WINE 201
Viticulture I
Course overview
You¡¯ll acquire the basic principles of vine structure, growth and development in relation to the environment for quality wine production.
Course information
| Prerequisites and Restrictions | You must satisfy the following requirement(s):
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| Available semesters | Semester 1 2025 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Domestic fees | $1,180.00 |
Please note: This course can¡¯t be fully completed online as you will need to be on campus to complete some activities.
What you will learn
After successfully completing this course, you¡¯ll be able to:
- Describe the morphology, development and growth of grapevines including the maturation of grape berries.
- Explain how key environmental factors influence growth and development of the grapevine.
- Identify and describe important pests and diseases and key control strategies.
- Describe the factors involved in vineyard structures and establishment.
- Outline cultural management practices in relation to vine growth.
- Demonstrate management decisions; leaf removal, crop removal and harvest decisions - based on scientific assessment of the vine canopy, yield and berry composition measurements.
- Collate, analyse, interpret and report on data.
- Collect, critically evaluate and review information.
- Co-operate with colleagues, competence in teamwork.
Course examiners
Dr Amber Parker
Associate Professor
Department of Wine, Food and Molecular Biosciences
amber.parker@lincoln.ac.nz