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Level 2 Geography

200GEO
Course Description Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 NCEA qualification


Specific skills learned :

Resource interpretation of maps, photographs, diagrams, cartoons, images, models, films, text and internet search.

Resource construction skills to create multiple forms of complex presentations which include visual, spatial and statistical combined.

Social skills in working with others and appreciating different values and perspectives.

Communication skills in presenting information as an essay, power point presentation, SOLO graphic organisers.

Geography is recognised as a useful qualification for a wide range of careers. Some of the hundreds of different jobs geographers are working include: Resource Planner, GIS Analyst, Conservation, Wildlife Management (DoC), Logistics & Transportation, Teaching & Education, Resource Management (Ministry of Environment, Climate and weather based careers (NIWA), Maori Research & Development (Ngai Tahu), Travel & Tourism, Airlines Flight & Crew Ground, Mining & Exploration, Diplomatic Service, Export & Trade etc.


Course Overview

Semester 1
AS91241 2.2 Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern 3cr
AS91245 2.6 Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue 3cr
AS91246 2.7 Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale 3cr

Semester 2
AS91244 2.5 Conduct geographic research with guidance 5cr
AS91240 2.1 Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment 4cr
AS91243 2.4 Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment 4cr

Learning Areas:

Social Sciences


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

Level 3 Geography

Career Pathways

Mining Engineer, Survey 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, Environmental Engineer, Ranger, Landscape Architect, Geophysicist, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher, Travel Agent/Adviser, Intelligence Officer, Geospatial Specialist, Career Consultant


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$20 Skills Workbook
4 x coloured highlighters
Pencil/Pens/Coloured Pencils
Ruler/Eraser
2B5 Book
Clearfile
USB flash drive
Laptop (optional but highly recommended)


Disclaimer

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