School of Environmental Studies
Queen's UniversityENSC 315
Global Food Security, Agriculture and Environment - Winter 2013
Lectures:
BioSciences 1102
1 - 3hr lecture slot/week
- Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Course Instructor:
Dr. Gary van LoonOffice: BioSciences Rm. 3240
Email: vanloon@chem.queensu.ca
National and global review of current and projected adequacy of food supplies, as affected by soil and water resources, climate and climate change, and human population growth. Reviews different scenarios for meeting food needs over the next 50 years, including technological, social, economic, and political factors.
PREREQUISITE Level 3 or above.
Examples of Short Answer Questions
CLASS NOTES
Agricultural resources - land and soil, Part 2
Agricultural resources - energy
Agricultural resources - water
What is Sustainable Agriculture
Food Economics
Food aid and agricultural assistance
Food production and provision
Root Radical - Community Shared Agriculture
Global Food Crises
Fresh Vision - Mara Shaw
Food Choices
Last Class
Sustainable Agriculture - Assessment
OTHER READINGS
Doug Saunders - The new famine is a crisis of undersupplyHave a listen here : play Pt. 3 Peak Fish