Course code ECN400

ECN400 Topics in environmental economics I

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Course responsible: Knut Einar Rosendahl
ECTS credits: 5
Faculty: School of Economics and Business
Teaching language: EN
(NO=norsk, EN=Engelsk)
Teaching exam periods:
Part of spring parallell or fall parallel (max. 2 weeks).
Course frequency: This course has no regular teaching period, but will be given sporadically based on demand and other relevant conditions. The course can be initiated independently of the ordinary semesters. Students are manually registered after confirmation from the faculty, and interested students are asked to make contact with the School of Economics and Business for registration or information about the course.
First time: Study year 2017-2018
Course contents:
The content of the course will vary from year to year, but will deal with specific topics in environmental economics. A more detailed specification will be provided before the course begins.
Learning outcome:
The goals will vary from year to year, according to the content of the course.
Learning activities:
Lectures, students¿ presentations, essay writing, self studying.
Teaching support:
Some supervision related to the writing.
Syllabus:
The literature will vary from year to year, according to the content of the course.
Prerequisites:
ECN275 Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, or an equivalent intermediate course in environmental economics
Recommended prerequisites:
Mandatory activity:
Participation in at least 2/3 of the classes.
Assessment:
Writing an essay, and presentation in class (100%) that is evaluated with pass/fail. 
Nominal workload:
150 hours
Type of course:
Intensive teaching for up to two weeks.
Note:
This course has no regular teaching period, but will be given sporadically based on demand and other relevant conditions. The course can be initiated independently of the ordinary semesters. Students are manually registered after confirmation from the faculty, and interested students are asked to make contact with the School of Economics and Business for registration or information about the course.
Examiner:
Examination details: Continuous exam: Bestått / Ikke bestått