Level 2 Geography

Level Two Geography

Geography 200 is an academic course designed to provide students with an understanding of human and physical geography topics, both within New Zealand and globally.  The physical geography topics include plate tectonics, volcanoes and the impacts of climate and weather on human settlement. Human geography topics include learning about how economic development is different both within and between countries, looking at the way we manage rubbish in Auckland, and examining urban patterns. 

Students will use geographic skills to understand and explain environments, complete geographic research, and look at a contemporary geographic issue. Geography 200 will develop research, essay writing and field work skills in students. 

General Information: 

The internal assessments for this course will be undertaken both in class and in the students' own time. Reliable access to the internet, while not essential, is recommended. Students are encouraged to use the public library in their own time to access digital information as well as make use of the very many resources available.

A good grasp of English as a language is helpful as there are aspects of the course that can be quite text heavy. Reading and writing are an unavoidable aspect of Geography, and students are encouraged to read widely in their own time to support their study.

This course has a substantial and compulsory field trip component.  Field trips are essential support for assessments in Geography.  All field trips will be free for students to attend.  

Students will find it beneficial to take History 200 or Business Studies 200 alongside Geography 200.