Applications of economic principles to problems and current issues relating to agriculture, food and the environment. Prerequisite: ECON 101 or consent of Department.

An introduction to methods and tools that are used to solve quantitative problems related to agriculture, food, forestry, and the environment. Emphasis is on the use of these techniques for economic analysis. Students are introduced to the use of linear algebra, calculus and constrained optimization techniques. Classroom examples, laboratory assignments and computer tutorials are provided to give practice in applying quantitative tools to empirical problems. Prerequisite: MATH 30-1 OR 30-2.

This course will provide an introduction to the economics and business concepts in the biotechnology industry with an emphasis on food produced using genetic modification and other food technologies. The basic science behind GM foods will be discussed, but most of the material will focus on the social, economic, environmental, and legal issues surrounding GM foods. Key questions will be addressed using peer-reviewed literature and case studies, and the material will be presented from various disciplinary viewpoints.

Analysis of economic data relating to renewable resource sectors including agriculture, food, forestry, and the environment; collection of data, sampling methods, tests of hypotheses, index numbers, analysis of variance, regression, and correlation; time series analysis. Prerequisite: Introductory statistics course.

Principles and practical aspects of business management, and their relevance to the managing businesses involved in a variety of industries, including agriculture, environment, food, and forestry. Topics include business planning and organizing, and issues related to the management of financial, physical, and human resources. Prerequisite: ECON 101.

Application of economic concepts and introduction of management tools related to production decision-making for resource-based businesses. Integration of biophysical and environmental relationships with economic objectives in allocating resources. Introduction to quantitative tools used in applied production management decision-making. Prerequisite: AREC 200, AREC 365, or ECON 281.

Economics of natural resources; resource scarcity, conservation, sustainability, water resource issues, fisheries, forestry, agriculture, recycling, property and tenure institutions, and public resource policy. Not to be taken if credit received for ECON 365. Prerequisite: ECON 101.

Economic issues in international agriculture including the world food problem, agricultural development; agricultural and food trade and policy and selected agricultural biotechnology issues. Selected international applications and issues are stressed. Not to be taken if credit received for INT D 303. Prerequisite: ECON 101.

Introduction to concepts in logistics, supply chain management and issues in food systems, distribution and farm-to-plate supply chains. Topics include product differentiation and competition in food retailing, local food innovation and food start-ups, food logistics and online marketing systems, Alberta food landscape and policy. Prerequisite: ECON 101.

Applications of price and market theories to marketing problems and issues for food and agricultural products. Topics include: market structures and marketing functions; price analysis; futures markets; economics of food safety and quality; and international food marketing. Prerequisite: AREC 200, AREC 365, or ECON 281.

Individual study of a selected topic or problem supervised by a Faculty member, requiring preparation of written reports. Prerequisite: consent of the Department Chair.

Empirical applications of methods used in resource, environmental, agri-food, and forest economics. Involves one or more case study projects that focus on the empirical examination of economic issues in renewable resource management. Prerequisite: AREC 313. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

Empirical applications of management research methods with applications to issues in agriculture, fashion, food, environmental and forestry industries. Emphasis is given to integrating economic and business management concepts in the development of professional business plans in areas such as agricultural, fashion, food, and resource industries. Capstone students assess the economic feasibility and analyze risks of business innovation and development strategies. Prerequisite: AREC 313 or MARK 312. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

Examination of the theory and application of economic assessment methods with a focus on the evaluation of environmental, agricultural and natural resource projects, regulatory policy, and planning. Includes case studies of recent project and policy proposals to illustrate the methods used to evaluate economic benefits and costs of such proposals. Applications to estimating private economic benefits. Prerequisite: AREC 200, AREC 365, or ECON 281.

Recent theoretical and empirical developments in finance are applied to natural resource industries including agribusiness, farming, forestry and food. Emphasis on capital budgeting, financial risk, and associated topics for long run investment planning in smaller business enterprises. Prerequisite: AREC 200, AREC 365, ECON 281, or FIN 301.

This course introduces concepts and methods employed in the economics of land use and land use change. Topics include: theoretical and empirical analysis of determinants and drivers of land use and land use change; environmental and socioeconomic consequences of land use change; the role of governments in managing land use decisions; and spatial analysis in land use research. Prerequisite: ECON 101 and (AREC 313, ECON 399, or STAT 378).

