Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
Information from the course leader
A warm welcome to the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the course Natural Resource and Environmental Economics!
Below, you will find general information about the student account, registration for the course and other practical information.
The student account
You will need your student account to access e.g. your e-mail, Ladok and Canvas. For information regarding how to create your student account, follow this link: https://student.slu.se/en/study-support/it-support/support/new-student---start/
Registration for the course
Self-registration for the course is done in Ladok between 2022-10-18 and 2022-11-01. Remember that you must be admitted and registered in Ladok to be able take the course. Having access to Canvas does not mean you are registered in the course and without registration, you are risking losing your place in the course. If you have been admitted to the course with conditions, you need to send your credit list to the course leader who will review it and decide if you can register. Do this as soon as possible as reviewing credits may take a few days due to the course start.
Educational support
If you are entitled extra educational support, please inform the course leader at the start of the course so that special arrangements can be made.
For educational support for an exam, see instructions in the exam registration in Ladok Student. You need to register for alternative exam arrangements no later than 15 workings days prior to the examination day. More information here: https://student.slu.se/en/study-support/study-support/funka/.
Discontinuation of a course
If you want to discontinue the course, you should immediately notify the educational administrators at econ-edu@slu.se, who in turn will inform the course leader and register a non-completion of the course in Ladok after your approval. You are also able to register an early non-completion of the course (within three weeks after course start) in Ladok yourself.
Exams
You need to register for exams in Ladok. The registration closes 10 working days prior to the exam. You can find your anonymity code in Ladok Student. It's not possible to register for the exam after the deadline has passed.
On Wednesdays between 12:30-14:30 we have an exam hand out at the department (Ulls hus, 4th floor). Please remember to bring your ID-card.
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Do not hesitate to contact us at econ-edu@slu.se if you have any questions!
Kind regards,
The educational administrators
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
NA0165-20088 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for NA0165
Academic year 2021/2022
Natural Resource and Environmental Economics (NA0165-20123)
2021-11-02 - 2022-01-16
Academic year 2020/2021
Natural Resource and Environmental Economics (NA0165-20120)
2020-11-02 - 2021-01-17
Academic year 2019/2020
Natural Resource and Environmental Economics (NA0165-20085)
2019-11-01 - 2020-01-19
Academic year 2018/2019
Natural Resource and Environmental Economics (NA0165-20133)
2018-11-05 - 2019-01-20
Academic year 2017/2018
Natural Resource and Environmental Economics (NA0165-20042)
2017-10-30 - 2018-01-14
Academic year 2016/2017
Natural Resource and Environmental Economics (NA0165-20034)
2016-10-31 - 2017-01-15
Academic year 2015/2016
Natural Resource and Environmental Economics (NA0165-20024)
2015-10-26 - 2016-01-17
Academic year 2014/2015
Natural Resource and Environmental Economics (NA0165-20043)
2014-11-10 - 2015-01-18
Academic year 2013/2014
Natural Resource and Environmental Economics (NA0165-20015)
2013-11-11 - 2014-01-19
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
NA0165 Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, 7.5 Credits
Naturresurs- och miljöekonomiSubjects
Economics Environmental Science Economics Environmental scienceEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
Title | Credits | Code |
---|---|---|
Single module | 7.5 | 0201 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1F)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Knowledge corresponding to 30 credits in Economics.Knowledge equivalent to English B from upper secondary school.
Objectives
The goal of the course is to give a deeper knowledge in economics, in particular in the field of environmental policy and the management of natural resources.
With successful completion of this course, students shall be able to:
account for the possibilities and limitations of a market economy when it comes to the solution of environmental problems and the management of natural resources,
account for the concept of cost efficiency,
judge about the usefulness of various environmental policy instruments in different situations,
explain different methods for valuation of the environment,
explain the possibilities of voluntary solutions to e.g. international environmental problems,
explain natural resources management based on economic theory,
use economic theory on actual environmental problems, local, regional or global.
Content
Description of various environmental problems and economic explanations for why they arise
Description of various environmental policy instruments
Analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of various policy instruments in different situations
Valuation of environmental goods which do not have a price on a market
Strategic behavior in international environmental problems
Long-run management of natural resources
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Exam, project report, exercises and participation in obligatory meetings.
Passing grade on exam, passing grade on project report, passed assignments, and active participation in obligatory meetings.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Responsible department
Department of Economics
Further information
Litterature list
Perman, Roger, Yue Ma, Michael Common, David Maddison, and James McGilvray. Natural Resource and Environmental Economics. Pearson, 2011.