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

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
AGR-100Soil Science

3

BIO-121GeneralBiology I

4

BIO-251Plant Structure and Function

4

VIT-101Introduction to Winemaking & Viticulture

2

VIT-105Spring Viticultural Practices

3

VIT-115Intro to Enology Lab Tech

2

VIT-210Enology I

4

Complete one of the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
VIT-102Wine of Europe

1

-
Or

VIT-103Wines of the World

1

General Education

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CHM-121General Chemistry I

4

ENG-101Composition I

3

ENG-103Composition II

3

HPE-111First Aid & Basic Life Support

1

-DEISJSUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion

3

Viticulture Track

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BIO-122General Biology II

4

CHM-122General Chemistry II

4

CHM-205Organic Chemistry I - Lecture

4

COM-110Public Speaking

3

HRT-110Introduction to Horticulture

3

VIT-110Summer Vineyard Technology Practicum

5

VIT-201Abridged Vineyard Management

1

Complete one of the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MAT-121Introductory Statistics I

3

-
Or

MAT-200Statistics

3

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)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BIO-121GeneralBiology I

4

CHM-121General Chemistry I

4

ENG-101Composition I

3

HRT-110Introduction to Horticulture

3

VIT-101Introduction to Winemaking & Viticulture

2

Complete one of the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
VIT-102Wine of Europe

1

-
Or

VIT-103Wines of the World

1

Second Semester (16 Credit Hours)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BIO-122General Biology II

4

CHM-122General Chemistry II

4

ENG-103Composition II

3

VIT-105Spring Viticultural Practices

3

VIT-115Intro to Enology Lab Tech

2

Third Semester (14 Credit Hours)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CHM-205Organic Chemistry I - Lecture

4

HPE-111First Aid & Basic Life Support

1

VIT-110Summer Vineyard Technology Practicum

5

VIT-210Enology I

4

Summer Session

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
VIT-110Summer Vineyard Technology Practicum

5

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CHM-205Organic Chemistry I - Lecture

4

HPE-111First Aid & Basic Life Support

1

VIT-210Enology I

4

Fourth Semester (17 Credit Hours)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
AGR-100Soil Science

3

BIO-251Plant Structure and Function

4

COM-110Public Speaking

3

VIT-201Abridged Vineyard Management

1

-DEISJSUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion

3

Complete one of the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MAT-121Introductory Statistics I

3

-
Or

MAT-200Statistics

3

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.