The programs of the Viticulture and Winery Technology department are designed to prepare students for careers in the North Coast wine industry. The one-year Certificate and two-year Associate of Science options provide students with the knowledge and skills essential for success. The Certificate in Viticulture and Winery Technology consists of production-oriented courses in viticulture and winemaking. The Certificate in Wine Marketing and Sales is a mix of viticulture, winemaking and business courses. Certificate programs may be modified to meet the career goals of the individual student. The typical student will be able to earn a Certificate in one to two years. Students who complete the Associate of Science in Viticulture and Winery Technology degree specialize in either Viticulture, Winemaking or Wine Marketing and Sales. The Associate of Science degree includes general education courses, basic science courses and core courses in the degree option. The typical student will be able to earn an Associate of Science degree in two to three years.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- (Wine Marketing and Sales) – Demonstrate an advanced understanding of wine marketing, sales, sensory evaluation, and the broader context of wine as a global business.

- (Professionalism) – Display a basic range of professional habits and skills to meet standards of the wine industry.

The programs of the Viticulture and Winery Technology department are designed to prepare students for careers in the North Coast wine industry. The one-year Certificate and two-year Associate of Science options provide students with the knowledge and skills essential for success. The Certificate in Viticulture and Winery Technology consists of production-oriented courses in viticulture and winemaking. The Certificate in Wine Marketing and Sales is a mix of viticulture, winemaking and business courses. Certificate programs may be modified to meet the career goals of the individual student. The typical student will be able to earn a Certificate in one to two years. Students who complete the Associate of Science in Viticulture and Winery Technology degree specialize in either Viticulture, Winemaking or Wine Marketing and Sales. The Associate of Science degree includes general education courses, basic science courses and core courses in the degree option. The typical student will be able to earn an Associate of Science degree in two to three years.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- (Viticulture) – Demonstrate an advanced understanding of viticulture including operations, physiology, vineyard management, soils, and integrated pest management.

- (Professionalism) – Display a basic range of professional habits and skills to meet standards of the wine industry.

This program prepares students for a variety of programming positions and is especially suitable for students who have four-year degrees. To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- create computer programming solutions using C++ and the STL.

- write custom C++ template classes to create and manage data structures.

- evaluate algorithmic efficiency and express in “big oh”

This program prepares students for a variety of programming positions and is especially suitable for students who have four-year degrees. To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- create networked computer programming solutions using Java.

- write Java programs involving sockets for TCP/IP network communications.

- write Java programs involving Enterprise Java Beans.

This program prepares students for a variety of programming positions and is especially suitable for students who have four-year degrees. To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- create computer programming solutions using C++.

- read and write programs written in x86 assembly language, and interface them with C++ programs.

This program prepares students for a variety of programming positions and is especially suitable for students who have four-year degrees. To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- create computer programming solutions using Java and GUI.

- write multithreaded Java programs.

This program prepares students for a variety of programming positions and is especially suitable for students who have four-year degrees. To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- create computer programming solutions using C++ and OOP.

- effectively apply inheritance and polymorphism in C++ class design.

- “overload” common C++ operators for objects.

This program prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions in IT network security and cybersecurity. This program builds on the foundation obtained after completing the network technology fundamentals certificate of achievement. A student completing this program can apply for jobs such as computer network support specialist, computer network defense analysis, computer network defense infrastructure support, network services, penetration tester, and systems security analyst; to name a few. To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- identify computer components to make informed decisions when purchasing computer hardware and software.

- build a simple Ethernet network that includes end-deices and intermediary devices.

- identify and implement safeguards against common attacks.

- identify security issues with communications, email, web, remote access, and wireless technology.

- differentiate between physical security, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

- demonstrate appropriate and ethical behavior and good work habits.

- identify current network threats and ramifications.

- troubleshoot threats and implement security methods against such threats.

This program prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions in IT networking and the beginning foundation for a student wanting to pursue a career in cyber defense, network forensics, network security and eventually cyber security. To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- terminate, install, and test copper and fiber.

- troubleshoot wireless access points and connections.

- install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware, operating systems, and software applications.

- identify computer components to make informed decisions when purchasing computer hardware and software.

- build a simple ethernet network that includes end-devices and intermediary devices.

This certificate of achievement program is intended to prepare the student for jobs in business and government as introductory positions such as network control specialist, computer system specialists, or specialist network control, entry-level help desk Analyst, computer technician, to name a few. A graduate of this program will be able to sit for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam, the CompTia A+ exam, the CompTia Net+ exam and other industry-recognized exams depending on course selection. A graduate will have the required skills to install and configure local area networks that carry data, voice, and video communications, install, operate and maintain network services, routers, switches, and other network devices, resolve network communication problems, support and troubleshoot Personal Computers (PCs), work with a team and demonstrate desirable customer service and communication skills.

NOTE: exact skills will depend on course selection.

To earn a certificate of achievement in information and communication technology, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher. Certificate requirements can be completed by attending classes in the day, evening, online, or a combination of those.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- terminate, install, and test copper and fiber.

- troubleshoot wireless access points and connections.

- install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware, operating systems, and software applications.

- identify computer components to make informed decisions when purchasing computer hardware and software.

- apply the fundamentals of good programming structure and good programming practices.

- analyze and communicate problem specifications.

- build a simple Ethernet network that includes end-devices and intermediary devices.

- identify security issues with communications, email, web, remote access, and wireless technology.

- differentiate between physical security, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

- identify current network threats and ramifications.

- troubleshoot threats and implement security methods against such threats.