Environmental and Resource Economics - Economics of Sustainability and Policy Concentration (BS)

Program Educational Goals

Graduates of the Environmental and Resource Economics (ENRE) Major, Economics of Sustainability and Policy Concentration will be able to:

Demonstrate quantitative competency concerning the application of economic theory, including the use of technical and mathematical tools to solve analytical problems and answer environmental and natural resource economics questions at the core of current policy debates.
Identify, gather and evaluate data using appropriate statistical methods (both paper-based and computer-based) to derive meaningful, evidence-based conclusions.
Practice effective verbal and written communication skills and awareness of diverse audiences when discussing technical issues and quantitative outcomes.
Link technical knowledge with sustainable alternatives that integrate economic, social and natural science perspectives.
Discuss contemporary issues and apply best practices to demonstrate responsible and ethical professional conduct that respects diverse perspectives and promotes inclusivity.
Practice awareness of the limitations of quantitative approaches and their potential consequences and relevance to others, particularly underrepresented groups

Four Year Plan

Please refer to the Four-Year Plan for departmental recommended path toward graduation.

University Requirements:

ENGL 110 - First-Year Writing (C- minimum)
First Year Seminar (FYS) (0-4 credits)
Discovery Learning Experience (DLE) (three credits)
Multicultural Requirement (three credits)
University Breadth Requirements (C- minimum):
- Creative Arts and Humanities (three credits)
- History and Cultural Change (three credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (three credits)
- Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Technology (three credits)
Capstone Experience

Major Requirements:

APEC 100 - Sustainable Development Credit(s): 3
APEC 135 - Introduction to Data Analysis Credit(s): 3
APEC 150 - Economics of Agriculture and Natural Resources Credit(s): 3
APEC 324 - Introduction to Resource Economics Credit(s): 3
or
APEC 424 - Resource Economics Credit(s): 3
APEC 343 - Environmental Economics Credit(s): 3
or
APEC 444 - Economics of Environmental Management Credit(s): 3
APEC 409 - Surveys and Economic Experiments Credit(s): 3
APEC 480 - Geographic Information Systems in Natural Resource Management Credit(s): 4
COMM 212 - Public Speaking & Professional Presentation Credit(s): 3
ECON 101 - Introduction to Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 103 - Introduction to Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ENWC 201 - Wildlife Conservation and Ecology Credit(s): 3
MATH 221 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3
STAT 200 - Basic Statistical Practice Credit(s): 3

Advanced Writing Requirement:

Choose one of the following:

ENGL 301 - Advanced Writing Credit(s): 3
ENGL 312 - Written Communications in Business Credit(s): 3
ENGL 410 - Technical Writing Credit(s): 3
UNIV 401 - Senior Thesis Credit(s): 2-4
UNIV 402 - Senior Thesis Credit(s): 2-4

Physical Sciences:

Minimum of eight credits from CHEM, GEOL, PHYS, or SCEN.

Concentration Requirements:

APEC 406 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Policy Credit(s): 3
APEC 410 - International Agricultural Trade and Marketing Credit(s): 3
APEC 429 - Community Economic Development Credit(s): 3
ECON 300 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory Credit(s): 3
or
ECON 301 - Quantitative Microeconomic Theory Credit(s): 3
ECON 303 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory Credit(s): 3
ECON 308 - Banking and Monetary Policy Credit(s): 3
Two additional Economics courses (six credits) offered by the Lerner College of Business and Economics at the 300-level or higher.
POSC 220 - Introduction to Public Policy Credit(s): 3

Two of the following:

ANTH 330 - Development and Underdevelopment Credit(s): 3
APEC 450 - Topics in Environmental Law Credit(s): 3
ECON 311 - Economics of Developing Countries Credit(s): 3
GEOG 422 - Resources, Development and the Environment Credit(s): 3
MAST 439 - Renewable Energy & Climate: Law, Regulation and Environment Credit(s): 1-3
POSC 491 - Politics of Developing Nations Credit(s): 3

Note:

See the Economics Minor if interested.

A maximum of three credits of Independent Study in Applied Economics and Statistics and a maximum of six credits of Independent Study in all areas, including Applied Economics and Statistics, may be counted toward the degree.

Electives:

After required courses are completed, sufficient credits must be taken to meet the minimum credits required for the degree. Only four credits of BHAN 120 activity or four credits of performing Music credit may be counted toward the degree.