Environmental Science is a year long course for students considering a career in the environmental sciences or simply interested in the environmental science field. Students have a wide range of interest and understanding of this field and may plan to pursue an employment opportunity in the natural resources field upon graduation from high school. This course will stress an understanding of the delicate balance of nature and man’s influence on that balance. Fresh water and terrestrial ecological principles will be stressed. Current issues dealing with pollution, toxic waste, acid rain, energy consumption and world food supplies will be examined. Basic fundamentals of conservation and wildlife management will be presented. Students will study in detail both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems in addition to the causes and solutions to various environmental issues. Students will gain an understanding of all of Pennsylvania’s natural resources with emphasis on forest management, wildlife management, aquatic ecosystems, soil science/management and a study of a chosen current environmental issue in our Commonwealth.