| Environmental&Resource Econ |
EREC #403 - World Resources
Credits:
4.00
Overview of status of the world's environmental and
natural resources and factors, including social values,
customs and preferences, social, cultural and political
institutions, population growth, economic growth and
development, and government policies that influence
people's use of those resources. Emphasizes a global
perspective and economic and social dimensions of natural
resource use.
EREC 409 - Catastrophe and Terrorism
Credits:
4.00
Impacts of terrorism and natural and non-natural
catastrophies on infrastructure, public and private
policy, and the economy. Analysis of case studies and
research data is emphasized. Invited speakers complement
lectures and assignments.
EREC 411 - Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives
Credits:
4.00
Microeconomic theory and analysis in resource management
and use decisions. Survey of significant resource problems
from an economic perspective and the application of
economic analysis. Cannot be taken for credit after ECON
402 or equivalent. Special fee.
EREC 501 - Agriculture and Natural Resource Product Marketing
Credits:
4.00
Structure, organization, strategies and performance of the
business sector in agriculture, forestry, and other local
natural resource-based industries; commodity marketing
systems; demand estimation, pricing policies, consumer
characteristics, and related topics. Prereq: EREC 411 or
equivalent;/or permission. (Offered every other semester.)
EREC 504 - Business Management for Natural Resource Firms
Credits:
4.00
Planning, operation, and control of natural resource-based
firms with direct application to agriculture, aquaculture,
forestry, and recreational businesses. Emphasis on decision
making, problem solving, and operational strategies.
Prereq: EREC 411 or equivalent. Lab.
EREC 525 - Statistical Methods and Applications
Credits:
4.00
Applications of elementary statistical concepts and
methods including probability, descriptive techniques,
statistical inference and bivariate and multivariate
statistical analysis. Orientation is toward analysis and
interpretation of data commonly encountered in social
science disciplines. No credit for students who have
completed ADM 430; BIOL 528; ADMN 420; HHS 540; MATH 639;
MATH 644; PSYC 402; SOC 502.
EREC 572 - Introduction to Natural Resource Economics
Credits:
4.00
Introduces theory, methods of analysis, and current
literature of natural resource economics and policy.
Topics include multiple use, taxation, optimal harvest
scheduling, market failure, property rights, public goods,
benefit-cost analysis, amenity values, non-market resource
services and natural resource policy. Topics applied to
forests and forestry, wildlife management, outdoor
recreation, public lands, agriculture, fisheries, water,
energy and mining/nonrenewable resources.
EREC 595 - Problems in Natural and Agricultural Resources
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
Students pursue field, laboratory, or library problems in
natural and environmental resources that are not covered
by other courses. Faculty consultant and study topic must
be chosen before registration. In consultation with the
faculty adviser, students select the problem area, create a
bibliography for reflection, and pursue the topic. A
professionally written paper is expected at termination of
the study. May be repeated once for credit. Prereq:
permission.
EREC 595W - Problems Natl&Agric Resources
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
See description for EREC 595. Writing intensive.
EREC 596 - Problems in Natural and Agricultural Resources
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
See description for EREC 595.
EREC 596W - Problems Natl&Agric Resources
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
See description for EREC 596. Writing intensive.
EREC 600 - Field Experience
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
A supervised experience providing the opportunity to apply
academic experience in settings associated with future
professional employment and/or related graduate
opportunities. Must be approved by a faculty advisor
selected by the student. May be repeated to a maximum of 8
credit hours. Prereq: permission. Cr/F.
EREC 600W - Field Experience
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
See description for EREC 600. Cr/F. Writing intensive.
EREC 606 - Land Economics Perspectives: Uses, Policies, and Taxes
Credits:
4.00
Economic and institutional perspectives affecting human
use of land resources; discussion of land ownership
patterns and uses; land rent, location, and resource use;
institutional constraints; partial ownership policies; and
local planning for more efficient use of land. Real estate
markets, transfers, valuation, and taxation. Prereq: EREC
411 or equivalent or permission. Special fee.
EREC 608 - Environmental Economics for Non-Economists
Credits:
4.00
This course will examine different aspects of natural
resource allocation and protection of environmental
quality from an economic standpoint. The course will
examine the economic factors which lead to environmental
problems such as air and water pollution, the common
property problem, and other areas where existing markets do
a less than satisfactory job of resource allocation.
