- Level Professional
- المدة 9 ساعات hours
- الطبع بواسطة University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Learners in this course will examine global trade agreements -- including policies, barriers, and regulations -- of agricultural commodities, and discuss implications of world and economic disruptions on the food supply chain. Throughout this course, learners will also discuss issues of sustainability, technology, and the environment as it relates to the supply and distribution of food products. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online @ aces.illinois.edu/online.الوحدات
About the Course
1
Assignment
- Orientation Quiz
5
Videos
- Course Overview
- Meet Your Instructor | Dr. Gary D. Schnitkey
- Meet Your Instructor | Paul B. Stoddard
- Meet Your Instructor | Ailie Elmore
- Meet Your Instructor | Dr. Joana Colussi
2
Readings
- Syllabus
- Learn More About Flexible Learning Pathways
About Your Classmates
1
Discussions
- Getting to Know Your Classmates
1
Readings
- Updating Your Profile
LESSON 1.1 | Commodities
3
Videos
- Introduction
- Corn & Soybeans
- Global Trade of Fruits, Vegetables, Coffee, and Cocoa
LESSON 1.2 | Global Currencies
1
Videos
- Currency Impacts on Trade
1
Readings
- The National Agricultural Law Center: Overview of International Trade
MODULE 1 | Summary
1
Assignment
- Module 1 Quiz
1
Videos
- Module 1 Key Takeaways
LESSON 2.1 | Trade Agreements
3
Videos
- Introduction
- Agricultural Trade
- Free Trade
LESSON 2.2 | Trade Barriers
5
Videos
- Food Labeling
- Tariffs
- Sanitary and Phytosanitary Requirements
- Trade Disputes: WTO Basic Functions
- Panel Discussion: Issues Related to Global Trade
2
Readings
- USDA: How the Removal of Tariffs Would Impact Agricultural Trade
- Food for Thought: How Should We Secure Global Trade in Agriculture?
MODULE 2 | Summary
1
Assignment
- Module 2 Quiz
1
Videos
- Module 2 Key Takeaways
1
Readings
- Global trade in food and agricultural products more than doubles in last two decades
LESSON 3.1 | Growth of Agriculture
2
Videos
- Introduction
- Continued Growth of Agriculture in South America
1
Readings
- Brazil’s Momentum as a Global Agricultural Supplier Faces Headwinds
LESSON 3.2 | Implications from World and Economic Disruptions
1
Videos
- Implications from World and Economic Disruptions
LESSON 3.3 | Supply Chain Issues in Africa
1
Videos
- Supply Chain Issues in Africa
LESSON 3.4 | Sustainability Issues
1
Videos
- Sustainabilty Issues
MODULE 3 | Summary
1
Assignment
- Module 3 Quiz
1
Videos
- Module 3 Key Takeaways
LESSON 4.1 | Technologies of the Future
2
Videos
- Introduction
- Vertical Farming
LESSON 4.2 | Alternative Meat, Milk, and Protein Sources
3
Videos
- Plant-based Meat & Milk
- Lab-Produced Meat
- Insect Proteins
5
Readings
- Lab-grown Meat: The Science of Turning Cells into Steaks and Nuggets
- Overview of the Meatless Meat Industry
- Consumer Preferences and the Meatless Meat Industry
- Factors Influencing the Expansion of Meatless Meat
- The Livestock Industry’s Response to Meatless Meat
LESSON 4.3 | Global Food Production and Sustainability
1
Videos
- Panel Discussion: Feeding the World vs. Sustainability Concerns
MODULE 4 | Summary
1
Assignment
- Module 4 Quiz
1
Videos
- Module 4 Key Takeaways
COURSE CONCLUSION
1
Assignment
- Final Assessment | Quiz
2
Videos
- Course Wrap-up
- Global Agriculture and Supply Chains | Graduate Certificate Course
3
Readings
- Congratulations!
- Stack your Coursera coursework toward a Graduate Certificate
- Get Your Course Certificate
Auto Summary
"Explore global trade agreements, sustainability, technology, and environmental impacts within the food supply chain in 'Issues in Supply Chain Management.' This professional-level course, offered by the College of ACES through Coursera, spans 540 minutes and is ideal for business and management professionals. Flexible Starter subscription options make it accessible for continuous learning and application towards a degree program at the University of Illinois."

Paul B. Stoddard

Gary Schnitkey, Ph.D.

Joana Colussi, Ph.D.

Ailie Elmore