本课程概述了围绕人类相互作用和环境利用评估的主题, the effect on climate, and assessment of long term sustainability. Using environmental and economics concepts and methods, 该课程将涵盖诸如评估自然资源的方法等主题, 适当减轻外部性(如污染)的方法, and assessing development activities. 本课程还将评估自然资源的可用性和利用, depletable and renewable, such as energy, water, land, and forests. Finally, the course will assess relevant topics surrounding climate change, including its measurement, causes, effects (magnitude and geographic distribution), and potential responses. 在整个课程中,学生将学习与环境相关的政府机构和法律程序, climate, and sustainability. Recommended Prerequisite: ECO 201 or ECO 202.