Economics and the Environment (2281ENV)

This course focuses upon the relationship between the natural environment and economic systems. It includes both the analysis and understanding of human economy impacts upon the natural systems that support it, as well as, approaches for the sustainable management of natural resources. The role of economics in the various decision-making approaches relevant to environmental resources is outlined. The content covers the major concepts and specific methods for the economic assessment of costs and benefits of ecosystems and other natural resources. The course also highlights concepts and theory for the economic analysis and policy for the sustainable management of both renewable and non-renewable resources. It covers and compares the contributions of both mainstream economic extensions as well as broader sustainability sciences such as ecological economics. Prerequisite: Completion of 80CP. Incompatible: 2281ENV Economics and Natural Resources, 2281AES Economics and Natural Resources.

Course study information

Credit points (awarded)

10 (10)

Study level

Undergraduate

Student contribution band

Arrangements apply

New students (Non-grandfathered students)
Band 4

Grandfathered students
Band 3A

Usually available

Gold Coast Semester 2Nathan Semester 2

Course offerings and timetables

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
17 July 2023
Last date to add a course
30 July 2023
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
14 August 2023
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
17 September 2023

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Lecture
Lecture (41033) Tuesday 12:00 - 13:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
Online
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Workshop
Workshop (41035) Thursday 16:00 - 16:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
G40 4.113
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
Workshop (41034) Thursday 14:00 - 14:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
G40 4.114
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
17 July 2023
Last date to add a course
30 July 2023
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
14 August 2023
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
17 September 2023

Please view full class information for School of Environment and Science

Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Lecture
Lecture (41036) Tuesday 12:00 - 13:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
Online
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Workshop
Workshop (41038) Tuesday 10:00 - 10:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
N53 -1.22
Willett Centre
Nathan Campus
Workshop (41037) Open Tuesday 16:00 - 16:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
N53 0.65
Willett Centre
Nathan Campus