Food Systems: Food Systems Seminar I

Explores the Food Systems major and introduces career opportunities in food systems. Covers the field of food systems from diverse perspectives. Students will prepare an academic plan which will identify the course sequence they will take to meet their personal and professional goals and degree requirements.

Minimum sophomore standing Open to Degree and PACE students

For the first or second year of the Food Systems major; exploration of the Food Systems major; introduction to concentration areas within the Food Systems major; survey of the field exploring academic research in Food Systems. Topics in both the natural and social sciences will be covered to introduce students to the concentration areas within the Food Systems major. (2 credits)

The course will be broken up into three modules, each with deliverables at the end. Other mini assignments will be due along the way. Module 1: Getting to know the major and each other. Assignment: Submit your concentration intentions form Module 2: Internships, Research, and Getting the Most of your Food Systems major. Assignment: “Apply” to an internship or for summer research funding Module 3: Academic planning for your Food Systems major. Assignment: Submit your Food Systems academic plan

Assignment Points Attendance 16 Participation 10 Concentration Reflection 15 Apply to an Internship or Research Funding 20 Academic Planning 15 4 Mini-Assignments (6 points each) 24 Total 100 Attendance 16 Total Misses 0-1 classes 16 Misses 2 classes 12 Misses 3 classes 10 Misses 4-5 classes 5 Misses 6+ classes 0