Course: Introduction to Food Systems (1507-441)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Jochen Weiss (verantwortlich)

Type of Course:

e-learning

In-Class Hours Per Week:

4

Contents:

The SPOC will introduce participants to the concept of Food Systems. They will learn about its origins and its potential use such as e.g. to create new value-added products and services to facilitate more sustainable and healthier diets, and foster circularity and resource efficiency. System science principles will be introduced to analyse and optimize the workings of complex systems. Finally, specific elements of Food Systems will be discussed and possible cases of new networks considered.

Location:

Hohenheim

Module:

• 1507-440 SPOC: Introduction to Food Systems (compulsory)