During this course, students will focus on human population growth, natural resources, and ecosystem dynamics.  The aim of this course is to increase students’ knowledge of the environmental challenges of today, while continuing to cultivate scientific critical thinking skills. I believe your experience in environmental science will be one to remember— the labs are engaging, and the content is a great segue into upper level scientific thinking. Plan to actively participate in class, complete all assignments thoughtfully and on time, and to study regularly outside of class.

Students learn through various means; therefore, assignments will include opportunities to write about, visualize, and experience the concepts being studied. Assignments will be carried across curriculum lines as math skills are utilized to manipulate collected data and writing skills are employed in reporting scientific findings to prepare the learner for the global community by improving higher order thinking and decision-making abilities. The ultimate goal is to make science enjoyable while constructing a solid foundation upon which to build scientific knowledge.