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3376

GEOG 750

: Environment and Landscape
2023 Semester One (1233)
Environmental change in New Zealand since European settlement, including exploitation of natural resources, the creation of different cultural landscapes, and recognition of places as natural and cultural heritage. Different approaches to investigating and understanding recent environmental change are addressed. The course is suitable for physical and social science students, and will enable them to place the modern environment within a historical context. The course may include short guided walks and a one day or two half-day fieldtrips.
Subject: Geography
No pre-requisites or restrictions

Outline is not available yet

3377

GEOG 759

: Research Topics in Geography
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Directed research on an approved topic or topics.
Subject: Geography
Prerequisite: Approval of the Programme Coordinator

Outline is not available yet

3378

GEOG 761

: Special Topic
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Subject: Geography
No pre-requisites or restrictions

Outline is not available yet

3379

GEOG 761

: Special Topic
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Subject: Geography
No pre-requisites or restrictions

Outline is not available yet

3380

GEOG 774

: Advanced Spatial Data Handling
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Advanced approaches to spatial data handling (processing, management, visualisation, and analysis) in web-based environments, including theoretical debates and implications as well as applications for spatial data handling in integrated open-source and web-based mapping/GIS environments. There will be an applied laboratory component and lecture/seminar component where the broader social and theoretical implications of developments in spatial data handling will be engaged. No formal prerequisite, but an understanding equivalent to GEOG 318 will be assumed.
Subject: Geography
No pre-requisites or restrictions

Outline is not available yet

3381

GEOPHYS 310

: Physics of the Earth
2020 Semester One (1203)
Covers the physics of the solid earth from the surface to the core. Specifically, the course explores the Earth’s gravitational field (including the rotation and figure of the earth), seismology, heat flow, the magnetic and electromagnetic field to unravel the properties, processes, and structure of the Earth’s interior.
Subject: Geophysics
Prerequisite: 15 points from EARTHSCI 103, 120, GEOLOGY 103, and 15 points from GEOPHYS 213, PHYSICS 213, and 15 points from ENGSCI 211, MATHS 253, 260, PHYSICS 211
Restriction: GEOPHYS 330

Outline is not available yet

3382

GISCI 341

: Remote Sensing of Surface Processes
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Key concepts of geographic information science as applied to earth and environmental sciences. Monitoring, analysis, visualisation and modelling of landscape change for terrestrial and coastal environments, using imagery from satellites, airplanes (LiDAR) and UAVs. Principles and practice of field techniques, including RTK-GPS, LiDAR and UAV piloting will be reviewed with application to catchment management, conservation, natural hazards and civil infrastructure.
Subject: Geographic Information Science
Prerequisite: GISCI 241
Restriction: GEOG 317

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3383

GISCI 399

: Capstone: GIScience
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Students will independently demonstrate domain knowledge through applying their skills as members of groups completing a community-based GIScience projects serving needs identified by community stakeholders. Groups will be assembled based on skillsets of individual students (e.g., programming, remote sensing, advanced vector analysis, etc.), and students will be assessed on their independent contributions to the group project.
Subject: Geographic Information Science
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage III in Geographic Information Science

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3384

GISCI 399

: Capstone: GIScience
2022 Semester One (1223)
Students will independently demonstrate domain knowledge through applying their skills as members of groups completing a community-based GIScience projects serving needs identified by community stakeholders. Groups will be assembled based on skillsets of individual students (e.g., programming, remote sensing, advanced vector analysis, etc.), and students will be assessed on their independent contributions to the group project.
Subject: Geographic Information Science
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage III in Geographic Information Science

Outline is not available yet

3385

MARINE 100G

: The Oceans Around Us
2024 Semester One (1243)
A multidisciplinary approach to understanding the importance of our oceans in terms of natural processes and human uses and values. It includes an understanding of the physical and biological processes in the ocean and how they are addressed through ocean management in New Zealand and internationally, allowing informed debate about the future of the ocean realm.
Subject: Marine Science
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3386

MARINE 100G

: The Oceans Around Us
2023 Semester One (1233)
A multidisciplinary approach to understanding the importance of our oceans in terms of natural processes and human uses and values. It includes an understanding of the physical and biological processes in the ocean and how they are addressed through ocean management in New Zealand and internationally, allowing informed debate about the future of the ocean realm.
Subject: Marine Science
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3387

MARINE 100G

: The Oceans Around Us
2022 Semester One (1223)
A multidisciplinary approach to understanding the importance of our oceans in terms of natural processes and human uses and values. It includes an understanding of the physical and biological processes in the ocean and how they are addressed through ocean management in New Zealand and internationally, allowing informed debate about the future of the ocean realm.
Subject: Marine Science
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3388

