Geography Level 2
GEO2 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms J. Fletcher
Recommended Prior LearningLevel 1 Geography or English. If you did not do GEO101 or gain a sufficient number of credits (12+) in GEO101 then success in ENG101 is a prerequisite.
Geography Level 2
Study human interactions with the natural and cultural environment.
Concept 1: Natural Environments - a study of the South Island high country
Concept 2: Urban Patterns – a study of Auckland’s facilities
Concept 3: Global Distribution – human trafficking.
Concept 4: Putaruru’s Blue Spring – should water bottling companies have access to this resource.
Learning Areas:
Pathway
This course could lead into Level 3 Tourism by Distance also.
Career PathwaysUrban/Regional Planner, Meteorologist, Event Manager, Geologist, Forest Manager, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Secondary School Teacher, Geospatial Specialist
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA two day trip to Auckland approx. $150
Pathway Tags
Urban/Regional Planner, Immigration Officer, Intelligence Officer, Construction and Infrastructure, Geospatial Specialist, Survey Technician, Surveyor, Secondary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Geologist, Meteorologist, Travel Agent/Adviser, Historian, Retail Manager, Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Translator, Archivist, Conservator, Curator, Librarian, Library Assistant, Author, Journalist, Elected Government Representative, Policy Analyst, Barrister, Judge, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Records Adviser, Retail and Personal Services, Town Planner, Teaching, Demographer, Tourist Operator, Tourism Industry, Archaeologist, Anthropologist, Resource Management, Diplomat, Sociologist, Film maker, Lawyer, Social Work
Disclaimer
Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them. Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.