AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

AP Environmental Science provides students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world. Emphasis throughout the course will be on identifying and analyzing both natural and human impacts on the environment and the examination of potential solutions and alternative approaches to safeguarding our global resources through sustainable practices. Environmental aspects of biology, chemistry, geology, physics, economics, as well as the sociopolitical and ethical implications will be studied. Students are prepared for the Advanced Placement Environmental Science Examination. By taking the AP exam, students may be awarded either college credit or advanced placement depending upon the individual college involved and the score obtained.