Environmental Economics and Ecological Economics
10 credits
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1GV108
- Code
- 1GV108
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Environmental Science G1F
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 12 October 2018
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
30 credits in environmental science, biology, earth science, geography, social geography, national economics, sustainable energy transition or business.
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).