The economics and social connections to environmental systems and their problems offers an important insight into the use, misuse, and overuse of natural resources. This course examines economic theory, concepts, and decision-making tools for real-world problems and possible solutions. The course is intended for students studying natural resources, environmental science, social sciences, public policy, public administration, and other disciplines interested in this perspective. Descriptive, graphical, and elementary quantitative methods will be used throughout the course.