Summer 2022 - ECON 460 D100
Seminar in Environmental Economics (3)
Class Number: 3748
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 10 – Aug 8, 2022: Fri, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Aug 16, 2022
Tue, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Kevin Wainwright
wainwrig@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
ECON 302 with a minimum grade of C-.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Focus will vary from term to term. Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
The objective of the course is to apply economic models to environmental problems. After a brief examination of some of the key microeconomic models applied to environmental problems, a variety of topics in environmental economics will then be covered, with emphasis dependent on the interests of the class. Environmental policy analysis will be emphasized and applied to problems such as ecosystem degradation, climate change, urban air pollution, and water pollution. Other topics may include the effects of environmental policy on economic innovation and growth, international trade, and development. Seminar presentations will be related to these specific topics and dispersed throughout the semester.
Grading
- Written/online assignments 20%
- Literature reviews 30%
- Term paper 20%
- Final exam 30%
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
*Note: students required to have webcam capability for certain classes and meetings
REQUIRED READING:
Kolstad, Charles D. Environmental Economics. 2nd edition. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2010. ISBN 978-0199732647
RECOMMENDED READING:
Additional readings are found on the course web page: http://www.sfu.ca/~wainwrig/Econ400/Econ460.htm
Department Undergraduate Notes:
Please note that, as per Policy T20.01, the course requirements (and grading scheme) outlined here are subject to change up until the end of the first week of classes.
Final exam schedules will be released during the second month of classes. If your course has a final exam, please ensure that you are available during the entire final exam period until you receive confirmation of your exam dates.
Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.***NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site 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
TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2022
Teaching at SFU in summer 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction. Some courses may be offered through alternative methods (remote, online, blended), and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.
Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required. You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote, online, or blended courses study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.
Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the summer 2022 term.