Viticulture and Enology (VEN) at Patrick & Henry Community College
Distance Learning
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Term
- VEN 100 - Introduction to Viticulture
- Introduces grapes, their history, distribution, classification, and areas of production. Provides an overview of grape uses and products made from them. Includes site selection and environmental factors that affect grapes and their quality.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - VEN 130 - Introduction to Wine Making
- Introduces the process of wine making - both home and commercial wines. Describes the science involved in the production of wine and its various types. Delivers hands-on projects.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - VEN 190 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - VEN 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - VEN 298 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits