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FST-4654: Food and Beverage Fermentation

Description: Introduction to the broad range of fermented foods and beverages. Defining quality parameters of fermented foods and beverages. In-depth examination of the processing methods and equipment employed in commercial-scale production of fermented foods and beverages. Historical, cultural, sensory, and nutritional attributes of fermented foods and beverages. Course requirements may be satisfied by taking FST 3604 or FST 4504 prior to or concurrent with course.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 2 credits

Prerequisites: FST-3604 or FST-4504

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: FST-4644

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 2

Average GPA: 3.84 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 78.33%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 5.56%

Martha D Calvert202166.7%22.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%11.1%3.711
Amanda C Stewart2020100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.971

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2020Fall 2021Term050% W