Sustainable Food Systems

Throughout this course, you will delve into the intricate details of the food production system through a system-thinking lens. You will examine the grand challenges faced by the food, fiber, and natural resource industries, and their repercussions on people, the planet, and profit. By the end of this course, you will have a clear understanding of the concept of systems thinking, be able to explain the three key pillars of sustainability and link these pillars to social, environmental, and economic systems. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit acesonline.illinois.edu. Â

• Explore sustainability pillars and major food production challenges
• Understand and apply systems thinking to food systems
• Explain social, environmental, and economic sustainability pillars
• Learn about University of Illinois online programs
• Explore ways to leverage Coursera learning towards degrees

• No prior background required; introductory exploratory course