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The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.

An introductory course in the life sciences designed for students who are interested in learning more about cells and the fundamental processes of life. The course is designed to introduce students to concepts, including basic aspects of chemistry as they relate to life, cells, cellular structures and functions, cell division, nucleic acids, Mendelian genetics, proteins, biodiversity and evolution, and human systems. This course is intended for non-science majors. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1)Apply the scientific method by designing experiments and analysis of the work of others. (2) Distinguish between the major types of chemical bonds that form between atoms. (3)Compare and contrast properties of acids and bases, and explain them int he context of the pH scale (4)Compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. (5) Identify cellular organelles and discuss their functions (6) Apply the basic principles of Mendelian genetics through analysis of data. (7) Apply the principles of Natural selection through analysis of data and explain how they relate to evolution. (8) Discuss the functions of human organ systems. (9) Communicate effectively in written and/or oral form by conducting literature searches and producing a research paper or presentation .