VITICULTURE

The Viticulture certificate will prepare students to work in the grape or wine industry as a technician, member of a management team, or in other positions related to grape production. The coursework provides a strong foundation in soil, water, and plant science, and includes two classes devoted solely to grape production. Knowledge and skills gained in this program will help students on the job to analyze viticultural decisions and troubleshoot challenging situations.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Demonstrate how to prune, train and adjust crops
2. Estimate yield and conduct sugar, soil and plant samples
3. Determine irrigation needs of the grapevine and identify how irrigation systems are built and maintained
4. Explain vine nutrition and how to apply nutrients
5. Relate soil knowledge to fertilizer and irrigation strategies
6. Develop basic strategies to control weeds, pests and diseases
7. Select appropriate viticultural practices to reflect the goals and economic status of the vineyard