3 credits
Spring 2025 Lecture Upper Division
Distribution factors that affect the food industry. Particular attention to the food wholesaling and retailing sectors. Presentation of economic tools to evaluate performance in the food industry. Discussion of the relative importance of each of the major departments in the modern supermarket. Discussion of current and future industry prototypes.
Learning Outcomes1Demonstrate proficiency in their chosen discipline that incorporates knowledge, skills, technology, and professional conduct.
2Demonstrate use of the scientific method to identify problems, formulate and test hypotheses, conduct experiments and analyze data, and derive conclusions.
3Demonstrate critical thinking by using data and reasoning to develop sound responses to complex problems.
4Demonstrate the ability to write and speak with effectiveness while considering audience and purpose.
5Demonstrate ability to apply social, economic, political, and environmental principles to living in a global community.
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