Level 3 Earth and Space Science
Course Description
This course develops an in-depth understanding of the interrelationship between human activities within the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere over time. The Earth & Space Science 300 course builds on investigative and analytical skills through the study of Planet Earth, and its place in the solar system and the universe.
Students will be assessed on a mix of internal and external achievement standards giving them a fair opportunity to gain the endorsement.
Important - Provisional course enrolment is dependent on meeting course entry requirements, using the results from the completed internals and mock exams. If the provisional enrolment is unsuccessful, the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department using the end of year exams results.
Recommended Prior Learning
Pass a Level Two Science class (obtaining 14 credits) from either Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Earth & Space Science.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
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Earth and Space Science 3.1 - Carry out an independent practical Earth and Space Science investigation
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Earth and Space Science 3.3 - Investigate the evidence related to dating geological event(s)
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Earth and Space Science 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of processes in the ocean system
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Earth and Space Science 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of processes in the atmosphere system
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Earth and Space Science 3.6 - Investigate an aspect of astronomy
Optional Assessments
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
External
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Earth and Space Science 3.2 - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context
Disclaimer
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Minimum class sizes.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Meeting any course entry requirements
Minimum class sizes.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.