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Overview

This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to study a range of geological processes which operate at and below the Earth's surface. Throughout the course students will apply the science they learn to a range of environmental phenomena and issues.

The course is aimed at those who wish to continue with a science beyond GCSE to broaden studies or may want to combine geology with related subjects such as, chemistry, physics, biology or geography at this level. No previous knowledge of geology is required.

The qualification prepares students who wish to study geology or related subjects at degree level, or work in science-based industry or in jobs related to the environment.

Specification aims

The aims of these specifications are to encourage students to:

• Develop essential knowledge and understanding of the concepts of geology, and the skills needed for the use of these in new and changing situations.
• Develop abilities to perform laboratory and field work with accurate skills of observation and the ability to record and interpret observations, having due regard for safety.
• Be aware of how advances in information technology and instrumentation are used in geology.
• Appreciate the contributions of geology to society and the responsible use of scientific knowledge and evidence.
• Sustain and develop their enjoyment of, and interest in, geology.
• Show knowledge and understanding of facts, principles and concepts from different areas of geology and to make and use connections between them.