Environmental Science / 

Credit gained: 1 High School Credit

Course description

This course is offered to juniors or seniors, and is designed for students who intend on taking the AP Environmental Science Exam in May.  This is a rigorous course and it is recommended to have attained at least a B- in Physics 1 and Chemistry 10  to register. This course is appropriate for students with a genuine interest in the natural sciences, and especially in techniques and knowledge of environmental issues and problems. Topics covered in the course are: Basic Earth Science Topics: Plate Tectonics, Atmospheric Circulation, Soil Qualities, Ecosystems: Energy Flow and Matter Cycles, Evolution and Diversity, Biogeography: Climate and Biomes, Aquatic and Community Ecology, Population Dynamics, Human Population: Growth, Demography, Carrying Capacity, Sustainable Cities: Urban Land Use and Management, World Food Resources, Water Resources, Nonrenewable Mineral and Energy Resources, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

Course Start/End Date:

Course Duration: 15 weeks

Minimum Enrollment: 5 Students

Fellow/Online Instructor: Cramer, Justin

Cost: 600 Euros

Minimum Enrollment: 3 Students in a Course

If enrollment in a course fails to reach the minimum number of participants required for the class to run, the class will be cancelled and tuition will be reimbursed.