Unit 1 Physical and Human Geography The study of core geographical concepts along with contrasting themes of contemporary or environmental impact, management and sustainability. Candidates will study the core topics, one physical option and one human option. Unit 1: Physical and Human Geography Core Physical Section: Rivers, floods and management Core Human Section: Population Change Physical option: Cold Environments Human option: Energy Issues Assessment Unit 1 – GEOG1 Physical and Human Geography 70% of AS, 35% of A Level 2 hour written examination 120 marks • Structured short and extended questions Unit 2: Geographical skills Candidates will develop the use and application of a variety of geographical skills. These should broaden and deepen existing knowledge of skills which should be employed with a greater degree of independence. Students will undertake a residential fieldwork visit as part of unit . Unit 2 – GEOG2 Geographical Skills 30% of AS, 15% of A Level 1 hour written examination 50 marks Structured skills and generic fieldwork questions
Name: AS Level Geography Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Geography Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150923 11:18:20 Updated 20151210 10:35:59
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Title: GCE AS Level in Geography Qualification: GCE AS Level in Geography Classification: Social Sciences