ECON256
MODELING ECOLOGIC-ECONOMIC SYS
- Department
- Economics
- Terms offered
- 8
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
Models are simplified representations of the real world which can be used to convey information, generate and test hypotheses, and make predictions about what will happen in the future. This course introduces students to the art and science of simulation modeling with a focus on coupled natural-human systems. Lectures help students learn how to translate "word problems" into integrated systems of model components using mathematical equations. Labs provide students with hands-on experience in the design and construction of simulation models using computerized spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel). Applications will be drawn from a range of environmental and natural resource economics issues including multiple-use forestry, fish and wildlife harvesting, and water resource management.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2016–2025
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 36% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 35% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 7 of 10 fall terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 2% per year. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 35% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 7 of 10 fall terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 3% per year. | 2028 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 37% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 7 of 10 fall terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 3% per year. | 2027 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2025 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Tue, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC106 2025-12021-12017-1
- Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC105 2025-22021-22017-2
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Dana M. Bauer | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 10 enrolled | 23811 |
| Fall 2022 | Dana M. Bauer | Lecture | 1 | 8 of 15 enrolled | 20698 |
| Fall 2021 | Dana M. Bauer | Lecture | 1 | 16 of 15 enrolled | 25961 |
| Fall 2020 | Dana M. Bauer | Lecture | 1 | 8 of 15 enrolled | 25961 |
| Fall 2019 | Dana M. Bauer | Lecture | 1 | 13 of 15 enrolled | 25961 |
| Fall 2018 | Dana M. Bauer | Lecture | 1 | 24 of 25 enrolled | 25961 |
| Fall 2017 | Dana M. Bauer | Lecture | 1 | 26 of 25 enrolled | 25961 |
| Spring 2016 | Dana M. Bauer | Lecture | 1 | 14 of 15 enrolled | 35024 |