Mar 29, 2024  
2019-20 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-20 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Fermentation Science, B.S.


Agriculture  
615-898-2421
Tony Johnston, program coordinator
Tony.Johnston@mtsu.edu

The program leading to a major in Fermentation Science is designed for students interested in the science and art of fermenting foods and beverages as well as developing practical research and outreach initiatives to answer questions facing the growing fermentation-related industries in Tennessee, the United States, and the world.

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Following is a printable, suggested four-year schedule of courses:

Fermentation Science, B.S.  

Degree Requirements


General Education (41 hours)


General Education  requirements (shown in curricular listings below) include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences.

The following courses are required by the program and can satisfy the respective General Education requirement:

  • BIOL 1110/1111 (Nat Sci)
  • CHEM 1110/1111 (Nat Sci)
  • MATH 1730 (Math) (recommended)

Business Foundations (12 hours)


NOTE: Students may count business foundations courses toward the requirements for a minor in Business Administration or Entrepreneurship.

Supporting Courses (8 hours)


Electives


  • To make 120 hours

Total hours in program: 120


Curriculum: Fermentation Science


Curricular listing includes General Education  requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Freshman


Subtotal: 29 Hours


Sophomore


Subtotal: 33 Hours


Junior


Subtotal: 30 Hours


Senior


Subtotal: 28 Hours