Environmental Science 11 |
Environmental Science 12 |
Diversity in Local Ecosystems
• abiotic and edaphic factors • biodiversity: — species and their ecological roles — relationships and interactions in ecosystems Processes and Changes in Local Ecosystems • energy flow • matter cycles • population dynamics and landscape structure • change and stability in ecosystems Sustainability in Local Ecosystems • benefits of healthy ecosystems • humans as agents of change: — First Peoples and other traditional ecological knowledge — unsustainable and sustainable ecosystem practices Conservation and Restoration of Ecosystems • environmental stressors challenge ecosystem integrity, health, and sustainability • ecological restoration principles and practices • First Peoples concept of interconnectedness as related to conservation and restoration • engagement in ongoing and potential stewardship projects |
Global Water Systems
• water quality: — chemical and physical parameters — bio-indicators and indices • availability and water use • conservation and personal choices Global Warming and Climate Change • global changes to Earth’s climate system: — greenhouse gases and Earth's energy balance — sinks and sources • impacts on society • mitigation and personal choices Land Use and Sustainability • soil quality • land use practices • global food security and technologies • land management and personal choices |