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.) The panel has compared the IAI GECC P9 901L descriptor against the AP Environmental Science exam and determined there is not a match as there is no method for documentation of lab activities or contact hours. Feb 2016