College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Applied Local Food system
Minor
The Applied Local Food System (ALFS) minor is a cross-disciplinary program where students, instructors, internship host sites, and community members learn through collaboration. As a cohort, ALFS students apply their learnings to create innovative solutions to local food system challenges by improving equity, environmental function, ecosystem services, and economic viability. This minor enables students to contribute to the enhancement and construction of resiliency and equity within the larger global food system.
Sample courses in this program include:
- ENV340, (In)Justice in Food Systems
- ENV300, Sustainability Practicum: Food Waste
- EVN345, Agroecology
- ENV405, Food Systems and Metabolic Rift
Please visit the Butler University Bulletin for more course information.
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The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) attracts the kinds of students who are never satisfied with the status quo. Our quest for knowledge is both timeless and modern.
We immerse students in the oldest teachings, but also the latest learnings in culture and language, science and technology, psychology and philosophy. In all disciplines, we incorporate research, encouraging students to question everything and meticulously test new theories. Communication is emphasized, teaching students to negotiate, debate, and effectively disseminate information.
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