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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit provides an introduction to the Australian viticulture and wine industry, and places the Australian wine industry within a global context. Students learn about the wine production process through a hands-on winemaking activity, and spend time in a vineyard to develop their understanding of viticulture management and the role of climate. Concepts such as wine market position and regional identity are discussed, along with key elements of the regulations and frameworks that differentiate the Australian wine market from the European wine market. Students learn how to apply internationally recognised structured approach to wine tasting, and have the opportunity to practice this method in a supervised environment.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode First year of offer Not available in 2025 UWA (Perth) On-campus - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 1 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) describe the major stages of the wine production process; (2) apply a formal method to wine evaluation and communicate evaluation outcomes; (3) recall key production details for the major wine producing regions of Australia; (4) explain the role of climate in viticulture; and (5) explain how the Australian wine industry is positioned with respect to major global competitors.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) wine production process report; (2) sensory evaluation of wine test; and (3) quizzes. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor James Fogarty
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment inBP073 Bachelor of Hospitality Managment
Approved quota: enrolments in the MJD-HOSPB—enrolment in the MJD-HOSPB - Contact hours
- 24 x 1hr lectures (online)
6 x 3hr practical lab classes
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.