COLLEGE/AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ES  - 04508  - 1 CREDIT

AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LAB ES  - 04508-L

Prerequisite:  Teacher Recommendation and Living Environment

Credit: Science

Description:  Students generally experience success in this class if they averaged a grade of 90 or higher in Living Environment.  This advanced course follows a combined curriculum outlined by the New York State syllabus in Earth 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 that satisfy the NYS laboratory requirement, above, will be eligible to take the Regents exam in Earth 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.  For information regarding AP exam dates and fees, please visit the College Board website at: http://www.collegeboard.org. 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 Living environment regents exam.  Students that meet Westchester Community College requirements may elect to receive 3 college credits from WCC at a reduced cost. Students need access to a scientific (not graphing) calculator for this course.