science, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, at least one (preferably two) courses in Enology and Viticulture (VIEN 1104/1105, 2204/2205, 2400).

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

  •  3587 VIEN 4960   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • 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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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

  •  3898 VIEN 4970   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • 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

  •  3899 VIEN 4980   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • 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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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

  •  3900 VIEN 4990   RSC 701

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • 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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

VIEN 5204
Principles and Practices of Growing Grapes and Making Wines

Active learning course covering viticulture and enology principles and practices, emphasizing cool climate production. Course examines environmental factors affecting grape production and quality, soils, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  • 17631 VIEN 5204   LEC 001

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VIEN 5205
Growing Grapes & Making Wines Graduate Laboratory

This is a practical winemaking course, planned to increase depth of knowledge about both viticulture and winemaking principles & practices as students learn about them in the Grapes to Wines lecture ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 18328 VIEN 5205   LAB 401

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

VIEN 5400
Wine and Grapes: Composition and Analysis

VIEN 5400 is a 3-credit course (2 credit lecture, 1 credit lab) with an emphasis on understanding the practice and theory behind analytical techniques routinely used in the wine and grape industries, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: FDSC 2400, FDSC 5400, VIEN 2400

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17331 VIEN 5400   LEC 001

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  • This course is restricted to graduate students. Prerequisites: two semesters of chemistry and one semester of statistics. Undergraduates should enroll in VIEN 2400.

  • 17332 VIEN 5400   LAB 401

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  • This course is restricted to graduate students. Prerequisites: two semesters of chemistry and one semester of statistics. Undergraduates should enroll in VIEN 2400.