Ecampus Schedule of Classes - Winter 2027

College of Agricultural Sciences

AEC 411 – +Introduction to Food Systems: Local to Global (3)

Examines the operation and outcomes of food systems using a systems thinking framework, with particular focus on food supply chains, natural processes, technology, labor, and public policy related to food and agriculture. Analyzes the causal connections between food system activities and how they give rise to a wide range of environmental and social challenges, from climate change to food insecurity. Evaluates public and private policy intended to improve food system outcomes. Emphasizes analysis based on scale, historical changes, social and cultural perspectives, and emerging alternative food system practices. This course may be subject to Enforced Prerequisites that restrict registration into the course. Check the offerings below for more information.

Course Attributes
CoreEd-Seeking Solutions
Core, Synth, Sci/Tech/Soc

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