VIEN 5610

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  • Schedule of Classes - June 1, 2026 7:07PM EDT

VIEN 5610
Vineyard Management I

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course is designed to develop the relevant skills required for pre-harvest, harvest, and post-harvest management in a winegrape vineyard. Focused on hands-on, active learning, students will spend significant time in the Cornell University vineyards.


Prerequisites VIEN 1104 , VIEN 2204 (or concurrent enrollment), one semester of introductory biology, and one semester of introductory chemistry.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA

Learning Outcomes

  • Examine the implementation and outcomes of different harvest strategies.
  • Describe the complex process of determining harvest timing.
  • Apply basic chemistry and biology principles to viticultural & enological techniques used around harvest.
  • Record and use harvest statistics.
  • Examine the effects and control strategies of key pests and diseases.
  • Assess the status of a vineyard going into dormancy.
  • Understand basic tractor operation and maintenance.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: VIEN 3610

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  8931 VIEN 5610   LEC 001

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • D'Aversa, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Most class meetings will be hosted at the Cornell Orchards, 128 Crisp Apple Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850. Occasionally the class might meet in the assigned classroom.

  •  8932 VIEN 5610   LAB 401

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • D'Aversa, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Taught at Cornell Orchards, 128 Crisp Apple Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850. Occasionally the class might meet in the assigned classroom.