NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 農業經濟學(3154)
(Eng.) Agricultural Economics
Offering Dept International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher PANG YA WEN
Department International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description This course introduces the basic concepts of agricultural economics and issues impacting the agricultural industry.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
The course aims to provide students with knowledge of economic principles for agricultural economics and develop their abilities to discover the issues in the industry.
1. Basic knowledge and skills in sustainable agriculture
2.Basic knowledge and skills in agribusiness
3.Awareness of international situations and global service
4.Using English as the means for communication
5.Service-orientated entrepreneurship
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20
Exercises
Discussion
Lecturing
Written Presentation
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Course introduction
Week 2 Ch1. What is Agricultural Economics?
Week 3 Ch2. The U.S. Food and Fiber Industry
Week 4 Ch3. Theory of Consumer Behavior
Week 5 Holiday
Week 6 Ch4. Consumer Equilibrium and Market Demand
Week 7 Holiday
Week 8 Ch5. Measurement and Interpretation of Elasticities
Week 9 Mid-term Exam
Week 10 Ch10. Natural Resources, the Environment, and Agriculture
Week 11 Ch17. Why nations trade
Week 12 Ch18. Agriculture trade policy
Week 13 Project preparation
Week 14 Project preparation
Week 15 Final report
Week 16 Final report
self learning
self learning

self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Midterm: 35%
Final: 35%
Class participation (attendance, assignment): 30%
Textbook & other References
John B. Penson, et al., Introduction to Agricultural Economics, 7/e, Pearson.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
see ilearning
Office Hours
Fri 12:00-13:00
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
01.No Poverty   08.Decent Work and Economic Growth   12.Responsible Consumptioninclude experience courses:N
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