Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology

Level 1 teaches basic sciences and foundations of wine science at the North Terrace campus and the National Wine Centre.
  At levels 2 and 3 the emphasis is on the scientific and technological aspects of winemaking and viticulture, with courses taught in the winery at the Waite campus.
At level 4 students will have the opportunity to complete an industry experience placement in either viticulture and/or oenology to enhance personal and career objectives.
The program also accommodates an honours stream for those interested in further wine science related research opportunities.
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Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology Example Study Plan Indicative study plan Year1S1 BIOLOGY 1101 Biology I: Molecules, Genes and CellsorBIOLOGY 1401 Concepts in Biology I CHEM 1100 Chemistry IAorCHEM 1101 Foundations of Chemistry IA OENOLOGY 1018NW Foundations of Wine Science I PHYSICS 1101 Physics for the Life and Earth Sciences IAorPHYSICS 1008 Physical Aspects of Nature I S2 BIOLOGY 1202 Biology I: Organisms CHEM 1200 Chemistry IB*orCHEM 1201 Foundations of Chemistry IB SOIL&WAT 1000WT Soils and Landscapes I STATS 1004 Statistical Practice I (Life Sciences) Year2S1 AGRIC 2500WT Animal and Plant Biochemistry II OENOLOGY 2501WT Microbiology for Viticulture and Oenology II PLANT SC 2510WT Foundations in Plant Science SOIL&WAT 2500WT Soil and Water Resources II S2 ANIML SC 2501WT Genes & Inheritance II OENOLOGY 2503WT Introductory Winemaking II OENOLOGY 2502WT Sensory Studies II VITICULT 2500WT Viticultural Science II Year 3S1 OENOLOGY 3007WT Stabilisation and Clarification III OENOLOGY 3047WT Winemaking at Vintage III PLANT SC 3510WT Plant Health III VITICULT 3021WT Viticultural Science III S2 OENOLOGY 3037WT Distillation, Fortified and Sparkling Winemaking III OENOLOGY 3046WT Fermentation Technology III VITICULT 3044WT Viticultural Methods & Procedures III OENOLOGY 3530WT Engineering for Viticulture and Oenology III Level IV for Bachelors Stream Year4S1 OENOLOGY 3500WT Industry Experience (Viticulture & Oenology) III OENOLOGY 3016WT Cellar & Winery Waste Management Approved Elective 1 x 3units Approved Elective 1 x 3units S2 OENOLOGY 3520WT Advances in Wine Science III OENOLOGY 3003WT Wine Packaging and Quality Management III Approved Elective 1 x 3units Approved Elective 1 x 3units Level IV for Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology (Hons) Year4S1 OENOLOGY 3500WT Industry Experience (Viticulture & Oenology) III OENOLOGY 3016WT Cellar & Winery Waste Management VITICULT 4010AWT Honours in Viticulture and Oenology A S2 OENOLOGY 3520WT Advances in Wine Science III OENOLOGY 3003WT Wine Packaging & Quality Management III VITICULT 4010BWT Honours in Viticulture and Oenology B *Note: CHEM 1311 Chemistry IB(S) may be presented in lieu of CHEM 1200 Chemistry IB Assessment Varies with individual courses and includes a combination of verbal presentations, written assignments,  practical work or examination work