Applied economic modeling of resource utilization and environmental issues with a focus in forestry and agriculture. Topics may include current Canadian and international issues in the area of environmental valuation, energy, climate change, biodiversity and conservation as related to Forestry and Agriculture. Prerequisite: AREC 365. AREC 313 and ECON 281 recommended.

Economic, political, historical, and legal perspectives on how and why governments promote well-being in areas such as food safety, nutritional policy, consumer protection, recreation, and the workplace. Topics include the historical development of wellness-related policies, how these decisions are made in society, and economic and moral justifications for such interventions. Prerequisite: AREC 200, AREC 363, ECON 281, or ECON 365.

Economics of public policy for agriculture and food industries. Public choice principles and institutions. Farm and food policy in Canada and selected countries. Case studies on price and output policy; agricultural trade; food safety and quality; resource use and environmental sustainability; and/or rural change/restructuring. Prerequisite: AREC 200, AREC 365, ECON 281, or ECON 365.

The impact of agri-food and resource market structures on market conduct and performance; the impact of market structure on selection of cooperative versus investor owned firms including differences in firm objectives, performance and management incentives; topics may also include effects of firm type on community development and policy formation. Prerequisite: AREC 200, AREC 365, or ECON 281.

Analysis of strategic management concepts and applications to agri-food and resource industries. The development of business and corporate strategies including competitive positioning; sustaining competitive advantage; vertical coordination and strategic alliances in value chains; corporate diversification and global business strategy. Prerequisite: AREC 200, AREC 323, AREC 365, or ECON 281.

Principles and policies affecting international trade in food, forestry and natural resources. Current issues in trade, including fair trade concerns, trade in capital and services, effects of food safety and quality standards, and environmental issues surrounding trade agreements and institutions. Prerequisite: AREC 200, AREC 365, ECON 365, or R SOC 355.

Study of the mechanics and economic functions of commodity futures and options derivative markets. Topics include the theory and practice of hedging, price formation and issues unique to commodities. Emphasis on concepts and analysis to evaluate derivative markets; use of derivatives to manage market risk in agribusiness, forestry and other resource businesses. Prerequisite: AREC 200, AREC 365, ECON 281, or FIN 301.

Game theory analyzes situations in which payoffs to agents depend on the behavior of other agents. Basics of game theoretic analysis are introduced. Applications to the agri-food and resource industries are discussed. Prerequisite: AREC 200, AREC 365, or ECON 281.

Individual study or special topics course in agricultural and resource economics under the supervision of a Faculty member. Prerequisite: consent of Department Chair.

Principles of consumer demand and producer supply analysis including theoretical and empirical approaches to the analysis of consumer and producer choice. Applications include food demand analysis (single equations and systems approaches), price expectations and producer supply decisions, market model simulation and policy evaluation, and economic welfare measurement. Corequisite: ECON 481.

Econometric theory, multiple linear regression analysis and interpretation, simultaneous equation estimation, qualitative choice models, time series analysis, applications of econometric techniques to resource and agricultural economic problems. Prerequisite: Intermediate course in statistics or econometrics.

Selected applications of econometrics, operations research, and mathematical programming to economic problems in resource, agriculture, forestry, and food sectors. Prerequisite: consent of Instructor.

Examination of the theory and application of economic assessment methods with a focus on the evaluation of environmental, agricultural and natural resource projects, regulatory policy, and planning. Includes case studies of recent project and policy proposals to illustrate the methods used to evaluate economic benefits and costs of such proposals. Applications to estimating private economic benefits. Not to be taken if credit received for AREC 430. Prerequisite: AREC 200, AREC 365, or ECON 281, or consent of instructor.

Static and dynamic firm theory, production principles applied to resource use, resource and product combination, cost structure, uncertainty and expectations. Prerequisite: consent of Instructor. AREC 313 and ECON 481 recommended.

