Minor: Sustainable Food Systems

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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to earn minor: 18

GPA requirements to earn minor: 2.0

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

Contact Information: Mary Fernandez, Student Academic Services Coordinator, 104 Deering Hall, 207-581-2938, mary.fernandez@umit.maine.edu

This minor in 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. It complements degree programs in natural and social science, as well as business.

Please Note:
• This minor is not an option for Sustainable Agriculture majors.
• No more than 9 total credits may be from 100-level classes.
• PSE105 is a prerequisite for PSE312.
• PSE312 - Sustainable Food Systems is offered Fall - even years

Required Courses:

FSN 101 - Introduction to Food and Nutrition Credits: 3
PSE 105 - Principles of Sustainable Agriculture Credits: 3
PSE 312 - Sustainable Food Systems: Challenges and Opportunities Credits: 3

Plus 9 credits from the following list:

ECO 190 - World Food Supply, Population and the Environment Credits: 3
FSN 270 - World Food and Nutrition Credits: 3
FSN 330 - Introduction to Food Science Credits: 3
FSN 436 - Food Law Credits: 3
FSN 440 - Utilization of Aquatic Food Resources Credits: 3
FSN 450 - Food Biotechnology Credits: 3
PAX 370 - Building Sustainable Communities Credits: 3
PSE 101 - Cropping Systems Credits: 4
PSE 320 - Soil Organic Matter Management Credits: 3