GEOG 2134 - Resource Scarcity and Allocation

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014

The course examines how society makes decisions about the allocation of scarce and uncertain resources when human desires for the use of the resources are limitless. The course first discusses resource allocation criteria that can be considered when natural resource (re)allocation policies, projects or plans are evaluated. The course then introduces some basic economic concepts and principles (eg opportunity cost, marginal analysis and property rights) that serve as a tool to analyse and evaluate resource allocation options. The primary concern of the course is over the interpersonally, intertemporally efficient allocation of non-renewable and renewable natural resources, including water resources, minerals, energy resources and forests, in an 最新糖心Vlogn context. The course also considers social justice and ecological sustainability in the exploitation of natural resources.

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Course Details

Course Code	GEOG 2134
Course	Resource Scarcity and Allocation
Coordinating Unit	Geography, Environment and Population
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Prerequisites	At least 12 units of undergraduate study
Incompatible	GEST 2034, GEST 2021 or GEST 3021
Assessment	Essays (40%), tutorial participation and exercises (10%), end-of-semester exam (50%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Jungho Suh

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Demonstrate a sound understanding of the economically adopted paradigms about the efficient and sustainable use of natural resources.
2	Identify principal criteria for designing and evaluating natural resource management schemes.
3	Evaluate the competing uses of natural resources (e.g. forests, fresh water, fisheries, non-renewable resources).
4	Critically analyse natural resource management policies, by way of various case studies.
5	Present logical and coherent written arguments based on evidence.
6	Communicate ideas through class participation.

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1, 2, 3, 4
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	2, 5
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	3, 5
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	6
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	3

Learning & Teaching Modes

Although the lectures are intended to help you understand the key concepts discussed in the textbook, the lectures aim to add value and not just to regurgitate the text. Some material presented in lectures may come from diverse other sources. The lecture PowerPoint slides will be posted, in pdf format, to the course MyUni webpage progressively after lectures. That way, you are free from having to reproduce the material in the Powerpoint slides during lectures. However, much detail will be conveyed to the audience verbally. All material covered in lectures are examinable. Therefore, it is imperative that you attend lectures and take notes.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 x 2-hour lecture (or equivalent) per week	24 hours per semester
1 x 1-hour tutorial (or equivalent) per week	12 hours per semester
3 hours reading per week	36 hours per semester
4 hours assignment preparation per week	48 hours per semester
3 hours exam preparation per week	36 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD	156 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Schedule
Week 1	Resource scarcity and allocation criteria
Week 2	Property rights and resource allocation
Week 3	Marine fisheries
Week 4	Forests
Week 5	Water allocation, pricing and trading
Week 6	Water allocation, pricing and trading
Week 7	Agriculture
Week 8	Biodiversity and wildlife
Week 9	Minerals / Waste recycling / Energy resources
Week 10	Community-based natural resource management
Week 11	Multi-objective decision-support systems
Week 12	Course summary / Exam preparation

* The sequence of lectures is subject to change.

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Tutorial participation	Formative and Summative	10%	1-6
2500 word essay	Formative and Summative	40%	1-6
Mid-semester test	Formative and Summative	10%	1-6
Exam	Summative	40%	1-6

Assessment Detail

Tutorial participation (10%): students are expected to attend and participate in all tutorials.

2500 word essay (40%): students submit an essay on a chosen topic.

Mid-semester test (10%): a closed-book written test is held in a tutorial class. Students are required to answer one short essay question for 30 minutes in writing.

Exam (40%): closed-book exam covering all aspects of the course.

Submission

Information available on enrolment.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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