The Technical Certificate in Enology allows the learner to demonstrate wine making applications and theory in the wine production process. Students completing this technical certificate will be prepared for entry to mid-level positions in the wine making industry. The Altus vineyards and wineries, due to their proximity to the Ozark Campus, provide employment and internship opportunities, entrepreneurial support, as well as professional growth opportunities for those currently employed.
Curriculum in Enology |
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| Course # | Course Name | Semester Hours |
| 1st Semester | ||
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BST 1003 or ENGL 0303 or ENGL 1013 |
Business English or Foundational Composition or Composition I |
3 |
| TMAT 1103 | Technical Mathematics I (or higher math) | 3 |
| VIN 1463 | Introduction to Enology | 3 |
| VIN 2103 | Introduction to Wine Microorganisms | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| CHEM 1113 and CHEM 1111 |
A Survey of Chemistry and Survey of Chemistry Laboratory |
4 |
| VIN 2683 | Wine and Must Analysis | 3 |
| VIN 2353 | Survey of Grapes and Wines | 3 |
| VIN 1483 | Winery Sanitation |
3 |
| VIN 1602 | Winery Equipment Operations | 2 |
| Total | 15 | |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| VIN 2463 | Intermediate Enology |
3 |
| VIN 2592 | Cellar Operation Technology | 2 |
| VIN 2663 | Sensory Evaluation | 3 |
| VIN 2573 | Fall Wine Production Internship | 3 |
| Total | 11 | |