Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
Managing the impact of production processes and human consumption of goods and services on the environment without reducing overall welfare is one of the most challenging issues facing society. This unit introduces students to both current and long-standing issues in natural and environmental resource management and policy. First, it presents basic concepts of natural and environmental resource management. Secondly, it examines economics of mining, fisheries and forestry with an extension to economics of ecosystem services and biodiversity. Thirdly, it examines the economics of pollution control. Finally, it explores non-market valuation techniques in relation to the management of environmental and natural resources. In analysing environmental and natural resource management issues, the unit extensively uses various economic models and valuation techniques.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face Semester 1 Online Online timetabled - Details for undergraduate courses
- Honours option in Natural Resource Management [Bachelor of Science (Honours)]
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) understand economic concepts behind natural resource management and policy; (2) critically analyse basic techniques of non-market valuation and apply them in a variety of resource management contexts; and (3) assess the application of economic concepts and policies in environmental management and their growing importance in environmental management decisions.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) quizzes; (2) laboratory assignments; (3) final exam; and (4) pre-tutorial task. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Ram Pandit
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment inHON-ECONS Economics
or HON-NRMGT Natural Resource Management
or HON-ECNPF Professional Economics
or 61550 Master of Professional Engineering
or 42330 Graduate Diploma in Economics
or 42620 Master of Economics
or 42580 Master of Public Policy
or 72530 Master of Environmental Science
or 62550 Master of Professional Engineering
or 73530 Master of Agricultural Economics
or 62540 Master of Ocean Leadership - Advisable prior study
- ECON3300 Agricultural Economics and Marketing
or ECON4001 Agricultural Trade and Commodity Markets
- Contact hours
- lectures: 2 hours
tutorials: 1 hour
labs: 1 hour (4 hours/week for 12 weeks) - Note
- This unit can be taken in the Master of Economics or the Master of Agricultural Economics.
- Texts
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No textbooks are required for the unit.
- Reference books
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Perman, R. et al. Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, 4th edn: Pearson Education Limited 2011
Hanley, N. and Barbier, E. B. Pricing Nature: Cost-benefit Analysis and Environmental Policy: Edward Elgar Publishing 2009
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.