PPUA 5270 — Food Systems and Public Policy
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureNUpath SINUpath WIusually offered: fall, springBostonOnlineOnlineTraditional
Explores the public policy dimensions of the contemporary food system. Utilizes scholarly readings and case studies to assess the role of governing institutions and political actors in shaping the food supply; the effects of energy, transportation, and urban policies on food access; the ecological dimensions of food production; impacts of international trade regimes on global food trade; and the potential impacts of climate change on food security. Compares the United States and other nations and explores alternatives to the dominant food system. Seeks to engage students in applied policy analysis of specific food system issues.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 17 | 30 | 57% | 13.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 15 | 25 | 60% | 10.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 22 | 25 | 88% | 3.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 19 | 25 | 76% | 6.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 24 | 25 | 96% | 1.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 35% · T 0% · W 35% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: async (65% of sections), MW (35% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Kaitlyn Alvarez Noli (67% of students) · reviews
- Christopher Bosso (33% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Christopher Bosso (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (PPUA course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All PPUA courses · Plan it at numap.app