VIEN 1104

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  • Schedule of Classes - March 17, 2025 8:55AM EDT

VIEN 1104
Introduction to Wines and Vines

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

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 flavor perception. Tasting wines in class illustrates the components that determine wine quality.


Fees REF-FA25 50 (). tasting fee: will be applied to student bursar bill.

Last 4 terms offered (None)

Outcomes REF-FA25

  • Describe the importance of fermentations to human history, health and cultures.
  • Apply basic chemistry and biology to viticulture and enology.
  • Explain general grape cultivation and wine production procedures.
  • Demonstrate wine flavor evaluation and appreciation techniques.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  1312 VIEN 1104   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Arnink, K

      D'Aversa, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Students must purchase four approved wine glasses and pay a $50 tasting fee by the second class session. The number of seats available to each class year is restricted during pre-enrollment, a "You do not fit the criteria" error message indicates that the seats for your class year are full. There is no waitlist for this course. Enrollment limited to undergraduate students, or by permission of instructor

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  1328 VIEN 1104   LEC 002

  •  
    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Arnink, K

      D'Aversa, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Students must purchase four approved wine glasses and pay a $50 tasting fee by the second class session. The number of seats available to each class year is restricted during pre-enrollment, a "You do not fit the criteria" error message indicates that the seats for your class year are full. There is no waitlist for this course. Enrollment limited to undergraduate students, or by permission of instructor.