Alt. Energy & Green Technology CP

(Alternative Energy and Green Tech P - Course #43204)

OPEN TO GRADES:  10-12

CREDIT: 5 - Science credits per sem.

PREREQUISITE:  None

A-G Pathway:  D - Science

OTHER INFO:  A one-year required course. Meets KHSD graduation requirements. Meets CSU/UC A-G entrance requirements.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This introductory course in the energy and environmental resource pathway will prepare students to work in these growing industries while meeting the A-G laboratory science requirement for graduation and college admissions. Students will explore the science behind climate change, green energy production, energy conservation and efficiency, and green transportation, all while learning and practicing the soft skills needed to be successful in these growing job markets. This course is very hands-on and uses group work, labs, projects, and engineering challenges to promote creativity and critical thinking.