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| EV 100-Orientation to the Wine Industry, 1 credit
Overview of the wine industry in the Walla Walla Valley and the state of Washington. This is an extension of the course entitled: "Vine to Wine" and is required for students majoring in Viticulture or Enology. Students will enhance their knowledge of this growing industry and its current and future impact. Students will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the art and skill that go into crafting premium wines. Must be at least 21 years old or by instructor permission. View the Master Course Outline EV 101-Establishing a Vinifera Vineyard, 5 credit s Designed as an introduction to the processes of establishing a vineyard. Emphasis on site selection, vine varieties, soil preparation, planting methods, vineyard layout, and equipment requirements. View the Master Course Outline EV 102-Maintaining a Vinifera Vineyard, 5 credit s Provides the skills necessary for maintaining the vineyard from the point of dormancy through the harvest. Emphasizes crop monitoring techniques, pruning methods, bloom, vine manipulation, determining vine health, as well as the relationship that exists between the grower and the vintner. View the Master Course Outline EV 107-Winemaking for Viticulture, 5 credit s A survey of the grape varieties and the different winemaking practices employed in wine producing regions throughout the world. In the vineyard, students will also participate in the fall grape harvest as well as in the propagation of vine cutting. View the Master Course Outline EV 108-Wine Industry Employment, 3 credit s Provides insights and experiences necessary to become a successful job applicant in the wine industry. Investigate the employers' perspective, competitive job seeking, resume and application writing, networking and interview procedures. View the Master Course Outline EV 141-Introduction to Wine Marketing, 3 credit s Focuses on the student's attention on direct sales. This includes selling at the bonded premises, on-line and other direct sales methods. View the Master Course Outline EV 142-Consumer Direct Wine Sales and Marketing, 3 credit s Introduces the student to the goals of wine marketing, examines the difference between sales and marketing, and provides an in-depth look at the wine market. View the Master Course Outline EV 175-Vineyard and Winery Spanish, 3 credit s Designed for English speakers who work with winery and vineyard employees whose first language is Spanish. Covers basic pronunciation and verb conjugations while emphasizing vocabulary and expressions specific to the vineyard and winery. View the Master Course Outline EV 180-Wines of the World, 1 credit An introduction to the wine producing regions of the world including history, viticultural practices, and winemaking styles. Includes sensory evaluation of representative wines. Must be at least 21 years old to enroll. View the Master Course Outline EV 182-Wines of the Pacific Coast, 1 credit An introduction to the wine regions of the Pacific Coast, as well as a study in the varietals they produce. Emphasis will be on Chile, California, Oregon and the grape growing regions of Eastern Washington. Each evening's study will include particulars about climate, soil, and unique facets about the region of the night. An organoleptic assessment of representative regional samples will culminate each lesson. View the Master Course Outline EV 186-Small Lot Winemaking, 1 credit Designed for the home winemaker, this is a five-week course in which students will learn basic winemaking principles including fruit processing, juice additions, alcoholic and malo-lactic fermentations, and wine preservation and aging. Participants will crush and press Walla Walla Valley grapes and then take home their own five-gallon carboy of freshly pressed juice to finish into wine. Oak chips are optional. View the Master Course Outline EV 187-Wines of the Walla Walla Valley, 1 credit An introduction to the Walla Walla Valley wine region. Topics include history, viticultural practices and winemaking styles. Sensory evaluation of representative wines will be explored. Must be at least 21 years old to enroll. View the Master Course Outline EV 191-Cooperative Work Experience, 3 credit s Opportunity to work in jobs directly related to the enology and viticulture industry. This formal training period is agreed upon by the student, employer, and instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. View the Master Course Outline EV 192-Cooperative Seminar, 1 credit Explore issues related to cooperative work experience focusing on effective workplace relationships. Co-requisite: EV 191. View the Master Course Outline EV 196-Viticulture Practicum I, 3 credit s Provides students with hands-on learning experiences while assigned to a selected vinifera