An exploration of professional, analytical science with a focus on water. Students are required to earn their River Science certificate.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
A science course focused primarily on analytical, water chemistry with an emphasis on water quality testing. This course will include year-long field work as a local creek is sampled and monitored. Additional topics include extractions, separations, and quantification of contaminants in water.
OPEN TO GRADES: 11, 12
RECOMMENDED GRADES: 11, 12
PREREQUISITES: Environmental or environmental co-enrollment, CP Bio, Chemistry, or CP Chemistry with a C or higher or teacher recommendation.