Viticulture and Wine Technology: Viticulture Track
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 64 semester hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Core Courses
Complete one of the following:
General Education
| CHM-121 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENG-103 | Composition II | 3 |
| HPE-111 | First Aid and Basic Life Support | 1 |
| -DEISJ | SUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 |
Viticulture Track
Complete one of the following:
Sample Schedule
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (17 Credit Hours)
Complete one of the following:
Second Semester (16 Credit Hours)
Third Semester (14 Credit Hours)
| CHM-205 | Organic Chemistry I- Lecture | 4 |
| HPE-111 | First Aid and Basic Life Support | 1 |
| VIT-110 | Summer Vineyard Technology Practicum | 5 |
| VIT-210 | Enology I | 4 |
Summer Session
| VIT-110 | Summer Vineyard Technology Practicum | 5 |
Fall Semester
Fourth Semester (17 Credit Hours)
| AGR-100 | Soil Science | 3 |
| BIO-251 | Plant Structure and Function | 4 |
| COM-110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| VIT-201 | Abridged Vineyard Management | 1 |
| -DEISJ | SUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
Viticulture Track Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Viticulture track program, students will be able to:
- Practice fermentation management.
- Appraise and critique sustainable techniques in vineyard management.
- Evaluate scenarios to prevent common viticulture and winemaking problems.
- Compare and appraise the technologies used in vineyard management.
- Develop practical skills used in vineyard management.
- Interpret processes of pest control throughout grape vine phenological cycles.