Environmental Science

Course summary

Students who enjoy a multidisciplinary approach to learning and have a keen interest in the sustainability of our planet will find Environmental science engaging and thought provoking. It is a holistic subject with many interconnected systems and processes. You will learn about environmental issues, how human society relies upon natural systems for resources and develop an understanding of these systems should be used to propose changes in society that would produce sustainable lifestyles. Subject content: 1. The living environment. 2. The physical environment. 3. Energy resources. 4. Pollution. 5. Biological resources. 6. Sustainability. 7. Research methods. 8. Working scientifically.