Environmental Science

Environmental science is an introductory college preparatory course which requires students to participate in mandatory field work. The course requires students to integrate content from biology, chemistry, earth science as well as social studies. Topics covered include ecology, dendrology, ocean circulation, estuary science, local geology, agronomy, hydrology, succession, energy, climate, emerging diseases, land, water and air quality. Students must analyze data, design experiments, draw conclusions, and work independently as well as in groups. Laboratory experiments demonstrate the experimental foundation of the content matter, reinforce lab skills and safety. Skills required to write formal lab reports are strengthened in this course.