Syllabus for Environmental Economics and Ecological Economics

Miljöekonomi och ekologisk ekonomi

Syllabus

  • 10 credits
  • Course code: 1GV108
  • Education cycle: First cycle
  • Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Environmental Science G1F

    Explanation of codes

    The code indicates the education cycle and in-depth level of the course in relation to other courses within the same main field of study according to the requirements for general degrees:

    First cycle

    • G1N: has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
    • G1F: has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G1E: contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma
    • G2F: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G2E: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
    • GXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

    Second cycle

    • A1N: has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1F: has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
    • A2E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
    • AXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

  • Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
  • Established: 2015-03-12
  • Established by:
  • Revised: 2018-10-12
  • Revised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology
  • Applies from: Autumn 2018
  • Entry requirements:

    30 credits in environmental science, biology, earth science, geography, social geography, national economics, sustainable energy transition or business.

  • Responsible department: Department of Earth Sciences

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing the course the student can:

  • summarize the ecological, economic and social dimensions of sustainable development as well as the concept of strong and weak sustainability
  • explain the connection between natural resource use, planetary boundaries, economic growth and sustainable development
  • formulate economic explanations to and solutions for environmental problems
  • describe the possibilities and limitations of environmental economic valuation methods

Content

A multi-disciplinary approach to the ecological, economic and social dimensions of sustainable development. Natural resources, ecosystem services and planetary boundaries in relation to economic growth and sustainable development. Sustainability indicators. Eco-labelling. Economic explanations to and solutions for environmental problems. Environmental economic valuation methods.

Instruction

Lectures and seminars.

Assessment

Exercises and seminars (4 credits) and written presentations (6 credits).

Syllabus Revisions

Reading list

Reading list

Applies from: Autumn 2019

Some titles may be available electronically through the University library.

Scientific papers, reports and book chapters ≈300 pages

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