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12620 (v.3) Sensory Evaluation 202
Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 5 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 12616 (v.2) Wine Production 201 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Introduction to sensory evaluation, sweetness and acidity, pure and natural compounds, palate testing, wine tasting vocabulary, white and red wine stylesm, wine description, wine scoring. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - An understanding of the types and styles of wine made in Australia. Knowledge of the principles of sensory evaluation of wine. Had an introduction to the skills of sensory evaluation of wine. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Johnson H., (1994), The World Atlas of Wine, 4th ed, New York, Simon Schuster. Robinson J., (1996), Jancis Robinson's Guide to Wine Grapes, Oxford, Oxford University Press. Peynaud E., (1996), The Taste of Wine, (translated by Schuster M), 2nd ed, New York, John Wiley and Sons. The Australian Wine Research Institute (1999), Advanced Wine Assessment Course, Adelaide, AWRI. Meilgaard M, Civille G.V, Carr B.T., (1991), Sensory Evaluation Techniques, 2nd ed, Florida, CRC Press. |
Unit Texts: | Iland P and Gago P., (2002), Australian Wine Styles and Tastes, Adelaide, Patrick Iland Wine Promotions. Rankine B.C., (1990), Tasting and Enjoying Wine, Adelaide, Winetitles. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments (4) 40%, End of semester practical test 40%, Mid semester practical test 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. Students must participate in a minimum of 85% (twelve out of fourteen) of laboratory sessions to pass the subject. |
Field of Education: |  50100 Agriculture (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2   |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: |  Informational   | Result Type: |  Grade/Mark |
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Availability
Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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