Nov 09, 2024

Yakima Valley College Catalog 2024-2025

Vineyard Technology, AAS

YVC offers both an AAS and AAS-T degree in Vineyard Technology. These degrees emphasize the development of grape production principles with specialization in the integrated management of insect, disease, and weed pests. Examples of career opportunities include grape production manager, crew supervisor, technical advisor, and production crew worker.

Required Courses

Classes by quarter are subject to change, check with your advisor.

First Year - Fall

AG 120: Introduction to Washington Wines 2 Cr
AGSCI 101: Introduction to Plant Science 5 Cr
AGSCI 135: General Viticulture 3 Cr
MATH 080: Algebra Essentials 5 Cr

15 Credits

First Year - Winter

AG 125: Safety & Labor Management 5 Cr ■
AGSCI 131: Terroir 3 Cr
CHEM& 100: Preparatory Chemistry 5 Cr
Approved Elective 5 Cr

18 Credits

First Year - Spring

AGSCI 112: Essentials of Winemaking 3 Cr
BA 138: Written Business Communication 5 Cr •
CHEM& 121: Introduction to Chemistry 5 Cr

13 Credits

First Year - Summer

AG 190: Co-op Field Experience I Variable Cr
Or AG 191 , AG 192 , AG 193 4 Cr
AGSCI 233: Summer Viticulture 3 Cr

7 Credits

Second Year - Fall

AGSCI 212: Winemaking 5 Cr
AGSCI 213: Integrated Pest Management 5 Cr
Approved Elective 5 Cr

15 Credits

Second Year - Winter

17 Credits

Second Year - Spring

AGSCI 214: Sustainable Agriculture 5 Cr
AGSCI 235: Vineyard Management 5 Cr
AGSCI 110: Irrigation Principles 5 Cr

15 Credits

Total Credits 95

¹ The work experience can be taken in the fall, winter, spring, or summer quarters; 4 credits are required.

Core Competency Codes

♦ Computation
• Communication
■ Human Relations