Winemaking: AS Degree
The programs of the Viticulture and Winery Technology department are designed to prepare students for careers in the North Coast wine industry. The one-year Certificate and two-year Associate of Science options provide students with the knowledge and skills essential for success. The Certificate in Viticulture and Winery Technology consists of production-oriented courses in viticulture and winemaking. The Certificate in Wine Marketing and Sales is a mix of viticulture, winemaking and business courses. Certificate programs may be modified to meet the career goals of the individual student. The typical student will be able to earn a Certificate in one to two years. Students who complete the As
Courses
- BIOL 110 — BIOL-110 4 Units Survey of Biology
- BIOL 120 — BIOL-120 4 Units General Biology
- CHEM 110 — CHEM-110 4 Units Introduction to Chemistry
- CHEM 111 — CHEM-111 4 Units Introduction to Organic & Biological Chemistry
- VWT 130 — VWT-130 3 Units General Viticulture
- VWT 136 — VWT-136 3 Units Wines of the World
- VWT 137 — VWT-137 3 Units Wines of California
- VWT 172 — VWT-172 0.5-3 Units Laboratory Analysis of Musts & Wines
- VWT 173 — VWT-173 0.5-3 Units Sensory Evaluation of Wine
- VWT 180 — VWT-180 0.5-3 Units Fundamentals of Enology
- VWT 270 — VWT-270 0.5-3 Units Advanced Winemaking
- VWT 271 — VWT-271 0.5-3 Units Winery Management
- VWT 272 — VWT-272 3 Units Fundamentals of Wine Chemistry & Microbiology
- VWT 280 — VWT-280 3 Units Fall Winery Operations
- VWT 281 — VWT-281 3 Units Spring Winery Operations