AP Environmental Science
AP Environmental Science is a college level environmental science course that you can take after taking biology and a physical science (chemistry or physics). It covers a broad range of topics, including biodiversity, energy resources, air and water pollution and climate change. AP Environmental Science covers a lot of material and requires a lot of study time (around an hour per night) to be successful. It's a great class to get you ready for the rigor of college courses.
Here are some reasons why you might want to take AP Environmental Science:
Recommended for: 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisite: Life and Physical Science
Meets UC/CSU requirement: Interdisciplinary Sciences (d or g)
Here are some reasons why you might want to take AP Environmental Science:
- Interested in the environment and want to learn more about it
- Climate change is your favorite topic
- AP class with grade bump
- College level work
Recommended for: 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisite: Life and Physical Science
Meets UC/CSU requirement: Interdisciplinary Sciences (d or g)