Academic Year/course:
2017/18
525 - Master's in Economics
61339 - Environment, Growth and Industrial Ecology
Syllabus Information
Academic Year:
2017/18
Subject:
61339 - Environment, Growth and Industrial Ecology
Faculty / School:
109 - Facultad de Economía y Empresa
Degree:
525 - Master's in Economics
ECTS:
3.0
Year:
1
Semester:
Second semester
Subject Type:
Optional
Module:
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5.1. Methodological overview
The methodology followed in this course is oriented towards achievement of the learning objectives. A wide range of teaching and learning tasks are implemented, such as lectures, student participation, autonomous work (study, class preparation, readings, exercises, research topics).
For some topics, computer-related tools are necessary.
5.2. Learning tasks
The course includes the following learning tasks:
- Lectures and practice sessions (40 hours): compulsory attendance
- Autonomous work (90 hours): coursework and project preparation and study
- Presentation and defense of projects (20 hours): compulsory attendance
5.3. Syllabus
The course will address the following topics:
Topic 1. SUSTAINABILITY AND GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
Topic 2. GAME THEORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Topic 3. GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENT: MULTISECTORAL MODELS, ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND EXTENSION
Topic 4. THE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT (ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINTING)
Topic 5. ECONOMIC ACTIVITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY (SUPPLY, DEMAND, INCOME APPROACHES; TRADE)
Topic 6. APPLIED GENERAL EQUILIBRIUM MODELS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Topic 7. OTHER TOPICS
5.4. Course planning and calendar
Further information concerning the timetable, classroom, assessment dates and other details regarding this course, will be provided on the first day of class or please refer to the Master's website.
5.5. Bibliography and recommended resources