Geology A level AS

What you need to know
How will I study?

A/S Geology consists of three units: Global tectonics investigates: Earth structure, earthquakes, continental drift, sea floor spreading and plate tectonics and geological structures Rocks – Processes and Products investigates: The rock cycle, igneous processes and products, sedimentary processes and products and metamorphic processes and products Practical skills in geology: Students undertake practical and fieldwork which is then evaluated in a report
How will I be taught?

Students currently have 4.5 hours of in class taught sessions and practicals in a week. Additionally students are expected to undertake a further 4.5 hours of additional reading and study per week. Classroom activities include group work, practicals and exam focused sessions preparing students to apply their knowledge in the geology exam. Students also have opportunities to learn through Chionline and in the college library.
How will I be assessed?

Global tectonics - 30% of the total AS GCE 1 hour written paper short answer questions Rocks: processes and products - 50% of the total AS GCE 1 hour 45 min written paper Practical skills in geology- 20% of the total AS GCE marks Coursework 40 marks completing two tasks set by OCR. .