Fundamentals of Brewing Science

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The overall goal of this course is to integrate basic scientific principles across multiple disciplines with small business ownership and entrepreneurship through the practice of craft beer brewing. Through a series of lectures, students learn the science behind craft beer brewing. Hands-on lab activities, special guest lecturers, and field trips help reinforce and supplement the concepts invoked in lecture. This course exploits a general public interest in craft beer and its production to demonstrate fundamental scientific concepts using a hands-on approach. As such, this course outfits students with a wide range of key scientific concepts, coupled with basic business and entrepreneurial skills that can be broadly applied to one’s career.