ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

1 semester, 1 credit, 
Prerequisites: Biology 1 and one of the following: Chemistry I, Physics I, or Earth/Space Science
Approximate Fee: $40.00 per semester
Meets NCAA Requirement

This interdisciplinary course draws upon understandings from the biological and physical sciences to describe evaluate and diagnose local and global conditions on the Earth.  The student will discuss and analyze personal, global and ethical decisions related to the impact of human activity on the conditions of the Earth as those conditions impact living systems. Laboratory activities, Internet searches, field trips, reading printed materials and class discussions are some learning activities used.