Special Studies in Viticulture/Oenology

Subject AGRI90034 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Dookie - Taught online/distance.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Students are expected to maintain regular contact with their subject supervisor by appointment or email.
Total Time Commitment:

170 Hours

Prerequisites: None
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

Email: sigfredo.fuentes@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This is an individualised subject that enables students to pursue studies in greater depth of particular aspects of viticulture and/or oenology not otherwise covered in the normal subjects offered within Wine Technology and Viticulture. The objective of the subject is to assist students to acquire specialist skills appropriate to an area of viticulture or oenology; develop greater depth or breadth of knowledge in a particular area of viticulture or oenology; and develop industry contacts in the area of special study.

A study program of an approved area must be developed with a supervisor and approved by the coordinator. The program must demonstrate: availability of expertise within the Faculty or from the Wine Industry to provide guidance to the student; feasibility of the study within the constraints of resources and time; necessity of the study to the student’s overall academic objectives; defined boundaries of the topic and depth of study, industry input necessary to complete the study at the level of academic rigor appropriate to a graduate diploma level.

Learning Outcomes:

N/A

Assessment:

Individual Assessment Contract equivalent to 5,000 words across 1-2 assignments 100% consisting of;

  • A project proposal due approximately in Week 6
  • Draft for feedback due approximately in Week 10
  • Final assignment due approximately in Week 12
Prescribed Texts: None
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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