Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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ECON 604 001 (CRN: 20577)
ENERGY ECONOMICS II
Long Title: ENERGY ECONOMICS II
Department: Economics
Instructor: Medlock, Kenneth
Meetings:
8:00AM - 8:50AM F (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
10:00AM - 10:50AM MWF (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 4
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Degree(s):
Master of Energy Economics
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 0
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 35
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 5:48AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: Explores a variety of topics in energy modeling and energy data analysis. Topics include optimal extraction of depletable resources, game theoretic approaches to OPEC behavior, national oil company behavior, models of storable energy commodities and energy demand by end-use sector, energy security and fundamental drivers of commodity prices. This course tasks students to expand on the dynamic optimization problems and econometric techniques applied to energy economics. Cross-list: ECON 547. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ECON 604 if student has credit for ECON 547.