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            ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SYLLABUS

 

 

  1. Course Title:    Environmental Science

 

  1. Course Description:  Environmental Science is an integrated science which draws from many different fields such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Meteorology, and Oceanography.

  2. Course Prerequisites:  None

 

  1. Course Dates:  August – May

 

  1. Course Times:  TBD

 

  1. Course Location:  Pineville High School room 2024

 

  1. Instructor:  Jeff Adams:  school phone 442-8990,  e-mail [email protected]

 

  1. Required Text and Other Learning Resources:  Environmental Science (Holt textbook)

 

  1. Course Overview:  The students will learn about the complex relationship between components of ecosystems, how we impact the environment, and conservation efforts.     

 

  1. Course Objectives:  Upon completion of this course, students should be able to do the following:  analyze ecological systems and interactions, assess resources and resource management, evaluate the relationship between quality of life and environmental quality, and examine the effects of personal choices and personal responsibilities.

 

  1. Course Calendar/Schedule:  The schedule will be tentatively announced at the beginning of each chapter.  It will be subject to change.

 

  1. Grading Policy and Rubric:  A binder will be kept by all students.  This binder is for any daily assignments given during the course.  Daily assignments will be checked on a random basis for quality of work.  Quizzes will also be given randomly.  Tests will be given as announced. Tests will be comprised of multiple types of questions, scenarios, and problems.  Assignments will be turned in on time.  Late work will be penalized per day.  This course is comprehensive and all work should be kept for final exam study.

            Grading Scale:

            A         93 – 100            AP:   A     90-100

            B         85 – 92                       B      80-89

            C         75 – 84                       C      70-79

            D         67 – 74                       D      60-69

            F          0 – 66                        F       0-59    

 

  1. Course Policies: Supplies:  black ink pen, loose leaf paper, 3 ring binder (1 inch minimum).  Lab fee is $10. Students will not be allowed to participate in the laboratory without paying the fee and will receive a zero for that lab assignment.  Attendance is checked daily, and the parish policy will be followed.  Make-up work:  If you are absent it is your responsibility to see what you have missed.  If you are absent for a test it will be made up when you return.  If you have been out for an extended amount of time, I will determine when assignments or tests will be completed.  Cheating will not be tolerated.  Cheating will result in a zero.  Cheating is defined as representing someone else's work as your own.  If you willingly give someone answers on any work that they should be doing for themselves, I will consider this cheating as well.  Cheating is academic fraud and theft.  Cheating will result in a zero for that assignment.   Behavior:  You are upperclassmen and know how to behave in class.  My class expectations are high and will be posted in my room.  You are here to learn every day.  Come to class well prepared with an excellent attitude and you will succeed in this class.  Class procedures and rules will be enforced daily.