Course Details

Environmental Science is designed to expose students to the fragility of our ecosystem. The student will analyze natural and human-generated environmental problems and investigate local, national, and global scientific issues that are relevant in our modern society. Major themes examined include the greenhouse effect, renewable and nonrenewable energy, water treatment, invasive and endangered species, the earth, and pollution. Students are encouraged to read and analyze relevant environmental literature. New material is presented to students through lectures, laboratories, videos, on and off-campus field trips, and guest speakers. Students learn to use the scientific method to solve environmental problems.