agr3wmb wine micro
WINE MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
AGR3WMB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject aims to develop fundamental microbiological knowledge by examining the role that microorganisms play in the production and spoilage of wine. Students will study the structure, life cycles and metabolic functions and control of bacteria, yeasts and fungi involved in all aspects of wine production and wine spoilage. Students will practise methods of classifying, monitoring and enumerating yeasts and bacteria in musts and wine, dealing with winery sanitation and methods for microbiological stabilisation of musts and wine.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Biology of microorganisms on grapes, in must and in wine | Recommended | Konig, H, Unden, J & Frohlich (eds.) 2009 | SPRINGER-VERLAG, BERLIN. |
| Readings | Chemistry | Recommended | Zumdahl, S 2003 | 6TH EDN, HOUGHTON MIFFIN, USA. |
| Readings | Chemistry: an introduction to general, organic, and biological chemistry | Recommended | Timberlake, K 2006 | 9TH EDN, PEARSON, SAN FRANCISCO. |
| Readings | Introduction to general, organic and biochemistry | Recommended | Bettelheim, F, Brown, W & March, J, 2004 | 7TH EDN, THOMAS BROOKS COLE. |
| Readings | Microbiological analysis of grapes and wine: techniques and concepts | Recommended | Iland, P, Grbin, P, Grinbergs, M, Schmidtke, L & Soden, A 2007 | WINETITLE, ADELAIDE. |
| Readings | Refrigeration for winemakers | Recommended | White, R, Adamson, B & Rankine, B 1998 | WINETITLES, ADELAIDE. |
| Readings | Wine chemistry and biochemistry | Recommended | Polo, C & Moreno-Arribas, M (eds.) 2008 | SPRINGER-VERLAG, NEW YORK. |
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Epping, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Case study (1200 words) | 35 | |
| Practical exercises (weekly, 200 words each) | 35 | |
| Test (1 hour) | 30 |