ECON 300 - Ecological Economics

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

General Education Code(s): 23SS, 23DV
Other Course Attribute(s): LASC, LAUP

Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 or higher
This course will take a detailed look at the intersection of economics and ecology. Topics on consumption and demand, production and supply, marginal analysis, markets and market failure, environmental valuation, and instruments of ecological management will be examined. Current events and case studies on ecology and sustainability will be discussed.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: The General Education requirement for Social Sciences is satisfied by ECON 300. To meet this General Education requirement, students will be able to:

describe major concepts and theories of at least one discipline in the social sciences; and
demonstrate an understanding of the methods social scientists use to explore social phenomena.

The General Education requirement for Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, & Social Justice is satisfied by ECON 300. To meet this General Education requirement, students will be able to:

describe the historical and contemporary societal factors that shape the development of individual and group identity involving race, class, and gender
analyze the role that complex networks of social structures and systems play in the creation and perpetuation of the dynamics of power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity; and
apply the principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomous participation to past, current, or future social justice action.

Course-specific learning outcomes of ECON 300:

Explain economic principles and demonstrate competence of key topics related to the environment.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills. Apply economic concepts to current events relevant to the environment.
Show an appreciation for the connection between the environment and the economy by analyzing and evaluating economic principels, models, and policies.

Repeatable: No
CIP Code: 450602