Explores marketing systems for U.S. agricultural commodities, covering vertical organization, forward contracts, futures, options, and price formation across supply chain levels.
Past student reviews · Sheldon (Xiaodong) Du
A student found the exam unfair, noting it was largely the same as in previous years and disadvantageous for those without prior course notes from friends.
Understand the purpose of and major operations in commodity market institutions.
Apply economic logic and quantitative techniques to understand price relations in commodity markets.
Understand spatial and temporal dynamics of futures prices of agricultural commodities.
Analyze risk management strategies using futures and options.
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A A E 101(215 prior to Fall 2024),ECON 101, or 111
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Past student reviews · Sheldon (Xiaodong) Du
Sheldon Du's teaching was described as somewhat boring and out of touch, though one student noted his good intentions in conversation. A 2022 student argued the exam was unfair and repetitive, relying on past materials that disadvantaged those without prior course friends.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
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| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 50 | 0 |
| DIS 301 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 25 | 0 |
| DIS 302 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 25 | 0 |
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Past student reviews · Sheldon (Xiaodong) Du
Students described Sheldon Du as having good intentions, though one reviewer found the course somewhat boring.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 2.96 GPA, 46.4% A/AB (n=28 letter grades); Spring 2025: 2.96 GPA, 51.9% A/AB (n=27 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.03 GPA, 55.2% A/AB (n=29 letter grades).
Past student reviews · Sheldon (Xiaodong) Du
A student found the exam unfair, noting it was largely the same as in previous years and disadvantageous for those without prior course notes from friends.
Past student reviews · Sheldon (Xiaodong) Du
One student characterized the class as somewhat boring.
Latest available · Spring 2026— not enough history to project Spring 2027.
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Commodity Markets
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