The Sociology of Food and Nutrition

Overview

Subject area

SOC

Catalog Number

321

Course Title

The Sociology of Food and Nutrition

Department(s)

Description

Sociological perspectives on the production, distribution and consumption of food, cooking techniques, and the political-economy of food. Topics include food, society and culture; class, ethnicity and food; and trends and developments in the food industry.Pre-requisite: SOC 166 or any 200-level SOC course.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

029040

Course Schedule