Environmental Science

This course provides an overview of the interaction between living things and the environment. The course focuses on three of the Earth’s systems— the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere. Students will gain an understanding of environmental problems such as water pollution, air pollution, climate change, and resource depletion. One of the main objectives of the course is to increase environmental awareness and to learn how to live a more sustainable lifestyle. The course is descriptive and places a strong emphasis on laboratory experiments, case studies, and current events. This course is open to all interested students. (Note that Senior science elective offerings vary from year to year based on student interest.)