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Vineyard Technology Degree
Program description
The degree emphasizes the sustainable grape production principles in Washington with specialization in the integrated management of insects, weeds, diseases and crop production. Practical hands-on training will be provided in all aspects of vineyard operations, and students will obtain broad knowledge of viticulture, mathematics and applied sciences.
Program outcomes
Students completing the AAS will be able to:
- Practice efficient grape production procedures, and understand the importance of the timing in specific vineyard operations
- Understand canopy and crop load management in relation to pruning and irrigation methodology
- Identify insects and diseases and their impact in the vineyard
- Keep appropriate safety and compliance records, observe all safety protocols, obtain pesticide certification
- Use learned management skills to supervise personnel and provide training of safety and work requirements
- Develop a vineyard business management plan
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FIRST YEAR |
| Fall Quarter |
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| AG 120 |
Intro to WA Wines |
2 |
| AGSCI 101 |
Plant Science |
5 |
| AGSCI 135 |
General Viticulture |
3 |
| MATH 085 |
Beginning Algebra |
5 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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| Winter Quarter |
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| AG 125 |
Safety and Labor Mgmt |
5 |
| AGSCI 131 |
Terroir |
3 |
| BA 138 |
Written Business Comm. |
5 |
| CHEM 100 |
Introduction to Chemistry |
5 |
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TOTAL |
18 |
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| Spring Quarter |
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| AGSCI 112 |
Essentials of Winemaking |
3 |
| BA 115 |
Business Math |
5 |
| BIOL 105 |
Fundamentals of Biology |
5 |
| ELECTIVE |
Elective |
5 |
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TOTAL |
18 |
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SECOND YEAR |
| Fall Quarter |
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| AGSCI 205 |
Weed Science |
5 |
| AGSCI 212 |
Winemaking |
5 |
| CHEM 109 |
Principles of Chemistry |
5 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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| Winter Quarter |
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| AGECN 210 |
Farm Management |
5 |
| AGSCI 201 |
Soils |
5 |
| AGSCI 220 |
Entomology |
5 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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| Spring Quarter |
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| AGSCI 110 |
Irrigation |
5 |
| AGSCI 215 |
Applied Plant Pathology |
5 |
| AGSCI 235 |
Viticulture |
5 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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AG 190- Co-op Work Expera |
4 |
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TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS |
100 |
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| aCan be taken in F, W, Sp, or Su |
Course
scheduling may change to meet program needs.
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