OENOLOGY 2501WT - Microbiology for Viticulture and Oenology II
Career: | Undergraduate |
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Units: | 3 |
Term: | 3310 |
Campus: | Waite |
Contact: | Up to 6 hours per week |
Restriction: | Available to B Viticulture & Oenology students only |
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
Available for Non-Award Study: | No |
Assumed Knowledge: | BIOLOGY 1202, BIOLOGY 1101 & OENOLOGY 1018NW |
Incompatible: | PLANT SC 2500WT, PLANT SC 2520WT |
Assessment: | Quizzes, practical exams, practical reports, tutorial papers, project report |
Syllabus: |
An introduction to the biology of micro-organisms and invertebrates of importance in agriculture and natural ecosystems with particular emphasis on viticulture and oenology. Topics to be considered include: microbial growth, energy sources and nutritional categories; form and function of major groups of microorganisms; classification and identification; beneficial and deleterious activities of microorganisms; features of saprophytic, pathogenic, symbiotic and commensal lifestyles; determinants of pathogenicity and resistance; interactions of microorganisms and environment; nature and occurrence of Botrytis, yeasts and bacteria associated with the vineyard and winery, and their influence on grape and wine quality; interactions between wine yeast and bacteria; spoilage and selected strains of yeast in wine; nutritional requirements and wine processing parameters affecting growth and activity of wine yeast; practical skills for manipulating microorganisms and invertebrates and studying their activities. |
Course Fees
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Commonwealth Supported Student Contribution | |||||||
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Units | EFTSL | Pre-2010 | 2010 Onwards | Domestic | International | ||
3 | 0.125 | Band 2 | $1,148 | Band 2 | $1,148 | select program | select program |
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Course Outline
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Critical Dates
Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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3310 | Mon 18/03/2013 | Sun 31/03/2013 | Fri 10/05/2013 | Fri 14/06/2013 |
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Class Details
Enrolment Class: Lecture | |||||||
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Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
14201 | LE01 | 32 | 14 | 7 Mar - 11 Apr | Thursday | 10am - 12pm | Charles Hawker, 130, McLeod Lecture Theatre |
2 May - 6 Jun | Thursday | 10am - 12pm | Charles Hawker, 118, Lecture Room 4 | ||||
Related Class: Practical | |||||||
Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
14714 | PR01 | 32 | 14 | 7 Mar - 11 Apr | Thursday | 1pm - 5pm | Charles Hawker, G18, Lab 2 |
2 May - 13 Jun | Thursday | 1pm - 5pm | Charles Hawker, G18, Lab 2 |
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