PPUA 5260 — Ecological Economics
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: fall, spring, summerBostonOakland, CAOnlineOnlineTraditional
Introduces methods and tools of ecological economics, an interdisciplinary field that draws on theories, concepts, and tools from the physical, life, and social sciences; unites the relevant aspects of different disciplines; and generates new knowledge that can serve as a basis for investment and policymaking that is responsive to biophysical constraints on economic processes. Illustrates the use of ecological economics with empirical applications. Offers students an opportunity to apply ecological economics to a variety of environmental issues.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 2 | 29 | 40 | 73% | 5.5 |
| Summer A 2024 | 1 | 24 | 25 | 96% | 1.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 20 | 20 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 25 | 25 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Summer A 2025 | 1 | 21 | 25 | 84% | 4.0 |
| Summer B 2025 | 1 | 13 | 25 | 52% | 12.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 24 | 25 | 96% | 1.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 25 | 25 | 100% | 0.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 16% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: async (84% of sections), T (16% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Neha Dave (55% of students) · reviews
- Madhavi Venkatesan (45% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Neha Dave (67% of students) · reviews
- Madhavi Venkatesan (33% of students) · reviews
Summer A
- Madhavi Venkatesan (53% of students) · reviews
- Vaishali Kushwaha (47% of students) · reviews
Summer B
- Vaishali Kushwaha (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
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