这门课 is an overview of topics surrounding the assessment of humankind’s interaction and use of the environment, 对气候的影响, and assessment of long term sustainability. Using environmental and economics concepts and methods, the course will cover topics such as means to value natural resources, methods for appropriately mitigating externalities (such as 污染), and assessing development activities. The course will also evaluate the availability and use of natural resources, depletable and renewable, 比如能源, 水, 土地, 和森林. 最后, the course will assess relevant topics surrounding 气候 change, including its measurement, 原因, effects (magnitude and geographic distribution), and potential responses. Throughout the course students will learn the relevant government agencies and legal processes surrounding the environment, 气候, 和可持续性. Recommended Prerequisite: ECO 201 or ECO 202.