Describes human environment in terms of chemical structures and reactions. Chemistry of air, water, soil and the biosphere. Chemical aspects of energy production. Use of kinetics and thermodynamics to describe natural systems. This introductory course examines in detail the relationship between the economy and the natural environment.
Primary attention is given to efficient environmental management and policies.
Current environmental issues are studied and evaluated from an economic perspective. The study of economic issues involved in development and maintenance of human environment. Major emphasis is directed toward evaluating welfare implications of these environmental issues. A study of the economic issues associated with renewable and nonrenewable resources. Special emphasis is directed toward hard rock minerals, fossil fuels, fisheries and forestry resources.