Environmental Valuation credit: 3 or

4 Hours

Equips students with the knowledge and skills to evaluate the economic value of natural and ecological resources. Students will explore theories of economic valuation while analyzing relevant data. Key topics include policy management and implementation, assessing ecosystem services and their valuation, and cost-benefit analysis. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: ACE 161 or equivalent; ACE 210 or ACE 310 or equivalent.