3 unique courses worth taking up
According to a UN report, children could lose $17 trillion in lifetime earnings as a result of the COVID-19, since the hindrance in educational system could affect future productivity. The pandemic has revolutionised our way of life completely, revealing the other side of the coin that we could never have anticipated. It has also resulted in a dramatic change in the way people learn and pass on information. Hence, it has become important to do something unique to shine in life. Here are a few unusual and interesting undergraduate courses that students can take up. Read on to know more.
Fermentation Sciences
Fermentation is a multidisciplinary science that includes biochemistry, biology, and microbiology. It is employed in a wide range of processes. Interestingly, fermented foods and beverages make up a sizable amount of what we consume today. As a result, gaining a better grasp of fermentation science may open up a whole new universe of possibilities.
Eligibility criteria: Students should have completed Class XII with 50-55% aggregate in the PCB/ PCM stream.
Institutes to study: IIS Deemed-to-be University, Jaipur; Pondicherry University, Pondicherry; Sharda University, Greater Noida, etc. offer UG courses in BSc (Hons) Microbiology and BSc Applied Microbiology.
Viticulture and Oenology
Viticulture is concerned with grapes while oenology is the study of wine and winemaking. The name oenology comes from the Greek words 'oenos' (wine) and 'logy' (study). The science of grape cultivation and wine production will be covered in this course. During the course, students may have the opportunity to sample a variety of wines and tour grape plantations.
Viticulture is the science, production, and study of grapes, which is considered a branch of horticulture. Viticulture is referred to as viniculture when grapes are utilised to make wines. Viticulturists are people who specialise in growing grapes for the purpose of making wine. They primarily operate in vineyards, where their responsibilities include monitoring and controlling pests and diseases, fertilising, irrigation, canopy management, fruit growth and characteristics, selecting when to harvest, vine trimming, etc.
Vineyard management and the resulting grape characteristics provide the foundation from which winemaking may begin. Hence, both these outdoor and interior parts of wine production are frequently intertwined. In fact, both of these tasks are sometimes carried out by the same person.
Eligibility criteria: Candidates should have completed Class XII with at least 50% aggregate in any stream.
Institutes to study: Wines And Spirits Academy, New Delhi; Tulleeho Wine Academy, Bangalore; Indian Professional Bartending Academy (IPBA), Pune & Mumbai; Gargi Agriculture Research and Training Institute (GARTI), Nashik and IIBT Chandigarh, Chandigarh offer BSc in Wine Technology and Diploma in Fruit Processing and Wine Technology.
Entertainment Engineering and Design
Theme parks, carnivals, gaming parlours, and casinos are all familiar to us. People often associate the words ‘bright’ and ‘happy’ with such places. Well, now there is a special course that will teach students how to make the environment of such locations look different from others. It will assist the young graduates in recreating the environment of parks, carnivals, and gambling parlours in any location, whether at home or elsewhere.
Eligibility criteria: Candidates should have passed Class XII with PCM and English with the required cut-off as stated by the respective university.
Institutes to study: This course is only offered by foreign universities such as University of Nevada, Las Vegas; University of Derby, United Kingdom; University of Utah, USA; Drexel University, Philadelphia, etc.