geography

course details S5 and S6

(Correct at March, 2005)

Courses Offered

Intermediate 1 and 2

Higher

Advanced Higher

Course Content

Intermediate – 3 Units

• Unit 1 – Physical Environments

• Unit 2 – Human Environments

• Unit 3 – Environmental Interactions

Higher   3 Units

• Unit 1 – Physical Environments

• Unit 2 – Human Environments

• Unit 3 – Environmental Interactions

Advanced Higher     3 Units

• Unit 1 – Geographical Methods and Techniques

• Unit 2 – Geographical Study

• Unit 3 – Geographical Issues

Assessment

Intermediate

Each Unit is assessed internally on its completion

(External Exam Int 1 (1hr 15min) Int 2 (1hr 30min))

Higher

Internal assessment throughout year of 3 Units

External Exam – Physical/Human Environments (1hr 30min)

                      Environmental Interactions (1hr 15min)

Advanced Higher

Internal assessment throughout year of 3 Units

External Exam (2 questions – 2 hours)

Progression

STANDARD GRADE		S5		S6
Credit		Higher		Advanced Higher
General		Intermediate 2		Higher
Foundation		Intermediate  1		Intermediate 2