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Learning Outcomes

1. Explain discrete and systems thinking concepts and how they are applied to food systems.
2. Compare and contrast the sustainability of conventional, high-tech, export-oriented food systems with people-centred, community-oriented, values-balanced alternatives and hybrid approaches.
3. Apply a sustainable systems approach to local food systems.
4. Critically evaluate the impact of food policies and practices on your home, the university and the workplace.

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