Economic valuation of ecosystem goods and services. Topics include: Theoretical and empirical analysis of environmental valuation methods, advanced benefit cost analysis, welfare economics, valuation of ecosystem goods and services, valuation of health impacts from environmental quality change, and linkages to experimental and behavioural economics. Prerequisite: 3 units in Introductory Econometrics course and consent of instructor; AREC 502 recommended. [Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology]

Theoretical analysis and modeling of renewable resource and environmental issues at local and global levels. Includes analysis of international environmental issues, the effect of economic growth on the environment, sustainable development, and local and global commons management. Prerequisite: ECON 481 or consent of Department.

Role of agriculture in the economic growth of developing countries; use of economic theory, simulations and contemporary econometric methods to understand the forces that shape the welfare of households and individuals in poor agrarian communities. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Analysis of firm behavior and market structure in agri-food and resource sectors using industrial organization principles. Introduction to the internal organization of firms with applications to incentives, contracts, and corporate finance. Other topics involve ownership forms such as co-operatives; impacts of market structure on selection of firm structure; and the importance of firm objectives, performance and management incentives. Prerequisite: consent of instructor, ECON 481 recommended.

Microeconomic theory and analysis of markets for agricultural and food products. Topics will vary with the evolution of the literature but may include alternative market structures, market regulation, empirical price analysis, advertising, location theories, the role of information in markets, the role of uncertainty in markets, and organization structures. Prerequisite: consent of Instructor. AREC 313 and 502 recommended.

Analysis of selected research problems and design of research projects in production economics, natural resource economics, or marketing economics. Prerequisite: consent of Department Chair.

Analysis of economic data relating to renewable resource sectors including agriculture, food, forestry, and the environment; collection of data, sampling methods, tests of hypotheses, index numbers, analysis of variance, regression, and correlation; time series analysis. Prerequisite: Introductory statistics course.

Examination of the theory and application of economic assessment methods with a focus on the evaluation of environmental, agricultural and natural resource projects, regulatory policy, and planning. Includes case studies of recent project and policy proposals to illustrate the methods used to evaluate economic benefits and costs of such proposals. Applications to estimating private economic benefits. Not to be taken if credit received for AREC 430. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Recent theoretical and empirical developments in finance are applied to natural resource industries including agribusiness, farming, forestry and food. Emphasis on capital budgeting, financial risk, and associated topics for long run investment planning in smaller business enterprises. Not to be taken if credit received for AREC 433. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

This course introduces concepts and methods employed in the economics of land use and land use change. Topics include: theoretical and empirical analysis of determinants and drivers of land use and land use change; environmental and socioeconomic consequences of land use change; the role of governments in managing land-use decisions; and spatial analysis in land-use research. Not to be taken if credit received for AREC 460. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Applied economic modeling of resource utilization and environmental issues with a focus in forestry and agriculture. Topics may include current Canadian and international issues in the area of environmental valuation, energy, climate change, biodiversity and conservation as related to Forestry and Agriculture. Not to be taken if credit received for AREC 465. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Economic, political, historical, and legal perspectives on how and why governments promote well-being in areas such as food safety, nutritional policy, consumer protection, recreation, and the workplace. Topics include the historical development of wellness-related policies, how these decisions are made in society, and economic and moral justifications for such interventions. Not to be taken if credit received for AREC 471. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Economics of public policy for agriculture and food industries. Public choice principles and institutions. Farm and food policy in Canada and selected countries. Case studies on price and output policy; agricultural trade; food safety and quality; resource use and environmental sustainability; and/or rural change/restructuring. Not to be taken if credit received for AREC 473. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Economic issues in international agriculture including the world food problem, agricultural development; agricultural and food trade and policy and selected agricultural biotechnology issues. Selected international applications and issues are stressed. Not to be taken if credit received for AREC 375 or INT D 303. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

The impact of agri-food and resource market structures on market conduct and performance; the impact of market structure on selection of cooperative versus investor owned firms including differences in firm objectives, performance and management incentives; topics may also include effects of firm type on community development and policy formation. Not to be taken if credit received for AREC 482. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Analysis of strategic management concepts and applications to agri-food and resource industries. The development of business and corporate strategies including competitive positioning; sustaining competitive advantage; vertical coordination and strategic alliances in value chains; corporate diversification and global business strategy. Not to be taken if credit received for AREC 484. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Principles and policies affecting international trade in food, forestry and natural resources. Current issues in trade, including fair trade concerns, trade in capital and services, effects of food safety and quality standards, and environmental issues surrounding trade agreements and institutions. Not to be taken if credit received for AREC 485. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Study of the mechanics and economic functions of commodity futures and options derivative markets. Topics include the theory and practice of hedging, price formation and issues unique to commodities. Emphasis on concepts and analysis to evaluate derivative markets; use of derivatives to manage market risk in agribusiness, forestry and other resource businesses. Not to be taken if credit received for AREC 487. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Game theory analyzes situations in which payoffs to agents depend on the behavior of other agents. Basics of game theoretic analysis are introduced. Applications to the agri-food and resource industries are discussed. Not to be taken if credit received for AREC 488. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Studio-based exploration of both visual and conceptual Fine Art concerns in two- and three-dimensions. Note: ART 134 and DES 135 are required prerequisites for senior level ART or DES courses. Not open to students with credit in ART 131 or 132.

Studio-based exploration of both visual and conceptual Fine Art concerns in two- and three-dimensions. Note: Restricted to BFA and BDes students.

Further study of studio-based exploration of both visual and conceptual Fine Art concerns in two- and three-dimensions. Prerequisite: ART 136. Note: Restricted to BFA and BDes students.

Introduction to the principles and techniques of drawing. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138, or consent of the Department. Not open to students with credit in ART 140

Introduction to the principles, concepts, and techniques of painting. Projects based on observation with reference to both historical and contemporary examples. Acrylic medium. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138, or consent of the Department. Note: Normally ART 311 must be taken in the same academic year.

Continued exploration of the principles, concepts and techniques of painting. Projects based on observation with reference to both historical and contemporary examples. Oil medium. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138, or consent of the Department. Note: Normally ART 310 must be taken in the same academic year.

Introduction to the principles and technical applications of printmaking through silkscreen techniques. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138, or consent of the Department. Note: Normally ART 323 must be taken in the same academic year.

Continued exploration of the principles and technical applications of printmaking with the introduction of intaglio and relief techniques. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138, or consent of the Department. Note: Normally ART 322 must be taken in the same academic year.

Normally offered in Spring/Summer. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138, or consent of the Department.

Normally offered in Spring/Summer. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138, or consent of the Department.

Normally offered in Spring/Summer. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135 or ART 136 and DES 138 or consent of the Department

Development and application of techniques and concepts of drawing with emphasis on drawing from the life model. Prerequisite: ART 140 or ART 240, or consent of the Department.

This studio course explores concept-based modes of contemporary art production with an emphasis on digital media arts. Approaches may include: digital imaging, sound, video and animation. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138, or consent of the Department.

This studio course explores concept-based modes of art production using expanded studio practices that include digital media, installation, performance, video, and other media-based practices. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135 or ART 136 and DES 138 or consent of the Department.

Introductory studio course that explores concept-based modes of art production. Students use expanded studio practices that include performance and other media-based practices. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138, or consent of the Department.

Introductory studio course that explores concept-based modes of art production. Students use expanded studio practices that include lens-based and analogue media such as film photography and video and other media-based practices. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138, or consent of the Department.

Introductory studio course that explores concept-based modes of art production. Students use expanded studio methods with a focus on critical fine art practices addressing special project themes such as the Anthropocene, Social Justice, Body & Technology. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138, or consent of the Department.

Introductory studio class in variable topics such as kinetics, electronics, VR & AR. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138, or consent of the Department.

Introductory studies in sculpture with a focus on the constructed object. A range of approaches are introduced which may include woodworking, welding, assemblage, etc. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138, or consent of the Department.

Foundation studies in sculpture with a focus on the formed object. Approaches may include modelling in clay, mold making, casting and carving. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138, or consent of the Department.

Introductory studies in expanded sculptural practice. Approaches may include soft sculpture and fiber art. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138, or consent of the Department.

Introductory studies in expanded sculptural practice outside of the studio. Approaches may include public art and social sculpture. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138, or consent of the Department. Pre- or Corequisite: ART 360.

Introductory studies in sculptural digital fabrication. Approaches may include 3D modelling, printing and working with laser cutters and CNC machines. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138, or consent of the Department. Pre- or Corequisite: ART 360.

Introductory studies in special subjects such as kinetics and electronics. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138, or consent of the Department. Pre- or Corequisite: ART 360.

