VIEN 3610
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- Schedule of Classes - April 29, 2025 7:56AM EDT
Classes
VIEN 3610
Course Description
Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.
This course is designed to develop the relevant skills required for pre-harvest, harvest, and post-harvest management in a winegrape vineyard. Focused on hands-on, active learning, students will spend significant time in the Cornell University vineyards.
Prerequisites REF-FA25/Corequisites REF-FA25 VIEN 1104, VIEN 2204 (or concurrent enrollment), one semester of introductory biology, and one semester of introductory chemistry. Corequisites: None.
Last 4 terms offered (None)
Learning Outcomes REF-FA25
- Examine the implementation and outcomes of different harvest strategies.
- Describe the complex process of determining harvest timing.
- Apply basic chemistry and biology principles to viticultural & enological techniques used around harvest.
- Record and use harvest statistics.
- Examine the effects and control strategies of key pests and diseases.
- Assess the status of a vineyard going into dormancy.
- Understand basic tractor operation and maintenance.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: VIEN 5610
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
D'Aversa, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: VIEN 1104, introductory biology, introductory chemistry, or permission of instructor. Most class meetings will be hosted at the Cornell Orchards, 128 Crisp Apple Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850. Occasionally the class might meet in the assigned classroom. The instructor will provide clear instructions as to each class meeting location.