Level 3 Geography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss M. Learmonth, Mr A. Clarke.
Level 3 Geography
Level 3 Geography is the study of cultural and natural geography. Topics studied include a research study of Muriwai Beach where the key concepts of process, interaction and change are studied. How a specific Coastal Environment evolves and develops in a local location is investigated. We use Rhythm and Vines as a case study to analyse a contemporary event from a geographic perspective. Finally Tourism Development as a cultural process; this includes a field trip to Rotorua where tourist activities are tried, tested and the impacts of the industry are understood. Skills and Geographic concepts are also an important focus of the course. Level 3 Geography is a university approved subject leading to degree level study in Geography, Environmental Science and other disciplines.
Entry Criteria
This course is open entry for all students. Open entry. Completion of Level 2 Geography is recommended.
Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs
This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
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NZQA Info
Geography 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how interacting natural processes shape a New Zealand geographic environment
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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 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation
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Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue
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.
Pathway Tags
Mining Engineer, Survey Technician, Anaesthetic Technician, Historian, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Surveyor, Fishing Skipper, Urban/Regional Planner, Emergency Management Officer, Meteorologist, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Interpreter, Driller, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Ranger, Landscape Architect, Geophysicist, Translator, Library Assistant, Policy Analyst, Travel Agent/Adviser, Intelligence Officer, Geospatial Specialist, Career Consultant,
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.