Environmental Science Part B

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PART B    College Prep 30102 

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.