OENOLOGY 7019WT - Sensory Studies

Waite Campus - Semester 2 - 2014

This course involves teaching sessions that may be attended by both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. This course provides a scientifically based introduction to sensory evaluation and its relationship to the winemaking process, and promotes the development of technically accurate wine assessment skills. The physiology of taste receptors, olfaction and the structure of oral mucosa are examined. Recent advances in knowledge, including the function of signal transduction molecules and protein structure are used to explain current models of flavour, astringency and taste perception. Basic flavour chemistry of grapes and wine is introduced. An introduction to sensory measurement theory, psychophysics, aroma and taste interactions, threshold measurement, and the psychological and physiological factors affecting perception is presented. The concept of adaptation and its application to the sensory evaluation of wines, and elements of good sensory practice including data collection and statistical analysis are described. The practical program will be used to develop basic skills in sensory assessment of wines leading to the interpretation of wine characteristics in terms of wine style and quality. This is achieved by a progressive development of sensory skills, using model solutions to depict basic tastes and their interaction, followed by a detailed examination of white and red table, fortified and sparkling wines.

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Course Details

Course Code	OENOLOGY 7019WT
Course	Sensory Studies
Coordinating Unit	School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	Waite Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 6 hours per week
Assessment	Practical report, tasting tests, group oral presentation, written exam

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Sue Bastian

Course Timetable

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Learning Outcomes

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Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The suggested workload hours below are provided as a guide to assist students in meeting the course requirements.
A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, should expect to spend on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required for the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision). However, due to the nature of this course, namely sensory evalution of wine, it is suggested that student's also spend as much time as possible in their own time, tasting wines either at cellar door, trade tastings and with informal peer tasting groups.

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Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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