VIEN 2204

VIEN 2204

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

Viticulture and enology principles and practices, emphasizing cool climate production. Course examines environmental factors affecting grape production and quality, soils, and anatomical and physiological bases for vineyard management decision-making. All aspects of winemaking are covered, from harvest decisions to bottling, with concentration on practices through fermentation completion. Students research viticultural & enological options, and make all decisions for a particular wine region and style. Course requires significant work outside of class sessions, with most topics presented as flipped sessions (lectures outside of class and learning activities during class sessions).

When Offered Fall.

Permission Note Enrollment preference given to: Viticulture and Enology majors and minors.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: VIEN 1104, college-level general chemistry and general biology (at least one of each).

Distribution Category (BIONLS-AG, OPHLS-AG)

Outcomes
  • Illustrate the phenology and growth of grapevines.
  • Demonstrate wine flavor evaluation and appreciation techniques.
  • Describe different grapevine rootstocks, their attributes, and backgrounds.
  • Discuss the climatic requirements of grapevines.
  • Explain and assess fruit growth, development, ripening.
  • Define and evaluate the impact of viticultural practices and environmental influences on vine growth and fruit composition.
  • List and recognize grape pests and diseases.
  • Apply basic chemistry and biology principles to enology techniques & analyses.
  • Explain each step in winemaking procedure, including typical procedures used and the scientific rationale for choosing a particular technique from alternatives at each step.
  • Discuss information in books and articles, using good critical evaluation skills.

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: VIEN 5204

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1970 VIEN 2204   LEC 001

    • MW Stocking Hall 202
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Arnink, K

      D'Aversa, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: VIEN 1104, college-level general chemistry (CHEM 1560 or equivalent) and general biology (at least one full course of each).