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The University Of Georgia
Program name: Viticulture and Enology (Eng)
Study Level: Undergraduate
Program leader: Mariam Khomasuridze
Gela Javakhishvili
Study language: English
Qualification: Bachelor of Viticulture and Enology
Program capacity: 180
Program permission: Foreign high-school graduates who received complete general education abroad or its equivalent and the last two years of complete general education had studied abroad or students who lived abroad for the last two or more years and who are currently studying abroad in higher educational institutions recognized by the legislation of the host countries will be able to enter the program without passing Uniform National Entrance Examinations according to Order №224/N of the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia (December 29, 2011).If the applicant does not have the English language certificates in FCE (First Certificate in English), he / she must pass the English language B2 level university test (60% positive assessment).
Program goals:

The aim of the program is to provide graduates with theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of viticulture and enology, to develop an understanding of modern methods in the discipline and the possibilities of their application, including the critical analysis of theories and approaches. The program seeks to equip graduates with competencies and skills necessary for the analysis, prevention, response to existing problems in viticulture and enology, as well as for managing related risks. Graduates will be able to apply modern and traditional approaches and methods in viticulture and enology in practice, correctly interpret results, implement and present practical projects, analyze situations based on data collection, and draw well-founded conclusions. Furthermore, graduates will be capable of carrying out professional activities with a high degree of independence, in compliance with professional and ethical principles, and taking responsibility for their work.

Methods for Attaining Learning Outcomes:

•    Lecture - Seminar
•    Demonstration
•    Interactive lessons
•    Practical lessons
•    Team work
•    Critical analysis
•    Problem solving and their solution
•    Study tour 
•    Case study
•    Working with the book
•    Method of written work 
•    Discussion/debate
•    Action based learning

Learning outcomes:
Knowledge and understanding

  • After completing the programme, the student will

    • Explain and review the main and supporting issues, fundamental concepts, principles and theories of Viticulture and Enology;
    • Describe issues related to the implementation and introduction of tasks/projects in the field of Viticulture and Enology and provide appropriate agrotechnical, technical and technological measures and means;
    • Process and present information about modern trends in Viticulture and Enology.

    • Skills

  • After completing the programme, the student will:

    • Using the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge, independently find a problem identified during the work process, the cause of its occurrence and a way to correct it;
    • Use traditional and modern technical means, technologies, equipment and systems of Viticulture and Enology in practice;
    • Communicate effectively with specialists and non-specialists about problems in Viticulture and Enology and ways to solve them using modern information and communication technologies.

    • Responsibility and autonomy

  • After completing the programme, the student will

    • Discuss the requirements set by professional and ethical (both local and international) norms;
    • Explain the values established in the field of Viticulture and Enology, history, and traditions;
    • Participate in the process of forming new values necessary for the dynamically developing Viticulture and Enology industry and promote their establishment.
    • Date of approval: 12-16-2024
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    Teaching Process Characteristics:

    To obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Viticulture and Enology, a student must complete 180 ECTS, which includes 156 ECTS from the main subjects of the programme; 24 ECTS from the elective block of the programme. 

    Program Core

    Code Subject ECTS Semester
    ENGW1215EEnglish in Viticulture and Enology6 1
    INFO1115EMS Office6 1
    MATH1119EIntroduction to Mathematics and Statistics6 1
    PHAR1210General and Inorganic Chemistry6 1
    EENG1105EFundamentals of Physics6 2
    PHAR2110Organic Chemistry6 2
    VIEN1000EGeneral biology6 2
    VIEN1001EBiochemistry of Vine and Wine6 3
    VIEN1002EViticulture and Enology engineering6 3
    VIEN1003EAnatomy and physiology of the vine6 3
    VIEN1004EWine chemistry6 3
    VIEN1007EWine microbiology6 3
    VIEN1005EViticulture6 4
    VIEN1006EWine technology6 4
    VIEN1008EAmpelography6 4
    VIEN1009EMethods of analysis of sweets and wines6 4
    VIEN1010EQvevri wine and Georgian Protected Designation of Origin wines6 5
    VIEN1011EIntegrated vine protection6 5
    VIEN1012ESparkling wine technology6 5
    VIEN1014EWorld Viticulture and Enology6 5
    VIEN1015ETraining practice in the vineyard and cellar 16 5
    VIEN1013EWine tasting basics6 6
    VIEN1016ERegulation of wine production6 6
    VIEN1017ETraining practice in the vineyard and cellar II6 6
    VIEN1018EBachelor's thesis12 6

    Total ECTS to be taken:

    156

    Program Elective

    Code Subject ECTS
    ACCT2210EBasics of Managerial Accounting6
    BUSN1210EBasics of Business and Economics6
    COMM4120EIntroduction to Public Relations6
    FRAN1147EFrench Language I (A1)6
    FRAN1247EFrench Language II (A2)6
    FRAN2147EFrench Language III (B1/1)6
    HIST1122EHistory of Viticulture and Enology6
    HOST3215EPrinciples of Tourism6
    ITAL1147EItalian language I (A1)6
    ITAL1247EItalian Language II (A2)6
    ITAL2147EItalian Language III (B1/1)6
    MGMT2110EBasics of Management6
    MGMT2212EEntrepreneurship6
    MKTG2210EBasics of Marketing6
    STEM4000ETechnical Writing6
    VIEN1019EAgroecology and climate change6
    VIEN1020ESoil science6
    VIEN1021ETable grape production6
    VIEN1022EFundamentals of Agronomy6
    VIEN1023EBrand technology6
    VIEN1024EFood safety6
    VIEN1025EOccupational safety in Viticulture and Enology6

    Total ECTS to be taken:

    24









    Matrix Of Privequisites


    Point GPA The university assessment   The general assessment in Georgia
    97-100 4,00 A+ A Excellent
    94-96 3,75 A
    91-93 3,50 A-
    87-90 3,25 B+   Very good
    84-86 3,00 B B
    81-83 2,75 B-  
    77-80 2,50 C+   C good
    74-76 2,25 C
    71-73 2,00 C-
    67-70 1,75 D+   D Satisfactory
    64-66 1,50 D
    61-63 1,25 D-
    51-60 1,00 E E Sufficient
    Not passed
    41-50   FX FX Insufficient
    <40   F F Failed



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