Ashutosh Sarker
Contact
Courses
AREC 173 - The Plate, the Planet and Society
A cornerstone course that provides an introduction to social perspectives on everything from what we eat for breakfast to how we protect endangered species and agricultural landscapes. Topics covered include current issues around food production and consumption and issues related to sustainability of our natural and social systems. Debates over new technologies (e.g., GMOs, nanotechnology), food, environment, and health can only be understood in the context of political, economic and personal decisions.
AREC 485 - Trade and Globalization in Food and Resources
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.
AREC 685 - Trade and Globalization in Food and Resources
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.