Geography
2 unit course
Course Summary
This course enables students to study the spatial and ecological dimensions of biophysical and human phenomena in a changing world. We explore the interactions between social, economic, and environmental issues.
Year 11
There are 3 Assessment Tasks (one being the final examination).
- Biophysical Interactions consists of 45% course time
- Global Challenges consists of 45% course time
- Senior Geography Project consists of 10% course time
Year 12
There are 4 Assessment Tasks (one being the Trial Examination).
- Ecosystems at Risk consists of 33.3% course time
- Urban Places consists of 33.3% course time
- People and Economic Activity consists of 33.3% course time
What, if any, skills are needed?
There are no prerequisites for this subject.
Course Units
| Year 11 Units | Year 12 Units |
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Biophysical Interactions
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Ecosystems at Risk
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Global Challenges
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Urban Places
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Senior Geography Project
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People and Economic Activity
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Learning Experiences
- Conduct your own geographic enquiry fieldwork in Year 11.
- Participate in class fieldwork activities and attend a number of excursions.
Career Options
- Commercial/residential surveyor
- Environmental consultant
- Geographical information systems officer
- Planning and development surveyor
- Secondary school teacher
- Town planner
- International aid/development worker
- Cartographer