Economic incentives for alleviating these environmental
problems will also be surveyed. Specific topics covered
will include benefit cost analysis, valuation of
"nonmarket" goods, policy tools which have economic bases,
and sustainable development. Where possible, guest
lecturers from other disciplines and selected films will be
used to present alternative viewpoints and stimulate
discussion. Class participation is encouraged and expected.
Students completing this course will gain an overview of
key issues in environmental economics, and how economics
can be used as an aid in policy decisions regarding natural
resources. Prereq: EREC 411, ECON 401 or their equivalents
or permission. Does not count toward major requirements for
EREC electives.
EREC 611 - Marine Resource Economics
Credits:
4.00
Economic overview of the marine environment;
interactions/conflicts surrounding this multiple-use
resource. Economics of fisheries, marine recreation,
offshore facilities, aquaculture, waste disposal. Prereq:
EREC 411 or equivalent or permission. (Offered every other
semester.)
EREC 627 - Community Economics
Credits:
4.00
Economic factors affecting community and local government
decisions. Emphasizes use of economic theory for decision
making and community problem solving. Prereq: EREC 411 or
equivalent.
EREC 633 - Economics of Travel and Tourism
Credits:
4.00
Provides an understanding of both the microeconomic and
macroeconomic aspects of travel and tourism. Using
economics as a theory base, the course attempts to identify
what is significant or special about travel and tourism
compared with other activities. Special attention is given
to issues such as resource immobility, capacity
constraints, seasonality, and consumers' inability to
experience the product before purchase. Prereq: EREC 411 or
equivalent. (Also offered as TOUR 633.)
EREC #676 - Economics of Water Use and Quality Management
Credits:
4.00
Economics of water use; role of government and policy
agencies, water supply and demand, economic impact of
water and water quality standards, alternatives in quality
management, externalities, and methods of evaluation.
Prereq: elementary biological or physical science (or NR
504); EREC 411 or equivalent.
EREC 708 - Environmental Economics
Credits:
4.00
Environmental pollution, the market economy, and optimal
resource allocation; alternative control procedures;
levels of environmental protection and public policy;
property right issues. Prereq: intermediate microeconomic
theory; permission. Writing intensive.
EREC 710 - Seminar
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
Seminars arranged to students' needs and offered as demand
warrants: A) Rural Development, B) Marine Economics, C)
Community Economics, D) Land and Water Economics, E)
Quantitative Methods, F) Recreation Economics, G) Small
Business Economic and Managerial Issues. In-depth treatment
of area, including classic works. May be repeated.
EREC 715 - Linear Programming and Quantitative Models
Credits:
4.00
Solving applied economic problems using linear and
nonlinear techniques with emphasis on problem
specification and interpretation of model results. Unit of
analysis includes individuals, firms, or communities as
they address contemporary problems dealing with resource
allocation, product distribution, and whole-firm
organization. Computer applications on both mainframe and
personal computers utilized for managerial decision making.
Project required. Prereq: permission. Writing intensive.
EREC 756 - Rural and Regional Economic Development
Credits:
4.00
Concepts and methods of delineating regional economies,
methods of measuring activity, regional development, and
public policies. Emphasizes empirical research studies.
Prereq: intermediate economic theory or permission. Writing
intensive.
EREC 775 - Research Methods
Credits:
4.00
Study of the process, methods, and techniques of
conducting scientific research in the social sciences.
Includes problem identification, data collection and
management, qualitative quantitative data analyses, and
communicating scientific research. Prereq: EREC 411 or
equivalent; EREC 525 or equivalent; junior/senior standing.
EREC 795 - Investigations
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
Special assignments in readings, investigations, or field
problems. Topics may include agricultural marketing,
agricultural production and farm management, community
development, economics of human resources, economics of
population and food, land economics, marine economics,
rural economic development, regional economics, water
economics, or teaching experience. Prereq: permission. May
be repeated.
EREC 795W - Investigations
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
See description for EREC 795. Writing intensive.
EREC 799 - Honors Senior Thesis
Credits:
4.00
Students develop and conduct individual research projects
related to applied resource economics under the direction
of a senior thesis committee. The resulting written thesis
is defended in an oral presentation before departmental
faculty and students. Prereq: permission, majors only,
senior standing. Writing intensive.