ENV 340W - Food,Society,and the Environment

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Ursinus College

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Dr. Wallace Few issues are as complex and interdisciplinary as what we eat. The seemingly simple every-day choices we make about our food have repercussions far beyond our diets and wallets. We will explore the food systems in which we live from many different perspectives to achieve an understanding of what food and food decisions mean in terms of personal health, welfare, and budgets, and in the context of society, economy, and sustainability. Written and oral communication of critical thinking is emphasized. Sophomores and above welcomed. Prerequisite: ENV-100. Three hours of lecture plus three hours of field or lab work per week. Four semester hours.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ursinus.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 409-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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