BIOT 130 - Fermentation Technology 1

    Recent Professors
    AMercado01@riohondo.edu, JKennedy@riohondo.edu, KSRodriguez@riohondo.edu, rbethel@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    12 students
    Credits
    5
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This introductory-level course takes up fermentation technologies, and emphasizes especially batch yeast fermentations associated with the brewing of beer. The course covers the history, development, and current status of beer brewing; the biology and genetics of yeast; and the influence of raw materials on the final outcome of the brewing process. Emphasis is placed on current technologies involved in modern, small-scale brewing. In addition, the use of yeast as a general agent of biological change is discussed. The laboratory part of the course emphasizes the design, formulation, and execution of a specific product in a hands-on environment in order to simulate current industry standards and practices. Field trips of industrial fermentation sites are included.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 5:25pm–6:50pm, Mon Wed 5:25pm–6:50pm, Tue Thu 2:20pm–3:45pm