Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Grape phenology, influence of climate and soil on wine grape production. The Viticultural Environments of Western Australia, grape flower and berry set. The physiology and chemistry 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 - Understood the process of decision making in viticulture and be able to relate to the decisions made to the actual viticulture practices. Demonstrated a basic understanding of the principles and practices with viticulture. Explained the morphology and physiology of the grapevine and the grape berry. Demonstrated an understanding of the relevant technical and seasonal operations associated with viticultural practices relevant to Western Australianconditions. Applied knowledge to 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: | Johnson H. (1994) The World Atlas of Wine, New York, 4th ed 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.) New York, 2nd ed, Wiley and Sons. The Australian Wine Research Institute (1999) Advanced Wine Assessment Course. |
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. |
Field of Education: | 50301 Horticulture | 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 | 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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