FDSY1903

FDSY 1903 - An Eater's Guide to the Food System (3 Cr.) Freshman Seminar

Horticultural Science (11030) TCOA - College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences

FDSY 1903 - An Eater's Guide to the Food System (3 Cr.) Freshman Seminar

Course description

In this course we will explore the plants that are the basis for our food system and how natural and human forces influence their abundance and quality. We will highlight sustainability through evaluation of environmental, economic, and social impacts on the food system and how consumers can effect change. Coursework will include assigned readings, discovery of new information shared with the class through written reviews and oral summaries, discussions, and hands-on plant growth and food production activities.

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

A-F - A-F Grade Basis

Discussion

Lecture

Requirements

001475

Typically offered term(s)

Periodic Fall