Content-Focused Courses

Research-Focused Courses

Explore

9^th grade

Interdisciplinary Science I:

Students develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts essential to scientific inquiry.

Investigate

10^th grade

Interdisciplinary Science II:

In this accelerated, multidisciplinary course, students investigate real-world relevant research questions under major themes during each nine-week period.

Research I:

Students develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts essential to scientific inquiry. Credit obtained through summer research internship.

Understand

11^th grade

Interdisciplinary Science III* (ESS 1100: Introduction to Environmental Studies):

This course is a college-level introduction to the field of environmental studies requiring an understanding of diverse topics including biology, toxicology, sociology, and anthropology. Students will investigate environmental problems involving complex interconnections between people, ecosystems, and the biosphere.

Research II* (ESS 1200: Environmental Research I):

This introductory course emphasizes the hands-on use of research tools across disciplines. Students are introduced to all aspects of research with particular emphasis on experimental design, statistics, ethics, writing and communication. Methodologies for observation, data collection, and analysis are explored in greater depth with a focus on cross-discipline application.

Communicate

12^th grade

Interdisciplinary Science IV* (ESS 2200: Environmental Research II):

An intermediate-level course on conducting research in the environmental sciences and allied fields. Students will be paired with a research mentor and will conduct an undergraduate-level research project.

Research III* (ESS 2300: Environmental Science Communication):

A course on developing oral and written scientific communication skills necessary to convey research findings in a variety of formats such as oral and poster presentations for conferences and manuscripts for scientific journals.