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Environmental and Resource Economics
Major in environmental and resource economics at University of Delaware: youtube.com/watch?v=j8uvW7ULgQQ
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Apply economic principles and models to save the environment! Our major teaches you to think critically about how human decisions impact our environment and natural resources. Tackle big issues like climate change, sustainable practices, land use, water supply, water quality and the allocation of scarce natural resources facing our society. In this major, you will study how human decisions impact our environment and natural resources. We will provide you with a solid foundation in resource economics, business and the environment, topped with a range of data and analytical specialties.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Resource Economics
- Environmental Economics
- Environmental Law
- Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
- Economics of Biotechnology and New Technologies
- Surveys and Economic Experiments
- Statistical Research Methods
- Agricultural and Natural Resource Policy
- Geographic Information Systems
- Community Economic Development
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Natural Sciences
CAREER OPTIONS
- Economic Consultant
- Environmental Consultant
- Database Management
- Environmental Lawyer
- Public Policy Analyst
- Geographic Information System Analyst
- Peace Corps Volunteer
- U.S. agencies such as the Economic Resource Service
- Environmental Scientist
- Environmental Protection Specialist
- Natural Resource Educator
- Natural Resource and Environmental Control
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Economics
- Resource Economics
- Environmental Law
- Urban Affairs and Public Policy
- Statistics
- Economic Policy Analysis
What’s special about this program?
Want to acquire the skills that are in high demand in today’s job market? This major provides you with a solid foundation in economic concepts and principles while applying them to environmental, agricultural, and natural resource challenges. You choose the advanced topics you want to study by choosing a concentration in either the Economics of Sustainability and Policy or Natural Resource Management. Couple that with the knowledge in applied data management, statistical and public policy analysis using real data to address real problems and you will find yourself working as a leader in the field. Opportunities to work with faculty on research projects involving land use, agricultural preservation, environmental stewardship, marketing of organic or natural products, community economic development, and agricultural trade and marketing are accessible to you as a student in the major. Our unique, state-of-the-art Center for Experimental and Applied Economics allows students to study, develop, and conduct experiments in behavioral economics.
Get Involved
Ag Ambassadors
Agricultural College Council (AgCC)
Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity (AGR)
Alpha Zeta (AZ)
American Society of Landscape Architects Student Chapter
Animal Science Club
Beekeeping Club
Blue Hen Birding
Collegiate 4-H
Collegiate FFA
Entomology Club
Equestrian Team
Food Marketing Club
Food Recovery Network
Food Science Club
Horticulture Club
Hydroponics Club
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANNRS)
Pre-Veterinary Club
Philadelphia Flower Show Club
Sigma Alpha Sorority (SA)
Students for the Environment
The Wildlife Society
UNIV101
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First Year Experience |
APEC100 | Sustainable Development
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APEC135 | Introduction to Data Analysis
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APEC150 | Economics of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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MATH221 | Calculus I
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ECON101 | Introduction to Microeconomics
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ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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ENWC201 | Wildlife Conservation Ecology
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Foreign Language Course
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University and College Breadth Course
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ECON103 | Introduction to Macroeconomics
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COMM212 | Oral Communications in Business
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ENGL312 | Written Communications in Business
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ECON308 | Banking and Monetary Policy
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STAT200 | Basic Statistical Practice
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Physical Science Requirement
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University Multicultural Requirement
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University and College Breadth Requirements
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APEC429 | Community Economic Development OR
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APEC406 | Agriculture and Natural Resource Policy
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APEC324 | Introduction to Resource Economics
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ECON300 | Intermediate Microeconomic Theory OR
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ECON301 | Quantitative Microeconomic Theory
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APEC343 | Environmental Economics
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Course in the College of Business and Economics
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Physical Science Requirement
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University and College Breadth Requirements |
APEC409 | Research Methods II
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ECON303 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
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APEC450 | Topics in Environmental Law
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APEC480 | Geographical Information Systems in Natural Resources Management
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Course in the College of Business and Economics
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Electives
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Sample curriculum - Natural Resource Management Concentration
APEC135
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Introduction to Data Analysis |
APEC150 | Economics of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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CHEM101/103 or 102/104 |
General Chemistry
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ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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ENWC201
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Wildlife Conservation and Ecology |
MATH221
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Calculus I |
MATH222 | Calculus II
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UNIV101
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First Year Experience
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University and College Breadth Courses
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APEC100 | Sustainable Development
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BISC207 | Introductory Biology I
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BISC208 | Introductory Biology II
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ECON101 |
Introduction to Microeconomics
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ECON103 | Introduction to Macroeconomics
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PLSC204/205 | Introduction to Soil Science and lab
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Group Requirement
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University and College Breadth Courses |
APEC324 | Resource Economics
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APEC343 | Environmental Economics
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APEC480 | Geographic Information Systems in Natural Resource Management
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Group Requirements
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University and College Breadth Courses
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APEC450 | Topics in Environmental Law
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Group Requirements
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Electives
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University and College Breadth Courses
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