314686 v.1 Viticulture and Oenology Major (BAgribusiness)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
Students completing this major develop skills in viticulture, winemaking, resource management and marketing. Graduates are sought for employment in a wide range of technical and leadership roles including winemaking, vineyard management and in allied industries including wine marketing, finance and service provision within the supply chain - both in Australia and overseas. The first year of the course provides a scientific and applied industrial foundation from which students build the capacity to undertake professional roles in industry. The second and third years of the major are delivered at the specialist facilities of the Margaret River Education campus with a high level of industry involvement and engagement. Graduates of this major have a combination of a strong scientific and critical thinking approach and employment-ready skills.
Major/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply accumulated knowledge and skills from the disciplines of viticulture and oenology
2. apply industry knowledge and scientific methods to critically assess wine industry related issues
3. access, evaluate and synthesis information related to the wine industry
4. use a broad range of communication skills appropriate to the audience
5. select and use technology appropriate to the viticulture and wine industry
6. take responsibility for own professional development by critically assessing and implementing new knowledge
7. have an international perspective of viticulture and oenology and how these contribute to global wine markets
8. embrace the diversity and opportunities presented by different cultures
9. work independently and in teams; Demonstrate leadership, professional behaviour and ethical practices
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 312408 | v.2 | Wine Science 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314683 | v.1 | Wine Production 200 | 50.0 | ||
| 8306 | v.9 | Quantitative Biology 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 10987 | v.5 | Accounting 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312414 | v.3 | Sensory Evaluation 200 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312415 | v.2 | Water Resource Management 202 | 20.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314684 | v.1 | Viticulture Principles and Practices 200 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 312416 | v.2 | Introduction to Wine Marketing and Business 201 | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314462 | v.1 | Commodity Trading and Risk Management 203 | 25.0 | ||
| 312144 | v.2 | Agricultural Production Systems 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 13501 | v.5 | Wine Production 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306476 | v.4 | Grape and Wine Technology 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312373 | v.2 | Integrated Pest Management 302 | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| 312412 | v.3 | Wine Science 300 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
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