NESC 350 Food Sovereignty

Examines the complex topics of food sovereignty through traditional food and uses, sustainable agriculture, applied science, food justice, and environmental ethics. Includes an exploration of food systems, food culture, and food security from both regional and global perspectives. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 or 202; BIOL 104 or ENVS 201

Credits

3

Outcomes

1. Define food sovereignty.
2. Identify elements of local, regional, and global food systems .
3. Identify local and global food resources, with an emphasis on traditional foods, food culture and sustainable agriculture.
4. Demonstrate familiarity with applied sciences in food systems.
5. Relate environmental and social justice issues to food sovereignty.