BIOMET 7000WT - Research Methodology and Experimentation

Multifactorial and multiple-response experiments are typical in the research and practice in Viticulture & Oenology. This course introduces the principles of factorial, response surface and mixture designs, as well as the principles of multivariate unsupervised (principle component analysis) and supervised (clustering and discrimination) modelling in the context of wine science. The theory component is matched with research publications from relevant areas, case-studies and the Minitab software functionality. Minitab 17 will be used extensively in the course. The course is taught in a small-group setting with the enrolment not exceeding 15 students, which guarantees an individual learning and teaching approach. The course will be presented in intensive workshop mode and supported with online discussions and assessments.