Winegrowing
(
6 points,
SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)
Leader: Dr Lawrie Dooley
Offered:
Peninsula First semester 2006 (OCL-RESBLK)
Synopsis: World viticulture production, distribution of Australian viticulture, cultivars and rootstocks; Site selection; Sourcing and propagation of vines; Trellising materials and design; Irrigation; Canopy management and improving grape quality, canopy types and scoring; Fruit maturity and qield assessment, harvest techniques and planning; Characteristics of wine grape varieties and effect of climate/viticultural practices; theory of principles and practices of wine production; Supervises practical application of winemaking theory; Physiology of odour detection and basic taste sensations in relation to wine appreciation.
Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 40% + Two Assignments (1500 words each): 15% each + Two Practicals: 10% each + Tour report: 10%
