Reedley College Animal Science Program

AG 12

International Ag Business Trade

Instructor: Jodie Brown

Email: jodiev88@yahoo.com

Cell: 960.4930

Class Schedule: M 5:00 – 7:40 pm FEM 7

Course Description: Analysis of international agricultural business trade policies, processes, and activities. Exploration of trade theories, trade groups, distribution channels, logistics, and opportunities. Overview of government regulations, the changing consumer, and the future of international agriculture. Focus is practical export fundamentals and includes hands-on applications.

Holidays: Holidays will be observed as per the State Center Community College District Schedule.
Final Exam Date: Monday, May 18th , 5:00pm – 7:40

Topics:

Trade Theories

Trade Groups

International Monetary Issues

Government Regulations

Emerging Markets

Distribution Channels

Export Logistics

Behavioral Standards:

All students are expected to act in a mature, responsible manner that respects the rights of all other students, the instructor, and any guest presenters that may participate in the class. All cell phones and other electronic gadgets that may cause distraction are to be turned “off” during lecture and lab sessions.

Field Trip: TBA

Evaluation: Grades earned in this course will be based on the following:

Midterm	100 points

Lab Assignments	50

Export Presentation	50

Export Paper	100

Quizzes	50

Final Exam	100

Total Points:	450

Grade Distribution:

Grade	Percent

A	90-100%

B	80-89%

C	70-79%

D	60-69%

F	less than 60%

Attendance Requirements:

Attendance is required since most of the learning occurs in a lecture/laboratory situation.

Students are responsible for obtaining notes/information missed due to an absence from the instructor.

Please notify the instructor if you know in advance that you will be absent from class.

College policy dictates that an instructor should drop a student with two consecutive weeks of unexcused absences.

At the end of the 9th week of instruction, no withdrawals are permitted and the student must receive a grade.