Course - Input-Output Analysis, Trade and Environment - TEP4222
TEP4222 - Input-Output Analysis, Trade and Environment
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project | 50/100 | |||
| Quiz | 10/100 | |||
| Exercises | 40/100 |
Course content
Environmental input-output analysis is a well-established method for environmental footprinting and the sustainable developent. The objective of this course is to introduce the methodological foundations, as well as provide insight into two fields of applications. The first part of the course shows how data from the national accounts provides a basis for economic as well as environmental accounting. Based on this, the input-output framework is developed. It provides a method for analyzing the environmental impact of an arbitrary bag of goods as well as the full domestic consumption. The second part of the course focuses on the application of input-output analysis to understand the material flows (MFA) within our society. Understanding this is becoming increasingly important to develop a sustainable society. The last part of the course addresses methods for analyzing environmental aspects of international trade and consumption using multi-regional input-output tables. This includes assessing environmental impacts associated with imported goods and services. Further, the course includes a session on the application of linear programming methods to input-output analysis.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The course provides the student with knowledge about: Environmentally extended Input-output analysis (EIO). National Accounts and environmental extensions. Construction of input-output matrices based on the national accounts. The methodological basis of input-output analysis Application of EIO for environmental assessment of production and consumption activities on a sector, national regional and global level. The course gives the student insight about: How to assess environmental repercussions in large production networks. Skills: The course should enable the student to: Assess the environmental impacts associated with production and consumption activities. General competence: The course should give the student insight on: The environmental impacts of production and consumption.
Learning methods and activities
The course consists of lectures and problem sets. Most problem sets involve programming in Python or MatLab. The course reading is mandatory. The lectures are in English. Since the teaching is given in English the Examination papers will be given in English only. Students are free to choose Norwegian or English for written assessments.
Further on evaluation
Portfolio assessment is the basis for the grade in the course. The portfolio includes a final project (50%), exercises (40%), and a quiz (10%). The result for the parts are given in %-scores, while the entire portfolio is assigned a letter grade. For a re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.
Recommended previous knowledge
Linear algebra and programming. A basic understanding of economics. An introductory course in environmental science or environmental economics. One of the following courses or equivalent: TEP4223 Life-Cycle Assessment, TIØ4120 Operations Reasearch. Contact main lecturer for inquiries regarding prerequisites.
Course materials
All course material is distributed via Blackboard.
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2022
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Industrial Ecology
- Economics
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Energy and Process Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Project 50/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Exercises 40/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Quiz 10/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"