MFST 450

Credit: 3 TO 9 hours.

The objective of this course is for students to understand the direct impact of a food system on society through a service-learning or community-based learning activity. Using skills gained in MFST 301 and 397, students will find an organization to work with and complete the social impact learning experience. Students will reflect on the service activity in such a way as to gain further understanding of metropolitan food and environmental systems concepts, a broader appreciation of the discipline, and an enhanced sense of civic responsibility. At least two weeks of full-time (40 hrs of work) or its equivalent is required for each term hour of credit.

3 to 9 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. May be repeated in the same or separate terms for a total of 9 credit hours. Credit is not given for more than 12 combined credit hours of MFST 397 and MFST 450. Prerequisite: MFST 301, MFST 397. Instructor approval required. MFST majors receive registration priority.