In this subject students will further their understanding of the structure, function and diversity of natural ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles and evaluate the impacts of human activities on them.

Students are to examine strategies to maintain and protect the ecological health of the environment while meeting the needs and desires of human populations. They will investigate the interactions between natural and human systems and in doing so will consider several scientific disciplines including biology, ecology, physics, chemistry, geology and social sciences. This subject will thus complement students’ current and future studies within these disciplines.

While undertaking this study, students will develop skills in practical scientific investigations, environmental fieldwork techniques, report writing, research and analysis.

1. Understand climate change and its impacts and how renewable energies can provide a practical solution

2. On completion of this unit the student should be able to identify and describe the components and natural processes within the environment. 

• Practical Reports 

• Investigations 

• Examination 

• A4 exercise book or equivalent

• Folder 

• Earphones