AFE 100 - Issues in Agriculture, Food and Environment

[3 Credit Hours]

How do farmers in Kentucky impact families in California? How can the fashion industry curb the amount of plastic in our oceans? Whether we realize it or not, each of us has a relationship with agriculture, food and the environment. From race and gender, diet and lifestyles, tourism and evolving technologies, this course encourages you to recognize and think critically about the interconnected systems that affect all human life. By addressing these challenges, you will develop a greater appreciation for how you can positively impact our planet.

Prereq: This course is open to students enrolled in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment or those in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Residential College’s Belle C. Gunn Living Learning Program. Freshman only in Fall semesters and transfer students only in Spring semesters.

Course Attributes:
Distance Learning Approved
Meets UK Core Community, Culture and Citizenship in the USA