Undergraduate TAS-BEA103-2021

Ecosystem Services

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

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Prior study

Not required

Study terms

12 Jul 2021

Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:

Use economic concepts to describe natural capital and ecosystem services
Assess market and nonmarket valuation of ecosystem services as well as the methods for computing values
Analyse environmental and resource problems as failures of the economic system to properly coordinate people's incentives and actions
Effectively communicate economic arguments supported with appropriate evidence

Topics covered

- To be confirmed, check subject LMS at commencement for more information.

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject introduces students to the idea of ecosystem services by exploring the benefits that nature provides for people. Whether these benefits are traded in markets or occur in non-market settings, the ecosystem service framework is key to sustainable management of resources into the future. Students will analyse the use of economic tools to manage key ecosystem services such as the provision of water in a dry country, air and water quality, food, fibre or habitat provision for native flora and fauna in landscapes.

Assessments

Mid-Semester Test (20%)
Final Exam (45%)
Presentation (5%)
Case Study (30%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 11 Jul 21 to 17 Oct 21

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.