MARINE 302

: Dynamics of Marine Systems
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Fundamental processes in the marine environment with an emphasis on interdisciplinary linkages in the functioning of marine ecosystems. Topics include: the role of fluid dynamics in the lives of marine animals and in shaping the physical marine environment, and interdisciplinary studies of marine ecosystems. No formal prerequisite although an understanding of marine science to the level of MARINE 202 will be assumed.
Subject: Marine Science
Prerequisite: MARINE 202 or 30 points at Stage II in BSc courses

Outline is not available yet

3389

MARINE 304

: Directed Study in Marine Science
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Independent study on a topic in marine science under the guidance of an individual academic with similar interests to the student, involving the learning of specialist research techniques in a chosen subfield of marine science and the production of a scientific report.
Subject: Marine Science
Restriction: MARINE 399

Outline is not available yet

3390

MATHS 120

: Algebra
2024 Semester Two (1245)
A foundation for further mathematics courses, essential for students intending to major in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or who want a strong mathematical component to their degree. Develops skills and knowledge in linear algebra, together with an introduction to mathematical language and reasoning, including complex numbers, induction and combinatorics. Recommended preparation: Merit or excellence in the Differentiation Standard 91578 at NCEA Level 3. <i>Prerequisite: MATHS 208, or B- or higher in MATHS 108, or A- or higher in MATHS 110, or A+ in MATHS 102, or at least 18 credits in Mathematics at NCEA Level 3 including at least 9 credits at merit or excellence, or B in CIE A2 Mathematics, or 5 out of 7 in IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL or HL)</i>
Subject: Mathematics
No pre-requisites or restrictions

Outline is not available yet

3391

MATHS 130

: Calculus
2022 Semester Two (1225)
A foundation for further mathematics courses, essential for students intending to major in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or who want a strong mathematical component to their degree. Develops skills and knowledge in calculus of functions of a single variable. Recommended preparation: Merit or excellence in the Differentiation Standard 91578 at NCEA Level 3. <i>Prerequisite: MATHS 208, or B- or higher in MATHS 108, or A- or higher in MATHS 110, or A+ in MATHS 102, or at least 18 credits in Mathematics at NCEA Level 3 including at least 9 credits at merit or excellence, or B in CIE A2 Mathematics, or 5 out of 7 in IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL or HL)</i>
Subject: Mathematics
No pre-requisites or restrictions

Outline is not available yet

3392

MATHS 190G

: Great Ideas Shaping our World
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Mathematics contains many powerful and beautiful ideas that have shaped the way we understand our world. This course explores some of the grand successes of mathematical thinking. No formal mathematics background is required, just curiosity about topics such as infinity, paradoxes, cryptography, knots and fractals.
Subject: Mathematics
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3393

MATHS 190G

: Great Ideas Shaping our World
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Mathematics contains many powerful and beautiful ideas that have shaped the way we understand our world. This course explores some of the grand successes of mathematical thinking. No formal mathematics background is required, just curiosity about topics such as infinity, paradoxes, cryptography, knots and fractals.
Subject: Mathematics
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3394

MATHS 710

: Directed Study in Mathematics Education
2021 Summer School (1210)
Subject: Mathematics
Prerequisite: MATHS 302 or significant teaching experience or department approval

Outline is not available yet

3395

MATHS 734

: Algebraic Geometry
2021 Semester One (1213)
Algebraic geometry is a branch of mathematics studying zeros of polynomials. The fundamental objects in algebraic geometry are algebraic varieties i.e., solution sets of systems of polynomial equations.
Subject: Mathematics
Prerequisite: MATHS 332 and at least one of MATHS 320, 328
Restriction: MATHS 334

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3396

MATHS 776B

: Honours Research Project
2023 Semester One (1233)
Subject: Mathematics
Restriction: MATHS 791 To complete this course students must enrol in MATHS 776 A and B, or MATHS 776
3397

MATHS 776B

: Honours Research Project
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Subject: Mathematics
Restriction: MATHS 791 To complete this course students must enrol in MATHS 776 A and B, or MATHS 776
3398

MATHS 776B

: Honours Research Project
2022 Semester One (1223)
Subject: Mathematics
Restriction: MATHS 791 To complete this course students must enrol in MATHS 776 A and B, or MATHS 776
3399

MATHS 776B

: Honours Research Project
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Subject: Mathematics
Restriction: MATHS 791 To complete this course students must enrol in MATHS 776 A and B, or MATHS 776
3400

MATHS 776B

: Honours Research Project
2021 Semester One (1213)
Subject: Mathematics
Restriction: MATHS 791 To complete this course students must enrol in MATHS 776 A and B, or MATHS 776