Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Wine Biotechnology
The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Wine Biotechnology in Agriculture is offered by Stellenbosch University.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Wine Biotechnology offered by the Stellenbosch University
The honours programme consists of further study in one of the majors for the degree BScAgric, BSc or BEng; supplementary study is sometimes required. The modules and study assignments add depth to the study and form a continuation of the bachelor’s programme. The programme is research and career oriented and is based on modern technology and the most recently available research in the field of wine production systems.
The programme comprises formal lectures, as well as seminars, self-study and experimental work in Wine Biotechnology. The following topics are covered:You must carry out self-study on the South African wine industry as well as independent research in grapevine and wine biotechnology.
- genetic properties and improvement of wine yeasts;
- grape-based beverages;
- alcoholic fermentation;
- chemical compounds of grapes and wine;
- techniques in wine and grapevine biotechnology;
- malolactic fermentation and microbial spoilage;
- enzymes in preparation of wine;
- grapevine structure and functions; and
- grapevine improvement with the aid of biotechnology.
Compulsory Modules
Wine Biotechnology
- (20): Chemistry and biochemistry of grapes and wine
- (30): Research methodology for grapevine and wine biotechnology
- (20): Techniques in grapevine and wine sciences
- (20): Wine-related microbes
- (20): Grapevine biology and biotechnology
- (10): Seminar
