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| Changed Course |
| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
VIT 120 | Title:
VINEYARD PRUNING |
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| Full Title:
Vineyard Pruning |
| Last Reviewed:9/27/2021 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | .50 | Lecture Scheduled | 9.00 | 1 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 9.00 |
| Minimum | .50 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 1 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 9.00 | | Contact Total | 9.00 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 18.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 27.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
04 - Different Topics
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
AG 281.7
Catalog Description:
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Theory and practice of pruning head, cane and cordon vines. Course stresses the grapevine's response to pruning, training young and mature vines, and introduces terminology and equipment.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Theory and practice of pruning head, cane and cordon vines. Course stresses the grapevine's response to pruning, training young and mature vines, and introduces terminology and equipment.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:04 - Different Topics
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify parts of the vine important to pruning.
2. Select the appropriate pruning method to achieve desired results.
3. Judge the level of pruning required to produce quality grapes.
4. Utilize correct terminology to discuss grapevine pruning.
5. Select and properly care for pruning tools.
6. Compare cane and cordon pruning methods.
Topics and Scope
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I. Introduction
A. Scope of pruning
B. Purposes of pruning
C. Pruning principles
II. Grapevine Anatomy and Physiology in Relation to Pruning
A. Internal and external structures
B. Photosynthesis and its relationship to pruning
III. Tool Selection and Care
A. Selection of proper pruning tools
B. Sharpening and tool care
IV. Pruning and Training
A. Dormant season training of young vines
B. Pruning mature grapevines
C. Training young vines after bud break
D. Types of wood in pruning
E. Pruning units
F. Growth advantage points
G. Balancing the vine using various formulas
H. Pruning for light quality and quantity
V. Pruning Methods
A. Minimal pruning
B. Pre-pruning
C. Mechanical pruning
D. Modern pruning concepts
VI. Pruning Types
A. Head trained
B. Cane systems
C. Cordon systems
VII. Pruning-related Diseases
A. Eutypa Lata
B. Techniques to avoid disease problems
Assignments:
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Representative assignments:
1. Reading, 10-15 pages per week.
2. Labs: pruning techniques.
3. Two to three quizzes; final exam.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
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| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
30 - 50% |
| Pruning skills demonstrations. | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
20 - 40% |
| Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion, Short answer. | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 30% |
| Attendance and participation. | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials.
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