Environmental Science Part B

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PART B College Prep 462

2.5 credits

This course is an interdisciplinary course that uses a student’s knowledge of chemistry and biology to investigate broad themes in environmental science to understand the relationships between systems in the natural and human-made world. The course is open to Juniors and Seniors who have completed biology and chemistry. Part B investigates energy resources and consumption, pollution and global change. The course includes a strong laboratory and field investigation component and includes discussions of current environmental issues such as global warming, population growth, energy dependence, etc. Students will be expected to complete a long-range environmental study project.