Course Details
Course Code: EVSP502 Course ID: 2746 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This course is a qualitative and quantitative study of the public and private economic costs and effects of environmental programs, industrialization, regulation, and international and national environmental policies, among other issues.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/20 - 04/30/21 | 05/03/21 - 06/27/21 | Spring 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 12/28/20 - 06/04/21 | 06/07/21 - 08/01/21 | Spring 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 01/25/21 - 07/02/21 | 07/05/21 - 08/29/21 | Summer 2021 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 02/22/21 - 07/30/21 | 08/02/21 - 09/26/21 | Summer 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 03/29/21 - 09/03/21 | 09/06/21 - 10/31/21 | Summer 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- LO-1 Evaluate the theoretical basis of environmental economics.
- LO 2 Examine key variables and theoretical frameworks that should be considered when incorporating economic interests into environmental policy and decision making.
- LO 3 Analyze the similarities and differences of specific environmental policies from culturally and geographically diverse areas of the world.
- LO 4 Assess current empirical evidence regarding environmental economic issues.
- LO 5 Analyze the economic impact of an environmental policy both spatially and temporally.
- LO 6 Evaluate the validity of current environmental policy as it relates to economic issues and drivers.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forums | 24.00 % |
| Week 1 Forum | 3.00 % |
| Week 2 Forum | 3.00 % |
| Week 3 Forum | 3.00 % |
| Week 4 Forum | 3.00 % |
| Week 5 Forum | 3.00 % |
| Week 6 Forum | 3.00 % |
| Week 7 Forum | 3.00 % |
| Week 8 Forum | 3.00 % |
| Article Reviews | 51.00 % |
| Article Review 1 | 17.00 % |
| Article Review 2 | 17.00 % |
| Article Review 3 | 17.00 % |
| Final Analysis Paper | 25.00 % |
| Final Paper | 25.00 % |
Required Readings - See the Lessons for additional readings and weekly lecture notes
Additional Resources:
Daly, H.E. and Farley, J. (2004). Ecological economics: principles and applications. Washington, DC: Island Press. Available from http://www.netlibrary.com.ezproxy2.apus.edu/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=118237
Please go to the Environmental Policy & Management | Program Guide: Home in the APUS Library for additional resources:
http://apus.campusguides.com/environmental_policy_management?hs=a
Software Requirements
- Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
| Book Title: | Markets and the Environment- ebook available through the APUS Online Library |
| ISBN: | 9781597260473 |
| Publication Info: | Island Press |
| Author: | Keohane, Nathaniel O. / Olmstead, Sheila M. |
| Unit Cost: | $26.40 |