PBHLTH 207
Transforming the Food System: From Agroecology to Population Health
This course will take a solutions-oriented approach to addressing the pressing problems in current food systems. We will explore strategies used by the disciplines of agroecology, policy, law, public health, and business in working to improve food systems and apply their varied approaches to real-world case studies. Through weekly readings, discussions, and problem-solving sessions with Berkeley’s leading food systems experts, students will gain a broad understanding of food systems and the leverage points that can be targeted to improve the health of people and the planet.
Topics
- 1. Define and explain food systems, explain interdependence within those systems, and understand their impacts on the health of people and the planet 2. Identify leverage points for transforming food systems based on evidence 3. Understand various strategies—legal, political, agro-ecological, economic, behavioral, etc.—that different disciplines use to target leverage points 4. Articulate different perspectives on food systems issues and explain the pros and cons of strategies for food systems change 5. Adapt communication styles to various audiences and media
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027