eco3cce climate change economics
CLIMATE CHANGE ECONOMICS AND POLICY
ECO3CCE
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students will be introduced to the concept of climate change and its predicted impacts on natural and built environments. Using climate change economics, students will evaluate various national and international policy frameworks including carbon markets to mitigate human-induced climate change. Students will also explore range of business implications arising from climate change mitigation and adaption policy responses.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Walker
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | All reading materials are provided online | Prescribed | All reading materials provided online | ALL READING MATERIALS PROVIDED ONLINE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Evaluate the empirical evidence relating to climate change and its adverse impacts on natural and built environments in Australia
- Activities:
- Environmental change simulations and videos [Assessment: Tutorial 1, Online Quiz 1 and Project]
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
02. Apply economic principles relating to climate change and evaluate key mitigation and adaptation policies in both developed and developing countries
- Activities:
- Video lectures and YouTube clips [Assessment: Tutorials 2 and 3, Online Quiz 2 and Project]
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Discuss core strategic issues relating to the international response to climate change mitigation
- Activities:
- Collaborate virtual discussion sessions and videos [Assessment: Tutorials 3 and 4, Online Quiz 3 and Project]
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Assess and propose appropriate adaptation and business strategies in response to climate change and present them in a report
- Activities:
- Project
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discussion forum participation & tutorials | Equivalent to 500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2,000-word project | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Three online quizzes | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Winter semester, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 28
Five 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discussion forum participation & tutorials | Equivalent to 500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2,000-word project | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Three online quizzes | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discussion forum participation & tutorials | Equivalent to 500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2,000-word project | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Three online quizzes | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Bendigo, 2017, Winter semester, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 28
Five 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discussion forum participation & tutorials | Equivalent to 500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2,000-word project | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Three online quizzes | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discussion forum participation & tutorials | Equivalent to 500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2,000-word project | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Three online quizzes | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2017, Winter semester, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 28
Five 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discussion forum participation & tutorials | Equivalent to 500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2,000-word project | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Three online quizzes | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Mildura, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discussion forum participation & tutorials | Equivalent to 500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2,000-word project | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Three online quizzes | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Mildura, 2017, Winter semester, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 28
Five 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discussion forum participation & tutorials | Equivalent to 500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2,000-word project | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Three online quizzes | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Shepparton, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discussion forum participation & tutorials | Equivalent to 500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2,000-word project | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Three online quizzes | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Shepparton, 2017, Winter semester, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Walker
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 28
Five 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discussion forum participation & tutorials | Equivalent to 500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2,000-word project | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Three online quizzes | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |