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FOOD SYSTEMS AND SUPPLY CHAINS

AAE 422
Course Description

Examination of the structure of supply chains for food and agriculture and key business decisions in the the broader context of food systems.

Prerequisites

AAE 101 (215 prior to Fall 2024), ECON 101 , ECON 111 , or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.38

9.69% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

4.84% from Historical

A Rate
15%

21.87% from Historical

Class Size
20

-7.69% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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