Public Policy 806.3

most recently offered (2009-2010)

This course is aimed at providing students with an advanced understanding of the conceptual and theoretical frameworks for descriving and analyzing the nature, determinants, and effects of public policy within the Canadian political system at the national and sub-national levels. Students are encouraged to examine the nature, determinants, and effects of various public policies.

Public Policy 849.3 - Innovation Policy

most recently offered (2009-2010)

Advances in scientific knowledge and technology are transforming the nature of the economic growth and giving rise to new industries. This course examines the nature and organization of the biotechnology industry from the perspectives of policy and economics. The primary focus is the agri-food system. To learn more about the course please view the course outline.

Agricultural Economics 292.3 - The Economics of Biotechnology

most recently offered (2006-2007)

Peter Phillips is the professor for this upper year economics class in both a classroom setting at the University of Saskatchewan and through WebCT, an online version of the course allowing students from remote locations to take the course. For more information about the course, please see the course page. The schedule of readings to lectures is in this course outline.

Political Studies 362.3 - The International Political Economy of Biotechnology

most recently offered (2008-2009)

The course is designed to introduce both science and non-science students interested in biotechnology to the study of the International Political Economy in order to understand and examine the theory and application as related to the introduction and commercialization of biotechnology. The course is an elective for students studying in the College of Biotechnology. To learn more about the course please view the course page .

Agricultural Economics 898.3 - The Economics of Biotechnology

most recently offered (2002-2003)

This graduate course is designed to provide students with a solid understanding of the economic dimensions of biotechnology. The students investigate the advanced economic concepts and tools necessary to understand and examine the economic impact of biotechnology on the broader economy. The course has been given as a readings class over the past few years and demand is high. To learn more about the course please view the course outline.