James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2006

EV2003 - Introduction to Environmental Economics

Credit points: 03
Year: 2006
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by:

The natural environment in the development of economic theory; basic economic concepts relevant to environmental matters including cost-benefit analysis; environmental evaluation techniques and the pricing of resources; economic implications of changing environmental practice; the development of global economic interdependence and its implication for natural environments.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Prerequisites:Any level 1 EV or GE subject
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
EC2010 and EC5201 and EV5003

Availabilities

, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect: gepdg.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours
  • 24 hours
    Assessment: (40%); (30%); (30%).

    , , Study Period 2
    Census Date 08-Sep-2006
    Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Emma Gyuris
    Lecturers: Assoc. Professor Emma Gyuris, Dr Kevin Parnell.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours
    • 24 hours
      Assessment: (50%); (20%); (10%); (20%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.