Advanced Placement Environmental Science

Course ID
4270

Subject Area
Science

Description

Students will explore and investigate the interrelationships of the natural world, identify and analyze environmental problems, both natural and human-made, evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.This course is interdisciplinary, embracing topics from geology, biology, environmental studies, environmental science, chemistry, and geography.The course will focus on a good comprehension and understanding of collecting data in the field and relating it to the human impact on the environment. Instruction will consist of lecture, discussion, hands-on lab work, collaborative group work, written reaction papers, demonstrations, in-class assignments, computer simulations, and homework.A large portion of the class will be lab work; all lab work will require a written component.A minimum of one class period or its equivalent per week is spent in laboratory and/or fieldwork.

Earth Science is also highly recommended

Prerequisite(s):

Credit Information

  • 1 Mathematics Credit(s)

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