Microbiomes Matter: The Path to Regenerative Systems of Farm, Food and Health in the Age of Climate credit:

2 Hours

Through this elective, students will expand their understanding of food systems, the production, processing, consumption, and disposal of food products. This will allow students to draw parallels between the microbiome in the human gut and soil and the impacts of these relationships on human health. Students will engage with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, to understand the connection between regenerative agriculture, food, nutrition, and human and planetary health through the microbiome. 2 professional hours. Approved for S/U grading only. Prerequisite: Restricted to students enrolled in the Carle Illinois College of Medicine.