Course Description
Full Credit Equivalent: PART A + PART B
½ Credit Equivalent: A or B

Environmental Science A, explores the nature of science and the natural world. Students examine environmental issues and learn to make informed decisions using scientific problem solving. Specific topics include ecological interactions, matter and energy flow in ecosystems, biodiversity, evolution, characteristics and growth of populations, succession, use of soil and land resources, waste management, and terrestrial biomes.

Environmental Science B, continues the study of the natural world. Students explore environmental issues and make informed decisions using scientific problem solving. Specific topics include characteristics of aquatic biomes, management of water resources, use of mineral resources and effects of mining, renewable and non-renewable energy resources, atmospheric cycles, climate change, and sustainability.

Self Paced Scheduling Information
Complete Courses
- Full Credit Equivalent courses must be completed within 240 days
- 1/2 Credit Equivalent courses must be completed within 120 days
- 1/4 Credit Equivalent courses must be completed within 60 days

Abbreviated Courses
- Abbreviated courses must be completed within 60 days

Partial Courses
- Monthly courses must be completed within 30 days
- Weekly courses must be completed within 7 days

Delivery Method

• Instant Messaging
• Internet
• Streaming Audio
• Streaming Video

Prerequisites
Biology

Course Materials
All course materials are available through the Advanced Academics website.