Module: Environmental Economics in Action

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Environmental Economics in Action
Module Code	ECO1024 (ITS: No Code Yet)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

This module will teach students applied environmental economics using a challenge based learning approach. Students will complete a group project where they will either develop an environmental policy, conduct a valuation study or a cost benefit analysis. Interim deliverables will be set throughout the semester and lectures covering issues related to these will deepen the student's knowledge and analytical skills. A final report will be produced by each group and the results will be presented at a final event. There will be involvement from key industry stakeholders in defining the group projects and in assessing the final report/presentation.

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will learn how economic methods can be applied to environmental issues facing society
2. Students will develop an understanding of difficulties that can arise when using economic analysis in environmental policy design
3. Students will develop good inter-personal and communication skills through writing the report for their group project and contributing to critical discussion and presenting the results of their project
4. Students will learn to undertake a critical analysis of theoretical and empirical literature and comparative assessment of competing theoretical and policy issues using real-world data in a team environment.

Total Workload: 0

Section Breakdown
CRN	21127	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Edgar Morgenroth	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Group project	Students will complete a group project over the course of the semester, with interim deliverables being set, a final report to be produced and the results to be presented	80%	n/a
Performance evaluation	This will be a peer assessment, which is included to assess the contribution of individual students to the overall group project	10%	n/a
Reflective journal	Students will record their personal reflections on the group project	10%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Nick Hanley,Jason Shogren,Ben White: 0, Introduction to Environmental Economics, Oxford University Press, 9780198737230

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None