PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL & RESOURCE ECONOMICS
ECO2ERE
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces you to the field of environmental and resource economics. During the subject, you will explore the basic relationships between the economy and the environment and learn how to tackle environmental and resource degradation issues using economic principles and methods. In particular, you will examine (i) the theoretical framework for the optimal management of natural resources and environmental quality, and (ii) various analytical tools including benefit-cost analysis. Different policy approaches to address environmental externalities are also considered, such as command-and-control and incentive based strategies.
School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: David Walker
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Policy Evaluation (1,500 words)Students are to evaluate an environmental policy | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5 |
Online Problem Sets (1,000 word equivalent)Formative assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Final examination (2 hours) (Broadly equivalent to 2000 words)An online final exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Policy Evaluation (1,500 words)Students are to evaluate an environmental policy | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5 |
Online Problem Sets (1,000 word equivalent)Formative assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Final examination (2 hours) (Broadly equivalent to 2000 words)An online final exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Policy Evaluation (1,500 words)Students are to evaluate an environmental policy | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5 |
Online Problem Sets (1,000 word equivalent)Formative assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Final examination (2 hours) (Broadly equivalent to 2000 words)An online final exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Policy Evaluation (1,500 words)Students are to evaluate an environmental policy | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5 |
Online Problem Sets (1,000 word equivalent)Formative assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Final examination (2 hours) (Broadly equivalent to 2000 words)An online final exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Policy Evaluation (1,500 words)Students are to evaluate an environmental policy | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5 |
Online Problem Sets (1,000 word equivalent)Formative assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Final examination (2 hours) (Broadly equivalent to 2000 words)An online final exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |