The aim of the course is to provide practical horticultural engineers with basic knowledge of viticulture that can be applied in the management of both private farms and integrated vineyard areas and effective production also in the student's country.
Viticulture technology (KHORBAN-SZOLOTEC-1)
Basic data
Name and type of the study programme
Horticultural Engineering, undergraduate program
Curriculum
2024
Classes / consultation hours
0 + 4 + 0 (L+S+Labs)
Credits
4 credits
Theory – Practice
Theory: 0%, Practice: 100%
Recommended semester
Semester 4
Study mode
full-time
Prerequisites
Evaluation type
Mid-term evaluation
Course category
Compulsory
Language
English
Instructors
Responsible instructor
Baglyas Ferenc Dr.
Responsible department
Kertészeti Tanszék
Instructor(s)
Hóman Zoltán, Baglyas Ferenc Dr.
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Course objectives
Course content
Seminars
Course content: History of viticulture Morphology of grape Ecology of the grape Phenology of grape Propagation of grape Vineyard establishment Grape pruning Canopy management Wines and wine regions of Hungary Wine tasting Raisin producion in California Minimum questions : The effect of Ice Age on Europe’s and North America’s wild species Vitis silvestris and Vitis vinifera morphologic differences The origin and the spread of Vitis vinifera The effect of phylloxera on Eurple’s grape production Grape production of China, USA, Italy and France World’s leading wine exporters and importers The types of the grape roots The position of leaves and clusters ont he shoot. Which order are the tendrils positioned on the shoot? Which are the side of the shoot and why is it important? What are the two types of buds on the node? What are the organs of the bud? Types of the buds on the cane. The stucture of the flower The types of the flowers The parts of the berry
Acquired competences
Knowledge
Understand the specialities of viticulture technology, the most important theoretical and methodological basics required for this, and the related practical knowledge. Students know and understand the basic concepts, connections and processes of food chain safety. He/she has detailed knowledge of the legal regulation of viticulture technology.
Skills
Students will be able to manage enterprises, companies, production plants, small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the field of viticulture, especially in table grape growing, at an engineering level and to operate their management professionally, taking into account environmental management and environmental protection regulations. Students will be able to plan and conduct procedures, allocate resources professionally, to participate in the development of proposals that form the basis for professional decisions, and to draw conclusions, not only at the operational level. Students will be able to ensure the conditions necessary for the implementation of specific activities, to continuously manage and control the implementation, and to organize this.
Attitude
Accepts and authentically represents the social role of agriculture, especially in viticulture of table grape growing, and related scientific fields, and represents the most important values of his/her field. He/she is characterized by a willingness to cooperate and the ability to create relationships. He/she has an environmentally conscious, sustainable farming approach. He/she is open to applying the latest results of wine development. He/she is characterized by a demand for quality. He/she has a sense of professional responsibility and a willingness to cooperate.
Autonomy and responsibilities
Feel responsible for strengthening the role of table grape growing in horticultural sector. Take responsibility for their own decisions, for their own work and the work of their colleagues under their supervision. Take responsibility for the consequences of their professional positions. They are able to identify problems in their chosen viticulture sector or specialization, and are able to develop strategies to solve them using their theoretical and practical knowledge and consistently follow these strategies.
Requirements, evaluation and grading
Mid-term study requirements
Mid-term study requirements: Compulsory participation in practical classes and in farm visit The practical grade is determined as follows: - propagation - pruning - canopy management Besed on the fulfilment of the above subjects student will have a practical grade.
Generative AI usage
Use of GAI tools is permitted in a limited manner (e.g., for literature search support or specific tools). In this case, the course instructor is responsible for defining where and how GAI tools may be used in assignments. The course description must specify in detail how GAI tools may be used during the course.
Study aids, laboratory background
Lecture's ppt files, Study vineyard of the Faculty of Horticulture of the John von Neumann University, Study trips to vineyards and vineries.
Readings
Compulsory readings
1. Skelton S. (2019): Viticulture - An introduction to commercial grape growing for wine production ISBN 978 -0-9931-2355-9 2. 2. Goldammer T. (2018): Grape grower's Handbook, Apex Publisher
Recommended readings
Short videos in selected websites.