5703y-H 

AP Environmental Science 

Full Year / 1 Credit / Grades 11, 12

Prerequisites:

C or better in both 9th grade and 10th grade sciences. 

Description:

This is offered as a one-year course for seniors and is designed for students who intend on taking  the AP Environmental Science Exam in May.  This is a rigorous course and it is recommended to have attained at least a B- in Physics 1 and Chemistry 10  to register for this course.

This course is appropriate for students with a genuine  interest in the  natural sciences, and especially in techniques and knowledge of environmental issues and problems. Topics covered in the course are:  Basic Earth Science Topics: Plate Tectonics, Atmospheric Circulation, Soil Qualities, Ecosystems: Energy Flow and Matter Cycles, Evolution and Diversity, Biogeography: Climate and Biomes, Aquatic and Community Ecology, Population Dynamics, Human Population: Growth, Demography, Carrying Capacity, Sustainable Cities: Urban Land Use and Management, World Food Resources, Water Resources, Nonrenewable Mineral and Energy Resources, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

Assessment:

Tests/quizzes/exams/homework and lab work.