AREC150C3

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AREC150C3 - Sustaining Life: The Global Economy of Food

Agricultural & Applied Econ Undergraduate UA - UA General

Course ID

040144

Course Description

This course describes the operational fundamentals of the global food system ranging from smaller-scale subsistence or organic production to the larger-scale commercial food trade. Consumer food behavior, both local and international, represents a core analytical issue in this class. A consistent thread throughout the course is the evaluation of the role of markets to efficiently and effectively allocate food resources for individuals and societies.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Course Attributes

GE - T1-INDV (Tier 1 Individuals & Societies), GEED - BC (Gen Ed: Building Connections)

Course Requisites

May be convened with

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No