Course title

Environmental Science A/B

Pre-requisite

N/A

Course description

Environmental Science A†DescriptionEnvironmental Science A offers students the opportunity to understand the concepts fundamental to ecology and measures to prevent damage to the environment. Lessons in the A course review the scientific method; discuss biodiversity; and review earth processes; including the rain and carbon cycles. Students take a detailed look at the various types of pollution and study how to safeguard resources.Environmental Science B DescriptionIn the second course of Environmental Science; students learn about environmental programs and policies; including waste management and conservation. Students study the effect of environmental organizations as well as government agencies charged with protecting the environment. The final unit examines technology and its impact on the environment; topics include energy production; modern agriculture; and public land management.

School country

United States

School state

Nevada

School city

Baltimore

School / district Address

N/A

School zip code

N/A

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

Deferred

Yes

Deferred date

Deferred Reason

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.

Online / Virtual

No