Unless otherwise noted, the following courses will be held at the Northwest Viticulture Center, 215 Doaks Ferry Road NW, Salem.  (Click here for directions)

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Fall 2010 Schedule

• Vineyard Management/Winemaking Credit Courses
• AgriBusiness Management Course
• Pesticide Recertification and Exam Review Courses

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Fall 2010 Schedule

Vineyard Management/Winemaking Credit Courses

General Viticulture
VMW101 (CRN 32711)
Introduces grape growing. Covers botany, fruiting and rootstock cultivars; anatomy and physiology; history and distribution of grapes; vine classification; world growing areas, including latitude, climate and soils; and common diseases and pests.

• Three credits.
• Al Mac Donald, instructor.
• 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays, September 15-November 24.
• Northwest Viticulture Center, Room E104.
• $216 plus $27 fee.

Fall Vineyard Practices
VMW110 (CRN 30281-lecture and CRN 30282-lab, register for both).
Surveys fall vineyard management practices.  Focuses on harvest practices, harvest contracts, and ripening parameters. Compares different ripening characteristics for a variety of clones and rootstocks. Covers fall canopy management, disease problems, and weather effects on ripening.

• Four Credits.
• Al Mac Donald, instructor.
• 4-7 p.m., Mondays and 4-6 p.m., Thursdays, September 13-November 22.
• Northwest Viticulture Center, Room E11.
• Prerequisite: VMW101 or consent of instructor, 503.399.5139.
• $288 plus $47 fee.

Wine Appreciation
VMW131 (CRN 30283)
Introduces wine appreciation. Includes grape varieties; wine types; sensory distinctions; food and wine combinations and the sensory evaluation of wines.

• Three Credits.
• Bob Sogge, instructor.
• 6-9 p.m., Tuesdays, September 28-December 7.
• One field trip TBA.
• Northwest Viticulture Center, Room E104.
• Student must be 21+ years of age.
• $216 plus $122 fee.

Wines of the Pacific Northwest
VMW134 (CRN 36983)
Focuses on the viticultural regions of the United States Pacific Northwest and the sensory evaluation of representative wines.  Emphasizes knowledge of the winemaking history of the area.  Promotes a basic understanding of the wines of the regions.

• Three credits.
• Patrick McElligott, instructor.
• 6:30-9:30 p.m., Thursdays, September 30-December 9.
• Northwest Viticulture Center, Room E104. $216 plus $122 fee.
• Prerequisites: VMW131 or consent of instructor.
• Student must be 21 years of age.

Wine Production
VMW244 (CRN 33739-lecture and CRN 33740-lab, register for both).
Focuses on wine processing practices and quality control management.  Demonstrates harvest and pre-fermentation processing decisions.  Covers equipment operation, maintenance, sanitation and safety. Examines juice analysis, additions, selection of wine microorganisms, and managing fermentations.  Presents post fermentation management practices, managing malolactic fermentation, and new wine analysis.

• Six Credits.
• Barney Watson, instructor.
• 5-8 p.m., Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m., Wednesdays, and 9 a.m-1 p.m., Saturdays, September 14-November 24.
• Northwest Viticulture Center, Room E11.
• Prerequisites:  CH123, CH172, VMW 222 or consent of instructor, 503.584.7255.
• Students must be 21 years of age.
• $432 plus $80 fee.

Wine Marketing-Brand Development
VMW271 (CRN 35708)
Focuses on establishing and managing a brand in the wine industry, with emphasis on the Oregon wine industry.  Examines multiple models and aspects of product differentiation, brand planning, public relations and media relations.

• Four Credits.
• Hybrid Course.
• 6-9 p.m., Mondays, September 27, November 1, and December 6.
• Northwest Viticulture Center, Room E104.
• The remainder of the course will be online.
• Prerequisites: VMW170 or consent of instructor.
• $288 plus $52 fee.

Fundamentals of Plant Biology
BI153
(CRN 41210-lecture and
CRN 41211-lab or CRN 41212-lab, register for lecture and one lab).
Covers the basic structure, life cycles, genetics, and functions of plants.  Meets a science with lab requirement for non-science majors. Serves as background for students in the Horticulture and Viticulture programs.

• Four Credits.
• Douglas Ure, instructor.
• Lecture, 8:30 -9:20 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, September 27-December 11.
• Salem campus, Building  TBA, Room TBA.
• First lab choice meets 8:30-11:20 a.m., Thursdays.
• Second lab choice meets 1:30-4:20 p.m., Thursdays.
• Salem campus, Building 8, Room 243.
• Prerequisite: CH123 or equivalent or concurrent enrollment in CH123.
• $288 plus $43 fee.

Chemical Methods for Analysis of Musts and Wines
CH172
(CRN 41258-lecture and CRN 41259-lab, register for both).
Introduces vineyard and winery laboratory practices.  Covers basic chemical principles, laboratory techniques, and analytical procedures for musts and wines.

• Three Credits.
• Tom Berntson, instructor.
• 12-4 p.m., Tuesdays, September 28- December 7.
• Northwest Viticulture Center, Room 127.
• Prerequisite: CH123 or equivalent or concurrent enrollment in CH123.
• $216 plus $40 fee.

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AgriBusiness Management Non-Credit Course

AgriBusiness Management I
XAGR9800C (CRN 30292)
The first year of a three-year program that helps full-time agribusinesses improve their financial management skills.  Focuses on developing a basic computerized set of agribusiness financial records.  A year-end financial analysis is provided that calculates cost of production for each crop or livestock enterprise and provides information for developing the most economical cropping program and for making marketing and other decisions.  During class sessions and one-on-one consultations, professional farm management specialists provide instruction and assistance in record keeping, income tax management, obtaining financing, labor regulations, and other timely topics.

