Course Descriptions
VIN111-Intro to Viticulture 10320101 Learn about viticulture and vineyard establishment . Topics include : cultivar selection , site preparation , equipment , site selection , first season establishment , vine development and training , trellis systems , weed control , vine disease control , and pruning . Students partner with approved vineyards for field experience . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
VIN212-Winter Viticulture Tech 10320102 Practical experience in winter vineyard operations . Students partner with approved vineyards for required field experience which will serve as work experience for those seeking employment in commercial viticulture . ( Prerequisite : VIN 111 , Introduction to Viticulture and Vineyard Establishment or permission ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
VIN214-Spring Viticulture Tech 10320103 Practical experience in spring vineyard operations . Students are required to partner with approved vineyards for field experience which will serve as work experience for those seeking employment in commercial viticulture . ( Prerequisite : VIN 111 , Introduction to Viticulture and Vineyard Establishment or permission .) Course Typically Offered : Spring
VIN215-Sum / Fall Vit Tech 10320104 Practical experience in summer / fall vineyard operations . Students are required to partner with approved vineyards for field experience which will serve as work experience for those seeking employment in commercial viticulture . ( Recommendation : VIN 111 , Introduction to Viticulture and Vineyard Establishment or consent of the instructor or VIN 212 , Winter / Spring Viticulture Technology ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall
VIN211-Integrated Pest Mgmt 10320106 Learn how to manage normal cultural practices such as planting , fertility , harvesting , and pruning as well as managing the insect , disease , and weed programs that occur either regularly or sporadically . Course Typically Offered : Fall
VIN112-Botanical Viticulture 10320122 This course is a survey of the plant kingdom , including plant cells and tissues , the ecology , morphology , physiology and life cycles of representative plants of each division . It will also focus communication on grapevine biology , vine structures and their functions . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
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