Sustaining Human Life

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This course addresses two crucial and compelling questions facing the world: how will we feed 9 billion people by the year 2050, and how will we care for those 9 billion people? Students will investigate the challenges and opportunities involved with creating a sustainable food supply, promoting healthy lifestyles, and providing health care for everyone. Students will also be introduced to the wide range of programs and degrees within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the resulting opportunities for promising careers. This is the recommended Natural Science GE course for those majoring in the Life Sciences, such as Biology, Agriculture, Exercise Physiology, and Healthcare related fields, and is one of two recommended courses for non-science majors.