Food Studies II: Food, Environment and Justice
Overview
Subject area
FS
Catalog Number
120
Course Title
Food Studies II: Food, Environment and Justice
Department(s)
Description
This course is a continuation of Food Studies I, delving more deeply into environmental aspects of the food system from natural science and environmental justice perspectives. Topics include methods of agricultural production and how they impact and are impacted by natural systems; nutrient cycling in agriculture and food systems: environmental impacts of food processing, packaging, transportation, and waste disposal. Environmental justice implications of course topics are also discussed. The course includes field trips and/or guest lectures.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
026052