FS 6210. Econ of Sustainable Food Syst. 3 Credits.

Utilizes common economic tools, ideas and application to analyze issues concerning the sustainability of food systems, using a combination of readings, lectures and discussions. Cross-listed with: CDAE 6210.

FS 6350. Qualitative Research Methods. 3 Credits.

Provides an overview of qualitative research methods and an opportunity to apply such research methods for topics focusing on food systems and health. Cross-listed with: CDAE 6350.

FS 6391. Master's Thesis Research. 1-18 Credits.

Research for the Master's Thesis.

FS 6392. Master's Project Research. 1-4 Credits.

Food Systems Professional Track students are required to complete a final project. Students will design a project that must be approved by the Project Faculty Committee.

FS 6400. Food Systems & Society. 3 Credits.

Examines key questions being asked about our contemporary food systems by examining social science and humanities scholarship and the applications for public policy.

FS 6450. Food Systems & Science. 3 Credits.

Examines key questions being asked about our contemporary food system by examining natural and life sciences scholarship and the applications for public policy.

FS 6475. Food Systems & Policy. 3 Credits.

The third in the series of required core courses for Food Systems graduate students. Focuses on understanding the research and policy interface of food systems. Includes a variety of experiential and hands-on methods and approaches including self-reflection, group work, policy analysis, direct policy engagement, and case studies. Prerequisite: Graduate student standing.

FS 6510. Professional Development Sem.. 1 Credit.

This seminar will prepare students to successfully navigate the graduate school experience.

FS 6520. Research Design Seminar. 3 Credits.

The Research Design Seminar will develop the students' abilities to conduct academic research and formulate a relevant study design with an emphasis on mixed-methods.

FS 6550. Ethics and the Food System. 3 Credits.

Focus on certain food ethics issues. The in-depth consideration of these issues will build philosophical skills as well as knowledge as to the interdependence and interconnection of the food system. Prerequisite: Instructor permission only.

FS 6600. Dissertation Writing Seminar. 1 Credit.

This seminar will prepare students to successfully navigate the dissertation process. The course serves as a Doctoral competency.

FS 6810. Issues & Solutions Seminar. 1 Credit.

Focuses on transdisciplinary research intended to address the 'wicked problems' of contemporary food systems through weekly presentations of on-going research by University of Vermont faculty and Doctoral students.

FS 6990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.

See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

FS 6991. Internship. 1-18 Credits.

On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

FS 6993. Independent Study. 1-18 Credits.

A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

FS 6995. Graduate Independent Research. 1-18 Credits.

Graduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

FS 7491. Doctoral Dissertation Research. 1-18 Credits.

Research requirement (up to 30 research credits) for Food Systems Doctoral students.

FS 7990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.

See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

FS 7991. Internship. 1-18 Credits.

On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

FS 7995. Graduate Independent Research. 1-18 Credits.

Graduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.