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Apes class 2011-2012 Lakshmi Alexandra Bennet Caleigh Davenport Adhavan Wonjoon Seungjun Milan Dong Hwan
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AP Environmental Science: APES “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.”
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About APES 1) It is an applied science. 2) It is interdisciplinary: biology, chemistry, physics, geology, ecology, economics, political science, math. 3) It is both theoretical and practical. 4) It has a relevant lab component
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STUDENT CHARACTERISTICS · Highly motivated · Skilled reader Independent reader and note taker · Critical thinker · Problem solver · Interested in learning · Willing to work
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Class structure
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My Class and Students Pictures to be added
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GENERAL INFO Weekly reading 1+ chapter…take good notes!! Labs, some with formal lab reports Look to “green” up our campus AP EXAM prep GOAL: INFORMATION to make DECISIONS Topics Covered
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The Living World A. Ecosystem Structure B. Energy Flow C. Ecosystem Diversity D. Natural Ecosystem Change E. Natural Biogeochemical Cycles Biomes
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Energy Resources and Consumption A. Energy Concepts B. Energy Consumption 1. History 2. Present Global Energy Use 3. Future Energy Needs C. Fossil Fuel Resources and Use D. Nuclear Energy E. Hydroelectric Power F. Energy Conservation G. Renewable Energy
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Pollution A. Pollution Types 1. Air Pollution 2. Noise Pollution 3. Water Pollution 4. Solid Waste B. Impacts on the Environment and Human Health 1. Hazards to Human Health 2. Hazardous Chemicals in the Environment C. Economic Impacts
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Global Change A. Stratospheric Ozone B. Global Warming C. Loss of Biodiversity
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Population A. Population Biology Concepts B. Human Population 1. Human Population Dynamics 2. Population Size 3. Impacts of Population Growth
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Earth Systems and Resources A. Earth Science Concepts B. The Atmosphere C. Global Water Resources and Use D. Soil and Soil Dynamics
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Land and Water Use A. Agriculture B. Forestry C. Rangelands D. Other Land Use 1. Urban Land Development 2. Transportation Infrastructure 3. Public and Federal Lands 4. Land Conservation Options 5. Sustainable Land-Use Strategies E. Mining F. Fishing G. GlobaI Economics
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Exams in May Good Luck 100 multi-choice questions in 90 minutes · 4 Free Response Questions in 90 minutes
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