Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

308151 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Oenology) (Honours)


BScOnlgy(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 050581D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

Provides wine science education and training combined with technical training in principles of viticulture, grape and wine production and sensory evaluation. This honours degree is an opportunity to maximise Western Australia's competitive advantage by meeting the need for researchers in the viticulture industry. The learning model enables the gaining of research skills that will enable the ability to obtain leadership roles within the viticultural industry as well as in the broader agribusiness sector.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Refer to admissions into Honours Degree Programs (General Information section of the Curtin Courses Handbook). Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated an ability and interest in research and a commitment to academic excellence.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course is one year full time or equivalent part-time study. Part-time students are expected to complete within two years.

Course Organisation

The course enables extended knowledge of current academic research methodology as it is applied to Oenology and demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills through the conduct of a supervised research project and preparation of an honours dissertation.This program consists of project work over two semesters. Oenology Honours 401 is undertaken as the first stage of the project work. Oenology Honours Project 402 is the final component of the research project and covers the execution and writing of theproject begun in Oenology Honours 401. A detailed review of the relevant literature will be completed under the guidance of the supervisor and if necessary the program objective will be refined. The necessary research and analytical skills will be developed that are required to assemble and analyse the results of the dissertation.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will find employment with industries associated with the supply chain of the viticultural industry, including banks, as consultants and development officers.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
303397 v.3   Applied Agricultural Statistics 401 5.0 25.0
308024 v.1   Oenology Honours 401 15.0 75.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
308152 v.1   Oenology Honours Project 402 20.0 100.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Margaret River Campus Semester 1   Y   Y  
2006 Margaret River Campus Semester 2   Y   Y  

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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