Advanced Viticulture Techniques
Subject 208-825 (2009)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook
| Credit Points: | 12.50 |
|---|---|
| Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) |
| Dates & Locations: | This subject is not offered in 2009. |
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: - Total Time Commitment: Students are expected to devote 12 hours per week to this subject as well as attend a 5-day compulsory residential school. |
| Prerequisites: | - |
| Corequisites: | - |
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | - |
| Non Allowed Subjects: | - |
| Core Participation Requirements: | - |
Contact
Postgraduate Officer, Melbourne School of Land and Environment
| Subject Overview: |
After completion of this subject students should be able to use advanced analytical and field-based techniques to determine fruit composition; and formulate yield and quality management approaches to optimise grower returns; measure aspects of soil and plant water, plant nutrition and weather to propose methods to manipulate grapevine capacity and fruit quality; research and apply precision management techniques to site selection, vineyard establishment and vineyard management situations; and, undertake vineyard risk assessments to formulate resultant action plans to operate vineyard enterprises within a sustainable environmental management framework. |
|---|---|
| Objectives: |
On completion of this subject students are expected to be able to:
|
| Assessment: |
|
| Prescribed Texts: | - |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | - |
| Related Course(s): |
Master of Wine Technology and Viticulture |
Download PDF version.