eco3cce climate change economics

CLIMATE CHANGE ECONOMICS AND POLICY

ECO3CCE

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will be introduced to the concept of climate change and its predicted impacts on natural and built environments. Using climate change economics, you will evaluate various national and international policy frameworks including carbon markets to mitigate human-induced climate change. You will also explore a range of business implications arising from climate change mitigation and adaption policy responses.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJan Libich

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - 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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsAll reading materials are provided onlinePrescribedAll reading materials provided onlineALL READING MATERIALS PROVIDED ONLINE

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Evaluate the empirical evidence relating to climate change and its adverse impacts on natural and built environments in Australia

Activities:
Online activities, including short videos, readings, an Online Quiz and an Online Problem Set
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Writing(Writing)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)

02. Apply economic principles relating to climate change and evaluate key mitigation and adaptation policies in both developed and developing countries

Activities:
Online activities, including short key concept videos, readings and an Online Quiz and an Online Problem Set
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Writing(Writing)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)

03. Discuss core strategic issues relating to the international response to climate change mitigation

Activities:
Online activities, including short key concept videos, readings and an Online Quiz and an Online Problem Set
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)

04. Assess and propose appropriate adaptation and business strategies in response to climate change and present them in a report

Activities:
Online activities, including short key concept videos, readings and an Online Quiz and an Online Problem Set
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Writing(Writing)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJan Libich

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Problem SetsEquivalent to 1000 words2001, 02, 03
Final Project (2,000 words)5001, 02, 03, 04
Three Online QuizzesThree multiple choice quizzes (Broadly equivalent to 500 words each, 1500 words in total)3001, 02, 03

Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJan Libich

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Problem SetsEquivalent to 1000 words2001, 02, 03
Final Project (2,000 words)5001, 02, 03, 04
Three Online QuizzesThree multiple choice quizzes (Broadly equivalent to 500 words each, 1500 words in total)3001, 02, 03

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJan Libich

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Problem SetsEquivalent to 1000 words2001, 02, 03
Final Project (2,000 words)5001, 02, 03, 04
Three Online QuizzesThree multiple choice quizzes (Broadly equivalent to 500 words each, 1500 words in total)3001, 02, 03

Mildura, 2019, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJan Libich

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Problem SetsEquivalent to 1000 words2001, 02, 03
Final Project (2,000 words)5001, 02, 03, 04
Three Online QuizzesThree multiple choice quizzes (Broadly equivalent to 500 words each, 1500 words in total)3001, 02, 03

Shepparton, 2019, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJan Libich

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online Problem SetsEquivalent to 1000 words2001, 02, 03
Final Project (2,000 words)5001, 02, 03, 04
Three Online QuizzesThree multiple choice quizzes (Broadly equivalent to 500 words each, 1500 words in total)3001, 02, 03