GEOG 281 - Geography of Food

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course introduces students to geographic patterns and issues related to food. Topics include the origin and diffusion of food crops and food products, food distribution and consumption, the environmental impacts and sociopolitical dimensions of food production, food security and food deserts, and historical as well as contemporary cultural interpretations of food. These topics are examined at different spatial scales - local, regional, national and global. Not offered on a regular basis.

Prerequisite(s): GEOG 102, GEOG 111, GEOG 112, and GEOG 123.