ENR-20806 Economics and Management of Natural Resources
Course
Credits 6.00
| Teaching method | Contact hours |
| Lectures | 24 |
| Practical extensively supervised | 18 |
| Self-study |
| Course coordinator(s) | dr. HP Weikard |
| Lecturer(s) | prof. dr. JHH Wesseler |
| dr. HP Weikard | |
| Examiner(s) | prof. dr. JHH Wesseler |
| dr. HP Weikard |
Language of instruction:
English
Expected knowledge on:
Introduction Micro-Economics and Environment Economics
Continuation courses:
Capita Selecta Environment Economics MSc, Theories and Models in Environmental Economics, Advanced Environmental Economics and Policy
Contents:
Economics and Management of Natural Resources deals with the efficient and sustainable use of non-renewable and renewable resources. The key question is how intense should a resource be exploited. The answer to that question depends on a number of biological and economic factors, that will be discussed extensively during lectures.
Aims:
The student should acquire knowledge about the sustainable and efficient use of natural resources. The student should be able to read international articles and textbooks on the topic.
Activities:
Lectures. Studying textbook and articles. Solving practical problems during practicals.
Examination:
The student will be tested by way of a written exam.
Literature:
Textbook and handouts.
| Programme | Phase | Specialization | Period | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Optional for: | BBC | Management, Economics and Consumer Studies | BSc | C: Economics, Environment and Policy | 3 |
| MME | Management, Economics and Consumer Studies | MSc | C: Economics, Environment and Policy | 3 | |
| MES | Environmental Sciences | MSc | 3 | ||