5701y

Environmental Systems and Societies

Full Year / 1 Credit / Grade 11

Prerequisites:  

C or better in 10th Grade Science (honors or regular) 

Description:

This is a one year course for students with an interest in natural sciences, and especially in techniques and knowledge of environmental issues and problems, as well as their impact on societies. Students coming from either a scientific or a non-scientific knowledge background can choose this course. Topics covered are: Foundations of environmental systems and societies, Ecosystems & Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation, Water & Aquatic food production systems and societies. The assessments for this course include tests/ exams, projects, presentations and an end of the year environmental paper discussing an environmental issue and its impact on the society.

Assessment:

Tests/exams/homework and lab work in accordance with IBO assessment practices.