Enology

The Certificate of Achievement in Enology prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Enology, or wine-making. The Certificate consists of core courses in wine-making and science, and focuses on the production of quality wines. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge as well as hands-on experience on state-of-the-art winery equipment. There are more than 4,700 bonded wineries in California. From established wineries to new ventures, well-trained winery personnel are needed in many positions. Career opportunities related to enology include: wine maker, assistant wine maker, wine analysis lab technician, oenologist, winery supervisor, quality control, production manager, tasting room director, wine sales, wine service, wine hospitality, grape/juice buyer, equipment supplier, wine label design and packaging. The Associate in Science in Enology degree prepares students for either entry-level employment or further study in the field of Enology, or wine-making. The Enology A.S. includes courses in viticulture and winery technology, science, and general education courses. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge as well as hands-on experience on state-of-the-art winery equipment. There are more than 4,700 bonded wineries in California. From established wineries to new ventures, well-trained winery personnel are needed in many positions. Career opportunities related to enology include: wine maker, assistant wine maker, wine analysis lab technician, oenologist, winery supervisor, quality control, production manager, tasting room director, wine sales, wine service, wine hospitality, grape/juice buyer, equipment supplier, wine label design and packaging.

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The Certificate of Achievement in Enology prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Enology, or wine-making. The Certificate consists of core courses in wine-making and science, and focuses on the production of quality wines. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge as well as hands-on experience on state-of-the-art winery equipment. The Associate in Science in Enology degree prepares students for either entry-level employment or further study in the field of Enology, or wine-making. The Enology A.S. includes courses in viticulture and winery technology, science, and general education courses. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge as well as hands-on experience on state-of-the-art winery equipment.

Required Core: VWT 10 Introduction to Viticulture (3) VWT 20 Introduction to Enology (3) VWT X21 Applied Enology (3) VST X23 Fundamentals of Wine Sciences (3) VWT 25 Sensory of Analysis of Wine (3) VWT 41 Fall Winery Operations (3) VWT 42 Spring Winery Operations (3) WRKX 94 Occupations Work Experience/Internship (2) VST 47 Wine Regions and Wines of CA (3) VWT XX1 World Wines: New World (3) VWT XX2 World Wines: Old World (3) Total Units for Certificate (26) Program Based GE: Select Two CHEM 30A Introductory and Applied Chemistry I (4) CHEM 30B Introductory and Applied Chemistry II (4) Units for Major (34-25) General Education and Electives (25-26) Total Units for Degree (60)

The COCI (Chancellor's office curriculum inventory) does not have this program in inventory therefore will not accept changes to the program without BACCC recommendation; updated PSLO’s; deleted (VwT 38, VWT 50) and/or added courses (VST X21, VST X23, CHEM 31, CHEM1A).