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Program Description

Through a minor in Viticulture and Enology, students will learn the essential natural history and biology of wine grapes, systems, and technologies of grape and wine production, as well as the basic chemistry of grape and wine analysis. Those interested in pursuing a minor in Viticulture and Enology need to complete at least 14 credits.  

To declare a minor, students should contact the Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Garrett Downing.

Academic Standards

Grade Requirements

Each course must be completed with a grade of C or better to count toward the minor. 

Program Information

• Minimum Credits for Minor: 14 

Minor Requirements

Prerequisites

• Prior to declaration of the minor, students must:

  • have a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • complete at least one college-level course in general biology
    • BIOG 1140, 1440, 1500; BIOEE 1610, 1780; PLSCI 1115
  • complete at least one college-level course in general chemistry
    • CHEM 1560 or 2070
  • complete VIEN 1104

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Introductory Core Courses		8
VIEN 1104	Introduction to Wines and Vines	3
VIEN 2204	Principles and Practices of Growing Grapes and Making Wines	3
VIEN 2205	Growing Grapes and Making Wines Laboratory	2

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Additional Course Options
Select a minimum of 6 credits from the following:
VIEN 2205	Growing Grapes and Making Wines Laboratory	2
VIEN 2310	The Science and Technology of Beer	1
VIEN 2340	Cider Production: Apples and Fermented Juice	1
VIEN 2360	Distillation Principles and Practices	1
VIEN 2400	Wines and Grapes: Composition and Analysis	2
VIEN 4310	The Science and Technology of Beer Laboratory	2
VIEN 4340	Cider Production Laboratory	1.5
VIEN 4360	Distillation Principles and Practices Laboratory	2
VIEN 4400	Wine and Grape Flavor Chemistry	3
VIEN 4500	Advanced Winemaking Theory and Practice I	2
VIEN 4510	Advanced Winemaking Theory and Practice I Laboratory	2
VIEN 4650	Wine Microbiology	3
VIEN 4700	Advanced Winemaking Theory and Practice II	2
VIEN 4710	Advanced Winemaking Theory and Practice II Laboratory	2