College of Letters and Science Brewing Science Certificate

Undergraduate Certificate

This undergraduate certificate can be completed concurrently with the student’s undergraduate degree in biology or biochemistry, or can be completed with a completed degree in biology or a related field with consent of program director. Must receive a grade of C or better in BIOL 354.

Consists of a minimum of 36 credits. View certificate on course catalog.

Required Courses, 30-42 credits

• BIOL 101 – General Biology Credits: 5
• BIOL 101 – Principles of Biology I Credits: 5 and
• BIOL 101- Principles of Biology II Credits: 5
  
• CHEM 105 – Fundamental Chemistry Credits: 5 and
• CHEM 106 – Fundamental Chemistry Credits: 5
  or
• CHEM 117 – General Chemistry Principles Credits: 5
  
• CHEM 220- Survey of Organic Chemistry Credits: 4
  or
• CHEM 325 – Organic Chemistry Credits: 4 and
• CHEM 326 – Organic Chemistry Credits: 4
  
• BIOL 333 – General Microbiology Credits: 4
• BIOL 354 – Science of Brewing Credits: 3
• BIOL 499 – Biology Internship Credits: 1-4
• CHEM 248 – Quantitative Analysis Credits: 4
  
• CHEM 260 – Elementary Biochemistry Credits: 4 or
• CHEM 365 – Biochemistry Credits: 4

Elective Courses, 6 credits
At least one course from two of the following three clusters:

Biology

• BIOL 335 – Mycology Credits: 4
• BIOL 353 – Ethnobotany Credits: 3
• BIOL 399 – Independent Studies Credits: 1 or 2
• Microbiology for Brewers, Continuing Education Workshop, 0 cr.

Accounting and Business

• ACCT 210 – Introductory Financial Accounting Credits: 3
• BUS 221 – The Entrepreneurial Path Credits: 3
• BUS 321 – Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
• BUS 330 – Principles of Marketing Credits: 3

Natural Resources

• PSEN 382 – Water and Wastewater Treatment Credits: 3 or
• WATR 382 – Water and Wastewater Treatment Credits: 3 or
• WSTE 382 – Water and Wastewater Treatment Credits: 3
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• WATR 390 – Water Chemistry and Analysis Credits: 4