VIEN 1104

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VIEN 1104
Introduction to Wines and Vines

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

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 flavor perception. Tasting wines in class illustrates the components that determine wine quality.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Fees Course fee: $50 tasting fee will be applied to student bursar bill.

Outcomes
  • Describe the importance of fermentations to human history, health and cultures.
  • Apply basic chemistry and biology to viticulture and enology.
  • Explain general grape cultivation and wine production procedures.
  • Demonstrate wine flavor evaluation and appreciation techniques.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3941 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. There is no wait list for this course.

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4130 VIEN 1104   LEC 002

  •  

  • 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. There is no wait list for this course.