SD5024
Economics for the Environment
2018-2019
15
7
SCQF level 11
2
Academic year(s): 2018-2019
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 2
Planned timetable:
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.
Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take SD5023
Weekly contact: 2 hours - mixture of lectures and seminar style teaching
Scheduled learning hours: 22
Guided independent study hours: 130
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%
Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%