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Admissions to the Science of Fermented Food and Beverages, Certificate have been suspended as of fall 2022 and will be discontinued as of fall 2025. If you have any questions, please contact the department.
Students interested in the Science of Fermented Food and Beverages Certificate may be interested in the Fermented Foods and Beverages Certificate, a new certificate program as of Fall 2024.
The purpose of this certificate program is to provide undergraduates at UW–Madison with an opportunity to gain unique knowledge and skill sets specific to the fermented food and beverage industries. Students who successfully complete this program will graduate with a competitive edge and leadership potential specific to career opportunities in this unique and growing field.
How to Get in
Admissions to the Science of Fermented Food and Beverages, Certificate have been suspended as of fall 2022 and will be discontinued as of fall 2025. If you have any questions, please contact the department.
Students must be over the age of 21 by the time they take the lab requirement (FOOD SCI 551 Food Fermentation Laboratory).
Students interested in this certificate should consider the new Fermented Foods and Beverages Certificate.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FOOD SCI 410 | Food Chemistry | 3 |
| FOOD SCI 550 | Fermented Foods and Beverages | 2 |
| FOOD SCI 551 | Food Fermentation Laboratory | 1 |
| MICROBIO/FOOD SCI 325 | Food Microbiology | 3 |
| MICROBIO 450 | Diversity, Ecology and Evolution of Microorganisms | 3 |
| MICROBIO 526 | Physiology of Microorganisms | 3 |
| MARKETNG 300 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Certificate Completion Requirement
This undergraduate certificate must be completed concurrently with the student’s undergraduate degree. Students cannot delay degree completion to complete the certificate.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and describe how microbial and chemical features of ingredients and raw materials influence the quality and functionality of fermented foods and beverages.
- Explain the compositional features of ingredients and raw materials specific to various fermented foods and beverages.
- Identify and describe the operational units and transformational processes unique to the production of fermented foods and beverages.
- Design and produce fermented foods and/or beverages that meet specified standards for styles or varieties.
- Measure and interpret analytics to assess quality and correct defects.
- Describe the concept of branding and its impact on marketing fermented foods and beverages.
Advising and Careers
For more information or to declare the certificate in the science of fermented food and beverages, contact:
Richard W. Hartel
rwhartel@wisc.edu
608-263-1965
A13 Babcock Hall
1605 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706
People
Nick Smith, Ecologist and Instructor
Victor Ujor, Assistant Professor, Food Science
Advisor: Richard W. Hartel
Wisconsin Experience
The experiences offered through this certificate provide students with a number of opportunities to fulfill the Wisconsin Experience. In addition to 18 credits of rigorous course work with a focus on the science of fermentation, students work directly with local brewers, winemakers and bakers where they can explore innovations in product development, apply their knowledge and help local industries solve problems specific to their craft. Engagement allows for intellectual growth as well as an appreciation for the influence of local culture and values on what makes for “good” food and beverages.
Our industry and campus partners celebrate curiosity and exploration by allowing students to experiment with novel ingredients such as wild yeast, winter hardy grapes and local hops. Most exciting of all, students find that they can make a direct contribution to food and beverage products that are launched into the Wisconsin marketplace.