Environmental Science Introduction Students who enjoy a multi-disciplinary approach to learning and have a keen interest in the sustainability of our planet will find this new subject engaging and thought provoking. Environmental Science is an exciting and hugely relevant course that provides a detailed picture of our planet and our relationship with it: the living and physical environment, its biological and natural resources, and how these are interconnected. This multidisciplinary course will be taught by the Biology and Physics departments. This is a great accompaniment to A-levels in Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths and develops key skills including communication, teamwork and critical thinking. Environmental Science combines large parts of Biology, Physics and research skills. Additionally, the course teaches mathematics in a practical, applied setting, with statistical analysis of results. This is relevant to many university courses and careers that use mathematics. Alongside this, there is also an extended essay writing part of the course which will teach you to confidently structure your arguments. This combination of mathematical analysis and convincing reasoning are key skills for future leaders in many industries. Course Overview • The Living Environment: The emphasis here is on the interaction of living organisms with each other and their abiotic environment, and how an understanding of this can inform decisions that lead to sustainable human activities. Students apply their understanding of these interactions in a wide range of contexts throughout this area. • The Physical Environment: Students study how anthropogenic activities are inter-connected with physical processes, to formulate management strategies and plan sustainable activities. Supplies of renewable and non-renewable physical resources are investigated. • Energy Resources: The importance of energy resources in both past and future developments in society is analysed. The impact of future energy supply problems is evaluated. In doing so, students understand how improvements in technology can provide increasing amounts of energy from sustainable sources. • Pollution: Students study how the properties of materials and energy forms interact to result in environmental change. They apply this knowledge to suggest solutions to minimise current pollution problems and prevent future problems. • Biological Resources: Students develop an understanding of the challenge posed by the need to provide food and forest resources for a growing human population without damaging the planet’s life support systems. The interaction with other areas of the subject is key to their understanding. • Sustainability: The subject principles that are the focus in the previous topics are used to develop a holistic understanding of sustainability and the circular economy. Examples are taken from throughout the areas of study to gain an understanding of the interconnected nature of environmental problems and solutions to these problems. • Research Methods: These include details of the methods used to investigate a wide range of environmental issues. Like all Science A-levels, there are required practical skills and students must understand the general principles of scientific methodology and be able to apply these to a wide range of environmental situations and techniques. A very thorough practical programme will be followed, to fully embed practical skills above and beyond the specification. Career Opportunities Environmental Science degrees are available at most Russell Group universities. A-level Environmental Science is useful for a range of other science or engineering-based courses (source: Informed Choices – Russell Group) due to its mathematical as well as scientific content. As Environmental Science is a multidisciplinary course, it is applicable to a wider range of university courses than traditional science A levels. The employment prospects for those employed in Environmental Science are strong. There are a variety of legal and technical routes into employment with the ability to become a Chartered Environmental Scientist.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Upper Forster Street, Walsall, WS4 2AE |
Environmental Science Introduction Students who enjoy a multi-disciplinary approach to learning and have a keen interest in the sustainability of our planet will find this new subject engaging and thought provoking. Environmental Science is an exciting and hugely relevant course that provides a detailed picture of our planet and our relationship with it: the living and physical environment, its biological and natural resources, and how these are interconnected. This multidisciplinary course will be taught by the Biology and Physics departments. This is a great accompaniment to A-levels in Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths and develops key skills including communication, teamwork and critical thinking. Environmental Science combines large parts of Biology, Physics and research skills. Additionally, the course teaches mathematics in a practical, applied setting, with statistical analysis of results. This is relevant to many university courses and careers that use mathematics. Alongside this, there is also an extended essay writing part of the course which will teach you to confidently structure your arguments. This combination of mathematical analysis and convincing reasoning are key skills for future leaders in many industries. Course Overview • The Living Environment: The emphasis here is on the interaction of living organisms with each other and their abiotic environment, and how an understanding of this can inform decisions that lead to sustainable human activities. Students apply their understanding of these interactions in a wide range of contexts throughout this area. • The Physical Environment: Students study how anthropogenic activities are inter-connected with physical processes, to formulate management strategies and plan sustainable activities. Supplies of renewable and non-renewable physical resources are investigated. • Energy Resources: The importance of energy resources in both past and future developments in society is analysed. The impact of future energy supply problems is evaluated. In doing so, students understand how improvements in technology can provide increasing amounts of energy from sustainable sources. • Pollution: Students study how the properties of materials and energy forms interact to result in environmental change. They apply this knowledge to suggest solutions to minimise current pollution problems and prevent future problems. • Biological Resources: Students develop an understanding of the challenge posed by the need to provide food and forest resources for a growing human population without damaging the planet’s life support systems. The interaction with other areas of the subject is key to their understanding. • Sustainability: The subject principles that are the focus in the previous topics are used to develop a holistic understanding of sustainability and the circular economy. Examples are taken from throughout the areas of study to gain an understanding of the interconnected nature of environmental problems and solutions to these problems. • Research Methods: These include details of the methods used to investigate a wide range of environmental issues. Like all Science A-levels, there are required practical skills and students must understand the general principles of scientific methodology and be able to apply these to a wide range of environmental situations and techniques. A very thorough practical programme will be followed, to fully embed practical skills above and beyond the specification. Career Opportunities Environmental Science degrees are available at most Russell Group universities. A-level Environmental Science is useful for a range of other science or engineering-based courses (source: Informed Choices – Russell Group) due to its mathematical as well as scientific content. As Environmental Science is a multidisciplinary course, it is applicable to a wider range of university courses than traditional science A levels. The employment prospects for those employed in Environmental Science are strong. There are a variety of legal and technical routes into employment with the ability to become a Chartered Environmental Scientist.