Westlake Boys High School Westlake Boys High School

Level 3 Geography

13GEO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss M. Learmonth.

Entry Criteria

This course is open entry for all students. Open entry. Completion of Level 2 Geography is recommended.



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.




Learning Areas:

Social Sciences



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.


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.