Food Science (FDSC)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

FDSC 2360

As an introduction to the science of distillation this course uses the study of pre-fermentation and fermentation biology, phase separation and vapor-liquid equilibrium, and sensory perception as a vehicle ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 5360VIEN 2360VIEN 5360

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  2043 FDSC 2360   LEC 001

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Bershaw, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: introductory biology and chemistry or permission of instructor. Course fee: $50 for tasting fee.

FDSC 2400

Investigates the composition of grapes and wine and the most common analytical tools used in their evaluation. Both the theoretical and practical aspects of grape and wine analyses are considered. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: FDSC 5400VIEN 2400VIEN 5400

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2020 FDSC 2400   LEC 001

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Sacks, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: one semester of chemistry.

  •  2021 FDSC 2400   LAB 401

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Sacks, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

FDSC 4340

Cider is a fermented beverage made from apples. Students in this course are immersed in cider production and analysis practices through activities in the teaching winery and by visiting commercial cideries. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: FDSC 6340VIEN 4340VIEN 6340

  • 1.5 Credits Graded

  •  2051 FDSC 4340   LEC 001

    • W
    • Jan 20 - Mar 10, 2026
    • Arnink, K

      Peck, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2052 FDSC 4340   LAB 401

    • W
    • Jan 20 - Mar 10, 2026
    • Arnink, K

      Peck, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

FDSC 4360

As an introduction to the science of distillation this course uses the study of pre-fermentation and fermentation biology, phase separation and vapor-liquid equilibrium, and sensory perception as a vehicle ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: FDSC 6360VIEN 4360VIEN 6360

  • 2 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2040 FDSC 4360   LEC 001

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Bershaw, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: VIEN 2204 and VIEN 2205. Enrollment preference given to: Viticulture & Enology students.

  •  2041 FDSC 4360   LAB 401

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Bershaw, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

FDSC 4700

Winemaking Theory and Practice II specifically addresses the non-fermentation aspects of wine production. This area includes fining, stabilization, adjustments, clarification, filtration, bottling, general ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 6700VIEN 4700VIEN 6700

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2023 FDSC 4700   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Bershaw, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

FDSC 4710

In the laboratory of part II of the Winemaking Theory and Practice, students continue working with wines produced in the preceding fall term, focusing on aging options, stabilization, fining, and packaging. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 6710VIEN 4710VIEN 6710

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2008 FDSC 4710   LAB 401

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Bershaw, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

FDSC 5360

As an introduction to the science of distillation this course uses the study of pre-fermentation and fermentation biology, phase separation and vapor-liquid equilibrium, and sensory perception as a vehicle ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 2360VIEN 2360VIEN 5360

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  2071 FDSC 5360   LEC 001

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Bershaw, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: Introductory biology and chemistry or permission of instructor. Course fee: $50 for a tasting fee.

FDSC 5400

VIEN 5400 is a 2-credit course (1 credit lecture, 1 credit lab) with an emphasis on understanding the practice and theory behind analytical techniques routinely used in the wine and grape industries, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: FDSC 2400VIEN 2400VIEN 5400

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2046 FDSC 5400   LEC 001

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Sacks, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2047 FDSC 5400   LAB 401

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Sacks, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

FDSC 6340

Cider is a fermented beverage made from apples. Students in this course are immersed in cider production and analysis practices through activities in the teaching winery and by visiting commercial cideries. ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: FDSC 4340VIEN 4340VIEN 6340

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  2059 FDSC 6340   LEC 001

    • W
    • Jan 20 - Mar 10, 2026
    • Arnink, K

      Peck, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2060 FDSC 6340   LAB 401

    • W
    • Jan 20 - Mar 10, 2026
    • Arnink, K

      Peck, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

FDSC 6360

As an introduction to the science of distillation this course uses the study of pre-fermentation and fermentation biology, phase separation and vapor-liquid equilibrium, and sensory perception as a vehicle ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: FDSC 4360VIEN 4360VIEN 6360

  • 2 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2065 FDSC 6360   LEC 001

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Bershaw, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: VIEN 2204 and VIEN 2205. Enrollment preference given to: Viticulture & Enology students.

  •  2066 FDSC 6360   LAB 401

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Bershaw, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

FDSC 6700

Winemaking Theory and Practice II specifically addresses the non-fermentation aspects of wine production. This area includes fining, stabilization, adjustments, clarification, filtration, bottling, general ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 4700VIEN 4700VIEN 6700

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2068 FDSC 6700   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Bershaw, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

FDSC 6710

In the laboratory of part II of the Winemaking Theory and Practice, students continue working with wines produced in the preceding fall term, focusing on aging options, stabilization, fining, and packaging. ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 4710VIEN 4710VIEN 6710

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2070 FDSC 6710   LAB 401

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Bershaw, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person