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Ecological Economics (ECON30012)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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This subject gives an understanding of the relationships between ecosystems and economic systems and why they are central to many of humanity's current problems and to building a sustainable future. Ecological economics is a new transdisciplinary approach to understanding and managing the ecology and economics of our world for sustainability, on local, regional and global scales. This subject will focus on the basic world view of ecological economics; accounting, modelling and analysis of ecological economic systems; and necessary institutional changes to achieve sustainability. Use will be made of the tools for conventional economics and ecology as appropriate, and new approaches will be introduced where needed. It should be noted that no prior knowledge of ecology is assumed.
Intended learning outcomes
Information not available.
Generic skills
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High level of development: oral communication; written communication; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information.
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Moderate level of development: collaborative learning; problem solving; team work; statistical reasoning; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
At least one environmental studies subject from the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies and;
One of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECON20004 | Economics of the Environment | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
ECON30011 | Environmental Economics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (45%)
- An essay of approximately 4000 words (45%)
- Seminar presentation and participation (10%)
- To pass this subject students must pass the end of semester examination.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Economics - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
Last updated: 27 April 2024