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AREC 479
Economics of Water Management and Policy

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Syllabus Spring 2014

CLASS GRADING INFORMATION
Spring 2014

Professor Colby, Chavez 425, 621-4775
bcolby@email.arizona.edu

Course Grade Percentage Date
In-Class Participation
30% (60 points)
Ongoing
Problem Sets
15% (30 points)
Ongoing
Quiz
10% (20 points)
January 28
Exam I
20% (40 points)
February 27
Exams II and III
25% (50 points)
March–May TBA
Total
100% (200 points)

NO MAKEUP OR LATE EXAMS. NO CREDIT FOR LATE ASSIGNMENTS.

Course Prerequisite
One full semester of natural resource economics or microeconomics (AREC 217 or ECON 201A; ECON 361 or equivalent) and Calculus (MATH 113, MATH 124, or MATH 125 or equivalent).

In-Class Participation
This is an advanced, participatory seminar-style course. Students routinely are called on to discuss readings and lecture material. Regular attendance, along with assigned class presentations (RWAs), in-class team problem- solving exercises, and discussion of course readings are all part of the participation grade. Be prepared to discuss questions provided on readings for each class. Points missed due to absence for presentations and in-class exercises may not be made up.

Problem Sets
Problem sets will be assigned periodically, as preparation for exams.

Assigned Readings
Assigned readings are required and are drawn from various books and professional journals. The articles require an understanding of concepts discussed in beginning microeconomics and calculus courses. Keep your old notes and textbooks handy to use as references. Readings are available on the class website (ag.arizona.edu/classes/arec479).

Office Hours
Office hours are 30 minutes before and after class, and additionally as announced in class. In addition to these times, students are welcome to make appointments.

Last updated January 13, 2014
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