Environmental Science

Advanced Placement Environmental Science

The goal of this course is to provide students with scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, evaluate the risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. There is an extensive fieldwork component to this course, as to best understand the environment, one must be in the environment.  Upon completion of coursework, students will be prepared for and expected to take the AP Environmental Science Exam.

7 Credits: Full Year Course with a Lab.  Prerequisites: Chemistry, Biology, Teacher Recommendation*

Space Science

This course is designed to give students a deeper understanding of astronomy, the solar system, and the universe beyond, as well as, the human innovations that helped humans explore space. Students will be able to increase their awareness of the scope and scale of our universe by gaining an understanding of the explorations and discoveries of astronomers and scientists from antiquity to the present.

5 Credits: Full Year Course.  Prerequisites:

Marine Science

Marine Science is an advanced-level laboratory course that is designed to introduce the student to the study of marine environments. This is accomplished through the application of theory introduced within the traditional classroom laboratory to field experiences utilizing the marine ecosystem available at the Perth Amboy waterfront. The theory is introduced to foster critical thinking and enable the student to apply authentic scientific research to support or refute conjecture.

6 Credits: Full Year Course with a Lab.  Prerequisites: Biology

Materials Sustainability/Energy

Agricultural Sustainability/Recycling