agr3ve viticulture engineering
VITICULTURE ENGINEERING
AGR3VE
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject focuses on developing knowledge of the principal concepts of viticulture engineering practices in commercial viticulture operations and the safe operation of facilities and equipment. Students will analyse and evaluate new information, concepts and techniques relating to viticulture engineering and investigate the management of engineering problems in the vineyard. Students will also apply knowledge of viticulture engineering to issues of environmental sustainability in the vineyard. Independent research by students is a feature of the course.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGary Clark
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
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 |
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Readings | Concepts in Wine Technology: Small Winery Operations | Recommended | Yair, M 2012 | 3RD EDITION, WINE APPRECIATION GUILD. |
Readings | Engineering Design: A Systematic Approach | Recommended | Pahl, G, Beitz, W, Feldhusen, J and Grote, K.H. 2007 | 3RD EDITION, SPRINGER. |
Readings | Heat Exchangers: Selection, Rating, and Thermal Design | Recommended | Kakc, S, Hongtan, L and Pramuanjaroenkji 2012 | THIRD EDITION, CRC PRESS. |
Readings | Principles and Practices of Engineering and Industrial Economics | Recommended | Hussain, M. 2013 | tba |
Readings | Principles and practices of winemaking | Recommended | Boulton, R, Singleton, V, Bisson, L & Kunkee, R 2010 | SPRINGER, LONDON. |
Readings | Solar Energy in the Winemaking Industry (Green Energy and Technology) | Recommended | Smyth, M, Russell, J and Milanowski, T 2011 | SPRINGER. |
Readings | Understanding Wine Technology, 3rd Edition | Recommended | Bird, D 2011 | WINE APPRECIATION GUILD |
Readings | Winery Utilities: Planning Design and Operation | Recommended | Storm, D.R. 2000 | 1ST EDITION, SPRINGER. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Solve a range of common viticulture engineering problems and produce appropriate documentation suitable for a professional audience
- Activities:
- Practical exercises and workshops at the vineyard will be used to demonstrate viticulture engineering techniques.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
02. Explain the relationship between physical laws, functional design and operating characteristics of vineyard facilities
- Activities:
- Using workshop sessions and practical exercises in the laboratory and vineyard, students gain knowledge on the behaviour of fluids and the construction and maintenance of facilities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
03. Describe the engineering principles and examine concepts that underpin the design and operation of vineyards.
- Activities:
- Undertaking practical exercises in the laboratory and vineyard, students will construct simple systems to gain knowledge on the application and behaviour of fluids and the construction and maintenance of facilities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
04. Explain the OHS practices and principles crucial for operating a vineyard facility and reflect on related environmental issues
- Activities:
- Workshops and demonstrations will expose students to the dangers inherent in vineyard activities. Use of job safety analysis sheets or equivalent will be used to assess the risks the personnel and the environment. Group discussions in workshops will also include ethical issues and regulations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Subject options
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Epping, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGary Clark
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
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Practical problem solving task in the vineyard (1 hour) | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
Report (2 x 1000 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Tutorial Questions (weekly, group) | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |