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Program Description
This program is designed for students transferring to a four-year school to complete their BS degree in Fermentation Sciences. It allows students to complete the first two years of the BS degree at the community college. Students explore all aspects of the beer brewing, wine making and fermented foods industries. Students will learn about craft beer fermentation science, wort production, yeast fermentation, beer contaminants, brewery cleaning, beer styles through sensory tests and tastings, styles of wines and fermentation, and food fermentation lab experiences. Career paths for Fermentation Science degree holders include fermentation scientist or technician, production operator, brewer, cellar operator, brewery manager, winemaker, cheese maker, chef, and bakery positions. Students can earn an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree with a Fermentation Sciences designation at FRCC and transfer as a junior to Colorado State University or Metropolitan State University of Denver. FRCC offers a path to the vibrant beer brewing and fermented foods industries. Colorado ranks 3rd by the Brewer's Association in the number of craft breweries per capita and 1st on the economic impact per capita of all 50 states. Students MUST be 21 before enrolling in this program.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| BIO 111 | General College Biology I with Lab | 5 |
| FER 101 | Craft Beer Brewing | 4 |
| MAT 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List | 1 |
| CHE 101 | Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab | 5 |
| GEN EDU | CIS 115 or CIS 118 | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | HIS 225 or Any GT-HI1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology I | 3 |
| BIO 208 | General College Microbiology with Lab | 5 |
| GT- AH | LIT 115/225/LIT 268, PHI 205, or Any GT-AH | 3 |
| COM 115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Fourth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| PHY 111 | Physics: Algebra-Based I with Lab | 5 |
| GT- AH | LIT 115/225/LIT 268, PHI 205, or Any GT-AH | 3 |
| GT- SS | ECO 202, PSY 101, or Any GT-SS1 or GT-SS2 | 3 |
| REQUIRED | FER 201 or FER 203 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |