SØK1101 - Environmental and Resource Economics
Course content
Ethics; how to assess economic goals and needs between generations? The notion of sustainable development. Environmental regulation when and how? Optimal pollution control. Efficient utilisation of the environment. The theory on optimal management and use of renewable and non-renewable natural resources. Valuation of the environment. International environmental agreements.
Learning outcome
The goal is to give students an insight into environmental and resource economic criteria used to evaluate projects with significant consequences for the environment. The course will also provide insight into costs and benefits related to environmentally motivated policy instruments.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and practical assignments. Compulsory activity: 1 approved term paper.
Compulsory assignments
- One approved term paper.
Recommended previous knowledge
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVSØ001 | 7.5 |
More on the course
NoFacts
Version: 1
Credits: 7.5
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Grade: Letters
Coursework
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2012
Start: SPRING 2012
No.of lecture hours: 2
Lab hours: 1
No.of specialization hours: 9
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Examination plan
FALL 2011
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Part: 1
Written examination , counts for 100/100
Examination aids: C
Examination date: 2011.01.12
SPRING 2012
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Part: 1
Written examination , counts for 100/100
Examination aids: C
Examination date: 2012.25.05
Course coordinator
- Anne Borge Johannesen
Lecturer(s)
- Anders Skonhoft
Department with academic responsibility
Subject area(s)
- Industrial Ecology
- Social Sciences
- Economics
- Technological subjects
