Our global food system is in crisis. Responsible for approximately a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, it leaves over a quarter of the worlds people suffering from moderate or severe food insecurity. Yet the food system also holds some of the most promising opportunities for just transition to a more sustainable and equitable society. This survey course introduces the history and structure of the global food system, pressing current challenges, and exciting potential solutions.

Prerequisites: Environmental Studies 40, may be taken concurrently; upper-division standing.

4

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Optional

Grading

1

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Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

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CARLISLE E W
Liz Carlisle
4.8
5 reviews
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ENVS149 . Carlisle E W 1 Year, 7 Months Ago

Very easy class based on 3 assignments. Zoom option for all lecture & iClicker for participation. A bit disappointed the only assignments revolved around an op-ed which made me feel disconnected from the course. I wish we had worked with course material more but the flexibility of the course was nice.

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ENVS149 . Carlisle E W 1 Year, 7 Months Ago

Extremely kind and passionate professor. Interesting lectures and good organization and lecturing. Class was very easy and basically entirely based on one 1000 word essay due at the end. Learned a lot and super interesting stuff that affects us all about the food we eat. Some cool guest lecturers

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Geog161 . Carlisle E W 1 Year, 7 Months Ago

Class was easy there are no deadlines. Only one essay worked on through the quarter. Attendance is mandatory and she uses iclicker to verify. But you can use the zoom link and iclicker from home. The only problem is the uncertainty with the TA you will get. I had bad luck and got a harsh grading TA which gave me a B and never responded to messages.

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Geog161 . Carlisle E W 2 Years Ago

Easy attendance. Lectures are both on zoom and in person. There are only 3 assignments, one for a paper abstract and planning, two for reading 5 source materials and analyze, three for final paper-10 pages or equivalent. Final paper's topic is very flexible. Easy full mark on assignments. Also, quizzes can repeat until you get full marks.

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ES150 . Carlisle E W 3 Years Ago

Liz has so much knowledge to share and it a great professor. Highly recommend learning from her if you have the chance!

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