Food Systems: Food Systems Seminar I (A)

About FS 1930 A

For students in the second year of the Food Systems major, surveys the field exploring academic research in Food Systems.

Notes

Minimum sophomore standing Open to Degree and PACE students

Section Description

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)

Section Expectation

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

Evaluation

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

Important Dates

Courses may be cancelled due to low enrollment. Show your interest by enrolling.

Resources

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