Program Overview
Program Overview
The University of Copenhagen offers a seminar course in Ecological Economics, which provides students with a broad introduction to the key elements of the field. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the economy as a subsystem embedded in nature.
Course Details
- Course Code: AØKK08435U
- Credit: 7.5 ECTS
- Level: Full Degree Master
- Duration: 1 semester
- Placement: Autumn
- Language: English
Learning Outcomes
After completing the seminar, students are expected to be able to:
- Account for, define, and scientifically reflect on key concepts in Ecological Economics
- Identify and discuss central contributions to Ecological Economics
- Define and discuss the structure of a good seminar paper
- Present and debate issues in Ecological Economics to peers in a scientific and professional manner
- Independently plan and carry through a research project in Ecological Economics
Literature
A good introduction to Ecological Economics can be found in the e-book "An Introduction to Ecological Economics" by Costanza, R., Cumberland, J., Daly, H., Goodland, R., Norgaard, R., Kubiszewski, I., Franco, C. (2015).
Teaching and Learning Methods
The seminar will start with a lecture introducing students to key concepts in Ecological Economics. Students will then work independently to identify and clarify a problem, seek and select relevant literature, write an academic paper, and present and discuss their paper with peers.
Mandatory Activities
- Kick-off meeting
- Finding literature and defining the project
- Writing process of the seminar paper
- Presentation of own project and paper
- Giving constructive feedback to another student's paper
- Actively participating in discussions at presentations and other meetings
Exam Information
- Type of Assessment: Written assignment
- Exam Registration Requirements: Attendance in seminar activities as stated in the Master curriculum
- Aid: All aids allowed, including the use of AI tools (with proper citation)
- Marking Scale: 7-point grading scale
- Censorship Form: External censorship
- Exam Period: Common submission date for all seminars: December 20 at 10:00 for the autumn semester
Re-exam Information
- Re-exam Type: Individual seminar paper of 15 standard pages
- Deadline: Available at MSc in Economics - KUnet
Criteria for Exam Assessment
Grade 12 is given for an outstanding performance, Grade 7 for a good performance, and Grade 02 for an adequate performance. The assessment criteria are based on the student's ability to live up to the course's goal description in an independent and convincing manner.