Environmental science 090 examines the connections between living organisms and their surroundings, highlighting the complex processes that govern ecosystems, biodiversity, and sustainability. This course is designed to offer a comprehensive introduction to ecological concepts and environmental science, with a particular focus on the effects of human activity on natural systems and potential solutions to environmental problems.
Students in this course will explore various topics, including the structure and function of ecosystems, energy flow, nutrient cycles, population trends, and interactions within communities. The course also addresses pressing environmental issues such as climate change, deforestation, pollution, and habitat degradation, considering both their scientific roots and their broader societal impacts.
Environmental Biology explores the intricate relationships between living organisms and their environment, emphasizing the complex dynamics that drive ecosystems, biodiversity, and sustainability. This course aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of ecological principles and environmental science, focusing on the impact of human activities on natural systems and the strategies for mitigating environmental challenges.
Throughout the course, students will delve into topics such as ecosystem structure and function, energy flow, nutrient cycling, population dynamics, and community interactions. We will examine contemporary environmental issues like climate change, deforestation, pollution, and habitat loss, exploring both the scientific causes and the societal implications of these problems.
The goals for intermediate science are to provide students with an overview of the natural sciences, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics and other branches of science. Learners are also prepared for the development of academic competencies in branches of science and research methodologies. It is highly recommended that learners take Science 10 before they advance further in the natural sciences.