Government policy affects our lives on a daily basis, from the patenting of genes and plants to the labeling of genetically modified foods. Increasingly, government policy is affecting agriculture, farming and food. Current topics for discussion include chemical use, food security and sustainability. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): Successful completion of 27 credit units of university-level courses, including ECON 111.3, or permission of the instructor. Note: Students with credit for BPBE 76 or BPBE 251 will not receive credit for this course.
Government policy affects our lives on a daily basis, from the patenting of genes and plants to the labeling of genetically modified foods. Increasingly, government policy is affecting agriculture, farming and food. Current topics for discussion include chemical use, food security and sustainability. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): Successful completion of 27 credit units of university-level courses, including ECON 111.3, or permission of the instructor. Note: Students with credit for BPBE 76 or BPBE 251 will not receive credit for this course.