Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: This interdisciplinary course will provide students with the scientific principles, concepts and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world.  Students will identify and analyze environmental problems, both natural and human-made, and evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems. Students will also examine possible solutions to environmental issues.   Some topics will include a study of ecosystems, population biology, land and water use, energy resources and consumption, pollution and global change.  The curriculum is aligned with College Board guidelines.

                                               

Length: Year

Offered: Fall/Spring

Number of Periods per Semester: One

 

Grade Level: 10-11-12

Course Prerequisites: Recommended:  Biology and Chemistry or Physics

 

Application: None

Tryout : None

Counselor Approval Required: None

 

Dual Credit: No, Possible AP Credit

Weighted:  Yes, Half Point

 

Diploma Path: Counts as a Science Course for all Diplomas

 

Quantitative Reasoning: Yes

 

Other:  Advanced Placement and dual credit courses use collegiate texts and are likely to have higher textbook and consumable fees.