GLOBAL FOOD PRODUCTION AND HEALTH
Crops, food, and cropping systems from different parts of the world and their impact on global sustainability and health. Introduction to crop biology, environmental requirements, and agronomic production practices of major food crops. Environmental, socioeconomic, and health impacts of farming systems and how to assess their sustainability. A global perspective on agroecology, food, environment, health, and agriculture.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: BOTANY/BIOLOGY/ZOOLOGY 151 , BIOLOGY/ZOOLOGY 101 , BIOLOGY/BOTANY 130 , BIOCORE 381 , HORT 120, AGRONOMY 100, ENVIR ST/AGROECOL/C&E SOC/ENTOM 103 (or AGRONOMY 103 prior to Fall 2025), PLANTSCI 110 , or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Breadth - Biological Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe, analyze, and understand cropping systems of different parts of the world. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Describe the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of cropping systems and identify potential trade-offs and interrelationships among these dimensions. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Analyze sustainability issues and/or practices using a systems-based approach within the Agroecology framework. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Reflect about engaging in international sustainable agriculture and health issues. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Communicate effectively ideas in written reports and oral presentations. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Use sustainability principles for developing personal goals and professional values. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 7. Explain the social, economic, and/or environmental dimensions of the sustainability challenges of global food production systems and health. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe, analyze, and understand cropping systems of different parts of the world. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Describe the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of cropping systems and identify potential trade-offs and interrelationships among these dimensions. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Analyze sustainability issues and/or practices using a systems-based approach within the Agroecology framework. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Reflect about engaging in international sustainable agriculture and health issues. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Communicate effectively ideas in written reports and oral presentations. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Use sustainability principles for developing personal goals and professional values. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 7. Explain the social, economic, and/or environmental dimensions of the sustainability challenges of global food production systems and health. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027