According to the description: This course covers the process of brewing from grain to final bottle product and the chemical and biochemical process involved in each step. Students will be required to utilize previous knowledge in General and Organic chemistry to understand: analytical techniques in brewing, chemistry of the ingredients and products, and the molecules involved in the biochemical processes. During the course, students will also learn the similarities and differences between beer styles, home and commercial brewing processes, and analytical techniques. There is a great deal of Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry involved in the malting, mashing and fermentation process and understanding the chemistry behind the flavor, aroma, and color of beer. Students should have a basic knowledge of general and organic chemistry.
Free online course on the chemistry of beer taught through the University of Oklahoma.
I looked in the discussion boards and didn’t see this posted and thougth I would pass it on.
I signed up. I took a fair amount of organic chemistry, but no biochem so I expect some of the course content to go over my head. Below is the welcome letter:
Dear Roger,
Thank you for signing up for “Chemistry of Beer,” an open version of a popular course in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Oklahoma.
You are about to embark on a one-of-a-kind learning experience through Janux. More importantly, you are joining a true learning community built to connect, engage, and inspire all who wish to learn.
Feel free to spread the word around about the course by forwarding this email or sharing about it through social media. Encourage your friends to join, add them as a friend, and then form a study group on the platform.
If you are a current OU student, you have the option to enroll in this course for credit. Enroll at ozone.ou.edu with the corresponding course number: CHEM 4970.
Expect more information soon as we get closer to the course start date, January 13, 2014. Looking forward to connecting soon!
All the Best,
Dr. Mark Morvant
Professor, Department of Chemistry
University of Oklahoma
I signed up as well. Looks interesting, is free and I don’t have to worry about a grade. My undergrad degree was pre-med so I had plenty of chemistry but that was over 25 years ago so I’m sure I’ll be a bit rusty!
I’ve been getting interested in trying to get into water but afraid it’s either over my head or an endless maze of rabbit trails. I tried reading Martin’s page and got lost quick. Anyone know of a water for dummies source?
Yea, it’s been close to 30 years for me since I have had chemistry and biochem. I figure I won’t be too concerned about not understanding some of the material since there’s no grade and just learning what I want and can understand.
No OChem in my background. Even the Water class offered at the site has me wondering if I’d be in over my head. Gotta finish the Water book first, at least…and I’m only at the third chapter of that! (I’m still brewing this weekend despite my ignorance, I mean, hey, I made the starter!)
I’m in too. It’s been a while since I’ve needed to refer to my Ochem background, but in my experience a rudimentary understanding of most basic Ochem concepts will be enough to get you through most classes that consider this a prerequesite. Of course, this is a chem class so I may be wrong. If I start seeing diagrams on which way electrons are moving across a bond I’ll probably drop out.
I’ll probably be in. Sounds cool. I might just make a semester of it and take Intro to Water, Intro to Sociology, and the Personal and Civil Rights Class.
Thanks for posting the link. I signed up too and looking forward to it!
Jim, I’m with ya as I’m starting to jump into water chemistry too! I’m reading Palmer’s new Water book and got a little overwhelmed. It’s like being back in class, as I started taking notes while reading the book and browsing websites such as Martin’s Bru’n Water and his Water Knowledge page.
The key for me, was understanding the RA. From there, everything else started to fall into place for me and things started to make a little more sense to me. I’m sure once I get my water report, I’ll be posting it and asking a truck load of questions.
