Universität Wien

300295 VO Economic aspects of nature conservation (2015W)

2.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Moodle

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 13.10. 11:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Tuesday 13.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Monday 11.01. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Monday 11.01. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Tuesday 12.01. 11:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Thursday 14.01. 11:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Thursday 14.01. 15:00 - 19:00 Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 15.01. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Friday 15.01. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction about usefullness of nature and causes for its interference
General scientific and terminologic basics
Economic, social and environmental basics and their interrelationship
Measuring and economic valuation of nature
Economic policies and activity instructions
Financing of nature conservation
More current developments and concluding statements

Assessment and permitted materials

written exam on the content of the lesson (PowerPoint Slides,handouts and oral comments), at least 3 dates, 100 points possible, beginning with 50 points obtained a positive mark will be given

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To provide a broad basic overview on various economic aspects of nature conservation and their background
To increase the understanding from different views on the interrelationship between economic, social and environmental aspects of nature conservation
To foster the solution finding capabilities by providing room for solving practical questions dealing with conservation economics

Examination topics

PowerPoint presentation, Handouts, independent solution of economics questions, interactive work in small groups, group games

Reading list

Literature list will be provided at the beginning of the first session

Association in the course directory

MNB 2, UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04,

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