311712 v.2 Viticulture Major (Grad Dip Wine Industry)
Introduction
Students will study the principles and practices associated with viticulture and their relationship to grape and wine quality. Pest and disease management, management of viticultural resources, decision making in viticulture and the role of climate, soil type, grape cultivars and rootstocks are covered. Students also undertake training in sensory evaluation of wine and are encouraged to select option units relating to basic wine production and/or marketing and tourism.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 308036 | v.3 | Viticulture Principles 501 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308037 | v.3 | Grapevine Pests and Diseases 501 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 2 OPTIONS | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 308038 | v.3 | Viticulture Practices 502 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308039 | v.3 | Water Resource Management 502 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308040 | v.3 | Sensory Evaluation 502 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 13497 | v.4 | Wine Industry Project 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308027 | v.3 | Wine Science 501 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308028 | v.3 | Wine Production 501 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312416 | v.2 | Introduction to Wine Marketing and Business 201 | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 13499 | v.5 | Wine Industry Project 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13502 | v.4 | Sensory Evaluation 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306476 | v.4 | Grape and Wine Technology 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308032 | v.3 | Wine Science 502 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308035 | v.3 | Wine Science 512 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
