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Managing Grapevine Physiology (AGRI90040)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2018
Overview
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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.
Intended 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
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AGRI90031 | Winegrowing | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
AGRI90030 | Concepts in Viticulture and Wine Science | 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)
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
- One 1500 word assignment due approximately Week 5 worth 30%
- One 3500 word assignment - including a draft which is due in approximately Week 6 and final version due approximately Week 12 worth 70%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Flexible delivery involving online learning through the Learning Management System (LMS)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
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.
- 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