Rutherford College Rutherford College

Level 3 Geography

13GEO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Van Geenhoven.

Recommended Prior Learning

14 credits in Level 2 Geography or with the approval of the HOF.

Geography

Y13 students will be analysing the location of global patterns such as deserts in the world. They will also study a contemporary geographic issue taking place in Aotearoa or the Pacific Islands. Our geographers will also be looking at coastal areas and conducting their own investigation on how coasts have shaped New Zealand’s landscape. Throughout the year students will be focusing on geographic concepts and skills which will be applicable for a range of subjects.

Learning Areas:

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, Driller, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Ranger, Landscape Architect, Geophysicist, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Anaesthetic Technician, Animal Care Attendant, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Chemist, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Author, Glazier, Microbiologist, Baker, Farmer/Farm Manager



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
There are no costs associated with this course.



Stationery Requirements:

1 ring binder & 1 lined refill 

1 subject dividers 

1 ruler

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
Course Selection does not guarantee entry, some courses have credit requirements and/or will be reviewed by the Head of Faculity.
Any Costs, Equipment or Unit Standards are a guideline and may change.

Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  
Costs
Rutherford College aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.