• David Sunderland and Phil La Vine, instructors.
• Call 503.399.5089 or 503.589.7759 for registration information.
• 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays, October 19, 2010-April 12, 2011.
• Salem campus, Building 62, Room 101.
• $625. 

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Pesticide Recertification and Exam Review Courses

Respiratory Protection for Agriculture Operations
XAGR9804K
Specific information related to respiratory protection for agricultural operations in Oregon and necessary elements such as hazard recognition, respiratory selection and care and maintenance of respirators will be presented. Oregon OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard for Agriculture will be covered.

• Fulfills the core training requirements to renew an Oregon Private Pesticide Applicator’s License or qualifies for four hours of other credit for any Oregon Pesticide Applicator or Consultant.
• Stan Thomas and Garnet Cooke, instructors.
• Register for one of the following sessions:
  • (CRN 40935) 8 a.m.-noon, Friday, November 12.  McMinnville Health Science Education Center, 306 NE Norton Lane, McMinnville.  $54.
  • (CRN 38535) 8 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, December 7.  Salem campus, Building 61, Room 102.  $42.

Worker Protection Standard
XAGR9801H
Presents specific information related to EPA’s Worker Protection Standard (WPS) and its implementation in Oregon. Covers the elements of this regulation in addition to other related state and federal regulations regarding pesticide worker safety. 

• Meets the training requirement portion of the small farm exemption under OAR 437-001-0057.
• Fulfills the core training requirements to renew an Oregon Private Pesticide Applicator’s License or qualifies for four hours of other credit for any Oregon Pesticide Applicator or Consultant.
• Tomàs Schwabe, instructor.
• Register for one of the following sessions:
  • (CRN 30277) 8 a.m.-noon, Friday, November 19.  McMinnville Health Science Education Center, 306 NE Norton Lane, McMinnville.  $54
  • (CRN 39598) 8 a.m.-noon, Friday, December 10.  Salem campus, Building 62, Room 102.  $42.

Pesticide Applicator Training in Spanish
XAGR9804E (CRN 37164)
Emphasizes pesticide laws and regulations.  Stresses pesticide labeling.  Demonstrates appropriate calculations. Includes information on pesticide exposure risk, personal protective equipment, safe pesticide handling procedures, application equipment calibration and maintenance, accident prevention, and pesticide spill management. Covers signs and symptoms of pesticide poisoning and first aid procedures. 

• Fulfills the core training requirements to renew an Oregon Private Pesticide Applicator’s License or qualifies for eight hours of other credit for any Oregon Pesticide Applicator or Consultant.
• Juan Pablo Valot, instructor.
• 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, December 4.
• Salem campus, Building 61, Room 102.
• $89, includes textbook.
• No exam offered.
• Call 503.399.5139 or 503.589.7946 before December 1 to register.
• Bring a pencil/pen, paper, and calculator to class.

Label Comprehension
XAGR9801E (CRN 33319)
Presents a comprehensive analysis of information contained within a pesticide product label. Covers the types of product registrations processed by the U.S. Environmental Protection and state agencies.  Reviews product label information required by Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act.  Includes interpretation of manufacturer supplied information related to the label.

• Approved by the Oregon Landscape Contractors Board for four CEH.
• Fulfills the core training requirements to renew an Oregon Private Pesticide Applicator’s License or qualifies for four hours of other credit for any Oregon Pesticide Applicator or Consultant.
• Laurie Gordon, instructor.
• 8 a.m.–noon, Saturday, December 4.
• Salem campus, Building 62, Room 101.
• $42.

Private Applicator License Training
XAGR9801L (CRN 30279)
Emphasizes pesticide laws and regulations.  Stresses pesticide labeling.  Includes information on application equipment, pesticide safety, pests and pest control.  Demonstrates appropriate calculations.  All in preparation for taking Oregon's Private Applicator licensing examination.

• Bring a pencil/pen, paper, and calculator to class.
• Mike Ricks, instructor.
• 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday, December 13.
• Salem campus, Building 61, Room 102.
• $62.
• Textbook available at class for $22.50.
• Exam offered 4:30-7:30 p.m.
• Cost of exam $20 (exact cash or check payable to Chemeketa Community College only, paid at time of exam).
• Bring photo ID and SS# to exam.

Calibration for Accuracy of Pesticide Application
XAGR9801K
Emphasizes the importance of accurate calibration and identifies types of application equipment and their components.  Presents calibration principles and reviews appropriate calculations.

• Fulfills core training requirements to renew an Oregon Private Pesticide Applicator’s License or qualifies for four hours of other credit for any Oregon Pesticide Applicator or Consultant.
• Mike Ricks, instructor.
• Tuesday, December 14.
• Salem campus, Building 61, Room 102.
• $42.
• Register for one of the following sessions:
  • (CRN 30287) 8 a.m.-noon
  • (CRN 41392) 1-5 p.m.

Weed Identification and Management
XAGR9801F
Introduces weed plants.  Explores herbicide chemistry.  Covers herbicide selection.

• Four hours pesticide recertification credit available.
• Mike Ricks, instructor.
• Wednesday, December 15.
• Salem campus, Building 61, Room 102.
• $42.
• Register for one of the following sessions:
  • (CRN 35423) 8 a.m.-noon
  • (CRN 36656) 1-5 p.m.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Students can register on the web at http://my.chemeketa.edu/ and have 10 working days after registration to make financial arrangements for payment of their tuition or they will be charged a $25 fee.  Additional $25 late fees will be applied for accounts 30 days or more over due at the 6th  and 10th weeks of each term.  Maximum late fees of $75 per term will be charged.   Courses will not be dropped for non-payment of classes. 

If you have not attended a class at Chemeketa within the last year, you will not be able to use either of the automated systems to register. Instead:

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