Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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ECON 622 001 (CRN: 24238)
TRANSPORTATION ECONOMICS
Long Title: TRANSPORTATION ECONOMICS
Department: Economics
Instructor: Loch-Temzelides, Ted
Meetings:
2:00PM - 2:50PM F (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
4:00PM - 6:30PM W (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
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: 30
Section Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 7:18AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: Discusses transportation as a major source of energy demand in modern post-industrial economies and of future demands in emerging economies. Emphasizes that the demand for energy use in the transportation sector involves modeling household choices, economic growth and demographic transition, government decisions to support transportation infrastructure development, and the introduction of new technologies. Students will apply problem solving and analytical skills to perform calculations related to transportation energy and its environmental impact.