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.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jayanath Ananda
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jayanath 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jayanath 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jayanath 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jayanath 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jayanath 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 |