Viticulture & Enology, Minor College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
The Viticulture & Enology minor broadens a student’s understanding of grape growing (viticulture) and winemaking (enology). Coursework is science-focused with upper division courses focusing on the biological and physical principles underlying grape and wine production and providing practical hands-on experience with grape growing and winemaking. The minor provides the knowledge base needed to use skills learned within another major (e.g., chemistry, engineering, microbiology) in a grape and wine production environment, as well as an ability to understand and interact with others involved in wine production.
Advising
Advising is located in 1204 RMI South; bftvadvising@ucdavis.edu. For more information, see Undergraduate Advising.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Preparatory Coursework | 5 | |
| Preparatory classes may be waived for transfer students who have taken related classes at another institution. Waivers are determined on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the program faculty and academic advisor. | ||
| Introduction to Viticulture | ||
| Introduction to Winemaking | ||
| Required Coursework | 7 | |
VEN 103 | (Pending Approval) ** | |
| World Viticulture | ||
| Elective Coursework; at least 12 units | 12 | |
| Viticultural Practices | ||
| Viticultural Practices | ||
| Viticultural Practices | ||
| Grapevine Growth & Physiology | ||
| Soils in Viticulture | ||
| Grapevine Pests, Diseases & Disorders | ||
| Analysis of Musts & Wines | ||
| Analysis of Musts & Wines Laboratory | ||
| Wine Production | ||
| Wine Production Laboratory | ||
| Wine Types & Sensory Evaluation | ||
| Sensory Evaluation of Wine Laboratory | ||
| Wine Stability | ||
| Wine Stability Laboratory | ||
| Wine Microbiology | ||
| Wine Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| Wine Technology & Winery Systems | ||
| Distilled Beverage Technology | ||
| Grape & Wine Industry Regulation | ||
| Total Units | 24 | |
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Course(s) pending approval; see your advisor for course options.