Viticulture and Enology (VIEN)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

VIEN 1104

Broad introduction to grape cultivation and wine fermentations. Topics include history of winemaking, viticultural regions, vineyard and winery practices, wine flavor chemistry and microbiology, and wine ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3510 VIEN 1104   LEC 001

  • There is no waitlist for this course. Students who do not attend first class or provide prior notice to instructor of their absence from first class will be dropped from the instructors' roster. Student is then responsible for dropping course though their college. The absolute drop deadline for all students is by the second class meeting. Students must purchase four approved wine glasses and pay a $50 tasting fee by the second class meeting.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3669 VIEN 1104   LEC 002

  • Students who do not attend first class or provide prior notice to instructor of their absence from first class will be dropped from the instructors' roster. Student is then responsible for dropping course though their college. The absolute drop deadline for all students is by the second class meeting. Students must purchase four approved wine glasses and pay a $50 tasting fee by the second class meeting. There is no wait list for this course.

VIEN 2204

Viticulture and enology principles and practices, emphasizing cool climate production. Course examines environmental factors affecting grape production and quality, soils, anatomical and physiological ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: VIEN 5204

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3738 VIEN 2204   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: VIEN 1104, college-level general chemistry and general biology (at least one full course of each).

  •  4356 VIEN 2204   DIS 201

VIEN 2205

Field trips, vineyard and winery work provide opportunities for application of knowledge gained in Grapes to Wines lecture course. Students will produce a wine, from grape harvest determination to cold ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 2205VIEN 5205

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3740 VIEN 2205   LAB 401

  • Prerequisite: VIEN 1104, Chemistry, Biology. Corequisite: VIEN 2204/5204.

VIEN 2610

This course is designed to develop the relevant skills required for pre-harvest, harvest, and post-harvest management in a winegrape vineyard. Focused on hands-on, active learning, students will spend ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 17842 VIEN 2610   LEC 001

  • Prerequisites: VIEN 1104, one semester biology, one semester chemistry

  • 17843 VIEN 2610   LAB 401

VIEN 3200

Provide undergraduate and graduate students a comprehensive examination of the biology and management of the major pests of grapevines, with an emphasis on viticulture in the eastern U.S. Where appropriate, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ENTOM 3200PLPPM 3200

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17614 VIEN 3200   LEC 001

VIEN 3300

This discussion-based course will delve in-depth into the biological and physiological underpinnings of grapevine growth and management. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 17844 VIEN 3300   LEC 001

  • Previous completion of PLBIO 1420 OR PLHRT 1115 is required. Graduate students from the School of Integrative Plant Science can enroll without the prerequisite.

VIEN 4500

Provides an overview of the chemical, physical, technological, microbiological and regulatory fundamentals of winemaking. Concentration is on grape and must handling, juice adjustments and treatments, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 4500

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  3755 VIEN 4500   LEC 001

VIEN 4510

Students will produce, monitor, and evaluate diverse wine styles from several grape varieties using different vinification techniques. The laboratory includes introductory lectures, grape handling and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 4510

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3757 VIEN 4510   LAB 401

VIEN 4650

We live in a microbial world: microbes are all around us affecting almost every aspect of our lives. This course focuses on the roles that microbes play in the production and spoilage of wine. Wine microbiology ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  4287 VIEN 4650   LEC 001

  • Prerequisites: General microbiology lecture and laboratory, organic chemistry, biochemistry. Knowledge of wine production is recommended but not required.

  •  4288 VIEN 4650   LAB 401

VIEN 4940

The VIEN teaching program teaches "trial" courses under this number. Offerings vary by semester and are advertised by the department before the semester starts. Courses offered under the number will be ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • Topic: International Viticulture

  • 18538 VIEN 4940   LEC 002

VIEN 4960

Internships provide experiential learning opportunities in real-life winery and vineyard circumstances where classroom knowledge is applied and evaluated. Students are able to master new skills, compare ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2851 VIEN 4960   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.

VIEN 4970

Undergraduate individual study in viticulture and enology under the direction of one or more faculty members. Since topics vary, the course may be repeated for credit. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3063 VIEN 4970   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.

VIEN 4980

Students assist in teaching a course appropriate to their previous training and experience. TA duties are determined by student and instructor(s) of course. Since topics vary, the course may be repeated ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3064 VIEN 4980   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.

VIEN 4990

Undergraduate individual study or research in viticulture and enology under the direction of one or more faculty members. Since topics vary, the course may be repeated for credit. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3065 VIEN 4990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4280 VIEN 4990   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Gibney, P

VIEN 5204

Active learning course covering viticulture and enology principles and practices, emphasizing cool climate production. Course examines environmental factors affecting grape production and quality, soils, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: VIEN 2204

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3899 VIEN 5204   LEC 001

  • Graduate-level section of VIEN/PLHRT/FDSC 2204. Graduate students only.

  •  4427 VIEN 5204   DIS 201

VIEN 5205

This is a practical winemaking course, planned to increase depth of knowledge about both viticulture and winemaking principles & practices as students learn about them in the Grapes to Wines lecture ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 2205VIEN 2205

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  3915 VIEN 5205   LAB 401

  • Graduate-level section of VIEN 2205. Graduate students only.