Managing Grapevine Physiology

Subject AGRI90040 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 1, Dookie - Taught online/distance.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End 26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 13-Mar-2015
Census Date 31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 08-May-2015

Flexible delivery involving online learning through the Learning Management System (LMS)



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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: N/A
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours.

Prerequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
March
12.50
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Sigfredo Fuentes

Contact

sigfredo.fuentes@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject is an advanced viticulture subject that builds on the principles and practices developed in the viticulture components of AGRI90031 Winegrowing and AGRI90032 Winegrowing Operations. The subject investigates the biology of the grapevine in detail and methods for developing and manipulating yield and quality using advanced management techniques. The subject also reviews vineyard monitoring and computer-aided decision making, along with the implementation of precision viticulture.

Learning Outcomes:

On completing this subject students will be able to:
• Understand the biology of the grapevine in detail
• Apply methods for developing and manipulating yield and quality using prescribed techniques
• Employ and evaluate computer-aided management tools
• Monitor vineyard attributes as part of a precision viticulture approach.

Assessment:

Assignment 1 - 1500 words (due approximately week 5 - 30%), assignment 2 - 3500 words - including a draft which is due in approximately week 6 (final version due approximately week 12 - 70%).

Prescribed Texts:

Mullins, M.G., Bouquet, A. and Williams, L.E. (1992) Biology of the grapevine. Cambridge University Press, NY.

Dry, P.R. and Coombe, B.G. (eds) (2004) Viticulture. Volume 1: Resources. (2nd Edn). Winetitles, Adelaide.

Coombe, B.G. and Dry, P.R. (eds) (1992) Viticulture. Volume 2: Practices. Winetitles, Adelaide.

Cole, M. (Ed) (2006) AVI – Grapes. CRCV Technologies. Adelaide. (CD ROM).

Gladstones, J. (1992), Viticulture and Environment. Winetitles, Adelaide.

Rankine, B. (2004), Making Good Wine. Pan Macmillan, Sydney.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s): Master of Wine Technology and Viticulture

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