Program Overview
College of Natural and Health Sciences
The Brewing Laboratory Science minor is designed for students who wish to obtain an understanding of beer brewing at the microbrewery or industrial scale or for those interested in a career in the beer brewing industry. Students will obtain broad exposure to the diversity of brewing science and focus on the application of theoretical knowledge to the analysis of beer and its components. Significant laboratory work in the minor provides a strong background in the American Society of Brewing Chemist methods of beer analysis.
Students must obtain a "C-" or better in all courses that count for the minor. A strong background in science (biology, chemistry, and physics) is recommended prior to taking courses in brewing science.
Students interested in an internship in brewing laboratory science should consult with the program advisor. Students who complete the Brewing Laboratory Science Courses BREW 370, BREW 470 and BREW 479 with a "B" or better (a "B-" is not sufficient) may apply to the program advisor for a Certificate in Brewing Laboratory Science instead of the minor.
In accordance with University Policies, coursework earned more than 10 years prior to the date of matriculation to UNC may not be used to satisfy any major or minor requirements. Any exception to this policy is at the discretion of the academic program.
Minor Requirements — 18 Credits
Required Courses – 11 hours
Complete 2 credits from the following courses:
Complete 2 additional credits from BREW 320 and/or BREW 492 required. BREW 320 is repeatable for credit.
Elective Courses – 7 hours
Choose from any of the following courses
| ART 270 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 370 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| BAMG 350 | Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BAMG 355 | Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BAMK 360 | Marketing | 3 |
| BAMK 368 | Marketing Analysis and Research | 3 |
| BIO 110 | Biology: Atoms to CellsLAS1LASLGT-SC1 | 4 |
| BIO 210 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIO 351 | Microbiology | 4 |
| CHEM 111 | Principles of Chemistry ILAS1GT-SC1 | 4 |
| CHEM 111L | Principles of Chemistry I LaboratoryLAS1LASLGT-SC1 | 1 |
| CHEM 231 | Principles of Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 321 | Chemical Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 381 | Principles of Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 381L | Principles of Biochemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 422 | Directed Studies | 1- 3 |
| FND 250 | Principles of NutritionLAS1GT-SC2 | 3 |
| FND 310 | Introduction to Foods | 2 |
| FND 310L | Introduction to Foods Laboratory | 2 |
| RTH 206 | Commercial Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality | 3 |
| RTH 394 | Practicum in Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality | 3 |
| RTH 452 | Management of Tourism and Hospitality Services | 3 |
| BREW 170 | Fundamentals of Brewing ScienceLAS1GT-SC2 | 3 |
| BREW 170L | Fundamentals of Brewing Science LaboratoryLAS1LASLGT-SC1 | 1 |
| BREW 320 | Sensory Analysis of Beer | 1 |
| BREW 471 | Fermentation in Brewing | 3 |
| BREW 492 | Internship | 1-9 |
| BREW 495 | Special Topics in Brewing Laboratory Science | 1-3 |
Note: Up to 7 credit hours of coursework can be shared between the declared major(s) and the Brewing Laboratory Science Minor electives.
Age Requirements
Students taking BREW 320, BREW 470, BREW 479 or BREW 492 are strongly recommended to be at least 21 years of age by the start date of the course. These courses may include beer sensory and/or beer production experiments that are required for the course. Contact the brewing program for additional information at brewing@unco.edu. All other BREW prefix courses not listed above do not include beer sensory or production experiments in their Curriculum. There are no age requirements for BREW 170, BREW 170L, BREW 370, BREW 471 or BREW 495.