University Catalog 2026-2027

Brewing Science and Technology (Minor)

Admissions

Students may declare their desire to complete the Brewing Science and Technology minor by applying through CODA. Students will be assigned an advisor to help them in selecting coursework for the minor.

Certification

The minor will be certified before graduation. Students must complete the minor no later than the semester in which they expect to graduate from their degree program. Paperwork for certification should be completed no later than during the registration period for the student's final semester at NC State.

Contact

Sebastian Wolfrum
Lecturer and Brewing Laboratory Manager
236D Schaub Food Science Building
919.515.5951
snwolfru@ncsu.edu

Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 15 credits from the list provided below and a grade of C- or better in each course.

Required Courses9
BBS/FS 325Introduction to Brewing Science and Technology3
BBS/FS 326Brewing Practices and Analyses3
BBS/FS 427Brewing Equipment, Controls and Operations3
Elective Courses6
Principles of Food and Bioprocess Engineering
Basics of Food Safety & Quality
Introduction to Microbiological Food Safety Hazards
Food Sanitation
Chemistry of Food and Bioprocessed Materials
Food Microbiology
Analytical Techniques in Food & Bioprocessing Science
Quality Control in Food and Bioprocessing
Food Laws and Regulations