Geology GCEA

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Geology is about understanding how the world about you formed and its evolution over Geological time and then using it to understand what we can do to solve the natural issues that we experience today. It can also be used to make predictions about future events and how to deal with their consequences. Those students studying Geology can expect to be in high demand in future years. The number of Earth science based careers is increasing all the time. Summary of course content Exam Board OCR Course code H087 Year 12: AS Level Awarded by OCR, Syllabus Reference 1451 Unit 1: F791 Global Tectonics Unit 2: F792 Rocks processes and products Unit 3: F793 Practical Skills in AS Geology Year 13: A2 Level Awarded by OCR, Course Code H487 Unit 4: F794 Environmental Geology Unit 5: F795 Evolution of Life, Earth and Climate Unit 6: F796 Practical Skills in A2 Geology Where the course leads Choose Geology if you're interested in discovering new ideas and how they can be applied to the world in which we live. You will discover the knowledge and skills that very few people ever acquire. You will be amongst the top group of people studying, what is traditionally known to be, a very challenging A level. Having a Geological background will allow you a clear entry to many modern and existing professions. Look at the incredible range of courses, careers and businesses that you will be ideally suited for: All types of engineering, Environmental Science, Education (there's a shortage of Earth Science teachers), Scientific Research, Geological Hazard & Risk Assessment, Police, Armed Forces, Space Science, Geological Survey, Materials Science, Oil and Mineral Exploration, Weather Forecasting, Building.

Course information

Name: Geology GCEA Qualification title: GCE A Level in Geology Qualification type: Assessment Assessment is through written examination. Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20161014 14:55:26 Updated 20161014 14:55:26

Entry requirements

All students need access to the internet to complete this course. Equipment required All students need access to the internet to complete this course.

Provider

The Purbeck School
Community School
office@purbeck.dorset.sch.uk
01929 550077
http://www.purbeck.dorset.sch.uk/

Address

Worgret Road Town: Wareham County:Dorset

Learning aims

Title: GCE A Level in Geology Qualification: GCE A Level in Geology Classification: Science and Mathematics

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