Viticulture and Enology (VIEN)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023. Courses of Study 2022-2023 is scheduled to publish mid-June.
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- Schedule of Classes - August 2, 2023 12:50PM EDT
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Classes
VIEN 1104
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Arnink, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Arnink, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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 1105
Course Description
Students learn in the teaching winery, vineyard, and classroom. Includes practice of techniques relevant to making and evaluating wines, growing grapes, and writing scientific papers and pieces for different ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: FDSC 1105
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Arnink, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
VIEN 2204
Course Description
Viticulture and enology principles and practices, emphasizing cool climate production. Course examines environmental factors affecting grape production and quality, soils, and anatomical and physiological ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: VIEN 5204
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
VIEN 2205
Course Description
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
VIEN 2310
Course Description
This course uses beer and brewing science as a starting point to explore topics in fermentation biology, food chemistry, food processing, and sensory perception. Students will learn to recognize the major ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: FDSC 2310, FDSC 5310, VIEN 5310
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Bershaw, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: Introductory biology and chemistry or permission of instructor. A $25 tasting fee will be applied to student bursar bill. Students must bring 4 appropriate glasses to each class, starting in the second week. If this section of the course is full, please check FDSC 2310 to determine if seats are still open.
VIEN 4310
Course Description
An introduction to the practical application of brewing. Students will make several different styles of beer in a laboratory setting to understand how raw materials and processing technologies influence ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: FDSC 4310, FDSC 6310, VIEN 6310
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Bershaw, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: VIEN 2204. VIEN 2205. Enrollment preference given to Viticulture & Enology students.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Bershaw, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: VIEN 2204. VIEN 2205. Enrollment preference given to Viticulture & Enology students.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
VIEN 4400
Course Description
Uses a (bio)-chemical perspective to investigate viticulture and enological factors that impact flavor and other quality attributes (mouthfeel, color, stability) of wine and wine grapes. view course details
VIEN 4460
Course Description
This course is designed to delve in-depth into the scientific literature that should drive decision making in vineyard production systems. We will critically evaluate studies from around the world and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: VIEN 6460
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
VIEN 4500
Course Description
Provides an in-depth study 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
VIEN 4510
Course Description
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
VIEN 4650
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: VIEN 5650
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Gibney, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: General microbiology lecture and laboratory, organic chemistry, biochemistry. Knowledge of wine production is recommended but not required.
VIEN 4940
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Section Topic
Topic: Viticultural Practices
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Owens, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
This course will be a lab-based practicum course hosted at the Cornell Orchards, address: 128 Crisp Apple Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850.
Department Consent Required (Add)
VIEN 4960
Course Description
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Arnink, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit).
Department Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Gibney, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit).
Department Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sacks, G
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit).
Department Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Vanden Heuvel, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit).
Department Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Bershaw, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit).
Department Consent Required (Add)
VIEN 4970
Course Description
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Arnink, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form, https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit), which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.
Department Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Gibney, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form, https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit), which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.
Department Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Vanden Heuvel, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form, https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit), which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.
Department Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sacks, G
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form, https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit), which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.
Department Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Bershaw, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form, https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit), which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.
Department Consent Required (Add)
VIEN 4980
Course Description
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Arnink, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Prerequisites: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent. Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form, https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit, which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.
Department Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Gibney, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Prerequisites: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent. Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form, https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit, which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.
Department Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sacks, G
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Prerequisites: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent. Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form, https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit, which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.
Department Consent Required (Add)
VIEN 4990
Course Description
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Arnink, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form, https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit, which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.
Department Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sacks, G
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form, https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit, which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.
Department Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Vanden Heuvel, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form, https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit, which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.
Department Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Gibney, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form, https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit, which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.
Department Consent Required (Add)
VIEN 5204
Course Description
Viticulture and enology principles and practices, emphasizing cool climate production. Course examines environmental factors affecting grape production and quality, soils, and anatomical and physiological ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: VIEN 2204
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
VIEN 5205
Course Description
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
VIEN 5310
Course Description
This course uses beer and brewing science as a starting point to explore topics in fermentation biology, food chemistry, food processing, and sensory perception. Students will learn to recognize the major ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: FDSC 2310, FDSC 5310, VIEN 2310
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Bershaw, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: Introductory biology and chemistry or permission of instructor. A $25 tasting fee will be applied to student bursar bill. Students must bring 4 appropriate glasses to each class, starting in the second week. If this section of the course is full, please check FDSC 2310 to determine if seats are still open.
VIEN 5500
Course Description
Provides an in-depth study 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
VIEN 5510
Course Description
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
VIEN 5650
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: VIEN 4650
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Gibney, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
VIEN 6310
Course Description
An introduction to the practical application of brewing. Students will make several different styles of beer in a laboratory setting to understand how raw materials and processing technologies influence ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: FDSC 4310, FDSC 6310, VIEN 4310
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Bershaw, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: VIEN 2204. VIEN 2205. Enrollment preference given to Viticulture & Enology students.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Bershaw, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: VIEN 2204. VIEN 2205. Enrollment preference given to Viticulture & Enology students.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
VIEN 6400
Course Description
Uses a (bio)-chemical perspective to investigate viticulture and enological factors that impact flavor and other quality attributes (mouthfeel, color, stability) of wine and wine grapes. view course details
VIEN 6460
Course Description
This course is designed to delve in-depth into the scientific literature that should drive decision making in vineyard production systems. We will critically evaluate studies from around the world and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: VIEN 4460
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)