GCE AS Geology

This is a one year course which follows the
WJEC Examination Board syllabus and comprises of three units:

Unit 1 - Foundation Geology

This unit is further sub-divided into

1. Matter: the structure of the Earth and the composition of its crust
2. Energy: the Earth's energy sources and resultant geological processes
3. Time and Change: the geological record of change and dating of events

Unit 2 - Investigative Geology

Unit 3 - Geology & The Human Environment

The course will be assessed through three written examination papers.

How Is Geology Taught? - Geology is a practical subject and a proportion of the lessons take place in a science laboratory where students will have the opportunity to examine and test a wide range of rock and fossil specimens. Text books, video footage and ICT resources are also used to develop the theoretical understanding of the subject. Fieldwork is also an important part of the course. The urban geology of Harrogate and the surrounding areas are studied, tracing geological records back over 500 million years.

For more information contact Mr Edwards at St. Aidan's

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