Gastronomy & Food Studies
Metropolitan College
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Wild and Foraged Foods
MET ML 625
Humans have been foraging for food since prehistoric times, but the recent interest in wild and foraged foods raises interesting issues about our connection to nature amid the panorama of industrially oriented food systems. From political economy to Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), this course explores how we interact with, perceive, and know our world through the procurement of food. Students take part in foraging activities and hands-on culinary labs in order to engage the senses in thinking about the connections between humans, food, and the environment. 4 cr. Tuition: $4020
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 6-9:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Last day to add Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 11, 2026 Course End Date Friday, June 26, 2026 Location: FLR 131 ... Open Seats -
Special Topics in Food & Wine
MET ML 702
This course covers relevant topics in Food & Wine. The topic will vary by semester and course section. Refer to class notes in MyBU for individual course descriptions. Email foodma@bu.edu for more information. Topic for Summer 2026: Fundamentals of the Wine Business. Through a combination of readings, student projects, and tastings, students will develop an in-depth understanding of the wine industry. Topics include the current state of the wine industry, sales and marketing strategies, costs and logistics, tasting wines to assess style, quality, and commercial potential, as well as sourcing and selecting wines for shops and restaurants. In addition to the core instructor, students will gain insights from guest speakers from import, distribution, retail, and restaurant sectors who will share real-life experiences and models. 4 cr. Tuition: $4020
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 6-9:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Last day to add Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 11, 2026 Course End Date Friday, June 26, 2026 Location: FLR 124 ... Open SeatsAra SarkissianSummer 2026: Fundamentals of the Wine Business -
Urban Agriculture
MET ML 714
Growing food in urban contexts raises interesting questions about food access, nutrition education, perceptions of public spaces, and the place of nature in the urban environment. This course focuses on urban agriculture in Boston and a number of case studies from around the globe. Students visit gardens, learn basic cultivation skills through hands-on activities, and study the social and cultural sides of urban agriculture, as well as the political and city planning aspects of urban agriculture projects. 4 cr. Tuition: $4020
Summer 1 (May 18-June 26)
A1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 6-9:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, May 18, 2026 Last day to add Sunday, May 24, 2026 Last day to drop without "W" grade Saturday, May 30, 2026 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, June 13, 2026 Course End Date Friday, June 26, 2026 Location: FLR 131 ... Open SeatsNote start date