ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in environmental science. Environmental science is a multi-disciplinary field that includes elements of biology, chemistry, and geology, but stresses the analysis and laboratory skills necessary in each of these areas of scientific study. A college science course differs significantly from the usual high school course in respect to the textbook used, the range and depth of topics covered, the laboratory work done by students, and the time and effort required. Major areas of study in environmental science include ecosystems, energy, air, land, populations, and water quality. Topics throughout the course are integrated using themes described by the College Board’s Advanced Placement Environmental Science curriculum. Although most of the content is presented during class, students are expected to cover additional materials on their own.
General
Biology is a course designed for students to gain
knowledge of the basic concepts of biology. Through experimentation and guided
reasoning. this course gives students insight into the means by which
scientific knowledge is acquired. General
Biology is a class that helps students develop useful laboratory skills, as
well as critical thinking. The General Biology
course scope and sequence explores the understanding of cells, classification,
life cycles, genetics, evolution , ecosystems, and human body systems. A strong focus on energy transformations and
homeostasis are emphasized throughout each unit of study.
- Teacher: Neal Drilich