Fermentation Science Program of Study

Every effort is made to ensure this information is current, but please be aware that some content may have changed. There is no substitute for developing a careful course registration plan in consultation with your advisor. The class sequence listed is suggested only. The final decision rests with the student and academic advisor.

Students must complete the listed coursework below in addition to meeting the Core Academic Tenets (CATs) of the General Studies program. A minimum of 120 credits are needed for graduation.

2023-24 Academic Year

Freshman - 1st semester
BIO 110 Biology Concepts (4)
BUS 142 Survey of Accounting (3)
CHE 106 General Chemistry I (4)
General Studies (3-6)

Freshman - 2nd semester
BUS 270 Principles of Marketing (3)
CHE 107 General Chemistry II (4)
MAT 180 Applied Probability and Statistics (3)
General Studies (3-6)

Sophomore - 1st semester
CHE 305 Analytical Chemistry (4)
CHE 314 Organic Chemistry I (4)
Business minor course (3)
General Studies (3-6)

Sophomore - 2nd semester
CHE 315 Organic Chemistry II (4)
PSY 440 Psychopharmacology (3)
Business minor courses (3-6)
General Studies (3-6)

Junior - 1st semester
CHE 326 Biochemistry I (4)
CHE 481 Principles of Fermentation (4)
Business minor course (3)
General Studies (3)

Junior - 2nd semester
BIO 385 Microbiology (4)
CHE 370 Intro to Research (1)
CHE 482 Wine and Beer Production and Analysis (4)
General Studies (6)

Senior - 1st semester
CHE 470 Research Project (1)
Business minor course (3-6)
General Studies (6)

Senior - 2nd semester
CHE 483 Sensory Analysis of Beer and Wine (3)
Business minor course (0-3)

CHE 497 Fermentation Internship (12 hours required) may be taken during the junior and/or senior year.