agr3wmb wine microbiology and biochemistry
WINE MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
AGR3WMB
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject examines the role that microorganisms play in the production and spoilage of wine. You 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. You 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.
SchoolLife Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTravis Beddoe
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into SBATE or require Subject Coordinator approval. Students must pass SCI1LS1 and SCI1LS2 ORBIO1APM and one of the following subjects (CHE1CHF or CHE1GEN)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThis subject will run subject to sufficient enrolments
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Biology of microorganisms on grapes, in must and in wine.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorKonig, H, Unden, J & Frohlich
Year2009
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PublisherSPRINGER-VERLAG, BERLIN.
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Wine chemistry and Biochemistry
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPolo, C & Moreno-Arribas, M
Year2010
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PublisherSPRINGER-VERLAG, NEW YORK
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Microbiological analysis of grapes and wine: techniques and concepts.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorIland, P, Grbin, P, Grinbergs, M, Schmidtke, L
Year2007
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPATRICK ILAND WINE PROMOTIONS
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Understanding Wine Chemistry.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWaterhouse, AL, Sacks, GL, & Jeffery, DW
Year2016
Edition/Volume1ST EDN
PublisherJOHN WILEY & SONS INC
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTravis Beddoe
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.50 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Two 6.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.50 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lectures in weeks 1-6 of semester will be available online
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Case study (1,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Practical exercises - two reports (total 1,000 words ) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online mid-semester test (30 minutes) (500-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2 |
Final written examination (2 hours, equivalent to 2,000-words)Closed book written examination | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |