Level 3 Earth and Space Science 301
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: N. Brock.
What kind of things do we do?
Here are pictures from a few of the many activities that are part of the Earth and Space Science course:
If you are considering a pathway in the booming industries of environmental science and climate, or simply super keen on astronomy, geology, and learning more about our planet and universe, this is the course for you. ESS301 can be taken alongside any of the other specialist subjects (e.g. Physics 301, Bio 301, Chem 301, Geography 301, but should not be taken alongside the general Science courses (e.g. Science 301/302).
Methods of Assessment:
2 external assessments worth 4 credits each
3 Internal assessments; worth 4 credits and involving research and investigation of various ESS topics
Recommended Prior Learning
Students must have gained at least 10 credits from either a Science or Geography course at level 1 or higher (although level 2 or higher is recommended).
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.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
External
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
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.
Pathway Tags
Environmental Studies, Climate studies, Conservation, Oceanography, Oceanographer, Astronomy, Astronomer, Geology, Geologist, Meteorology, Meteorologist, Geography, Geographer, Tourism, Marine Biology, Marine Biologist, Resource consultant, Weather, Resource management, environment, oceans, space, atmosphere, climate,