A project based course exploring principles, concepts and techniques of painting. Prerequisites: ART 310 and 311 or consent of the Department. Note: Normally ART 411 must be taken in the same academic year.

Further study of advanced principles, concepts and techniques of painting, leading to self-initiated projects. Prerequisites: ART 310 and 311 or consent of the Department. Note: Normally ART 410 must be taken in the same academic year.

Study of the principles and technical applications of printmaking with an emphasis on lithography and etching. Prerequisites: ART 322 and ART 323 or consent of the Department. Note: Normally ART 423 must be taken in the same academic year. Students are encouraged to take ART 422 and 423 in separate terms.

Study of the principles and technical applications of printmaking with an emphasis on etching. Prerequisites: ART 322 and ART 323 or consent of the Department. Note: Not open to students with 6-units in ART 422. Normally ART 422 must be taken in the same academic year. Students are encouraged to take ART 422 and 423 in separate terms.

Exploration of the multiple relationships between word and image generated through consideration of text. Prerequisite: ART 322 and ART 323. Pre- or Corequisites: ART 422 and/or ART 423. Note: ART 425, ART 525, DES 425 and DES 525 will be taught in conjunction. Not open to students who have successfully completed DES 425.

Exploration of the multiple relationships between word and image generated through consideration of text. Prerequisite: ART 322 and ART 323. Pre- or Corequisites: ART 422 and/or ART 423. Note: ART 425, ART 525, DES 425 and DES 525 will be taught in conjunction. Not open to students who have successfully completed DES 425.

Exploration of the multiple relationships between word and image generated through consideration of text. Prerequisite: ART 322 and ART 323. Pre or corequisites: ART 422 and/or ART 423. Note: ART 426, ART 526, DES 426 and DES 526 will be taught in conjunction. Not open to students who have successfully completed ART 425 or DES 425.

Normally offered in Spring/Summer. Prerequisite: consent of the Department.

Normally offered in Spring/Summer. Prerequisite: consent of the Department.

Normally offered in Spring/Summer. Prerequisite: consent of the Department.

Normally offered in Spring/Summer. Prerequisites: ART 340, or 339 and consent of the Department.

Normally offered in Spring/Summer. Prerequisites: ART 340, or 339 and consent of the Department.

Further study and application of the techniques and concepts of drawing. Prerequisite: ART 340 or consent of the Department.

Further study and application of the techniques and concepts of drawing. Prerequisite: ART 340 or consent of the Department.

Intermediate studio course that explores concept-based modes of arts production. Students use expanded studio practices with an emphasis on digital media arts. Approaches may include: digital imaging, sound, video, 3D modelling, interactive and generative art. Prerequisites: Any 3 units of ART 35X, or consent of the Department. Note: Students are encouraged to take ART 350 prior to taking ART 450.

Intermediate studio course that explores concept-based modes of art production. Students use expanded studio practices that include installation and other media-based practices. Prerequisites: Any 3 units of ART 35X, or consent of the Department.

Intermediate studio course that explores concept-based modes of art production. Students use expanded studio practices that include performance and other media-based practices. Prerequisites: Any 3 units of ART 35X, or consent of the Department.

Intermediate studio course that explores concept-based modes of art production. Students use expanded studio practices that include lens-based and analogue media such as film photography and video and other media-based practices. Prerequisites: Any 3 units of ART 35X, or consent of the Department.

Intermediate studio course that explores concept-based modes of art production. Students use expanded studio methods with a focus on critical fine art practices addressing variable topic themes such as the Anthropocene, Social Justice, Body & Technology. Prerequisites: Any 3 units of ART 35X, or consent of the Department.

Intermediate studio class in variable topics such as kinetics, electronics, VR & AR. Prerequisites: Any 3 units of ART 35X, or consent of the Department.

Intermediate studies in sculpture with a focus on the constructed object. Approaches may include but are not limited to woodworking, welding and assemblage. Prerequisites: ART 360 or consent of the Department.

Intermediate studies in sculpture with a focus on the formed object. Approaches may include but are not limited to modelling in clay, mold making and casting. Prerequisites: Any 3 units of ART 36X, or consent of the Department. Note: Students are strongly recommended to take ART 361 before taking ART 461.