Southern Cross Campus College Course Outline 2013
Subject name: Geography
Subject code: 201
Introduction: Geography
is the study of the environment as the home of
people. It seeks to interpret the world and how it changes over time – past,
present, and future. It explores the relationships and connections between people
and both natural and cultural environments. Geography investigates the ways in
which features are arranged on the earth’s surface. It describes and explains the
patterns and processes that create them.
Topic Guide
Semester One
Tongariro National Park
London – Population change over time
Life around Auckland City
Geographic Skills
Semester Two
Outward or Upward – Auckland’s Urban futures
Endangered Species Worldwide
Geographic Skills
Standard
2.1
91240
2.2
91241
2.4
91243
2.5
91244
2.6
91245
2.7
91246
Credits
E/I
Assessme
nt
Date
Date
Due
On
Kamar
Demonstrate geographic
understanding of a large natural
environment
Demonstrate geographic
understanding of an urban pattern
4
E
Term 4
3
I
Term 1
Apply geography concepts and
skills to demonstrate understanding
of a given environment
Conduct geographic research with
guidance
Explain aspects of a contemporary
New Zealand geographic issue
Explain aspects of a geographic
topic at a global scale
4
E
Term 4
5
I
Term 2
Week 9
3
I
Term 3
Week 3
3
I
Term 3
Week
Total Credits
Week
11
22
Pathway:
Where this course can lead to:
Geography can be a pathway to tertiary education and a broad range of careers such
as regional planners, journalism, teaching, forensic science, community social worker,
armed forces, tour guides, counselling, analysts, geologist…
Grade