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Viticulture and Wine Technology

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Curriculum Requirements

As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 64 credit 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

AGR-100Soil Science

3
BIO-121General Biology I

4
BIO-251Plant Structure and Function

4
VIT-101Fall Viticultural Practices

2
VIT-105Spring Viticultural Practices

3
VIT-115Introduction to Enology Laboratory Techniques

2
VIT-210Enology I

4

Complete one of the following:

VIT-102Wines of Europe

1
-
Or
VIT-103Wines of the World

1

General Education

CHM-121General Chemistry I

4
ENG-101Composition I

3
ENG-103Composition II

3
HPE-111First Aid and Basic Life Support

1
-DEISJSUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion

3

Main Track

-Oral CommunicationSUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication

3
HRT-110Introduction to Horticulture

3
-
Spanish Electives

3
VIT-110Summer Vineyard Technology Practicum

5
VIT-200Vineyard Management

3
VIT-205Fall Wine Technology Practicum

4
VIT-215Enology II

3

Complete one of the following:

MAT-145Survey of Functions I

3
-
Or
-SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics

3

Sample Schedule: Main Track

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 (16 Credit Hours)

BIO-121General Biology I

4
ENG-101Composition I

3
HRT-110Introduction to Horticulture

3
VIT-101Fall Viticultural Practices

2

Complete one of the following:

VIT-102Wines of Europe

1
-
Or
VIT-103Wines of the World

1

Complete one of the following:

MAT-145Survey of Functions I

3
-
Or
-SUNY Gen Ed Mathematics course

3

Second Semester (16 Credit Hours)

AGR-100Soil Science

3
CHM-121General Chemistry I

4
ENG-103Composition II

3
HPE-111First Aid and Basic Life Support

1
VIT-105Spring Viticultural Practices

3
VIT-115Introduction to Enology Laboratory Techniques

2

Third Semester (16 Credit Hours)

Summer Session

VIT-110Summer Vineyard Technology Practicum

5

Fall Semester

VIT-205Fall Wine Technology Practicum

4
VIT-210Enology I

4
-
Spanish Electives

3

Fourth Semester (16 Credit Hours)

BIO-251Plant Structure and Function

4
-Oral CommunicationSUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication

3
-DEISJSUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion

3
VIT-200Vineyard Management

3
VIT-215Enology II

3

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this degree program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to read, write, and integrate and analyze information from multiple resources and present the information using select computer programs commonly available.
  • Demonstrate professional competency in viticulture and wine technology using industry level skills and knowledge.
  • Explain interdependence of viticulture and winemaking with rural communities, economic activities, human and natural resources.
  • Speak and present before a group on viticulture and wine technology topics including: wine microbiology, modern winemaking technologies, grapevine physiology, vineyard environmental factors and interactions, and sustainable practices in the vineyard and winery.
  • Apply academic and professional ethics and values while critically evaluating modern viticulture and winemaking practices.
  • Apply mathematics skills while understanding the impact of winemaking and/or viticulture decisions on wine and/or grape chemistry characteristics.