EME 504
Foundations in Sustainability Systems

Module 3 Overview

Learning Objectives

Recognize the concept of tragedy of commons and how it was evolved since originally developed (Frischmann article, 2019)
Define the role of different air components and impact of air pollutants, air quality, greenhouse gasses (Quiz 3)
Provide examples not yet mentioned in the course related to air quality, either in a historical context or present-day, where the tragedy of the commons played out. (Yellowdig)

What is due for Module 1?

This module will take us one week to complete. Please refer to the Course Syllabus for specific time frames and due dates.

Module 3: Assignments
Requirements	Assignment Details
To Do	Familiarize yourself with all the Module 3 Readings and assignments.
Read	Registered students may access these articles via Canvas/the Penn State Library: Frischmann, B., Marciano, A, & Ramello, G. B. (2019). Tragedy of the commons after 50 years. Journal of Ecomonic Perspectives (33)4, 211-228.
Assignment	See Module 3 in Canvas for full assignment details

Questions?

If you have any questions, please post them to our Questions? discussion (not email), located in Canvas. I will check that discussion forum daily to respond. While you are there, feel free to post your own responses if you, too, are able to help out a classmate.