Environmental Policy
Information from the course leader
A warm welcome to the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the course Environmental Policy!
Below, you will find general information about the student account, registration for the course and other practical information.
The student account
You will need your student account to access e.g. your e-mail, Ladok and Canvas. For information regarding how to create your student account, see here: https://student.slu.se/en/study-support/it-support/support/new-student---start/
Registration for the course
Self-registration for the course is done in Ladok between 2021-03-01 and 2021-03-24. Remember that you must be admitted and registered in Ladok to be able take the course. Having access to Canvas does not mean you are registered in the course and without registration, you are risking losing your place in the course.
If you have been admitted to the course with conditions, you need to send your credit list to the course leader who will review it and decide if you can register. Do this as soon as possible as reviewing credits may take a few days due to the course start.
Educational support
If you are entitled extra educational support, please inform the course leader at the start of the course so that special arrangements can be made.
For educational support for an exam, see instructions in the exam registration in Ladok Student. You need to register for alternative exam arrangements no later than 15 workings days prior to the examination day. More information here: https://student.slu.se/en/study-support/study-support/funka/.
Discontinuation of a course
If you want to discontinue the course, you should immediately notify the educational administrators at econ-edu@slu.se, who in turn will inform the course leader and register a non-completion of the course in Ladok after your approval. You are also able to register an early non-completion of the course (within three weeks after course start) in Ladok yourself.
Exams
You need to register for exams in Ladok, the registration closes 10 workings days prior to the exam. You can find your anonymity code in Ladok Student. It's not possible to register for the exam after the deadline has passed.
Due to Covid, contact econ-edu@slu.se to get help with collecting your exam.
Do not hesitate to contact us at econ-edu@slu.se if you have any questions!
Kind regards
The administration
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
NA0130-40112 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for NA0130
Academic year 2023/2024
Environmental Policy (NA0130-40165)
2024-03-20 - 2024-04-25
Academic year 2022/2023
Environmental Policy (NA0130-40089)
2023-03-22 - 2023-04-27
Academic year 2020/2021
Environmental Policy (NA0130-40085)
2021-03-24 - 2021-05-02
Academic year 2019/2020
Environmental Policy (NA0130-40079)
2020-03-25 - 2020-04-30
Academic year 2018/2019
Environmental Policy (NA0130-40123)
2019-03-26 - 2019-05-02
Academic year 2017/2018
Environmental Policy (NA0130-40047)
2018-03-19 - 2018-04-29
Academic year 2016/2017
Environmental Policy (NA0130-40035)
2017-03-20 - 2017-04-30
Academic year 2015/2016
Environmental Policy (NA0130-40006)
2016-03-21 - 2016-05-01
Academic year 2014/2015
Environmental Policy (NA0130-40039)
2015-03-30 - 2015-05-03
Academic year 2013/2014
Environmental Policy (NA0130-40018)
2014-03-31 - 2014-05-04
Academic year 2012/2013
Environmental Policy (NA0130-40065)
2013-04-01 - 2013-05-05
Academic year 2011/2012
Environmental Policy (NA0130-40106)
2012-03-26 - 2012-04-29
Academic year 2010/2011
Environmental Policy (NA0130-40060)
2011-03-28 - 2011-05-01
Academic year 2009/2010
Environmental Policy (NA0130-40106)
2010-03-22 - 2010-05-02
Academic year 2009/2010
Environmental Policy (NA0130-20160)
2009-08-24 - 2010-01-15
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
NA0130 Environmental Policy, 7.5 Credits
Environmental PolicySubjects
Economics Environmental Science Economics Environmental scienceEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 7.5 | 0301 |
Advanced study in the main field
Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Skills equivalent to 180 credits, including 90 credits in economics.Skills equivalent to English B from upper secondary school.
Objectives
The purpose of the course is to give theoretical and empirical knowledge on design of environmental policies for sustainable development. Having completed the course, participants will
have knowledge on efficient design of policy instruments and institutions at the local, regional and international scales and different time perspectives
be able to compare and evaluate instruments – command and control, economic, markets and voluntary - with respect to different criteria
be able to construct simple models of efficient policy design
understand the role of uncertainty and risk in nature and human behaviour for policy design
understand implications of market structure
Content
Topics described and analysed are:
comparison of different policy instruments with respect to alternative criteria
spatial and temporal perspectives
non-compliance and enforcement of policy instruments
uncertainty and asymmetric information
market structure
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Passed exam, project tasks and exercises.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Responsible department
Department of Economics
Further information
Grading criteria
To obtain grade “3”, the student should demonstrate an adequate understanding of the learning outcomes mentioned in the course objectives as described in the syllabus.
To obtain grade “4” the students should be able to demonstrate good knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for grade “3”.
To obtain grade “5” the students should be able to demonstrate very good knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for grade “3”.
The exams will be graded, using the following intervals: Grade “3”: at least 60% of the total points at the exam; grade “4”: at least 75% of the total points at the exam; grade “5”: at least 90% of the total points at the exam.
The term papers will be graded, using the following intervals: fail, pass and pass with distinction, using the learning outcomes of the course as a basis for the grading.
The final grade at the course is determined according to the following:
Grade “3”: Exam: grade 3. Term paper: at least pass. Seminars: passed seminar assignments and active participation in mandatory seminars.
Grade “4”: Exam: grade 4. Term paper: pass with distinction. Seminars: passed seminar assignments and active participation in mandatory seminars.
Grade “5”: Exam: grade 5. Term paper: pass with distinction. Seminars: passed seminar assignments and active participation in mandatory seminars.
Grade “4” and “5” can only be obtained at the first exam and the first re-exam offered by SLU.
Litterature list
- Policy Instruments for Environmental and Natural Resource Management, 2nd Edition Författare: Thomas Sterner, Jessica Coria ISBN: 9781617260988 [Policy Instruments for Environmental and Natural Resource Management, 2nd Edition] (https://www.routledge.com/Policy-Instruments-for-Environmental-and-Natural-Resource-Management-2nd/Sterner-Coria/p/book/9781617260988) Kommentar: Main textbook