Examines the use of scientific inquiry to address humans’ dependencies and impacts on the physical environment. Uses concepts and methods from physical science disciplines (some combination of chemistry, physics and earth and space science) and includes a breadth of topics such as cycles (carbon, water, etc.) and systems, population and economic development, energy resources, natural resources (water, food, minerals), waste, land use, pollution (soil, water and air), global climate change, environmental policy, environmental ethics and personal accountability. (Environmental science courses with a biology focus should use the L1905 identifier, and two-semester physical science/ life science interdisciplinary courses should use LP900 and LP901.) Policies on the acceptance of AP credit vary among academic programs and from institution to institution, so AP credit toward the GECC or major requirements is not guaranteed. A score of 3 or higher on the AP Environmental Science exam may be considered as equivalent to successful completion of postsecondary courses approved for IAI GECC P9 901. Feb 2016