Associate of Applied Science in Enology
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Enology (AAS)
Associate of Applied Science
Needs to be converted to Asset.
The Associate of Applied Science in Enology is designed to prepare students for a
career in wine making. This academic guide is based on the 2023-2024 Missouri State
University–West Plains Catalog. The time to complete the degree will vary, depending
on the degree option taken, remediation, summer enrollment, number of classes taken
per semester, etc.
| General Education Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| BIO 101 Biological Concepts |
3 |
| BIO 111 Understanding Biological Systems Through Inquiry |
1 |
| BIO 210 Elements of Microbiology |
3 |
| CIS 101 Computers for Learning |
3 |
| ENG 110 Writing I |
3 |
| IDS 110 Student Success |
2 |
| MTH 100 Intermediate Applied Algebra or higher (Except MTH 197 Introductory Topics in Mathematics or MTH 297 Mathematic Topics in Globalization) |
3 |
| Physics: Select three (3) credit hours |
- PHY 100 Survey of Physics with Laboratory OR
- VIN 106 Physics for the Wine Industry
|
3 |
| Civics: Select three (3) credit hours |
- HST 121 Survey of US History to 1877 OR
- HST 122 US History Since 1877 OR
- PLS 101 American Democracy and Citizenship
|
3 |
| Communications / Writing II: Select six (6) credit hours |
- COM 115 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
- ENG 221 Writing II: Writing for the Professions
- MGT 286 Business Communications
|
6 |
| General Education Total |
30 |
| Enology Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| VIN 110 Introduction to Wine Microorganisms |
3 |
| VIN 146 Introduction to Enology |
3 |
| VIN 148 Winery Sanitation |
3 |
| VIN 160 Winery Equipment Operation |
2 |
| VIN 246 Intermediate Enology - Harvest/Crush |
2 |
| VIN 247 Intermediate Enology - Post Harvest |
2 |
| VIN 257 Fall Wine Production Internship |
3 |
| VIN 259 Cellar Operations Technology |
2 |
| VIN 266 Sensory Evaluation |
3 |
| VIN 268 Wine and Must Analysis |
3 |
| Chemistry: Select VIN 105; or CHM 116 and CHM 117 |
- VIN 105 Molecular Principles of Grape and Wine OR
- CHM 116 Fundamentals of Chemistry AND
- CHM 117 Fundamentals of Chemistry Lab
|
4 |
| VIN Elective: Select a minimum of two (2) credit hours |
- VIN 111 Introduction to Viticulture and Vineyard OR
- VIN 211 Integrated Pest Management OR
- VIN 293 Soils for Viticulture
|
2 |
| Enology Total |
32 |
| Enology (AAS) Degree |
Credit Hours |
| Total Hours Required |
62 |
