Geography

Course summary

The course involves the study of change in both physical and human environments as well as how people interact within these. The topics covered in Year 12: Regenerating Places - A study of how and why places are shaped and changed, the meanings and identities attached to different places and the consequences for different people Coastal landscapes & Change – A study of energy flows in the coastal environment, the threats they face and the need for sustainable and holistic management. Tectonic Processes and Hazards - Tectonic processes, a study of the causes of tectonic hazards, the impact of tectonic activity on people, and responses to tectonic hazards. Globalisation - A study of globalisation, its causes and consequences for different people and places. The Year 13 topics include: The Water Cycle & Water Insecurity - Water cycle, human and natural factors that impact on water cycling, consequences for water security and future water conflicts. The Carbon Cycle & Energy Security - Carbon cycle, human and natural factors impacting on carbon cycling, the consequences for ecosystems and management strategies. Superpowers - The reasons for shifting economic and political power, and the influence of superpowers on global governance and the health of the planet. Health and human rights - The impact of geopolitical interventions on both human health & wellbeing and human rights.