Fermentation Sciences Associate of Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree 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 Academic Advisor.

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

ENG 1021	English Composition I: GT-CO1	3
BIO 1111	General College Biology I w/Lab: GT-SC1	5
FER 1001	Craft Beer Brewing	4
MAT 1340	College Algebra: GT-MA1	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Second Semester

ENG 1022	English Composition II: GT-CO2	3
ELECTIVE	Any Approved Elective List Course	1
CHE 1011	Intro to Chemistry I w/Lab: GT-SC1	5
CIS 1015 or CIS 1018	Intro to Computer Information Systems (CIS 1015) or Intro to PC Applications (CIS 1018)	3
GT- HI1	Colorado History (HIS 2135) or Any GT-HI1	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Third Semester

SOC 1001	Intro to Sociology I: GT-SS3	3
BIO 2108	General College Microbiology w/Lab: GT-SC1	5
GT- AH	LIT 1015/2025/2068, PHI 2005, or Any GT-AH	3
COM 1150	Public Speaking	3
Total Credit Hours:		14

Semester Note: General College Microbiology w/Lab (BIO 2108) is offered at the Boulder County Campus in the fall semester and at Larimer Campus in the spring semester. If General College Microbiology w/Lab (BIO 2108) is not offered at your campus in the third semester, you may take Physics Algebra-Based I w/Lab (PHY 1111) in its place.

Fourth Semester

PHY 1111	Physics: Algebra-Based I w/Lab: GT-SC1	5
GT- AH	LIT 1015/2025/2068, PHI 2005, or Any GT-AH	3
GT-SS1 or GT-SS2	Any GT-SS1 or GT-SS2. Microeconomics (ECO 2002) is recommended.	3
FER 2001 or FER 2003	Wine Fundamentals (FER 2001) or Fermented Foods Science (FER 2003)	4
Total Credit Hours:		15

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you may complete ENG 1021 (GT-CO1) and ENG 1022 (GT-CO2) OR ENG 1022 (GT-CO2) and gtPathways approved CO3 course (GT-CO3).

Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), Public Speaking (COM 1150) is the Oral Communication required course; College Algebra (MAT 1340) is the Mathematics (GT-MA1) required course; Intro to Sociology I (SOC 1001) and Any GT-SS1 or GT-SS2 is the Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS) required courses; and General College Biology I w/Lab (BIO 1111) and Intro to Chemistry I w/Lab (CHE 1011) are the Natural & Physical Sciences (GT-SC1) required courses.  

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.