Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Understanding of the interactions between the vine, soil and water. Impact of irrigation on the environment. Achieving sustainable viticulture through irrigation by the proper management of the quality and quantity of irrigation and drainage water. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Explained the interactions between the vine, soil and water. Described the impact of irrigation on the environment. Explained the proper management of the quality and the quantity of irrigation and drainage water. |
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: | Southorn, N. (1997). Farm Irrigation, Planning and Management, Melbourne, Inkata Press.Gladstones, J (1992) Viticulture and Environment. Adelaide, Winetitles. Winkler, A.J., Cook, J.A., Kliewer, W.M. and Lider, L.A. (1974) General Viticulture. Berkeley, University of California Press. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination 40%, Assignments 60%. 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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