An introductory course on the principles of engineering economics. Basic concepts, capital, interest, present worth, taxes and depreciation, profitability, return on investment. Evaluating alternative investments, evaluation of environmental risk, and a study of the linkages between economics, systems and the environment. [Offered: F] Prereq: MATH 117; 2A Environmental or Geological Engineering students only. Antireq: MSCI 261, CIVE 292/392, SYDE 262.