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Program Overview

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 Required Courses 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.

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.

Minor Requirements — 18 Credits

Required Courses – 9 hours

BREW 370 Introduction to Brewing Science

3

BREW 470 Practical Brewing Science

3

BREW 479 Advanced Brewing Science

3

Elective Courses – 9 hours

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 CellsLAS1LASL

4

BIO 210 Cell Biology

3

BIO 351 Microbiology

4

CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry ILAS1

4

CHEM 111L Principles of Chemistry I LaboratoryLAS1LASL

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 NutritionLAS1

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 ScienceLAS1

3

BREW 170L Fundamentals of Brewing Science LaboratoryLAS1LASL

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 3 credit hours of coursework can be shared between the declared major(s) and the Brewing Laboratory Science Minor.

Students interested in an internship in brewing laboratory science should consult with the program advisor. Students who complete the Brewing Laboratory Science Required Courses 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

Certificate Requirements — 9 Credits

Required Certificate Coursework — 9 credits

BREW 370 Introduction to Brewing Science

3

BREW 470 Practical Brewing Science

3

BREW 479 Advanced Brewing 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.