The prerequisites for this course are an 80% in chemistry, an 80% in honors biology or human biology; or permission of advanced geoenvironmental science instructor.

The main goal of this course is to have the students develop an appreciation and respect for the natural environment.  The way that is accomplished is through examination of the physical, chemical, geological, and biological factors that make the earth a unique planet with many different living things thriving on it.  Emphasis is placed on human kind's role in the disruption of the earth resulting in endangerment and possible extinction of species, the consumption of resources, overpopulation, air and water pollution, and the destruction of ecosystems.  The ultimate goal of this class is to lead students toward designing and implementing workable solutions to help correct negative environmental issues.  A completed science project is required sometime during the course.

This course has a weight of one and one tenth, its course number is 0115, and it is offered in semesters five through eight.