Level 3 Geography UE Approved
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: J. Butcher.
This course will introduce and develop your expertise in aspects of human Geography. Internal assessments include a contemporary geographical issue, a planning problem and a global study. You will develop a wide range of geographic skills including research, map and photograph interpretation, statistical analysis and critical thinking. The course builds on knowledge and skills from Level 2 Geo. but we welcome everyone; it can be picked-up if you have note done Geo. before and are prepared to make an effort.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
Four internally assessed Achievement Standards completed throughout the year (14 credits), plus two externally assessed Achievement Standard examinations completed at the end of the year (8 credits).
This course is university approved and is an excellent choice for Maths/Science students or Arts/Business students wanting a humanities subject. Scholarship Geography is also popular; extra classes are available to Level 3 geographers wishing to extend their knowledge and skills.
Recommended Prior Learning
Successful completion of several level 2 courses at the discretion of the HOD.
Students not meeting these criteria should select WST303.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Equipment: 1B5, calculator, set of coloured pencils, ruler, pencil, eraser, glue stick.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s)
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Geography 3.3 - Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective
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Geography 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills
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Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation
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Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue
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Geography 3.7 - Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.