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Wine Technology (AGRI90033)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2018
Overview
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This subject investigates the processes involved in desining or upgrading a winery. Subject content includes;
- Preparing basic design strategies for the processing of fruit;
- Designing an efficient layout to handle projected tonnage;
- Establishing refrigeration and energy requirements;
- Calculating wine storage and equipment needs to meet forecast production;
- Developiong strategies to manage winery waste in an environmentally sound manner;
- Investigating building construction and material selection;
- Evaluating the application of different winemaking equipment and technologies on the final winemaking outcome.
Intended learning outcomes
As above
Generic skills
None
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
The prerequisites for this subject are;
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AGRI90030 | Concepts in Viticulture and Wine Science | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
AGRI90031 | Winegrowing | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
AGRI90032 | Winegrowing Operations | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Attend the four day intensive residential school.
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- 2000-3000 word online assignment of short answer questions due approximately Week 8 of Semester 1 worth 40%
- 2000 word major assignment due approximately Week 12 of Semester 1 worth 60%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
170 hours total - including intensive teaching block
Additional delivery details
Not offered in 2016
Flexible delivery involving online learning through the Learning Management System (LMS) and attendance at one 4 x day residential school. (Monday - Thursday) Attendance at the school is required for successful completion of this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Wine Technology and Viticulture - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022