AP Environmental Science is designed by the College Board to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, identify and analyze environmental problems (both natural and human made), evaluate the relative risks associated with the problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. Topics covered include science as a process, ecological processes and energy conversions, earth as an interconnected system, the impact of humans on natural systems, cultural and societal contexts of environmental problems, and the development of practices that will ensure sustainable systems. This class explores a variety of perspectives dealing with current issues.

This course can earn 4 credits in AP Environmental Science at Advanced Placement (AP) Program.

College Tuition for this course: $0
Additional Costs for this Course: $125

Additional Information: Lab chemicals and materials fee $30. Student must purchase textbook. AP Exam fee $95.

Is this class Guarantee Transfer college credit? Yes.

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