AP/ECE Environmental Science

This course is offered cooperatively with the University of Connecticut Department of Natural Resources. Its form, content and rigor are comparable to those of Environmental Science NMRE 1000 as described in the UCONN Undergraduate Bulletin.  Students will also be prepared to take the Environmental Sciences AP exam in May.  The course is an interdisciplinary introduction to basic concepts and areas of environmental concern, and how these problems can be effectively addressed. Topics include human population growth and agriculture; ecological principles; conservation of biological resources; biodiversity; soil and water conservation; air, water, and soil pollution management; wildlife and fisheries conservation; and environmental economics.  Environmental science is an interdisciplinary science that incorporates the natural sciences (biology, chemistry, and physics) with the social sciences (economics, politics, policy, mathematics, communications).  Students are required to participate in the CT Envirothon competition in May (see www.ctenvirothon.org).  A summer reading assignment is required.

UConn Early College Experience (UConn ECE) provides academically motivated students with the opportunity to take university courses while in high school. These challenging courses allow students to preview college work, build confidence in their readiness for college, and earn college credits that provide both an academic and a financial head-start on a college degree and other postsecondary opportunities. UConn ECE Instructors are high school teachers certified as UConn ECE Instructors by the University. UConn ECE faculty foster independent learning, creativity and critical thinking - all important for success in college and careers. RHAM High School offers UConn ECE courses in a variety of disciplines. To support rigorous learning, University of Connecticut academic resources, including library and online classroom access, are available to all UConn ECE Students. (UConn ECE Policies and Procedures Guide)