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Presentation
Presentation
In this course an introductory exploration is made in an interdisciplinary field that unites economic principles with the requirements of environmental sustainability. The course intends to provide students with the basic tools for a deeper understanding of how it is possible to reconcile economic development with the conservation of natural resources and the environment.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT6643-1033
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
1. Basics of Economics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics 2. Basic notions and practical work in Financial Mathematics 3. Economy and Environment 4. Environmental Economics and Ecological Economics 5. Concept of Sustainability 6. Quantification of sustainability 7. Practical work: analysis of some methods of environmental quantification 8. Carbon Economy 9. Practical work on Carbon Market and cost/benefit analysis of environmental programs and projects
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Objectives
Objectives
In this course an introductory exploration is made in an interdisciplinary field that unites economic principles with the requirements of environmental sustainability. The course intends to provide students with the basic tools for a deeper understanding of how it is possible to reconcile economic development with the conservation of natural resources and the environment.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
The material will be presented directly and in a dialogue for clarification with the students or by the presentation of audio-visual material that substantiates the exposed knowledge
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References
References
Andrade, D.C. (2008) - Economia e meio ambiente: aspectos teóricos e metodológicos nas visões neoclássicas e da economia ecológica. Univ Campinas, Brasil. Brown, L. (2003) - Eco-Economia. Earth Policy Institute, New Jersey, USA. Brown, l. (2006) - Resgatando um Planeta sob Stress e uma Civilização em Apuros UMA, Brasil. Convenção Quadro das Nações Unidas para as Alterações Climáticas Textos da Convenção e do Protocolo de Quioto, Bona, Alemanha (http://unfccc.int). Hussen, A. (2012) - Principles of Environmental Economics and Sustainability: An Integrated Economic and Ecological Approach. 3a edição - Univ Routledge, Michigan, USA. Marques, H.C (2006) - Princípios de Gestão Financeira. 13a edição, Editora Presença. Pearce, D; Markandya, A.; Barbier, E. (1989) - Blueprint for a Green Economy. Earthscan, London, United Kingdom.
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Assessment
Assessment
- Avaliação contínua: Serão feitas duas frequências durante o semestre. O aluno que obtem uma classificação igual ou superior a 10 valores em cada frequência
- Apresentação de um trabalho escrito individual ou em grupo e sua discussão (trabalho escrito 40%, apresentação 15%, discussão 45%)
- A classificação final é feita num base de zero a vinte e a nota será o resultado da média ponderada das duas frequências (70%) e do trabalho final (30%).
- Os discentes que tiveram uma nota final de 10 (dez) valores ou superior serão considerados aprovados.
- Os discentes que tiverem nota final inferior a 10 (dez) valores irão a exame final para aprovação na disciplina
Continuous assessment: There will be two tests during the semester. Students who obtain a grade equal to or higher than 10 in each test
Presentation of an individual or group written assignment and its discussion (written assignment 40%, presentation 15%, discussion 45%)
The final grade is based on a scale of zero to twenty, and the grade will be the weighted average of the two tests (70%) and the final paper (30%).
Students who obtain a final grade of 10 (ten) or higher will be considered to have passed.
Students who have a final grade lower than 10 (ten) points will take a final exam to pass the course
Alternatively, at the beginning of the semester, students can choose the non-continuous assessment mode. In this case, students will take an exam and must obtain a minimum grade of 9.5 to pass.
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Mobility
Mobility
No
