Faculty: Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences This major focuses on creating sustainable solutions for food production, distribution, and consumption. Students develop skills in sustainable agriculture, food processing, supply chain management, and innovative food technologies. Graduates are prepared for careers in agriculture, food industry, sustainability consulting, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of sustainable food systems, including agriculture, processing, and distribution. - Develop skills in designing and implementing sustainable food production methods. - Learn techniques for innovative food processing and packaging. - Explore principles of supply chain management and logistics in the food industry. - Analyze and interpret sustainability metrics and policies in food systems. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation skills for effective sustainable food system practices. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Sustainable Food Systems** - Overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in sustainable food systems. - Fundamentals of sustainable agriculture, food processing, and distribution. 2. **Sustainable Agriculture** - Principles of sustainable agriculture, including organic farming, agroecology, and regenerative practices. - Techniques for designing and implementing sustainable farming methods. 3. **Innovative Food Processing and Packaging** - Fundamentals of innovative food processing and packaging technologies. - Techniques for developing and implementing sustainable food processing and packaging solutions. 4. **Supply Chain Management in Food Systems** - Principles of supply chain management, logistics, and distribution in the food industry. - Techniques for optimizing food supply chains and reducing waste. 5. **Food Safety and Quality Assurance** - Principles of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. - Techniques for ensuring food safety and quality throughout the supply chain. 6. **Food Policy and Regulation** - Fundamentals of food policy, regulation, and sustainability standards. - Techniques for developing and implementing food policies and regulations. 7. **Research Methods in Sustainable Food Systems** - Principles of research methods, data analysis, and project management in sustainable food systems. - Techniques for conducting and presenting research in sustainable agriculture and food processing. 8. **Practicum in Sustainable Food Systems** - Real-world experiences in sustainable food systems, including observations, internships, and hands-on projects in agricultural settings, food processing plants, or sustainability consulting firms. - Application of learned skills in practical sustainable food system scenarios. 9. **Capstone Project in Sustainable Food Systems** - Comprehensive project applying skills in sustainable agriculture, food processing, or supply chain management. - Delivery of a polished sustainable food system project, innovation plan, or policy analysis. **Assessment Methods:** - Sustainable agriculture projects, innovative food processing designs, supply chain management plans, food safety reports, policy analyses, research methodology projects, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Sustainable Agriculture" by various authors. - "Innovative Food Processing and Packaging" by various authors. - "Supply Chain Management in the Food Industry" by various authors. - "Food Safety and Quality Assurance" by various authors. - "Food Policy and Regulation" by various authors. - "Research Methods in Sustainable Food Systems" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of agriculture, food science, and supply chain management. Suitable for students interested in sustainable food systems, agriculture, and food processing. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Design and Innovation for Sustainable Food Systems and pursue further education or professional certifications in related fields, such as a Master's in Agriculture, Food Science, or Sustainability. **Target Audience:** Aspiring agriculturalists, food scientists, supply chain managers, sustainability consultants, and individuals seeking careers in sustainable food production, processing, distribution, and related fields. This major equips students with the design, innovation, and management skills needed to excel in sustainable food systems, supporting careers in agriculture, food industry, sustainability consulting, and related fields.