SEE6201 - Environmental and Energy Policy | ||||||||
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| * The offering term is subject to change without prior notice | ||||||||
Course Aims | ||||||||
Theoretical frameworks and empirical studies are introduced to understand policy instruments for environmental protection and energy security. The principles of energy and environmental policies are discussed, drawing on historical developments as well as contemporary cases. Policy instruments including command-and-control, tax, subsidy and emission trading, are evaluated through empirical examination of past experiences in different countries and industrial sectors. Systemic approaches to designing and implementing policies for energy and environmental innovation are explored in the context of the accelerating rate of technological change and globalization of economic activities. | ||||||||
Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information) | ||||||||
Continuous Assessment: 50% | ||||||||
Examination: 50% | ||||||||
To pass a course, a student must do ALL of the following: 1) should not miss more than 3 lectures; 2) obtain at least 30% of the total marks allocated towards coursework (combination of assignments,pop quizzes, term paper, lab reports and/ or quiz, if applicable); 3) obtain at least 30% of the total marks allocated towards final examination (if applicable); and 4) meet the criteria listed in the section on Assessment Rubrics. | ||||||||
Examination Duration: 2 hours | ||||||||
Detailed Course Information | ||||||||
| SEE6201.pdf | ||||||||
Useful Links | ||||||||
| School of Energy and Environment | ||||||||
