FN A185 - Food and Culture

    Recent Professors
    Nancy Buchanan
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    2
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of FN A185
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an exploration of the cultural, historical, religious, economic, and social influences on global food patterns. Emphasis is placed on traditional foods, geographic availability, food preparation techniques, and nutritional information for cuisines from different regions of the world. The impact of food on health and longevity is also addressed. May be taken for grades or on a pass-nopass basis.
    Usually Held
    Thu 2:30pm–3:55pm, Thu 2:30pm–5:40pm