AERD40190
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Academic Year 2025/2026
Agri-Environmental Economics and Policy (AERD40190)
Subject: : Agribus Extension & Rural Dev
College: : Health & Agricultural Sciences
School: : Agriculture & Food Science
Level: : 4 (Masters)
Credits: : 5
Module Coordinator: : Dr David Stead
Trimester: : Spring
Mode of Delivery: : On Campus
Internship Module: : No
How will I be graded? : Letter grades
Curricular information is subject to change.
Will it cost the earth? This module considers the contribution of economics to (i) the analysis of agri-environmental sustainability challenges; (ii) the formulation of agri-environmental policy. It brings an economic perspective to issues such as the causes and costs of environmental degradation (including water pollution and greenhouse gas emissions), the development of policy and market incentives to change behaviour, and the valuation of environmental resources. The impact of agri-environmental policy on the operation of the Irish agricultural sector is also explored. Students will further develop their transferable skills in critical analysis, economic analysis, research and team working.
About this Module
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What will I learn?
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to: (i) Identify the main contributions of economic analysis of agri-environmental sustainability challenges; (ii) Evaluate the key economic instruments used in correcting for environmental degradation and (iii) in valuing environmental resources; (iv) Critically assess the impact of agri-environmental policy on the operation of the Irish agricultural sector; (v) Further develop transferable skills in critical analysis, presenting and interpreting information, team working, and economic analysis.
How will I learn?
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Specified Learning Activities | 63 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 41 |
| Lectures | 21 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Seminar (or Webinar) | 2 |
| Conversation Class | 2 |
| --- | --- |
| Total | 130 |
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Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, background reading, class discussion, problem-solving, critical thinking, team-working, presentation preparation and delivery, mock stakeholder consultation exercise.
Am I eligible to take this module?
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:\
Level 1 module in Economics/Agricultural Economics.
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Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:\ AERD30030 - Agri-Environmental Economics, ENVP40100 - Enviro & Behaviour Economics, ENVP40230 - Environmental Economics, PEP20030 - Environmental Economics, PEP20070 - Environmental Policy\ \ \ \
How will I be assessed?
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | Must Pass Component | % of Final Grade | In Module Component Repeat Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (Open Book): 1 question in 2 hours | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) | Graded | No | 65 | No |
| Group Work Assignment: Mock stakeholder consultation exercise | Week 10 | Graded | No | 25 | No |
| Group Work Assignment: Team mini-presentation (approx. 10 mins in total) | Week 4 | Graded | No | 10 | No |
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Carry forward of passed components
Yes
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What happens if I fail?
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Summer | Yes - 2 Hour |
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. \
Assessment feedback
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment\
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Not yet recorded.
Reading List
Details of readings will be posted on Brightspace during the trimester.
Associated Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr James Breen | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
When is this module offered?
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
| Spring | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Wed 15:00 - 16:50 |