Brewing Laboratory Science Certificate Program

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Certificate Requirements — 9 Credits

The certificate program in brewing laboratory science prepares students for laboratory work in the beer brewing industry. The certificate provides both a theoretical background in brewing, the brewing process, and in laboratory analysis of malt, wort, and beer components. American Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC) laboratory methods and their application to a quality control / quality assurance program in an operational microbrewery are key features of the intensive practical experience associated with the program.

Certificate Requirements

Required Certificate Coursework — 9 credits

CHEM 370	Introduction to Brewing Science	3
CHEM 470	Practical Brewing Science	3
CHEM 479	Advanced Brewing Laboratory Science	3

A "B" or higher (a "B-" is not sufficient) in each of the courses must be achieved to earn the Brewing Laboratory Science Certificate.