Course description
Do you want to learn more about the science that affects the environment? This Environmental Science A Level course will teach you more about the conditions for life on earth, the sustainability of energy resources and agriculture, strategies to control pollutants, and biogeochemical cycles. You will also have the opportunity to complete fieldwork based on a range of habitats in Lincolnshire to further develop your understanding. Depending on the degree and career you aspire to, the A Levels we recommend studying alongside this course are A Level Georgraphy, A Level Chemistry, and A Level Biology.
Degrees this subject could lead to
Suitable degrees once you have successfully completed your A Level Environmental Science course include environmental science, ecology, microbiology, law, geography, and conservation to name a few.Future career options
Beyond university, potential future careers for A Level Environmental Science students include in-demand careers such as:- Environmental specialists
- Landfill engineers
- Nuclear waste management
- Hydrogeologists
- Geologist
A Level environmental science via distance learning
This A Level Environmental Science course is exactly the same as an A Level you would study at school or college, meaning you will take the same exams and get the same qualification. The only difference is that our courses are designed to be studied from home at your own pace, and you will receive full tutor support via email.Course Content
Specification: AQA 7447
Section 1 The living environment
- Conditions for life on earth
- Conservation of biodiversity
- Life processes in the biosphere and conservation planning
- Opportunities for skills development and independent thinking
Section 2 The physical environment
- The hydrosphere
- Mineral resources
- Biogeochemical cycles
Section 3 Energy resources
- The importance of energy supplies in the development of society
- The impact of the features of energy resources
- The sustainability of current energy resource exploitation
- Strategies to secure future energy supplies
- New energy conservation technologies
Section 4 Pollution
- The properties of pollutants
- Strategies to control pollutants
- Ionising radiation
- Noise
- Solid wastes
- Heavy metals
- Acid mine drainage
- Nutrient pollution
- Pesticides
Section 5 Biological resources
- Agriculture
- Agroecosystems
- Sustainability of agriculture
- Aquatic food production systems
- Forest resources
Section 6 Sustainability
- Dynamic equilibria
- Energy
- Material cycles
- The circular economy
Section 7 Research methods
- Scientific methodologies
- Sampling techniques
- Specialist techniques
- Fieldwork and laboratory activities
- Standard environmental techniques
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