ESS301
Level: NCEA Level 3 Credits: Up to 16 credits
Entry Requirements: Nil
Course Cost: Approx. $40
Contact: macklej@mairehau.school.nz
Topics/Course Outline: Exploring planet formation, astronomy, Mars colonisation, and atmosphere and ocean systems - including practical investigation components.
Skills: Understand planetary and astronomical distance and time scales, use
information to develop understanding of socio-scientific issues, Use models to demonstrate complex relationships, understand processes of atmosphere and ocean systems, Investigate aspects of Astronomy.
Where does it lead? Tertiary studies in Astronomy, Geology, Environmental Science. Careers in the emerging Earth Science and Space industry. Geotechnical engineer,geologist, Astrophysicist, Astronomer, Meteorologist, Field Technician.
University Entrance approved subject.
