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Geography at Sprowston |
GEOGRAPHY
Why
choose Geography?
Your study of Geography at AS and
A-Level will enable you to develop your knowledge and understanding of physical
and human environments and the relationships between them.
You will study many important human and
environmental issues, which are of concern today.
In addition you will develop other more
general skills which will be of value when you move into higher education or
work. These include writing and
presentational skills, the use of research methods, data collection,
statistical analysis and competence in ICT.
What
does the course involve?
AS (OCRA - 3832)
There are three modules:
THE
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT -
Hydrological
systems - including a study of river drainage basins and their management.
Ecosystems - this unit will develop
your understanding of how plants, animals, humans and their environment
interact at different scales. It
includes local studies of sand dunes and salt marshes and also of larger ecosystems.
Atmospheric systems - including an
understanding of weather phenomena and the influence of human activity on the
atmosphere
The
lithosphere - including a study of plate tectonics, weathering and slopes.
THE
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT -
Population - patterns, processes and
change
Rural and
urban settlements - patterns, processes and change.
GEOGRAPHICAL
INVESTIGATION -
All students will carry out a short
geographical investigation (no more than 1000 words) which is based on
fieldwork and secondary data collection.
How
is this course taught?
Lessons and personal study will involve
a variety of activities:
The interpretation and presentation of
maps, photographs and sketches
The use of ICT for research and to
present data and reports
Discussion and notemaking
Data analysis and presentation,
including the application of statistical techniques
Research and report writing
Individual presentations
Thinking tasks, decision making tasks
and problem solving
Fieldwork and individual investigations
Fieldwork will take place at several
locations in
How
is the course assessed?
The Physical Environment 11/2 hour exam
The Human Environment 11/4 hour exam
Geographical Investigation 11/4 hour exam
Options in Physical and 11/2 hour exam
Human Geography
People and Environment 11/2 hour exam
Options
Personal Investigation Coursework
Why
is it valuable?
The skills acquired in a study of
Geography at AS and A2 Level are of value in many careers and as a preparation
for higher education. The course
provides a good general qualification.
However Geography, in combination with
other appropriate subjects, can be an advantage in more specific areas:
Urban and Rural planning
Environmental Management
International Aid and Development
Services
Meteorology
Surveying
Water Management
Tourism and leisure services
Costal Management