b'Geology Advanced General certificate of EducationSubject Overview Module 7Basin analysis, this module is a A Level Geology introduces students to the scienceculmination of earlier modules using geological which studies the whole Earth. It covers a wideevidence to a range of case studies mainly focused in range of real life geological contexts (e.g. geohazardsthe UK. and flooding in Britain) and the challenges that faceHow lessons are taughtcontemporary geoscience. Students who study geologyStudents will develop knowledge and understanding might go on to answer questions such as: throughout the course covering a range of geological Does fracking cause earthquakes and make taptopics. They will also develop the skills knowledge and water burn? understanding of scientific methods through practical What is the risk that a giant meteorite strike wouldand fieldwork and use quantitative and qualitative skills trigger a mass extinction? to evaluate. Students will complete a minimum of 4 days fieldwork as part of the practical endorsement. Can geology help us bridge the energy gap? There is a flexible approach to learning, where the Can we learn from geological history to avoid majorteaching of practical skills is integrated with theoretical environmental disasters? topics. Assessment is synoptic with 6 hours of written examinations across 3 papers.Geology has a lot of cross over with biology, chemistry,Progressiongeography and mathematics.Course content The course introduces transferrable skills that are highly regarded such as the ability to work effectively in The A Level in Geology specification content is dividedmultidisciplinary teams and practical skills in evaluating into seven teaching modules and each module is furtherand making decisions based on partial data sets. It can divided into key topics. prepare students for a wide range of future careers including: Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering,Module 1Development of practical skills in geology,Material Science, Earth Science, Petroleum Engineering, allowing the development of practical skills both inPlanetary Science, Sustainable Development and many the laboratory and fieldwork.more.Module 2Foundations in geology, covering foundations of rocks, minerals and fossils. It also introduces the fundamentals of deep time. Exam Board OCR (H414) Module 3Global tectonics, looking at the structureSubject Leader Mrs Kettleof the Earth, movement of plates and geologicalSpecific Entry Requirements: structures. 6 GCSEs (Grade 95) including grade 6 in Module 4Interpreting the past, involving themathematics and Grade 6 in scienceanalysis of sedimentary environments and the use of structures, fossils and minerals in dating rocks. Module 5Petrology and economic geology, which includes more detailed analysis of igneous, sedimentary and igneous rocks in addition to the processes involved in their formation. Module 6Geohazards, covering the risks and management as well as the causes and effects of geohazards. Alongside this the engineering needed to mitigate or overcome the effects. www.ttsonline.net 33'