Level 3 Geography
Course Description
You will learn to:
• analyse how processes such as wave erosion and longshore drift operate and interact in coastal environments, with a focus on the sand dunes and headland at Muriwai Beach
• analyse the process of tourism development in Rotorua and how it has changed over time.
• conduct and present a geographic research investigation on an aspect of tourism in Rotorua
• analyse where Human trafficking occurs, who are affected by it and can it be stopped?
• analyse the global topic of coral reefs, focusing on the pattern and processes and the impact they have on lives
*Optional overnight field trip to Rotorua
Recommended Prior Learning
Open entry
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
External
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
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
* PLEASE NOTE
For senior courses, standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change.