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RURAL SOCIAL ECONOMICS

Rural Social Economics sB1-I: The Social Economics of Agriculture:
First Term. 9:30; S. S. B. 2. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Gee.

An introductory course in the economics of agriculture. In this part of the course,
the evolution of rural civilization is traced from its earliest beginnings, the distinctive
place of agriculture is considered, the development of the present economic status of the
farmer, and the principles and measures underlying the relief of this agricultural situation.

This course is the equivalent of the fall term of Rural Social Economics B1 in the
regular session.

Rural Social Economics sB1-II: The Social Economics of Agriculture:
First Term. 11:30; S. S. B. 2. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Gee.

A study of economic principles as they apply to the farm industry, including such
fundamental considerations as land, labor and capital as factors in agricultural production,
the principles of diminishing returns and comparative advantage, rent, land tenure,
price movements, business cycles, the structure of rural credit, and the essentials of sound
marketing systems, with emphasis upon cooperative activities.

This course is the equivalent of the winter term of Rural Social Economics B1 in the
regular session.

Rural Social Economics sB1-III: Rural Sociology: First Term. 8:30;
S. S. B. 2. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Gee.

An introductory course in the sociology of rural life, including the characteristics and
organization of rural society, the rural physical environment, population problems, types
of rural communities, the structure of the village, town-country inter-relationships, rural
leadership, and rural institutions and agencies.

This course is the equivalent of the spring term of Rural Social Economics B1 in the
regular session.

Rural Social Economics sB2-I: County Geography Supplements: First
Term. Hours to be arranged. S. S. B. 2. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Ward.

A course dealing with the preparation of county geography supplements for use in
the schools of the various counties of the State.

This course is equivalent to one term of Rural Social Economics B2 as given in the
fall, winter and spring quarters. It can be counted as a course in Education for Certificate
Credit.