IDENTIFYING DATA 2018_19
Subject (*) MASTER'S THESIS Code 19635302
Study programme
Wine Tourism Innovation (European Master) (2016)
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
30 Final master project Second 2Q
Language
Anglès
Department Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Coordinator
MAS BARON, ALBERTO
E-mail albert.mas@urv.cat
pierre-louis.teissedere@urv.cat
Lecturers
MAS BARON, ALBERTO
TEISSEDRE , PIERRE-LOUIS
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General description and relevant information

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1 Identify the different types of wine and learn the processes of wine production, from the processing of raw materials to the production of the final product
 A2 Identify and master the necessary requirements in order to develop and implement wine tourism entrepreneurship proposals
 A3 Go in depth into the functioning of tourism systems and acquiring knowledge about the principles of development, management and governance of wine tourism destinations from a sustainable, competitive and responsible perspective
 A4 Deepen the typologies, trends and dynamics of wine tourism markets in order to design and develop a marketing plan to promote wine and wine tourism activities
 A5 Design and implement innovative strategies to develop wine tourism-related products and destinations
 A6 Mastering the use of new technologies in the wine tourism sector
 A7 Assessing the historical, geographical, cultural and social contexts of the main wine-producing regions and integrating them into wine-making innovation programs and design of wine tourism for consumers
 A8 Identify, appreciate and master the wide range of sensory characteristics of wine and the tasting techniques
 A9 Taking part in activities carried out in winemaking companies, wineries and/or institutions related to wine tourism. Be able to apply the acquired skills in a multidisciplinary context
 A10 Plan, design and produce and innovative wine tourism related project
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 CT1 Develop sufficient independence to work on research projects and scientific and technological ventures within their discipline.
 CT2 Make judgements on the basis of the efficient management and use of information.
 CT3 Solve complex problems critically, creatively and innovatively in multidisciplinary contexts.
 CT4 Work in multidisciplinary teams and complex contexts.
 CT5 Communicate complex ideas effectively to all sorts of audiences.
 CT6 Develop skills to manage career development.
 CT7 Apply ethical and socially responsible principles as a citizen and a professional.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1 Know the different grape varieties, their life cycle and the relation with the characteristics of the must
Distinguish viticulture techniques of vineyard management and annual crop maintenance operations
Recognize the processing processes, as well as the necessary equipment for the production of the different types of wine and special wines (sparkling, sweet, fortified and aged)
Integrate the theoretical knowledge with applicable facts in which can be projected.
Start up, in a professional environment and integrated, all basic, transverse and specific competences.
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
 A2 Integrate the theoretical knowledge with facts in which can be projected.
Start up, in a professional environment and integrated, all basic, transverse and specific competences.
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
 A3 Understand the components of the territory and its diversity as a context of the Wine Tourism activity
Understand and demonstrate the importance of territory and Wine Tourism in territorial development
Understand the operation of the economic/tourism system and its measurement
Know the main techniques for the monitoring of the tourist activity
Recognize the importance of tourism in the local and regional development of wine-growing areas
Perform a specific research or innovation study in the field of oenology and tourism.
Integrate the theoretical knowledge with applicable facts in which can be projected.
Start up, in a professional environment and integrated, all basic, transverse and specific competences.
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
 A4 Integrate the theoretical knowledge with applicable facts in which can be projected.
Start up, in a professional environment and integrated, all basic, transverse and specific competences.
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
Develop the analytical, creative and critical sense when assessing professional reality.
 A5 Know and to use tools of analysis, diagnosis and territorial representation
Perform a specific research or innovation study in the field of oenology and tourism.
Integrate the theoretical knowledge with applicable facts in which can be projected.
Start up, in a professional environment and integrated, all basic, transverse and specific competences.
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
 A6 Integrate the theoretical knowledge with applicable facts in which can be projected.
Start up, in a professional environment and integrated, all basic, transverse and specific competences.
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
 A7 Identify the most relevant geographical indications and combine them with their most relevant features
Evaluate the importance of wines in local gastronomy
Define specific pairings between local gastronomy and produced wines
Situate and describe the tangible and intangible traditions of the territory
Interpret the heritage, history, landscape and the socio-economic and cultural context
Integrate the theoretical knowledge with applicable facts in which can be projected.
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
 A8 Distinguish the sensorial characteristics of the different wines and special wines
Integrate the theoretical knowledge with applicable facts in which can be projected.
Start up, in a professional environment and integrated, all basic, transverse and specific competences.
 A9 Integrate the theoretical knowledge with applicable facts in which can be projected.
Start up, in a professional environment and integrated, all basic, transverse and specific competences.
Develop the analytical, creative and critical sense when assessing professional reality.
 A10 Be able to write and discuss the results of an own research in the form of a scientific or technical article.
Perform a specific research or innovation study in the field of oenology and tourism.
Integrate the theoretical knowledge with applicable facts in which can be projected.
Start up, in a professional environment and integrated, all basic, transverse and specific competences.
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
Develop the analytical, creative and critical sense when assessing professional reality.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 CT1 Develop sufficient independence to work on research projects and scientific and technological ventures within their discipline.
The student plans and carries out the project in an autonomous, organized and scientific fashion. (Process)
The student can produce documents that are scientific in both structure and content. (Paper / Report)
The student can present and defend their work (in front of an examination panel in the case of the Master’s thesis). (Defence)
 CT2 Make judgements on the basis of the efficient management and use of information.
 CT3 Solve complex problems critically, creatively and innovatively in multidisciplinary contexts.
 CT4 Work in multidisciplinary teams and complex contexts.
 CT5 Communicate complex ideas effectively to all sorts of audiences.
 CT6 Develop skills to manage career development.
 CT7 Apply ethical and socially responsible principles as a citizen and a professional.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Selection technique and assignment
Procedures

Each Student will have a specific academic (from University) and Professional (from company) tutor. Besides, there is an academic coordinator


Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
4 12 16
Mechanisms for coordinating and monitoring the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis
CT1
CT2
CT3
CT7
22 66 88
Drafting of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis
CT1
CT2
CT3
CT7
10 500 510
Presentation and defence of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis
A4
A5
A7
A9
CT5
2 150 152
 
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Specific action plan / execution
  Description
Introductory activities Basic requirements
Mechanisms for coordinating and monitoring the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis Student follow-up and information about the work.
Drafting of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis Student personal work and orientations from tutors
Presentation and defence of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis Presentation in front of a jury of 4 people: Academic tutor plus coordinators of the 3 Universities (Porto, Bordeaux and Tarragona)

Coordination and monitoring mechanisms
Es durà a terme una coordinació interna (per part de la universitat) i una coordinació externa (per part del centre de pràctiques).
Description

The Academic tutor will coordinate the action with the Professional tutor. At least they will have two contacts: at the beginning and at the end. If necessary, they can contact more often.


Evaluation criteria and procedures
Es durà a terme una avaluació interna (per part de la universitat), una avaluació externa (per part del centre de pràctiques) i una autoavaluació.
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Drafting of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis
CT1
CT2
CT3
CT7
WRITTEN DOCUMENT 60
Presentation and defence of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis
A4
A5
A7
A9
CT5
ORAL PRESENTATION 40
Others
 
Other comments and second exam session

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(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.