Nov 23, 2024

Yakima Valley College Catalog 2018-2019

Yakima Valley College Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Vineyard Technology, AAS-T

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YVC offers both an AAS and AAS-T degree in vineyard technology. These degrees provide emphasizes 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.

Students must meet with an advisor as course requirements may alter due to Washington State University and YVC’s requirements.

Required Courses

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

First Year - Fall

AGSCI 131: Terroir 3 Cr
AGSCI 201: Soils 5 Cr
AGSCI 213: Integrated Pest Management 5 Cr
ENGL& 101: English Composition I 5 Cr •

18 Credits

First Year - Winter

AG 120: Introduction to Washington Wines 2 Cr
AGSCI 101: Introduction to Plant Science 5 Cr
AGSCI 135: General Viticulture 3 Cr
MATH 095: Intermediate Algebra 5 Cr

15 Credits

First Year - Spring

AGSCI 112: Essentials of Winemaking 3 Cr
CMST& 220: Public Speaking 5 Cr ■
Approved Humanities Electives 5 Cr
Approved Arts Electives 5 Cr

18 Credits

Second Year - Fall

AGECN 201: Economics in Agriculture 5 Cr
AGSCI 212: Winemaking 5 Cr
CHEM& 161: General Chemistry with Lab I 5 Cr
AG 190: Co-op Field Experience I Variable Cr
Or AG 191 , AG 192 , AG 193 3 Cr

18 Credits

Second Year - Winter

AGECN 210: Farm Management 5 Cr
CHEM& 162: General Chemistry with Lab II 5 Cr
MATH& 146: Introduction to Stats 5 Cr ♦

15 Credits

Second Year - Spring

AGSCI 214: Sustainable Agriculture 5 Cr
AGSCI 235: Vineyard Management 5 Cr
CHEM& 163: General Chemistry with Lab III 5 Cr

15 Credits

Total Credits 99

Core Competency Codes

♦ Computation
• Communication
■ Human Relation