Course ID:  208201
YR
Course Name: Environmental Systems
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Biology plus IPC or Chemistry

What's Next: NONE

Environmental Systems is the study of the environment with emphasis on ecology and natural resources. Topics covered in this course will include biotic & abiotic factors in ecosystems, interrelationships among resources, energy flow, population change, environmental change, human impact on environmental system, ethics & economic priorities, and legislation.Student investigations emphasize asking questions and identifying problems, gathering and analyzing data, developing and communicating conclusions, and making informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.

Course ID:  208251
YR
Course Name: AP Environmental Science
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Algebra I, Biology and Chemistry

What's Next: Physics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, OnRamps Biology, or 4th year science

The AP Environmental Science course provides students with scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.The nine major units of study include: Ecosystems, Biodiversity, Populations, Earth Systems and Resources, Land and Water Use, Energy Resources and Consumption, Atmospheric Pollution, Aquatic and Terrestrial Pollution, and Global Change. This course prepares the student to take the Advanced Placement exam.

Course ID:  207031
YR
Course Name: Specialized Topics in Science: Environmental Careers Practicum
Credit: 2
Grade Placement: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Biology, Chemistry, and a 3rd year science course

What's Next: NONE

This is a two–hour course that will introduce students interested in an environmentally related career to a variety of experiences to help guide them in choosing college degrees and careers and to expose students to real employment conditions and the work skills needed to succeed in those job positions.

Course ID:  207501
YR
Course Name: Earth Systems Science
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Biology plus IPC or Chemistry

What's Next: NONE

Earth Systems Science is the study of natural and human events and their effects on Earth’s systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. Topics covered in this course will include formation & composition of the Earth, paleontology, tectonics & energy, properties of the ocean, climate & weather, human impact, and global policies.Student investigations emphasize asking questions and identifying problems, gathering and analyzing data, developing and communicating conclusions, and making informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.

Course ID:  208101
YR
Course Name: Astronomy
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Biology, Chemistry or IPC, Algebra I

What's Next: NONE

Astronomy is the study of the universe and celestial objects. Topics covered in this course will include impact of civilizations; motion of objects in the universe; humans' place in space; interactions of the sun, Earth, & moon; planetary seasons; use of astronomical tools; stellar activity and the life cycle of stars; structure of the universe; cosmology; and human impact and learning.Student investigations emphasize asking questions and identifying problems, gathering and analyzing data, developing and communicating models & conclusions, and making informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.

Course ID:  208211
YR
Course Name: Environmental Systems GM
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, Biology plus IPC or Chemistry

What's Next: NONE

Environmental Systems is the study of the environment with emphasis on ecology and natural resources. Topics covered in this course will include biotic & abiotic factors in ecosystems, interrelationships among resources, energy flow, population change, environmental change, human impact on environmental system, ethics & economic priorities, and legislation.Student investigations emphasize asking questions and identifying problems, gathering and analyzing data, developing and communicating conclusions, and making informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.

Course ID:  208221
YR
Course Name: Environmental Systems RM
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, Biology plus IPC or Chemistry

What's Next: NONE

Environmental Systems is the study of the environment with emphasis on ecology and natural resources. Topics covered in this course will include biotic & abiotic factors in ecosystems, interrelationships among resources, energy flow, population change, environmental change, human impact on environmental system, ethics & economic priorities, and legislation.Student investigations emphasize asking questions and identifying problems, gathering and analyzing data, developing and communicating conclusions, and making informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.Student will receive specially designed instruction based on modified content of the TEKS.

Course ID:  200481
YR
Course Name: Environmental Systems ALT
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, Biology plus IPC or Chemistry

What's Next: NONE

Environmental Systems is the study of the environment with emphasis on ecology and natural resources. Topics covered in this course will include biotic & abiotic factors in ecosystems, interrelationships among resources, energy flow, population change, environmental change, human impact on environmental system, ethics & economic priorities, and legislation.Student investigations emphasize asking questions and identifying problems, gathering and analyzing data, developing and communicating conclusions, and making informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students access the curriculum through prerequisite skills and assessed through STAAR-ALT.

Course ID:  207511
YR
Course Name: Earth / Space Science GM
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, Biology plus IPC or Chemistry

What's Next: NONE

Earth Systems Science is the study of natural and human events and their effects on Earth’s systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. Topics covered in this course will include formation & composition of the Earth, paleontology, tectonics & energy, properties of the ocean, climate & weather, human impact, and global policies.Student investigations emphasize asking questions and identifying problems, gathering and analyzing data, developing and communicating conclusions, and making informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.