13295 - Resource Economics Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13295
Module Title:Resource Economics
  Ressourcenökonomik
Department: Faculty 3 - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Energy Systems
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. Müsgens, Felix
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:After attending the module "Resource Economics" the student will be able to develop and evaluate economical approaches in the context of natural resources.
Contents:
  • Basic aspects of natural resource economics
  • Non-renewable resources
  • Indicators of resource availability
  • Optimal extraction rates
  • Optimal extraction functions
  • Renewable resources
  • Governmental regulation(s)
  • Optimism, pessimism, and sustainability
  • Evaluation of non-market goods
Recommended Prerequisites:None
Mandatory Prerequisites:No succesful participation in module 35458 Ressourcenökonomik.
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Seminar / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 90 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • Script (slides)
  • Reference books
  • Perman, R. et al.: "Natural Resource and Environmental Economics", Harlow, England u.a.O., 2003
  • Tietenberg, T.: "Environmental and Natural Resource Economics", Boston u.a.O., 2006
  • Conrad, J.M.: "Resource Economics", Cambridge University Press, 2010
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Presentation, approx. 15 min with follow-up discussion 10 min (15 %)
  • Poster session, approx. 15 min with follow-up discussion (15 %)
  • Written examination, 60 min (70%)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / Angewandte Mathematik / PO 2008
  • Master (research-oriented) / Angewandte Mathematik / PO 2019
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Betriebswirtschaftslehre / keine PO
  • Master (research-oriented) / Betriebswirtschaftslehre / PO 2017
  • Master (research-oriented) / Energietechnik und Energiewirtschaft / PO 2021
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Environmental and Resource Management / keine PO
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen / keine PO
  • Master (research-oriented) / Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen / PO 2019
Remarks:None
Module Components:
  • VL Resource Economics
  • ÜB Resource Economics
  • P Resource Economics
Components to be offered in the Current Semester: