My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
This program is only offered at the Boulder County Campus.
You can earn an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree with a Fermentation Sciences designation at FRCC and transfer as a junior to Colorado State University.
Career Opportunities
A degree in Fermentation Sciences opens the door to careers in:
- Beer Brewing Production
- Wine Production
- Distillation Technologies
- Food and Beverage Processing
AS in Fermentation Sciences
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ENG121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| BIO111 | General College Biology I with Lab | 5 |
| FER101 | Craft Beer Brewing | 4 |
| MAT121 | College Algebra | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ENG122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| CHE101 | Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab | 5 |
| FER102 | Beer Styles and Sensory Analysis of Beer | 1 |
| CIS-REQ | Computer Information Systems: __________ | 3 |
| GT-HI1 | History (GT-HI1): __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology I | 3 |
| BIO208 | General College Microbiology with Lab | 5 |
| GT-AH | Arts & Humanities: ___________ | 3 |
| COM115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| PHY111 | Physics: Algebra-Based I with Lab | 5 |
| FER-REQ | Fermentation Sciences: __________ | 3 |
| GT-AH | Arts & Humanities: ___________ | 3 |
| GT-SS | Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS): ___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |