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Food Systems, Faculty of Science

FDSY: Food Systems


  1. FDSY 221 (3) Food Systems I: System Thinking

    In-depth look at food systems, including food production, processing, distribution, consumption and waste. Required field trips will be organized that explore both the value chain of a farm and its related food industry; and the food system of a large institution. Students must arrange own transportation to/from Kelowna-area field location. Credit will be granted for only one of FDSY 221 and GEOG 221. [1.5-0-1.5]


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