THE AUSTRALIAN WINE INDUSTRY AND ITS WINES
AGR3AWI
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will provide you with historical and contemporary knowledge of the Australian wine industry, with a focus on innovation, research and practice. You will develop knowledge of and skills in identifying wine types and styles, including regional specialities, and sensory perceptions related to geographical locations, wine zones and regions. Legislation and regulation pertinent to the wine industry will also be explored. Industry structures and key bodies at national, state and regional levels will be investigated along with major research and industry organisations, knowledge development strategies, research directions and funding arrangements. You will develop knowledge of selected aspects of the industry through exploration of the domestic and export markets, challenges facing the industry including regional strengths and weaknesses and ecological sustainability.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
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 Admission into SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThis elective will run subject to sufficient enrolments
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
James Halliday Australian wine companion
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHalliday, J
Year2020
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherHARDY GRANT BOOKS, RICHMOND, VIC.
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The World Atlas of Wine
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorJohnson, H
Year2019
Edition/Volume8th edition
PublisherMITCHELL BEAZLEY, LONDON
ISBNN/A
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The wine atlas of Australia and New Zealand
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHalliday, J
Year2011
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherHARPERCOLLINS, SYDNEY.
ISBNN/A
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The Oxford Companion to Wine
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorRobinson, J and Harding, J
Year2015
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
ISBNN/A
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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
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 31 - 43
Two 6.00 hours field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
2 single days. Transportation will be provided at no cost to the students.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Six practical reports, during the semester (Total 1,800-words equivalent). | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Exam - 1.0 hour (1,000-words equivalent). Written exam comprising multiple choice, short answer and longer questions. | Other written exam | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Tasting test (1,000-words equivalent). | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |