Viticulture Academic Affairs Home | Tech Home | Catalog Home | Course Descriptions Viticulture Viticulture The Technical Certificate in Viticulture allows the learner to demonstrate the application of specific agricultural knowledge, techniques, and theories to improve vineyard health. Students completing this technical certificate will be prepared for entry to midlevel positions in the grape growing industry. The Altus vineyards and wineries, due to their proximity to the Ozark Campus, provide employment and internship opportunities. Students will also have access to entrepreneurial support along with professional growth opportunities for those currently employed. Curriculum in Viticulture Technical Certificate Course Number Course Name Semester Hours BUS 1303 Intro to Computers 3 BUS 1003 or ENGL 0303 or ENGL 1013 Business English BUS 1023 or MATH 0903 Business Mathematics BIOL 2134 Principles of Botany 4 VIN 1113 Intro to Viticulture and Vineyard Establishment 3 Total 16 CHEM 1114 Survey of Chemistry 4 VIN 1132 Winter Viticulture Technology 2 VIN 2112 Integrated Pest Management 2 VIN 2132 Midwest Vineyard Management 2 VIN 1142 Spring Viticulture Technology 2 Total 14 VIN 2363 Grape Varieties of Mid America (Ark Grapes) 3 VIN 2933 Soils for Viticulture 3 VIN 1152 Summer/Fall Viticulture Technology 2 Total 8 1st Semester Foundational Composition 3 Composition I 3 Intermediate Algebra or Higher Math 2nd Semester 3rd Semester Copyright © 2010 Arkansas Tech University | All Rights Reserved Russellville, Arkansas 72801 USA | For general information call 479-968-0389 All trademarks herein belong to their respective owners http://www.atu.edu/academics/catalog-ozark/programs/viticulture.html[6/21/2010 2:30:42 PM]