AG 401 - Ethical Issues in Food,Agricultural,and Apparel Industries

Institution:

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Description:

Socioeconomic and scientific issues in the Food, Agricultural, and Apparel Systems within a framework of moral philosophy and ethical reasoning. Analysis of topics in biotechnology in agricultural production and food processing, intellectual and physical property rights in a market based economy, human nutrition problems, the treatment of animals and the environment, worker rights in a global food and apparel marketplace, and America's role in reducing world hunger and malnutrition. 4 hours lecture/discussion. Fulfills GE Area C4 or D4. Prerequisites: Completion of GE Area A and subareas C2, C3, D2, and D3.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csupomona.edu

Phone Number:

(909) 869-7659

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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