AGB 231 - Futures and Options

Credit(s) 1.50
Lecture Hours: 1.50
This course focuses on the principles of futures market operations, terminology, contract specifications and charting of trends. Hedging and how it fits in farm operations will be also be discussed.

Prerequisite(s): AGC 861
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate the physical workings of the futures market through hands on applications.
Demonstrate the physical workings of the options market through hands on applications.
Analyze the interrelationships between cash and the futures market.