Are you interested in the science behind a glass of wine, or a potential career in the wine industry? Then enroll in PSS 1311 Winemaking Worldwide for Fall Semester. This course provides a brief overview of the ancient origins of grape and wine production, then fast-forwards to the present-day application of biology, chemistry, and technology to growing grapes and producing wine. Learn the old and new of grape genetics, how mechanization is improving efficiency of grape production, and the use of technology including GPS and GIS, remote sensing, smartphone apps, and recent developments in vineyard robotics. You will also learn how science and technology have solved the mysteries of the ancient art of winemaking and have been employed in today’s industry advancing quality standards from grape processing to bottling.
Learn about the variety of career opportunities in the wine industry.
Instructors: Dr. Ed Hellman and Maureen Qualia
Questions? Contact Diann Merriman (diann.merriman@ttu.edu)
