agr3we2 wine evaluation 2
WINE EVALUATION 2
AGR3WE2
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will build on the knowledge acquired and skills developed in Wine Evaluation l. Through theory and practice, students will identify and describe processes of wine making, and develop knowledge of the principles of and methods used in analytic sensory evaluation, being able to describe the sensory characteristics of the major wine styles. This subject will also provide students with the vocational skills necessary to apply quantitative (technical) wine assessment methodologies to white, rosé, red, sparkling, dessert and fortified wines, and to become proficient in the statistical analysis of quantitative methods. Perceptions of wine quality will be explored and skills in planning and presenting wine tastings developed.
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 AGR2WE1 and 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 |
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Readings | Analytical chemistry of foods | Recommended | James, C 1995 | BLACKIE ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL, LONDON |
Readings | Food processing - nutrition | Recommended | Bender, A 1978 | ACADEMIC PRESS, NEW YORK |
Readings | Food product development | Recommended | Grad, E & Saguy L (eds) 1991 | VAN NOSTRAND REINHOLD, NEW YORK |
Readings | How to taste wines | Recommended | Evans, L 2007 | BARBARA BECKETT PUBLISHING, PADDINGTON NSW |
Readings | Parson's chemical analysis of food | Recommended | Egan, H, Kirk, R & Sawyer, R 1981 | 8TH EDN, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTON, LONDON |
Readings | Principles of Sensory Evaluation of Food | Recommended | Amerine, M 1965 | ACADEMIC PRESS, 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
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 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 | % |
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Essay (2000 words) | 40 | |
Group presentation (30 minutes) | 30 | |
Practical evaluation (6 during semester) | 30 |