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CONTENT

The course consists of two units :

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT

Combination of short tests, practical exercises and investigation reports.

EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT

One examination paper.

HOMEWORK

Not a lot - includes learning class work and some investigation work.

VALUE OF COURSE

Provides an insight into tourism and holidays - invaluable for anyone thinking of a career in travel and tourism.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Standard Grade Geography at General level or above OR Intermediate 1 Geography OR Standard Grade English at General level 3 or above.
Students without these entry requirements may still be accepted for the course but they must speak to the department head first.

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Geography Intermediate 2/Intermediate 1

CONTENT

There are three units:

Scotland/British Isles - landscapes and land use or landscape and tourism
Europe - environmental issues or population
Global issues - development and health or environmental hazards.

The difference between Intermediate 2 and Intermediate 1 is in the number of examples studied in each unit.

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT

Each unit is assessed. At Intermediate 1, tests are marked out of 20; at Intermediate 2, out of 25.

EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT

There is an examination with three questions each worth 20 marks.

HOMEWORK

About 30 minutes per week, mainly written assignments and reading to enhance and reinforce the coursework.

VALUE OF COURSE

The course provides an understanding of contemporary environmental issues. It can also lead to the study of Higher Geography for students who have not studied the subject at Standard Grade.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

No specific requirements - generally through discussion with the head of department.

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Geography Higher

CONTENT

The course consists of three units :

Physical Environments - atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and lithosphere;
Human Environments - population, rural, industry and urban.

You will also learn about a range of methods and techniques for presenting, analysing and interpreting information about these topics.

You will study one from each group.

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT

Each unit is assessed. Two physical core topics, two human core topics and one application are assessed. Each assessment is worth 50 marks.

EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT

HOMEWORK

About 1 hour per week, including written assignments and reading to reinforce and enhance the classwork.

VALUE OF COURSE

As well as being obviously essential for anyone wishing a geographical career, the course is useful in its breadth of knowledge and thinking.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

(a) Standard Grade (grade 3 or better)
(b) Geography Intermediate 2
(c) the course can be successfully studied in either S5 or S6 if you have not taken geography since S2, but have suitable grades in other subjects.

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Geography Advanced Higher

CONTENT

The course consists of three units :

Unit 1 : Geographical Methods and Techniques consisting of fieldwork techniques,
statistical techniques (students do not need to be mathematically brilliant!) and
producing and interpreting maps and diagrams.

Unit 2 : Geographical Study which requires the production of a report (3000 words,
25 pages maximum) on a topic, usually in the local area. It involves planning,
fieldwork research and the use of techniques to analyse the information
collected.

Unit 3 : Geographical Issues which requires the study of an issue identifying and
evaluating different viewpoints. The issue is based on the application topics
studied at Higher.

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT

Unit 1 : evidence of skills through classwork
Unit 2 : interim report
Unit 3 : critical evaluation exercise

EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT

The examination consists of three parts - map interpretation, data-handling and a theoretical fieldwork exercise.

HOMEWORK

Mainly carrying out fieldwork and working on a Critical Evaluation.

VALUE OF COURSE

The course develops greater maturity by providing opportunities to study independently. It is ideal for those pursuing a career in geography or a similar field.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Students should have a minimum C pass in Higher Geography.

Higher Geography Survey & Revision

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Revision Sheet Higher Atmosphere
Hydrosphere - course notes

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