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:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3952 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 through their college. Students must purchase four approved wine glasses and pay a $50 tasting fee by the second class session. The number of seats available to each class year is restricted during pre-enrollment, a "You do not fit the criteria" error message indicates that the seats for your class year are full. There is no waitlist for this course.

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3953 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 through their college. Students must purchase four approved wine glasses and pay a $50 tasting fee by the second class session. The number of seats available to each class year is restricted during pre-enrollment, a "You do not fit the criteria" error message indicates that the seats for your class year are full. There is no waitlist for this course.

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:

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

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17674 VIEN 1105   LEC 001

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 17676 VIEN 1105   LAB 401

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

VIEN 2310
The Science and Technology of Beer

This course uses beer and brewing science as a starting point to explore topics in fermentation biology, food chemistry, food processing, and sensory perception. Students will learn to recognize the major ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: FDSC 2310

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 14398 VIEN 2310   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisites: Introductory biology and chemistry or permission of instructor. A $25 tasting fee will be applied to student bursar bill. Students must bring 4 appropriate glasses to each class, starting in the second week. If this section of the course is full, please check FDSC 2310 to determine if seats are still open.

VIEN 2340
Cider Production: Apples and Fermented Juice

Hard cider consumption has expanded rapidly over the last decade. Want to learn why? This course covers the scientific basis of cider production from orchard to bottle and provides an overview of the history ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: FDSC 2340

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 14628 VIEN 2340   LEC 001

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    • TR Stocking Hall 146
    • Jan 22 - Mar 9, 2019

    • Arnink, K

      Peck, G

  • Prerequisites: One college level biology and one college level chemistry, or permission of instructor.

VIEN 2360
Distillation Principles and Practices

As an introduction to the science of distillation this course uses the study of pre-fermentation and fermentation biology, phase separation and vapor-liquid equilibrium, and sensory perception as a vehicle ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Seven Week - Second.  Combined with: FDSC 2360

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 14618 VIEN 2360   LEC 001

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  • Introductory biology and chemistry or permission of instructor. A $50 tasting fee will be applied to student bursar bill. Students must bring 4 appropriate glasses to each class, starting in the second week. If this section of the course is full, please check FDSC 2360 to determine if seats are still open.

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

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 17555 VIEN 2400   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisites: One semester of chemistry.

  • 17558 VIEN 2400   LAB 401

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  • Prerequisites: One semester of chemistry.

VIEN 2620
Spring Vineyard Practicum

This course is designed to develop the relevant skills required for Winter and Spring vineyard management, as well as budget and business plan formation. Focused on hands-on, active learning, students ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 17961 VIEN 2620   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisites: VIEN 1104, one semester introductory biology, one semester introductory chemistry.

  • 17962 VIEN 2620   LAB 401

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VIEN 4310
The Science and Technology of Beer Laboratory

An introduction to the practical application of brewing. Students will make several different styles of beer in a laboratory setting to understand how raw materials and processing technologies influence ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Seven Week - First.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: FDSC 4310

  • 1.5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14415 VIEN 4310   LEC 001

  • Prerequisites: VIEN 2204. VIEN 2205. Enrollment preference given to Viticulture & Enology students.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 14416 VIEN 4310   LAB 401

  • Prerequisites: VIEN 2204. VIEN 2205. Enrollment preference given to Viticulture & Enology students.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

VIEN 4340
Cider Production Laboratory

Cider is a fermented beverage made from apples. Students in this course are immersed in cider production and analysis practices through activities in the teaching winery and by visiting commercial cideries. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: FDSC 4340

  • 1.5 Credits Graded

  • 14630 VIEN 4340   LEC 001

  • Prerequisites: VIEN 2205/5205 or winery/cidery experience with permission of instructor

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 14631 VIEN 4340   LAB 401

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

VIEN 4360
Distillation Principles and Practices Laboratory

As an introduction to the science of distillation this course uses the study of pre-fermentation and fermentation biology, phase separation and vapor-liquid equilibrium, and sensory perception as a vehicle ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Seven Week - Second.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: FDSC 4360

  • 1.5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14620 VIEN 4360   LEC 001

  • Prerequisites: VIEN 2204, VIEN 2205. Enrollment preference given to Viticulture & Enology students.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 14621 VIEN 4360   LAB 401

  • Prerequisites: VIEN 2204, VIEN 2205. Enrollment preference given to Viticulture & Enology students.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

VIEN 4400
Wine and Grape Flavor Chemistry

Uses a (bio)-chemical perspective to investigate viticulture and enological factors that impact flavor and other quality attributes (mouthfeel, color, stability) of wine and wine grapes. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 4400

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  4454 VIEN 4400   LEC 001

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  • Enrollment preference given to: Viticulture and Enology majors.

VIEN 4460
Advanced Viticulture Topics

This course is designed to delve in-depth into the scientific literature that should drive decision making in vineyard production systems. We will critically evaluate studies from around the world and ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 18054 VIEN 4460   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: Previous completion of VIEN 2204 is required. Graduate students from the School of Integrative Plant Science can enroll without the prerequisite.

VIEN 4660
Current Topics in the Biology of Wine Microbes

We live in a microbial world: microbes are all around us affecting almost every aspect of our lives. This course uses primary literature publications related to wine-relevant microbes to explore how cells ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 17959 VIEN 4660   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisites: General microbiology lecture, organic chemistry, and biochemistry required. Knowledge of wine production and wine microbiology are recommended, but not required. Prerequisites may be waived with instructor permission.

VIEN 4700
Winemaking Theory and Practice II

Winemaking Theory and Practice II specifically addresses the non-fermentation aspects of wine production. This area includes fining, stabilization, adjustments, clarification, filtration, bottling, general ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 4700

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  3945 VIEN 4700   LEC 001

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VIEN 4710
Winemaking Theory and Practice II Laboratory

In the laboratory of part II of the Winemaking Theory and Practice courses, students continue working with wines produced in the preceding fall term, focusing on aging options, stabilization, fining, and ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 4710

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  3948 VIEN 4710   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

  •  2356 VIEN 4960   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Prerequisite: VIEN/FDSC 1105. 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

  •  2954 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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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18714 VIEN 4970   IND 606

    • TBA

    • Gibney, P

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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

  •  2955 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.

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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

  •  2956 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.

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VIEN 5400
Wine and Grapes: Composition and Analysis

VIEN 5400 is a 2-credit course (1 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

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 18090 VIEN 5400   LEC 001

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  • Graduate level co-meet of VIEN 2400. Undergraduates should enroll in VIEN 2400.

  • 18091 VIEN 5400   LAB 401

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