AP Environmental Science

AP Environmental Science utilizes students' mathematics and scientific skills in a systems approach to the environment. Major systems include aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, the atmosphere, and resource allocation/distribution. In addition to laboratory work, some fieldwork is required. Students will take the Earth Science I Standards of Learning (SOL) assessment at the end of this course only if they have not yet earned a verified science credit for graduation. Students are expected to take the AP Environmental Science examination in May. With a satisfactory score, students may be eligible to receive some credit for college-level environmental science.