Level 3 Geography
Course Description
LEARNING ACTIVITIES: The external component or the course is based around two standards. A study of Tourism Development in Rotorua and Geographic Skills (using maps, graphs, photos etc). Internal assessment will focus on the Research standard using the Muriwai environment, looking at perspectives on a range of Contemporary Geographic Issues and applying real world skills in the use of Spatial analysis (ArcGIS) to solve a geographic problem.
In addition to the content and case studies, students learn a range of skills such as gathering, presenting, analysing and interpreting data together with practical techniques.
There is a one-day trip to Muriwai for the Research standard, and there may be a two-day trip to Rotorua as part of the Tourism Development external (cost dependent).
Who would be interested in this course?
Any student with an interest in Geography. Level 1 or 2 Geography is recommended but not necessary. New students will be able to adapt and understand geographic content despite not taking the course before.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A donation will be requested for the 2-day Rotorua Tourism Development trip.
Pathway
The skills and attributes gained in Geography courses make students highly employable in a wide variety of fields across both government and non-government sectors.
Geography students are sought after in climate change planning, public policy advisory roles, armed forces, environmental science roles, tourism, conservation and many more exciting industries.
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 3.4 - 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 3.8 - Apply spatial analysis, with consultation, to solve a geographic problem
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
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.