Viticultural Science B

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
WINE 5003
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Course ID
205048
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

Viticultural Science B follows on from concepts acquired in Viticultural Science A covering the entire life cycle of the cultivated grapevine. Topics covered in this course include; climate change and its impact on viticulture, berry development and harvesting post-veraison, principles behind the establishment of a viticultural enterprise comprising site selection, choice of planting material, the design and establishment of the vineyard and trellising and canopy management.

Course learning outcomes

  • Decribe the growth cycle of the grapevine and the biology that underpins different phenological stages.
  • Discuss grapevine physiology as it is relevant to growth and vine form, flowering, water use, mineral nutrition, berry development and ripening.
  • Describe grapevine anatomy at both the vegetative and reproductive stages.
  • Apply techniques to monitor grapevine phenological developmental yield potential, canopy modification (pruning) and variety identification.
  • Understand the taxonomy of grapevines and the characteristics of fruiting varieties.
  • Employ basic vineyard management practices.
  • Identify and develop vineyard sites.
  • Understand the processes involved in the planning, conduct and execution of experimental work.
  • Describe the role of rootstocks in modern viticultural production.
  • Work effectively as part of a team and to communicate their understanding and experimental results both verbally and in written form.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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