Postgraduate Course: Energy and Environmental Economics (PGEE11001)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Engineering |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Postgrad (School of Engineering) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/research/IES/msc/ |
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| Course description |
The aim of this course is to provide a theoretical grounding in economics from first principles, therein exploring the fundamental principles of efficiency in the distribution of resources in society. These principles are then applied in the fields of energy and environment, using case studies to discuss applications in practice.. The course covers both conventional (neo-classical) economics and also criticisms of this dominant paradigm. No prior knowledge of economics is assumed. Each topic is introduced in a lecture. Students are then assigned sub-topics for self-study and these are presented by the students at discussion workshops the following week. Written assignments and reports will also be required. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Definitions and conceptual frameworks: scale; efficiency; equity; sustainable development.
2. EE versus conventional economics. History of EE thought.
3. Rational behaviour and welfare economics. Indifference curve analysis.
4. Welfare Economics: link to sustainability.
5. Objectives of companies and objectives of environmental sustainability.
6. Modelling resource extraction under different industry structures.
7. Externalities and instruments of pollution control.
8. The Kyoto Protocol and control of ghg emissions.
9. Life Cycle Assessment and Life Cycle Carbon Assessment.
10. Carbon tax, landfill tax and other energy-related instruments. |
Assessment Information
| Examination (70%) & Written Assignment (30%) |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Salman Hussain
Tel: (0131) 535 4307
Email: salman.hussain@sac.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Kim Orsi
Tel: (0131 6)50 5687
Email: Kim.Orsi@ed.ac.uk |
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