VINEYARD MANAGEMENT
AGR1VM
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject focuses on key aspects of the annual cycle of vineyard operations. You will explore physiological and environmental aspects relevant to yield and quality of grapes and wine. Vine physiology, nutrition and health will be considered along with the impact of climate and weather events, soil types, light, water and crop load on the harvest. Issues in vineyard management, yield and quality will be investigated and areas explored such as: selection of planting material including varieties, clones and rootstocks; pest and disease monitoring and control; pruning, training and trellising; canopy management; irrigation; soil and vineyard floor management; monitoring and use of fertilizers; frost and wind mitigation; timing and management of harvest and pest, disease and weed control including integrated pest management and quarantine.
School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Marisa Collins
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Admission into SBATE or requires Subject Coordinator approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: There is an optional 3 day field trip in this subject during the mid-semester break. The cost of accommodation will be borne by the students. Attendance at the field trip will have no impact on assessment.
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
A vineyard odyssey the organic fight to save wine from the ravages of nature
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Kiger, J
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: ROWMAN AND LITTLEFIELD, USA
ISBN: N/A
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Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Concepts in wine technology
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Margalit, Y
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: WINE APPRECIATION GUILD, USA
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
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Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
The principles of practical vineyard management : keeping it simple
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Verhyden, M, Cole M
Year: 2005
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: VINE LOCUM SERVICES, BLACKTOWN, NSW
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
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URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Marisa Collins
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Nine 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Via Zoom online
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 6.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Workshop to be conducted at the Melbourne Polytechnic (Ararat) Campus
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Workshop to be conducted at the Growling frog Golf course vineyard (Yan Yean)
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oral presentation on management of pests and disease in vineyards (10 minutes, 500 words equivalent) | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
2 x Practical reports (2000 words equivalent total). Topics are pruning & canopy management | Report | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Exam (2 hour, 2000 word equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |