Geography - NCEA Level 3
Entry Requirements: Open to all students
Course Outline:
This course builds upon the studies, knowledge and skills of the previous two years. There is emphasis on the study of contemporary issues from a geographer's perspective. There is a strong development of analytical writing skills, research techniques and the interpretation of a wider range of resources that is highly valued by universities and employers. Geographical skills (mapping and graphing) continue to be applied and key ideas built upon. The course has two common topics:
- Natural processes (physical geography) - a study of local Whanganui coastal processes.
- Cultural process (human geography) - a study of tourism development in NZ and its impacts on those settings.
Assessment:
- Internal credits - up to 11
- External credits - up to 12
- Total credits - up to 23
Approved subject for University Entrance: This subject is considered an Approved Subject for University Entrance
University Entrance Literacy: Up to 15 University Entrance Literacy credits
Comments: Level 1 and Level 2 Geography is an advantage.
Costs: Cultural Field Trip to Waitomo tourist destination (expense notified early- approx. $320) (optional); Local Natural Coastal Field Trip approx. $30 (optional)
Contact: Mr Rob van Dort
