FDSC 2400

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FDSC 2400
Wines and Grapes: Composition and Analysis

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

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.

When Offered Spring.

Permission Note Enrollment preference given to: Viticulture and Enology and Food Science majors.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: one semester of chemistry.

Outcomes
  • Interpret commonly measured quantitative and qualitative metrics relevant to grapegrowing and winemaking and their utility in wine (grape) production (the WHY?).
  • Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of different methodologies for measuring wine and grape components, including methods that you have no prior experience with (the WHAT?).
  • Demonstrate proficiency with routine protocols in wine and grape analysis, in preparation for later VIEN courses, internships, research, etc... (the HOW?).

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1937 FDSC 2400   LEC 001

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Sacks, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: one semester of chemistry.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  1938 FDSC 2400   LAB 401

  •  
    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Sacks, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person