2022 Fall
ESPM 226 001 - SEM 001
Interdisciplinary Food and Agriculture Studies
Timothy M Bowles, Alastair T Iles
Class #:32203
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Environmental Science, Policy, and Management
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
8
Enrolled: 25
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 33
Waitlist Max: 5
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of student-instructor coverage of course materials per week, and 6 hours of outside work hours per week.
Other classes by Timothy M Bowles
Other classes by Alastair T Iles
Course Catalog Description
A graduate seminar exploring the ecological, social, and economic risks inherent in different forms of agriculture, from highly diversified, agroecological farming systems to industrialized agriculture. We will examine how different farm management techniques, government policies, supply chains, R&D, technology, and science may influence various risks and uncertainties, including climate change, agrobiodiversity, farmer livelihoods, food safety, public health, and nutrition.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
None