Viticulture Science Certificate

Location(s): Walla Walla

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This certificate is dedicated to the science of wine making/wine grape growing. Students must complete related instruction requirements in the following categories to receive a certificate: Oral Communications, Computation/Mathematics, and Leadership. Students can complete the Viticulture Science Certificate before completing the Fermentation Science Certificate.

Certificate Outcomes:

Plan and equip a new vineyard, propagate grape vines, and provide post-planting care.
Maintain the vineyard from the point of dormancy through the harvest.
Recognize symptoms of vine disease and insect infestation as well as identify potential remedies.
Produce an assortment of wine styles.
Clean winery and wine equipment.

Year One

Quarter One

AGSC 113 - Cultivated Plants Credits: 5
AGSC 201 - Basic Soil Science Credits: 5
EV 107 - Introduction to Viticulture and Enology Credits: 4

Total Credits: 14

Quarter Two

AGSC 202 - Soils Fertility and Management Credits: 5
EV Elective Credits: 1 *
EV 101 - Establishing A Vinifera Vineyard Credits: 4
IRR 112 - Irrigation Principles Credits: 5

Total Credits: 15

Quarter Three

ACOM 102 - Communication In The Workplace Credits: 5 (O)
AMATH 105 - Intro to Quantitative Problem Solving for Trades Credits: 5 (M)
EV 102 - Maintaining A Vinifera Vineyard Credits: 4
IRR 220 - Drip Irrigation Credits: 2

Total Credits: 16

Year One Total: 45

Grand Total: 45

PLAN CODE: VIEVCC45 (Previously EPC: 121C)
* EV Electives: See your advisor for a list of approved electives.
REQUIRED: FYE (3 credits) required to be taken as well.
The following courses meet the related instruction requirements of this certificate/degree (one course per category required):
(M) - AMATH 105 , BUS 112 , MATH& 146
(O) - ACOM 102 , CMST& 210 , CMST& 220
(R) - BUS 157 , PSYC& 100