306476 (v.4) Grape and Wine Technology 302
| Area: | Department of Environment and Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Tuition Patterns: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): |
12614 (v.4)
Wine Science 202
or any previous version
OR 312412 (v.2) Wine Science 202 or any previous version AND 12615 (v.5) Viticulture Practices 202 or any previous version OR 312413 (v.2) Viticulture Practices 202 or any previous version |
| Syllabus: | Genes and their regulation. The theory and biochemistry of: DNA replication and transcription, translation and the genetic code. Recombinant DNA and technology and genetic engineering. Molecular approaches in the study of grapevine pests and pathogens. Application of gene technology in viticulture. Vine improvement: mass and clonal selection, methods of developing new varieties: hybridisation, induced mutation. Introduction of new varieties and improved clones. Genetically modified foods: consumer reaction. Development and commercialisation of gene technology products in the food industry: case studies. |
| Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Field of Education: | 050303 Viticulture |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Margaret River Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
Area External refers to external course/units run by the School or Department or offered by research.
Central External refers to external and online course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area
Partially Online Internal refers to some (a portion of) learning provided by interacting with or downloading pre-packaged material from the Internet but with regular and ongoing participation with a face-to-face component retained. Excludes partially online internal course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area which remain Central External
Fully Online refers to the main (larger portion of) mode of learning provided via Internet interaction (including the downloading of pre-packaged material on the Internet). Excludes online course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area which remain Central External
