Cal Poly in Australia - Academic Program
The Australia Study Abroad Program Winter 2012 while having a strong focus on Wine and Viticulture, will offer upper division general education classes to. open up the program to all majors and interests. Classes will be held at the University of Adelaide in southern Australia. Professors Gerry Ritchie and Stephen Lloyd-Moffett brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will enhance the academic program in Australia. If you have questions about Winter 2012 courses you can contact the faculty directly.
| Name | Department and Office Location | Phone number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerry Ritchie | Food Science and Nutrition | gsritchi@calpoly.edu | (805) 756-6425 |
| Stephen Lloyd-Moffett | Philosophy | slloydmo@calpoly.edu | (805) 756-2475 |
| Professor | Course |
Units
|
|---|---|---|
| Gerry Ritchie | WVIT 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates | 4 units |
| WVIT 442 Sensory Evaluation of Wine | 4 units | |
| Stephen Lloyd-Moffett | RELS 301 Religions of Asia | C4 - 4 units |
| RELS 344 Religious Studies: The Making of a Discipline |
D5 - 4 units
|
Course Descriptions
If you do not meet the prerequisites for the course, please contact the professor.
WVIT 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates (4)
Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
WVIT 442 Sensory Evaluation of Wine (4)
Evaluation of wines using the techniques in sensory evaluation. Difference and rating tests; descriptive analysis and pairing of wine and food. For WVIT majors only. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: WVIT 202, STAT 218 or STAT 221, age 21 or older. Formerly FSN/WVIT 342.
RELS 301 Religions of Asia (4) GE C4
Comparative study of the religions of Asia, particularly Hinduism, Buddhism, and the religions of China. Topics include historical continuities/discontinuities, worldviews, sacred texts, practices, responses to modernity, the place of women 477 2011-2013 Cal Poly Catalog across the traditions. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Areas A and C2. Recommended: Junior standing. Fulfills GE C4.
RELS 344 Religious Studies:The Making of a Discipline (4) GE D5
Examination of religion from an academic perspective by surveying the various historical approaches employed within the discipline of religious studies to collect, analyze, and interpret religious phenomena cross-culturally. 4 lectures. Pre-requisite: Completion of GE Area A, and D3 or D4. Recommended: Junior standing. Fulfills GE D5.