Course code: AGR100
Title: Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
Semester: Fall 2021
Credits: 3
Delivery mode: In-person, Tuesdays and Fridays 8:30-9:59
Classroom: NIC 001
Pre-requisite: None

Course description:
Conventional, industrial agriculture and fisheries are the source of the majority of our food, but are increasingly linked to economic injustice, loss of food security, and poor health, while also being criticized for being unsustainable, causing environmental degradation. Alternative food systems are emerging, providing innovative, sustainable, local, and organic solutions. This course provides an interdisciplinary survey of the environmental, social, economic and cultural aspects of agriculture and food, and outlines some of the emerging sustainable food systems. This course will help students develop an informed critique of conventional agricultural systems. This course will also provide practical advice for becoming a part of the revolution in agriculture and food systems, and will introduce the topics and skills to be learned during the rest of the program in sustainable agriculture and food systems.