Oct 18, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2024-2025 Catalog & Student Handbook

BIOL 2240 - Fermentation Microbiology (with Lab)

4 sem hrs cr

Students will examine what is involved in perfecting the fermentation process and how variables affect the flavor of the final product.  The processes of cultivating and propagating yeast are presented and applied to distillation. The yeast life cycle, bacterial identification, fermentation metrics, and their effects are examined and evaluated.  Safety and sanitation issues are presented.

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

Master Course Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Examine what is involved in perfecting the fermentation process and how variables affect the flavor of the final product
  • Apply the processes of cultivating and propagating yeast to distillation
  • Examine and evaluate the yeast life cycle, bacterial identification, fermentation metrics, and their effects
  • Understand safety and sanitation issues