AP Environmental Science

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AP Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary subject that explores the complex interactions between Earth’s natural systems and human activities. The course covers core topics such as ecosystems, biodiversity, population dynamics, resource use (land, water, energy), types of pollution, and global change (such as climate change). Students will develop a scientific understanding of the environment and skills to analyze and evaluate environmental problems and solutions.

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1.1: Introduction to ecosystems

1.2: Terrestrial and aquatic biomes

1.3: Primary productivity

1.4: Carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and water cycles

1.5: Trophic levels

1.6: The flow of energy in an ecosystem and the 10% rule

1.7: Food chains and food webs

2.1: Introduction to biodiversity

2.2: Ecosystem services

2.3: Island biogeography

2.4: Ecological tolerance

2.5: Natural disruptions to ecosystems

2.6: Ecological succession

3.1: Generalist and specialist species

3.2: Survivorship curves

3.3: Population growth and resource availability

3.4: Age structure diagrams

3.5: Human population dynamics

4.1: Tectonic plates

4.2: Soil formation and erosion

4.3: Earth's atmosphere

4.4: Global wind patterns

4.5: Earth's geography and climate

4.6: El NiΓ±o and La NiΓ±a

5.1: The tragedy of the commons

5.2: The Green Revolution

5.3: Types and effects of irrigation

5.4: Pest-control methods

5.5: Meat production methods and overfishing

5.6: The impacts of mining

5.7: Urbanization and ecological footprints

5.8: Introduction to sustainable practices including crop rotation and aquaculture

6.1: Energy sources and fuel types, including fossil fuels, ethanol, and nuclear power

6.2: Global energy consumption and distribution of natural resources

6.3: Natural sources of energy, including solar power, wind, geothermal, and hydroelectric power

6.4: Energy conservation methods

7.1: Introduction to air pollution

7.2: Photochemical smog

7.3: Indoor air pollution

7.4: Methods to reduce air pollutants

7.5: Acid rain

7.6: Noise pollution

8.1: Sources of pollution

8.2: Human impact on ecosystems

8.3: Thermal pollution

8.4: Solid waste disposal and waste reduction methods

8.5: Pollution and human health

8.6: Pathogens and infectious diseases

9.1: Ozone depletion

9.2: Global climate change

9.3: Ocean warming and acidification

9.4: Invasive species

9.5: Human impacts on diversity

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APES is an interdisciplinary subject that demands the ability to connect knowledge. A basic foundation in Biology and Chemistry will be helpful, but more important are systems thinking and analytical skills. Intertu will help you build the necessary foundation.
The subject requires basic mathematical skills for data analysis, understanding graphs, and performing simple calculations related to the environment (e.g., population calculations, energy, pollution concentrations). Advanced mathematics is not required.
The ability to understand and link complex environmental systems, analyze scientific data (data analysis), think critically to evaluate environmental problems and solutions, along with clear scientific writing skills.
The APES exam primarily focuses on theoretical knowledge and data analysis. However, understanding the principles of experimental design and field data collection is necessary to answer some related questions.
Intertu helps systematize interdisciplinary knowledge, focuses on clarifying biogeochemical cycles and environmental systems, develops data analysis skills, evaluates environmental problems, and provides effective AP exam strategies.
Yes, Intertu Education offers Trial Classes. The tuition fee for APES depends on the selected study hour package and level of support service. Please contact Intertu's counseling team directly for a detailed fee schedule and advice.