The Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Fermentation Science prepares students for careers in the commercial production of fermented foods and beverages. Students gain the skills and knowledge necessary for successful entry-level employment in the industry through hands-on training and coursework.
Admission Requirements
Special Considerations
- Students should be aware that BIOL A395 is required, which is a supervised internship.
- Requires students to be 21 years or older in order to complete the required internship and enroll in certain required courses.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete the General University Requirements for Occupational Endorsement Certificates.
- Complete the following major requirements:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL A102 | Introductory Biology | 3 |
| BIOL A103 | Introductory Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL A110 | Survey of Brewing and Fermentation Science | 2 |
| BIOL A395 | Internship in Fermentation Sciences 1 | 3 |
| CA A104 | Sanitation | 2 |
| CA A114 | Beverage Management 1 | 3 |
| MBIO A200 | Experiential Learning in Fermentation Science | 2 |
| MBIO A251 | Microbiology of Fermented Foods and Beverages | 2 |
| Complete 9 credits from the following: 2 | 9 | |
| Business Foundations | ||
| Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | ||
| Fundamentals of Supervision | ||
| Business Law I | ||
| Managerial Communications | ||
| Organizational Theory and Behavior | ||
| Computer Concepts in Business | ||
| Current Topics in Food and Hospitality 3 | ||
| Introduction to General Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to General Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Fundamentals of Oral Communication | ||
| Introduction to Hospitality Administration | ||
| Hospitality Leadership and Ethics | ||
| Principles of Strategic Communications | ||
| Applied College Algebra | ||
| College Algebra for Calculus | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| College Physics I Laboratory | ||
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning I | ||
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning II | ||
| Writing Across Contexts | ||
| Total | 27 | |
- 1
Must be aged 21 years or older by first day of class.
- 2
Some electives have prerequisites that must be satisfied before a student can register while other electives do not.
- 3
A maximum of 3 credits in CA A490 may be applied toward this certificate.
A minimum of 27 credits is required for the degree.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with an Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Fermentation Science will be able to:
- Define the quality attributes of fermented foods and beverages and connect these key contributors to specific examples.
- Summarize and explain the chemistry and microbiology of fermentation and brewing.
- Identify and practice the technical aspects of commercial brewing.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of contexts and formats.