eco2ere env.
PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL & RESOURCE ECONOMICS
ECO2ERE
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit students will explore the basic relationships between the economy and the environment and learn how to tackle environmental and natural resource degradation issues using economic principles and methods. In particular, students will examine the theoretical framework for the optimal management of natural resources and environmental quality, various analytical tools including benefit-cost analysis and different policy approaches such as command-and-control and incentive-based strategies to address environmental externalities.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJayanath Ananda
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | All reading materials are provided online | Prescribed | All materials are provided online | ALL READING MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED ONLINE |
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJayanath Ananda
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Delivered via LMS"
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Devilered via LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word report | 20 | |
| one one-hour mid-semester test | 20 | |
| one two-hour final examination | 60 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJayanath Ananda
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Delivered via LMS"
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Delivered via LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word report | 20 | |
| one one-hour mid-semester test | 20 | |
| one two-hour final examination | 60 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJayanath Ananda
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Delivered via LMS"
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Delivered via LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word report | 20 | |
| one one-hour mid-semester test | 20 | |
| one two-hour final examination | 60 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJayanath Ananda
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Delivered via LMS"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Delivered via LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word report | 20 | |
| one one-hour mid-semester test | 20 | |
| one two-hour final examination | 60 |
Shepparton, 2014, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJayanath Ananda
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Delivered via LMS"
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Delivered via LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1500-word report | 20 | |
| one one-hour mid-semester test | 20 | |
| one two-hour final examination | 60 |