ducational objectives: At the end of the course the student will acquire:
- knowledge of the chemical-physical properties and the chemical reactivity of the components of grapes, musts and wines; the review of biomolecules carried out during the course will also be extended to their impact on the food sector and understanding of the basic reactions that occur in winemaking, storage, aging, stabilization and bottling (knowledge and understanding)
It will be stimulated during the course of the teaching:
- the ability to analyze, on the basis of the acquired knowledge, the possible interactions between the constituents present and their modifications in food or oenological matrix subjected to various types of deliberate transformations or alterations (applying knowledge and understanding)
- Making judgments; the teaching will put the student in a position to work in independent judgment also through critical consultation and comparison of teaching materials of various types (critical skills).
- the ability to document and communicate acquired knowledge with appropriate terminology (communication skills)
- the ability to promote one's self-updating (learning skills)

The course will introduce students to pedological survey principles and approaches. The course aims to provide basic knowledge on the genesis and evolution of soils and provide the basis for further studies specialized in soil knowledge as part of the terroir in viticulture. The course will also introduce students to the main techniques of working and managing soils both in relation to the cultivation of vines and in relation to climate change.
Expected learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: To have developed the knowledge of the principles of Pedology. Knowledge of pedogenetic factors and processes and possible relationships with the wine terroir.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Have an understanding of the approaches to the description of the station and the morphology of the pedological profile.
MAKING JUDGMENT To be able to interpret the basic pedogenetic process. Ability to assess the suitability of a soil for wine production according to the characteristics of the environment and the place where it is located. Ability to interpret the experimental results of chemical-physical analysis of a soil.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Being able to present works on scientific themes clearly and briefly.
LEARNING SKILLS Being able to describe scientific topics related to Pedology in written and oral form. This skill will be developed through the active involvement of students through oral class and field discussions on specific topics related to the course.