You are in the official 2010-2011 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 2010-2011 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
B.S. in Enology
B.S. in Viticulture
M.S. in Viticulture and Enology
Certificate of Special Study in Enology
Certificate of Special Study in Sustainable Viticulture
In their fields of specialization, faculty members hold advanced degrees from leading universities in the United States. They bring a wealth of basic and practical information into the classroom. Faculty work with each student to plan and design an individualized program of study that meets the student's educational and career objectives. Faculty members are involved in research and public service through the Viticulture and Enology Research Center, one of four centers in the California Agricultural Technology Institute. The center offers excellent opportunities for students to gain experience by participating in applied research projects that address and help solve problems faced by California's grape and wine industries.
James Prince, Chair
Sayed A. Badr
Kenneth C. Fugelsang
Sanliang Gu
Kaan Kurtural
Roy J. Thornton
It is the goal of the Department of Viticulture and Enology to be a world class center of excellence that can effectively meet the needs of students and the broader community. The department offers courses in viticulture and enology. Each degree integrates viticulture and enology offerings with the basic sciences (e.g., biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics) and management skills to build a well-balanced foundation.
The Department of Viticulture and Enology at California State University, Fresno was officially established in July 2000. Prior to this, these disciplines were taught in the Departments of Plant Science, and Food Science and Nutrition respectively. The foundations for the current curricula are firmly based in the sciences such as botany, chemistry, soil science, and microbiology. Classes in viticulture and enology are designed to help the students incorporate the basic sciences into the production of grapes and wines with numerous opportunities for "hands-on" learning experiences. We have the only university teaching facilities in the world that combines 150 acres of table, raisin and wine grape vineyards, a commercial 50,000 gallon winery, and a processing facility suitable for small scale raisin production, This unique combination of academics and facilities has provided the training ground for numerous award winning viticulturists and winemakers. Students are limited only by their personal energy and motivation.
Students are required to meet with their advisers regularly to monitor
their progress and plan for the future. Students are strongly encouraged
to become involved in the Viticulture and Enology Clubs.
It is the policy of the department that every student see his/her assigned adviser at least once during the academic year.
Viticulture and Enology Courses