vineyard manager. Must be enrolled in the Viticulture program. View the Master Course Outline EV 197-Viticulture Practicum II, 3 credit s This is the second quarter of viticulture practicum which provides the student with hands-on learning experiences while assigned to a selected vinifera vineyard manager. Must be enrolled in the Viticulture program. View the Master Course Outline EV 198-Viticulture Practicum III, 3 credit s This is the third quarter of viticulture practicum which provides students with hands-on learning experiences while assigned to a selected vinifera vineyard manager. Must be enrolled in the Viticulture program. View the Master Course Outline EV 199-Special Topics, 6 credit s Study and train to meet established local needs in the enology and viticuture industry, supplemental to courses currently offered. Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the Enology program and instructor permission. View the Master Course Outline EV 203-Science of Winemaking I, 5 credit s In this advanced enology course, students are responsible for fruit processing in an actual commercial setting. Through hands-on experience, students will gain a knowledge of winery equipment such as forklifts, crusher/destemmers, presses, tanks, pumps and heating/cooling systems. Topics include winemaking principles such as fruit selection, fruit processing, juice additions, alcoholic and malo-lactic fermentation, as well as winery hygiene. Prerequisites: Must be at least 21 years old or by instructor permission. View the Master Course Outline EV 204-Science of Winemaking II, 5 credit s Emphasizes the chemistry of winemaking. Students will learn wine composition, wine analytical techniques, and the relevance of these analyses to winemaking decisions. Students will also gain hands-on experience participating in winery operations such as racking, topping, blending, filtration and bottling. Prerequisites: At least 21 years old, successful completion of EV 203, MATH 065, and one of the following: CHEM 101, AGPR 120 or CHEM 121. View the Master Course Outline EV 205-Science of Winemaking III, 5 credit s Basic sensory science and how sensory evaluation relates to oak barrel selection, fining and filtration, blending, as well to wine defects are explored. Compounds responsible for specific aroma and flavor components are discussed. In addition to the continued monitoring of the wine produced in EV 203, students will learn how to care for and maintain oak barrels. Prerequisites: At least 21 years old and instructor permission. View the Master Course Outline EV 231-Pesticide Licensing for Viticulture, 3 credit s Preparation for the State of Washington pesticide-licensing exam with a special focus on wine grapes. Successful completion of this course and the state exam will result in issuance of the Washington State Pesticide License. View the Master Course Outline EV 243-Wine Marketing Programs, 3 credit s Enables the potential wine marketer to evaluate the risks and benefits of establishing a winery distribution system. View the Master Course Outline EV 286-Winemaking Practicum I, 3 credit s Students experience hands-on learning while working at a selected winery and receiving supervision from a professional vintner. Must be enrolled in the Enology program. Prerequisites: Instructor permission. View the Master Course Outline EV 287-Winemaking Practicum II, 3 credit s Offers hands-on learning while working at a selected winery and receiving supervision from a professional vintner. Must be enrolled in the Enology program. Prerequisites: Instructor permission. View the Master Course Outline EV 288-Winemaking Practicum III, 3 credit s Students experience hands-on learning while working at a selected winery and receiving supervision from a professional vintner. Must be enrolled in the Enology program. Prerequisites: Instructor permission. View the Master Course Outline EV 297-Special Projects, 10 credit s Project-oriented experiences in the area or applications not covered in the standard enology and viticulture curriculum. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of student's education and work experience. View the Master Course Outline EV 299-Leadership, 1 credit Encourage students to develop awareness of their leadership potential and abilities through small group discussions and assumption of leadership roles and responsibilities. Students will acquire information, experience diverse points of view, construct knowledge and practice a variety of interpersonal and social skills, such as communicating, goal-setting, decision-making, team-building, and managing stress. View the Master Course Outline  -This class is offered as a telecourse. Please check the quarterly schedule for course offerings. -This class is offered as an online or WAOL class. 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