James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

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EV2003 - Introduction to Environmental Economics

Credit points:	03
Year:	2021
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Prerequisites:	AT LEAST 12 CREDITS AT LEVEL 1
Administered by:	College of Business, Law & Governance

Subject Description

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

illustrate and explain micro-economic concepts relevant to understanding and responding to environmental issues
develop and present solutions for environmental challenges using economic analysis

Subject Assessment

Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (35%) - Individual
Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
Oral > Presentation 1 - (25%) - Individual
Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (30%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations: EV5003

Availabilities

Cairns, Study Period 2, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)
Census date:	Thursday, 26 Aug 2021
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021
Face to face teaching:	(1 hour weekly face to face classes for weeks 1-8 and 2 hours for weeks 9-13)
Coordinator(s):	DR Diane Jarvis
Lecturer(s):	DR Diane Jarvis MR Phil Lignier
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 39 Hours - Other - Combined suite of short content topic videos; suite of online learning activities, face-to-face tutorials. Assessment and self-directed study.

JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 05 Aug 2021
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 12 Jul 2021 to Friday, 15 Oct 2021
Coordinator(s):	Assoc. Professor Jacob Wood
Lecturer(s):	MS EeLin Goh
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 50 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities

Townsville, Study Period 2, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)
Census date:	Thursday, 26 Aug 2021
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021
Face to face teaching:	(1 hour weekly face to face classes for weeks 1-8 and 2 hours for weeks 9-13)
Coordinator(s):	DR Diane Jarvis
Lecturer(s):	DR Diane Jarvis MR Phil Lignier
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 39 Hours - Other - Combined suite of short content topic videos, suite of online learning activities, face-to-face tutorials. Assessment and self-directed study.