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Fermentation Science, B.S.


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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
Major Requirements 57 hours
Supporting Courses 8 hours*
Business Foundations 12 hours
Electives 2-10 hours
TOTAL 120 hours

*This program requires courses that can also fulfill requirements of the General Education curriculum. If program requirements are also used to fulfill General Education requirements, the number of elective hours will increase.

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 required by the program meet General Education requirements:

Specialized Track (21 hours)


Students will select 21 credit hours from the following areas of interest: wine industry, brewing or distillation, fermented dairy foods, fermented meat or baked foods

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 (2-10 hours)


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


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