Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

BREW 170 Fundamentals of Brewing Science

Fundamental role of science in brewing beer, the ingredients in beer, and the process of brewing. Emphasis on QA/QC analysis and integration of beer throughout society. For non-science majors.
3

Course Attribute

LAS1-Natural &Physical Science and GT Natural & Phys Science

BREW 170L Fundamentals of Brewing Science Laboratory

Investigation of science in the brewing industry through hands-on activities in the laboratory. Credit toward Liberal Arts Curriculum given only upon successful completion of BREW 170.
1

Prerequisites

Concurrent Prerequisite BREW 170 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Attribute

LAS1-Natural &Physical Science and LASL-Natural&Physi Science LAB and GT Natural & Phys Science Lab

BREW 320 Sensory Analysis of Beer

(0.5 lecture, 1 lab) Introduction, discussions, methods and applications of various topics in the sensory evaluation of beer styles and common off-flavors present during the brewing process. REQUIREMENTS: Students must be 21+.

1

Prerequisites

(Concurrent Prerequisite BREW 170 or Concurrent Prerequisite BREW 370 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

BREW 370 Introduction to Brewing Science

Survey of beer brewing, with a particular focus on the multidisciplinary connections in the science of brewing beer. Specific topics include the history, biology, chemistry, physics, and politics of beer.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

BREW 470 Practical Brewing Science

(2 lecture, 3 laboratory) Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in BREW 370. Investigations in brewing beer with focus on practical applications of water chemistry, analysis of beer raw materials, components and finished products. A project-based component stressing the multidisciplinary nature of brewing is required. Course Fee Required.

3

Prerequisites

BREW 370 with a minimum grade of C

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Summer Annually

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: BREW 470 and BREW 570

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

BREW 471 Fermentation in Brewing

Study of fermentation in beer brewing from the biochemical, technical, and practical aspects. Focus on metabolism, methods that influence metabolism, and chemical analyses that evaluate fermentation.
3

Prerequisites

BREW 370 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

BREW 479 Advanced Brewing Science

Students must be 21+ years old (photo ID required at first class session). Application of brewing laboratory science methods of malt, wort, and beer analysis during the production of microbrewery scale quantities of beer. A project-based component involving the creation of a quality assurance program for the operation of a microbrewery is required.
3

Prerequisites

Concurrent Prerequisite BREW 470 with a minimum grade of C

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: BREW 479 and BREW 579

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

BREW 492 Internship

On-the-job experience in the brewing industry under the supervision of an area specialist.
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Special Notes

Consent of instructor required.

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

BREW 495 Special Topics in Brewing Laboratory Science

Study of special topics in brewing and brewing laboratory science. Variable topics.
1-3

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required