The Viticulture program provides students with practical knowledge and training regarding the selection and use of grape production and vineyard management. The program blends a background in plant science with specific viticulture skills, such as soil science, plant diseases, pruning techniques, vineyard management and business management. Students can also choose to take online courses from the Viticulture and Enology Science and Technology Alliance (VESTA). Upon completion of the program, graduates are equipped with the skills needed to pursue a career as a vineyard owner; vineyard manager; vineyard nursery manager; vineyard appraiser; consultant; or viticulturist.
Requirements for Viticulture
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All of the following courses (23 credits): |
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AT |
202 |
Agricultural Regulation Compliance and Safety |
3 |
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AT |
293 |
Professional Internship in Agricultural Technology |
3 |
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CSS |
126 |
Introduction to Weed Management |
2 |
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CSS |
203 |
World of Soils |
2 |
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ENT |
110 |
Applied Entomology of Economic Plants |
3 |
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HRT |
231 |
Clerkship in Grape Harvesting and Processing |
1 |
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HRT |
232 |
Principles and Practices of Grape Production |
3 |
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HRT |
233 |
Field Practices of Viticulture |
3 |
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HRT |
234 |
Current Issues in Viticulture and Enology |
1 |
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PLP |
105 |
Fundamentals of Applied Plant Pathology |
1 |
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PLP |
105L |
Fundamentals of Applied Plant Pathology Lab |
1 |
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Complete a minimum of 3 elective credits in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources or VESTA as approved by the program coordinator in the Institute of Agricultural Technology. |
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Complete 22 credits of additional course work through the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Northwestern Michigan College or an approved transferring institution. All course work must be approved by the program coordinator in the Institute of Agricultural Technology. |
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