VIEN 2400 - Wines and Grapes: Composition and Analysis

(crosslisted) FDSC 2400

Spring. 2 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: one semester of chemistry. Enrollment preference given to: Viticulture and Enology and Food Science majors. Co-meets with FDSC 5400/VIEN 5400.

G. Sacks.

Investigates the composition of grapes and wine and the most common analytical tools used in their evaluation. Both the theoretical and practical aspects of grape and wine analyses are considered.

Outcome 1: Interpret commonly measured quantitative and qualitative metrics relevant to grapegrowing and winemaking and their utility in wine (grape) production (the WHY?).

Outcome 2: Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of different methodologies for measuring wine and grape components, including methods that you have no prior experience with (the WHAT?).

Outcome 3: Demonstrate proficiency with routine protocols in wine and grape analysis, in preparation for later VIEN courses, internships, research, etc… (the HOW?).