Program Description
This program is designed for students transferring to a four-year school to complete their Bachelor's 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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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AS degree in 4 semesters (2 years).
First Semester
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| BIO 1111 | Gen Bio I: Molecular & Cellular Biology 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 |
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course. Prefer: College 101: Student Experience (AAA 1001) | 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 | Any History (GT-HI1). Prefer: Colorado History (HIS 2135) | 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 | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Intro to Literature (LIT 1015) or Business Ethics (PHI 2005) | 3 |
| COM 1150 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Note: General College Microbiology w/Lab (BIO 2108) is offered at 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, you may take Intro to Organic Chemistry w/Lab (CHE 2105) in its place.
Fourth Semester
| PHY 1111 | Physics: Algebra-Based I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Intro to Literature (LIT 1015) or Business Ethics (PHI 2005) | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS1 or GT-SS2). Prefer: Microeconomics (ECO 2002) | 3 |
| FER 2001 or FER 2003 | Wine Fundamentals (FER 2001) or Fermented Foods Science (FER 2003) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AS degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course. Prefer: College 101: Student Experience (AAA 1001) | 1 |
| MAT 1340 | College Algebra: GT-MA1 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Spring Semester 2
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| BIO 1111 | Gen Bio I: Molecular & Cellular Biology 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 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Summer Semester 3
| COM 1150 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 4
| FER 1001 | Craft Beer Brewing | 4 |
| CHE 1011 | Intro to Chemistry I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester 5
| SOC 1001 | Intro to Sociology I: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1). Prefer: Colorado History (HIS 2135) | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS1 or GT-SS2). Prefer: Microeconomics (ECO 2002) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Summer Semester 6
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Intro to Literature (LIT 1015) or Business Ethics (PHI 2005) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 7
| BIO 2108 | General College Microbiology w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Intro to Literature (LIT 1015) or Business Ethics (PHI 2005) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Semester Note: General College Microbiology w/Lab (BIO 2108) is offered at 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, you may take Intro to Organic Chemistry w/Lab (CHE 2105) in its place.
Spring Semester 8
| FER 2001 or FER 2003 | Wine Fundamentals (FER 2001) or Fermented Foods Science (FER 2003) | 4 |
| PHY 1111 | Physics: Algebra-Based I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |