Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2022 - REM 621 G100

Ecological Economics (5)

Class Number: 4310

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduction to economic concepts for management of the environment and specific natural resources. Key issues are definitions of sustainability, the substitution capability between human-made and natural capital, and the appropriate application of economics to sustainable development analysis and policies. Equivalent Courses: MRM621 MRM662

COURSE DETAILS:

To familiarize students with basic concepts, analytical tools and policy instruments in resource and environmental economics, as well as to introduce the discipline of ecological economics.

“One studies economics to avoid being fooled by economists” (Joan Robinson)


Course outline including grade distribution is subject to change. Final course syllabus will be distributed by instructor in the first week of class.

Grading

  • Take-home Assignments (2 x 20%) 40%
  • Group Presentation Assignment (if feasible) 10%
  • Lab Assignment 10%
  • Midterm quiz 10%
  • Final exam 30%

NOTES:

The Group Assignment consists of group presentations of short assigned readings (see items with '*' in the reading list). All students should read these before class and be prepared to participate in the classroom discussion. The midterm quiz consists of a set of multiple-choice questions administered in class to test your progress, while the final exam consists of written response questions and covers the entire course

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

N. Hanley, J. Shogren and B. White, 2019. Introduction to Environmental Economics, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press (purchase e-book via bookstore or hard copy via Amazon)

Additional readings will be assigned to highlight key points or cover gaps in the main text. These readings and all lecture slides will be posted at the course’s Canvas site.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html