Course title

Environmental Science (BIO 130)

Pre-requisite

None

Course description

This course introduces the interconnected nature of Earth's hydrosphere, lithosphere (soils and rocks), atmosphere, and biosphere. It covers a variety of topics related to environmental science. The first part of the course focuses on how soils, the hydrosphere and atmosphere act to support life. The next section introduces the biosphere and how ecosystems work. The third section focuses on energy use and global climate change. Other topics include pollution, solid waste & recycling, and the design of sustainable communities. Throughout the course, students will reflect upon their role in the environment. https://courses.ea.asu.edu/introduction-to-environmental-science-bio-130/

School Country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Tempe

High school

ASU Prep-Poly ASU Prep. Acad-Casa Grande ASU Preparatory Academy ASU Preparatory Academy/Phoenix ASU Universal Learner Course

School Address

1151 Forest St

School zip code

85282

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • LINT
  • Integrated science
  • LGEO
  • Geology
  • LADV
  • Advanced science

Approved date

Estimated grade level

12th

Online / Virtual

Yes