COLLEGE/ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ES - 04504 - 1 CREDIT *
COLLEGE/ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LAB ES - 04504-L (EOD)
(Earth and Space Science Based)
Prerequisite: Living Science: Biology and Teacher Recommendation
Credit: Science
Description: This advanced course follows a combined curriculum outlined by the New York State syllabus in Earth and Space Science and that of the College Board for the Advanced Placement Program in Environmental Science. The course is designed to explore environmental topics in a depth equivalent to that of a first-year college course. It contains 40% more material than a standard Regents course. Due to the fast pace and depth of material, large amounts of work outside the classroom will be required of participants. Some topics include forms of pollution, population growth, use of natural resources, genetics, evolution, biochemistry, and ecology. Students generally experience success in this class if they average a grade of 90 or higher in Life Science: Biology. Students that satisfy the NYS laboratory requirement, above, will be eligible to take the Regents exam in Earth and Space Science in June. All students are expected to take the AP Exam in early May. Successful scores on the AP exam may earn students college credit. MHS offers credit for this course through Westchester Community College for students that meet the college's pre-requisites. In order to be eligible for college credit you must have scored at least an 85% on the Life Science: Biology regents exam. Students that meet WCC requirements may elect to receive 3 college credits from Westchester Community College at a reduced cost. Students need access to a scientific (not graphing) calculator for this course. For information regarding AP exam dates and fees, please visit the College Board website at http://www.collegeboard.org.
* NCAA approved