Viticulture (VITI)

VITI 300 Viticulture and Enology 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
The course is an introduction to viticulture and enology practices and will explore the history, principles, and practices of wine grape production and an introduction to enology. Additional topics will cover the history of wine grapes, the current status of wine grape industry, and the classification of wine grapes. The basic principles of vineyard establishment and management will be covered as well as the basic principles of enolgy. Field trips may be required.

VITI 301 Viticulture Practices Spring and Summer 3 Units
Prerequisite: VITI 300 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
This course will cover viticulture practices for the spring and summer growing seasons. The course will explore planning and planting a vineyard, vegetative propagation, trellising, pruning, pest control, soils, irrigation practices, quality control measures, and basic vineyard equipment. The basic principles of vineyard maintenance and management will be covered, as well anatomy and physiology of vine growth and grape production during these seasons. This course is a continuation of VITI 300, Viticulture and Enology. Field trips may be required.

VITI 499 Experimental Offering in Viticulture .5-4 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 72 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB