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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Minor: Sustainable Food Systems


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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to earn minor: 18

Minimum Cumulative GPA required to earn minor: 2.0

Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward minor: None.

Other GPA requirements to earn minor: None.

Contact Information: Eric Gallandt, Chair of Department of Plant, Soil and Environmental Sciences, 207-581-2933, gallandt@maine.edu


The Minor in Sustainable Food Systems provides students with an understanding of the sustainability of U.S. and global food systems, including factors such as production, processing, safety, distribution, and consumption of food.  This program complements degree programs in natural and social science, as well as business.  The minor includes 18 credits of coursework, 9 credits from the Required Courses and 9 credits from Elective Courses.  No more than 9 total credits may be from 100-level classes. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in the Minor classes is required.

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