Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary branch of science that deals with the interactions among physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment. The subject employs qualitative and quantitative approaches to the study of environmental systems. The CAPE Environmental Science Syllabus provides opportunities for students to acquire knowledge and skills to identify, prevent and solve problems and prepares them for careers in diverse fields related to environmental management and to sustainable development of the Caribbean Region. The aims of the syllabus include development of an understanding of the interdisciplinary and holistic nature of the environment and the interactions between people and the environment.
The subject is organised in two Units. A Unit comprises three Modules.
UNIT 1: Ecology, Human Population and Natural Resources
Module 1 | Fundamental Ecological Principles |
Module 2 | Human Population and the Environment |
Module 3 | Sustainable Use of Natural Resources |
UNIT 2: Agriculture, Energy and Environmental Pollution
Module 1 | Agriculture and the Environment |
Module 2 | Energy and the Environment |
Module 3 | Energy and the Environment |
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- Environmental Science Unit 1
- Environmental Science Unit 2