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SD3110   Environmental Economics

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Offered on a two year cycle

Planned timetable: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm Thu

This module introduces students to the contributions that environmental economics can make to helping us understand and manage a wide range of environmental problems. We also study the insights which economics provides on the relationship between economic growth and environmental quality, and the measurement of sustainability. No prior knowledge of economics is presumed, and a course textbook is available which is co-written by one of the course lecturers.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must take SD2002

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take SD3224

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour lectures (x 10 weeks), 2-hour practicals (x 4 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 28

Guided independent study hours: 270

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr E McLaughlin, Prof N Hanley, Dr T Borger