May 09, 2025  
College Catalog 2025 - 2026 
  
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  Message from the President
  Programs of Study
  Course Descriptions
  General Education Program
  Elective Courses
  Mission, Vision, and Values
  Accreditation
  Academic Calendar
  Admissions
  Community and Friends
  Student Central: Financial Aid, Student Payment and Academic Records
  Academic and Student Affairs Policies
  Graduation and Alumni Engagement
  Advising and Lifemap
  Educational Opportunities
  Academic Resources
  Student Affairs and Student Programs
  Program Advisory Committees
  Administrative Divisions
  Faculty, Professional Staff and Administrators
  Glossary of Academic Terms
HELP
College Catalog 2025 - 2026

ECO-220 Environmental Economics

This course introduces economic approaches to problem-solving in the context of contemporary environmental issues and policies. Students learn to apply economic models to analyze energy sustainability and environmental systems in local and global contexts. Topics covered will include: environmental externalities and market failure; economic assessment of environmental damages; economics of sustainable development; cost-benefit analysis; valuation of environmental resources. Students will apply theoretical frameworks in economics to analyze policies and practices related to environmental issues including pollution control, natural resource use, and climate change. This course meets the General Education requirement for Community and Cultural Contexts.
Prerequisites ENV-105  or ENV-110  or ENV-111  or ENV-113  or ENV-115  or ENV-120  or ECO-201  or ECO-202 ; minimum grade C
Gen. Ed. Course Yes
Mass Transfer Course Yes
Credits: 3