X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences [B.Sc.(Env.)]
Environmental Economics and Policy (EEP)
Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, Ontario Agricultural College
This major provides the foundation for applying science and economics to environmental issues to produce effective environmental policy. Students gain an understanding of the policy tools and market mechanisms for managing our natural resources effectively. Knowledge and skills learned in this major will enable students to identify, prioritize and solve environmental problems by integrating both scientific and economic theories and data. Equipped with the ability to look at current topics from the perspectives of economics, politics and environmental sciences, students have a number of interesting career opportunities in the public, private and NGO sectors. At the same time, the major fully prepares students to move onto professional and research graduate programs.
Major
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
| ECON*1100 | [0.50] | Introductory Macroeconomics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ENVS*2330 | [0.50] | Current Issues in Ecosystem Science and Biodiversity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FARE*2700 | [0.50] | Survey of Natural Resource Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0.50 restricted electives or electives | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Note: Students lacking 4U physics or equivalent must take PHYS*1300. Students with 4U physics or equivalent must take PHYS*1080. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semester 4
| ECON*2310 | [0.50] | Intermediate Microeconomics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ECON*2410 | [0.50] | Intermediate Macroeconomics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ECON*2740 | [0.50] | Economic Statistics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ECON*2770 | [0.50] | Introductory Mathematical Economics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Note: STAT*2040 may be substituted for ECON*2740. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semester 5
| ECON*2100 | [0.50] | Economic Growth and Environmental Quality |
| ECON*3710 | [0.50] | Advanced Microeconomics |
| ECON*3740 | [0.50] | Introduction to Econometrics |
| 1.00 electives or restricted electives | ||
| Note: Students who wish to pursue graduate studies in Economics should take the following courses: ECON*3810, ECON*4710, ECON*4810 and ECON*4640. | ||
Semester 6
| FARE*3170 | [0.50] | Cost-Benefit Analysis |
| 2.00 electives or restricted electives | ||
Semester 7
Semester 8
Restricted Electives
Students in the Environmental Economics and Policy major are required to complete 4.00 credits in restricted electives. A list of approved Restricted Electives is available from the Environmental Economics and Policy Faculty Advisor. 2.50 restricted elective credits have to be in FARE or ECON courses at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Students are encouraged to seek advice on their choices from their faculty advisor. Students are reminded that 6.00 credits of their B.Sc. (Env.) degree must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Credit Summary (20.00 Total Credits)
7.00 credits - Environmental Sciences core
7.00 credits - Environmental Economics and Policy required courses
4.00 credits - Environmental Economics and Policy restricted electives
2.00 credits - Free electives