SPECIAL TOPICS: THE ECOLOGY OF FOOD PRODUCTION

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This course will comprise a focused exploration of the environmental impact of industrialized agricultural systems. In addition to examining the history and practice of food production and global distribution, we will explore the impacts of current industrialized agricultural practices on the environment. This course will also explore food systems, food security, sustainable agricultural practices and alternative food sources. Because the study of environmental impact is both global and interdisciplinary, this course will introduce the social, political, ethical, and economic forces that relate to farming practices, global food distribution, and consumption. PREREQ: JUNIOR STANDING OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR