Environmental Science
Environmental Science We have significant opportunities to take action to protect and improve our environment. During this course students will study biodiversity loss, clean water protection, climate change, population growth, sustainable food systems, and many other areas. By studying the objectives outlined in the course materials, labs and research assignments, students will gain tools and knowledge to make intelligent choices to preserve, maintain, improve and consume natural resources in responsible and sustainable ways. Class Topics: UNIT 1: Studying the Environment 1 Nature of Science 2 Understanding our Environment UNIT 2: Ecology and the Natural World 3 Environmental Systems: Matter, Energy, and Life 4 Evolution, Species Interactions, and Biological
Communities 5 Human Populations 6 Biomes and Biodiversity UNIT 3: Resources from Air, Water, and Land 7 Climate 8 Air Pollution 9 Water: Resources and Pollution 10 Land Use 11 Food and Agriculture 12 Environmental Geology and Earth-Resources 13 Energy Unit 4: Sustainability and Environmental Policy 14 Environmental Health and Toxicology 15 Solid and Hazardous Waste 16 Economics and Urbanization 17 Environmental Policy and Sustainability Tuition: Payments can be made via check, PayPal, Cash App or Zelle $80/month for 9 months One Time Lab/Supply Fee: $125 by August 12 1st Semester $425 ($300 + $125) August 12 - December 10 2nd Semester $375 January 7 - May 6
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