EC 141 - Sustainable Development

Institution:

Colorado College

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Description:

Investigates the concept of sustainable development by first introducing students to necessary economic terms and concepts. It next explores traditional economic models of production and distribution. Finally it introduces the concept of sustainable development (meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs). The course includes fieldwork to explore the behavior of traditional economic models and examples of sustainable development. May involve additional expense. This course is intended for non-economics majors. No Economics credit if taken after 150, 151, 152 or 160 and may not be counted toward either the economics or political economy majors. Students can choose to take this course for credit either in Economics (EC 141) or Environmental Science (EV 141) (Fulfills one unit of the divisional requirement in the Social Sciences, but not in the Natural Sciences.) Prerequisite: No Economics credit after Economics 150, 151, 152 or 160 and May not be counted toward Econ or Poli Econ Majors. (Also listed as Environmental Science 141 and Southwest Studies 141.) 1 unit - Hecox.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.coloradocollege.edu

Phone Number:

(719) 389-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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