T-A-3 Economy, Environment and Sustainable Development
| Title | ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΑ, ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝ ΚΑΙ ΒΙΩΣΙΜΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΗ / T-A-3 Economy, Environment and Sustainable Development |
| Code | Θ-Α-3 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | School of Spatial Planning and Development |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate, 3rd / Doctorate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600016371 |
Programme of Study: Spatial Planning for Sustainable and Resilient Development
Registered students: 8
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | Winter | - | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600289039
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600289039
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=11229
Learning Outcomes
Understanding of the basic concepts and theories related to sustainable development.
Understanding the economic dimension of environmental protection and environmental degradation. Familiarity with economic tools and policy measures for environmental protection.
Understanding the importance of space, time and uncertainty (risk) in decision-making on environmental management, planning and governance
Acquiring/enhancing the ability to assess: (a) the economic impacts of climate change and (b) the economic results (cost and benefits) of various mitigation and adaptation policies.
General Competences
- Make decisions
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
Exploring the relationship (i.e. the links) between the economy and the environment. Basic concepts for understanding this relationship. Ecosystem services, biodiversity and ecological resilience.
Drivers of environmental impacts/degradation. Economic growth and inequalities. The limits of growth.
Basic concepts and definitions of sustainable development. Sustainable development in the light of economy and ecology (environmental and ecological economics). Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals.
Market failure, environmental problems and public environmental policy.
Assesing the economic value of the environment and the economic value of ecosystem services. The spatial dimension of environmental values and its contribution to spatial planning.
Pollution and environmental degradation, the spatial dimension of pollution, assessing the costs of environmental protection.
Policies and (market-based) tools to control pollution and environmental degradation
Environmental protection decision-making. The importance of risk and uncertainty
The economics of climate change - estimating the costs (i.e. the economic impact) of climate change in Greece.
Keywords
Environmental economics, sustainable development, environmental protection, risk and uncertainty, climate change
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Use of literature sources
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 20 | ✓ | |||
| Written assigments | 20 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 2 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 81 |
Student Assessment
Description
70% final exams
30% Class assignments and presentations
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Last Update
26-10-2023
