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 AP Environmental Science
Course Description
Prerequisite: Biology I, Chemistry I, and Geometry; department recommendation
Topics to be covered are scientific analysis, interdependence of earth's systems, human population dynamics, renewable and non-renewable resources, environmental quality, global changes and their consequences, society and decision-making vs trade-offs, and environmental choices for the future. The main goal is to educate students about the relative risks associated with the environmental problems and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. This course follows the College Board Advanced Placement Syllabus, and students are strongly encouraged to take the College Board exam in May.  Please see the section at the beginning of this guide concerning AP exams.
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Last Updated Sunday, March 15, 2009
Bloomington High School Science Department
1202 E. Locust Street
Bloomington, IL  61701