Ecological Economics is the study of the allocation of available resources among alternative desirable ends within and between generations. This ecological economics course integrates theory and application, introducing theory and background through seminal papers, books, and lectures and application through a problem-based learning approach. Through a project, students work in groups or individually on specific research problems chosen in consultation with the instructor, applying the ecological economics framework to solving these problems
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- demonstrated theoretical knowledge of ecological economics, and its possible contribution to a vision of a sustainable and desirable future;
- cognitive skills to identify, to critically analyse and formulate a whole systems approach to ecosystem and economic system structure and function;
- improved skills to evaluate and design policy tools based on ecological economic principles.
Indicative Assessment
- Quizzes 20%: 4 quizzes to ascertain an understanding of readings. (20) [LO 1,2,3]
- 3 written discussions 25%: 500 words each (25) [LO 1,2,3]
- Project abstract 10%: 500 words (10) [LO 1,2,3]
- Project paper 40%: 2500 words (40) [LO 1,2,3]
- Attendance and participation 5% (5) [LO 1,2,3]
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Workload
30 hours lectures and seminars; 90 hours reading and writing
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Prescribed Texts
See Wattle.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 34
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $4440 | Standard Rate |
| 2022 | $3510 |
Grandfathered Rate*
*continuing students in nominated programs only. See fee website |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $5700 |
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