Course Layout

Units:

Living Environment

• Investigating ecosystems and biodiversity

• Interdependence

• Human Influences on biodiversity

Earth’s Resources

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

Sustainability

• Water. waste and energy

• Climate change

• Global challenges

Course Assessment:

• Question Paper / Exam

• Assignment - the purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate challenge and application by demonstrating skills, knowledge and understanding through practical work, research and analysis

Course Details

The course develops a scientific understanding of environmental issues. It provides a broad and up-to-date selection of ideas relevant to the central position of environmental science in society. This allows a deeper understanding of the environmental issues and possible solutions to these.

The course provides a range of opportunities for candidates to investigate key areas of the living environment such as biodiversity and interdependence. Through the Earth’s systems, candidates will investigate resource issues in the geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere. Sustainability and sustainable development are explored through food, water and energy security; as well as investigating issues relating to waste generation and its management.

The course is of interdisciplinary nature and develops, knowledge and understanding in relevant areas of Geography and Biology.