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13321 (v.4) Viticulture Principles 201
Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Examination of the following - Grape phenology, influence of climate and soil on wine grape production, viticultural environments of Western Australia, Grape Flower and Berry Set, the physiology of Berry Development, biochemistry of fruit ripening, pest and disease management. Vineyard factors affecting wine quality. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Been introduced to the process of decision making in viticulture and related the decisions made to the actual viticulture practices. Understood the principles and practices associated with viticulture. Understood morphology and physiology of the grapevine and the grape berry. Understood the relevent technical and seasonal operations associated with viticultural practices relevent to Western Australian conditions. Learnt skills that can be appliedto solving the day to day problems that occur seasonally in the vineyard. |
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: | Antcliff A.J., (1976), Some Wine Grape Varieties for Australia, Melbourne, CSIRO. Antcliff A.J., (1979), Major Wine Grape Varieties of Australia, Adelaide, CSIRO. Antcliff A.J., (1983), Major Wine Grape Varieties of Australia, Adelaide, CSIRO. Boehm E.Wand Tulloch H.W., (1967), Grape varieties of South Australia, Adelaide, Department of Agriculture. Davidson D., (1992), A Guide to Growing Wine Grapes in Australia. Learbook, Dianne Davidson Consulting Services. Flaherty, Donald L, et al., (1992), Grape Pest Management, (2nd ed,) Brekely, Division of Agriculural and Natural Resources, University of California. Gladstones J., (1992), Viticulture and Environment, pp.130, Adelaide, Winetitles. Jackson, David and Schutzer D., (1987), Production of Grapes andWine in Cool Climates, Melbourne, Nelson. Mullins, Michael G, Bouquet, Alain, Williams and Larry E., (1992), Biology of the Grapevine, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Robinson J, (1987), Vines, Grapes and Wines, The Wine Drinker's Guide to Grape Varieties. |
Unit Texts: | Coombe B.G, Dry P.R, (eds)., (1988), Viticulture vol.1 Resources, Adelaide, Winetitles. Coombe B.G, Dry P. R., (1992), Viticulture Vol. 2 Practices, Adelaide, Winetitles. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 30%, Examination 60%, Phenology Report 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
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: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Margaret River Campus | Semester 1 | 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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