University of California, Berkeley Rausser College of Natural Resources 52 courses 15 total credits
The food systems minor, hosted by the Department of Environmental Science, Policy & Management (ESPM) in the Rausser College of Natural Resources, is an interdisciplinary program of study that explores the role of food within the environment and society. Drawing from diverse fields as far-ranging as ecology, sociology, the humanities, nutrition, history, and economics, the food systems minor critically examines issues of contemporary food and agriculture from a whole-systems perspective. Students take five courses, one of which can be lower division and one of which can overlap with their major. A required community engagement project during the final senior spring semester allows students to bring together what they have learned in a real-world setting. Students who complete the minor will gain a broad and interdisciplinary understanding of critical themes and concepts related to the social, political, economic, environmental, cultural, nutritional, and public health issues of contemporary food and agriculture systems both domestically and internationally. Visit Program Website
| Total Units | 15 credits |
Upper Division Core: Natural Sciences
Complete at least 1 of the following.
Upper Division Core: Social Sciences
Complete at least 1 of the following. SOCIOL 139F: Social Problems of the Food Industry may only fulfill this requirement with advisor approval.
Upper Division Core: Food and Community Health
Complete at least 1 of the following.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ESPM 130 | Food Justice | 4 |
| MBN 10 | Introduction to Human Nutrition | 3 |
| NUSCTX 10S | Introduction to Human Nutrition: Managing Life | 3 |
| PBHLTH 118 | Global Nutrition | 3 |
Upper Division Electives: Natural Sciences
Complete at least 1 of the following.
Upper Division Electives: Social Sciences
Complete at least 1 of the following.
Upper Division Electives: Food and Community Health
Complete at least 1 of the following.
Field Study: Community Engagement Project
Complete all of the following. Students must see advisor for enrollment information. Course must be taken for three units.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ESPM 197FS | Community Engagement in Agri-Food Systems | 3 |
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