ECO/370
Environmental Economics
Course level: Undergraduate
Christine O.
BSA
Online classes, always on, 24/7/365
Go to class any time of the day or night. If you have questions, call 866-354-1800 to speak with an Enrollment Representative.
This course examines how economic principles are applied to environmental challenges and resource management decisions. Students explore how natural resources are valued, how human activities create financial and ecological impacts, and how economic models can inform sustainability initiatives. Emphasis is placed on evaluating trade-offs, analyzing environmental decision-making, and understanding the role of economic reasoning in environmental policy and management.
Required materials
The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Economics
Use economic models to evaluate sustainability initiatives
Auditing
Evaluate how financial penalties are used to minimize environmental impacts
Budgeting
Use an understanding of economic principles to explain approaches to valuing resources