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Course description

The first half of the Environmental Science course offers learners the opportunity to understand the concepts fundamental to ecology and measures to prevent damage to the environment. Lessons in the first part of the course review the scientific method, discuss biodiversity and review earth processes, including the water and carbon cycles. Learners take a detailed look at the various types of pollution and study how to safeguard resources. The second half of the course explores environmental programs and policies, including waste management and conservation, as well as the impact of environmental organizations and governmental agencies charged with protecting the environment. The final unit examines technology and its influence on the environment; topics include energy production, modern agriculture and public land management.

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Deferred

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In order to be reviewed as a laboratory science, we will need a list of physical laboratory experiments completed for this course and number of hours students spend doing laboratory assignments each week.

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Online / Virtual