L3 Geography
Course Description
This course further develops the ideas and concepts, and skills in Geography. Geography at this curriculum level is designed to prepare you for University Entrance. As such you are expected to analyse, critically evaluate and carry out rigorous academic investigation of the topics.
The themes and topics taught during the course of the year are:
>Natural Processes (A study of Coastal Processes at Sunset Beach, Port Waikato)
> Tourism Concepts and Development (Rotorua and Dubai)
> Geographic Issues (A Contemporary NZ geographic issue)
> Global Issue (Students are to choose a topic for their research from the list provided by the subject teacher)
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry requirements: achievement in Level 2 Geography and Literacy and/or HLA Social Sciences approval.
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: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.
External
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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.
Disclaimer
All internal/external credits may change without notice.
Any required costs and/or equipment may change without notice.