本课程概述了围绕人类相互作用和环境利用评估的主题, the effect on climate, 以及对长期可持续性的评估. 使用环境和经济的概念和方法, 该课程将涵盖诸如评估自然资源的方法等主题, 适当减轻外部性(如污染)的方法, 评估发展活动. 本课程还将评估自然资源的可用性和利用, depletable and renewable, such as energy, water, land, and forests. Finally, 本课程将评估围绕气候变化的相关主题, 包括它的测量, causes, 影响(震级和地理分布), and potential responses. Throughout the course students will learn the relevant government agencies and legal processes surrounding the environment, climate, and sustainability. 推荐前提条件:ECO 201或ECO 202.