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Brewing & Fermentation Science

Associate of Applied Science


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Brewing & Fermentation Science
Learn about the job market, average salary, and necessary level of training you can expect to encounter in the workforce after completing this program based on data from the PA Department of Labor.

Occupational Major

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Department
Founders 110 • phone (215) 968-8305
Curriculum Code No. 2194

The Associate of Applied Science in Brewing and Fermentation Science program prepares students for employment within the brewing and/or fermentation industries.

Graduates of this program are able to

  • describe and apply the biochemistry and microbiology principles that convert fermentable sugars into beer;
  • communicate and work effectively with management, staff, and customers in a production brewing environment;
  • understand and apply the technological and manufacturing processes required for brewing, and perform cost analysis of processing raw materials into finished product in order to calculate profit margins;
  • maintain safe brewing and fermentation practices;
  • explain the legal requirements associated with the selling and distribution of beer;
  • demonstrate knowledge of the practical considerations that must be addressed to satisfy the requirements of regulatory agencies overseeing breweries, such as food safety, brew house safety, environmental compliance, and labeling; and
  • identify and solve problems related to microbial, chemical, and physical threats using appropriate tests, and determine origin, type, prevention, and elimination of standard off-flavors in contaminated samples.

Notes: Students in this program of study must be at least 21 years of age prior to registering for BRFS201 and BRFS280 as these courses involve beer production. Interested students who will not be 21 years of age prior to registration for these courses should consider adding an additional complementary major (e.g. Business Administration, Biology, Chemistry, etc.).

Some Brewing & Fermentation Science coursework will require regular travel to local brewing facilities.

Degree Course Requirements

Course Credits
BIOL101
Biological Science I A,C,7
4
BIOL228
Microbiology C,E
4
BRFS101
Introduction to Brewing Science A,C,7
3
BRFS102
Brewing Analysis & Quality Assurances C
3
BRFS201
Practical Malting & Brewing C
3
BRFS280
Brewing & Fermentation Science Internship C
3
CHEM101
Chemistry A A,C,2,6,7
4
CISC110
Introduction to Information Systems A,C,9
3
COLL101
College Success Seminar
1
COMM110
Effective Speaking A,C,4,5
3
COMP110
English Composition I A,C,2,10
3
HOSP106
Sanitation & Safety
2
MGMT100
Introduction to Business 2,3,4,8
3
MGMT135
Business Communications A,C,2,4,10
3
Arts/Humanities B,1 3
Brewing & Fermentation Science Electives C,F 12-16
Mathematics Elective A,C,D,6 3-4
Total Credits 60-65

Recommended Semester Sequence

The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.

First Semester

Course Credits
BIOL101
Biological Science I A,C,7
4
BRFS101
Introduction to Brewing Science A,C,7
3
CHEM101
Chemistry A A,C,2,6,7
4
COLL101
College Success Seminar
1
COMP110
English Composition I A,C,2,10
3
Total Credit Hours 15

Second Semester

Course Credits
BIOL228
Microbiology C,E
4
Brewing & Fermentation Science Electives C,F 6-8
BRFS102
Brewing Analysis & Quality Assurances C
3
MGMT135
Business Communications A,C,2,4,10
3
Total Credit Hours 16-18

Third Semester

Course Credits
Brewing & Fermentation Science Electives C,F 3-4
BRFS201
Practical Malting & Brewing C
3
HOSP106
Sanitation & Safety
2
Mathematics Elective A,C,D,6 3-4
MGMT100
Introduction to Business 2,3,4,8
3
Total Credit Hours 14-16

Fourth Semester

Course Credits
BRFS280
Brewing & Fermentation Science Internship C
3
Brewing & Fermentation Science Electives C,F 3-4
CISC110
Introduction to Information Systems A,C,9
3
COMM110
Effective Speaking A,C,4,5
3
Humanities B,1 3
Total Credit Hours 15-16

A Placement testing required.
B Select from one of theapproved Arts/Humanities courses in the catalog.
C Course requires prerequisite.
D Students may select from the following: MATH101; MATH103; MATH110; MATH115; MATH117; MATH118; MATH120; MATH122; MATH125; or MATH140.
E BIOL101 (C or better) and permission from the Department of STEM required prior to registration.
F Students may select from the following: BIOT105; BIOT125; BIOT225; CHEM102; CHEM242; MATH115; MATH117; MATH118; MATH120; MATH122; MATH125; MATH140; or PHYS106.

1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities.
2 Satisfies Critical Thinking.
3 Satisfies Diversity.
4 Satisfies Information Literacy.
5 Satisfies Oral Communication.
6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy.
7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy.
8 Satisfies Social Sciences.
9 Satisfies Technological Competence.
10 Satisfies Writing.

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