FDSC 2400
Wines and Grapes: Composition and Analysis
Investigates the composition of grapes and wine and the most common analytical tools used in their evaluation. Both the theoretical and practical aspects of grape and wine analyses are considered.
Topics
- Interpret commonly measured quantitative and qualitative metrics relevant to grapegrowing and winemaking and their utility in wine (grape) production (the WHY?).
- Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of different methodologies for measuring wine and grape components, including methods that you have no prior experience with (the WHAT?).
- Demonstrate proficiency with routine protocols in wine and grape analysis, in preparation for later VIEN courses, internships, research, etc... (the HOW?).
Official roster learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
CHEM 1560 or CHEM 2070.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- Wines and Grapes: Composition and Analysis · 2.0 · Undergraduate