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ANTHRO 762
: Theorising Human Evolution2022 Semester One (1223)
Investigates contemporary evolutionary theory as it applies to humans and other primates. How has the extended evolutionary synthesis changed understandings of human and primate evolution? Topics include: plasticity, adaptation, modes of selection and niche construction.
Restriction: ANTHRO 710, 726, 751, 752
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ANTHRO 763
: Emerging Bio-Anthropology2022 Semester Two (1225)
Explores new and innovative approaches to the study of the behaviour and biology of humans and other primates. What emerging developments help us to understand the complexity of human and alloprimate niches? Topics include: biocultural dynamics, multi-species entanglements and health in past and contemporary societies.
Restriction: ANTHRO 710, 726, 751, 752
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ARCHDES 700
: Advanced Design 12022 Semester One (1223)
A studio based inquiry into an architectural topic approved by the Head of School of Architecture and Planning intended to facilitate in-depth study that is both tailored to a student's own interest and aligned with the School's research clusters, sharing workshops, discussions, pin-ups and tutorials.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ARCHDES 701
: Advanced Design 22022 Semester Two (1225)
A studio based inquiry into an architectural topic approved by the Head of School of Architecture and Planning intended to facilitate in-depth study that is both tailored to a student's own interest and aligned with the School's research clusters, sharing workshops, discussions, presentations and tutorials.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ARCHDES 702
: Adaptive Reuse2022 Semester Two (1225)
A studio-based inquiry into an architectural topic in the field of adaptive reuse, approved by the Head of School of Architecture and Planning.
Prerequisite: Head of School approval
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ARCHDRC 701
: Timber Fabrication2022 Semester Two (1225)
Covers fabrication technologies with timber materials. Includes the design and realisation of a small timber building through the preparation of concept plans, developed design plans and a scale models.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ARCHGEN 702
: Research Process2022 Semester Two (1225)
An introduction to the research process including: research paradigms and strategies, the identification of research topics and research questions, the review and critique of literature, research methodologies, the structuring of research theses and reports, referencing and the preparation of a bibliography. The focus of the course is on preparing students to undertake their own research projects.
Restriction: ARCHGEN 400, 700
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ARCHGEN 702
: Research Process2022 Semester One (1223)
An introduction to the research process including: research paradigms and strategies, the identification of research topics and research questions, the review and critique of literature, research methodologies, the structuring of research theses and reports, referencing and the preparation of a bibliography. The focus of the course is on preparing students to undertake their own research projects.
Restriction: ARCHGEN 400, 700
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ARCHGEN 703
: Design as Research2022 Semester Two (1225)
Examines the literature on, and approaches to, research by design. Considers research processes and architectural design processes, and the ways in which these processes might be creatively combined in the context of a Masters level design thesis, in order that the thesis process and outcomes might meet the expectations of a research-based thesis.
Restriction: ARCHGEN 300
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ARCHGEN 703
: Design as Research2022 Semester One (1223)
Examines the literature on, and approaches to, research by design. Considers research processes and architectural design processes, and the ways in which these processes might be creatively combined in the context of a Masters level design thesis, in order that the thesis process and outcomes might meet the expectations of a research-based thesis.
Restriction: ARCHGEN 300
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ARCHHTC 700
: Pacific Architecture2022 Semester Two (1225)
Examines architectural history and practice in the Pacific region from ancient sites to the present day. Explores design from all periods, with a view to informing future design through consideration of climate, culture, society, materials and economics.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ARCHHTC 701
: Architecture and Political Philosophy2022 Semester Two (1225)
Examines the political role of architecture and urban space with emphasis on works of Michel Foucault. Analysis of the ways in which architecture constructs habits and habitats in relation to philosophical concepts.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ARCHHTC 702
: History of Housing in Aotearoa New Zealand2022 Semester One (1223)
A research-based examination of New Zealand’s more than 100-year history of building housing at medium and high densities. Includes analysis of exemplars.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ARCHPRM 701
: Practice Management2022 Semester One (1223)
The New Zealand legal system and the law of contract and torts; negotiations, negligence, disputes and remedies relevant to architects in practice. An examination of the requirements for establishing and maintaining an architectural practice as a business venture as well as strategic market management, financial planning, insurance and taxation.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ARCHPRM 703
: Transnational Professional Practice2022 Semester Two (1225)
Examines the theory and practice of how the built environment is designed and constructed when the architect is operating in a foreign field. Utilising problem-based learning and case studies, the student will assume the role of the alien designer who curates context and thus encounters: the vernacular, regionalism, internationalism and indigeneity.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ARCHTECH 706
: Building Materials and Technologies2022 Semester One (1223)
Explores the selection and integration of appropriate materials, components and systems in relation to the different contexts, scales and stages of the design, documentation, procurement and construction of projects, in alignment with the National Standard of Competency for Architects.
Restriction: ARCHTECH 307, 312, 314, 315
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ARCHTECH 707
: Designing with Resilience Thinking2022 Semester One (1223)
Examines resilience in the built environment, from reviewing the literature on resilience to analysing case studies and developing strategies to enhance resilience in architecture.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ARCHTECH 708
: Advanced Building Technologies2022 Semester One (1223)
Examines how responsive skins can be used to improve building performances. Explores the development of building technologies in the Asian and Oceania regions of the Pacific Rim.
Prerequisite: ARCHTECH 314 and 315
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ARCHTECH 709
: Sustainable and Healthy Housing2022 Semester Two (1225)
Examines the current issues of performances and indoor environmental quality in Aotearoa’s housing. Explores strategies, technologies and materials for designing and retrofitting sustainable, resilient and healthy housing.
Prerequisite: ARCHTECH 314 and 315
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ARTHIST 701A
: Art for the City and the Court2022 Semester One (1223)
Examines the production, patronage and display of art and its function within the political, religious and social frameworks of the early modern court and the city. It focuses on Amsterdam and The Hague in the Dutch Republic and London as the epicentre of the Stuart court. The full panoply of visual and material culture are discussed including painting, sculpture, tapestries, clothing, jewellery and interior decoration.
To complete this course students must enrol in ARTHIST 701 A and B, or ARTHIST 701
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AUDIOL 701
: Auditory Neuroscience2022 Semester One (1223)
The anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, including the central nervous system. Topics include: the anatomy and neuroanatomy of the ear, the role of the middle ear, cochlear mechanics and micromechanics, transduction in the cochlea and vestibular system, responses of the auditory nerve and cochlear homeostasis.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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AUDIOL 702
: Basic Diagnostic Audiology2022 Semester One (1223)
The basic principles and techniques of diagnostic audiology in adults and children. Topics studied include: basic audiometric techniques (history-taking, pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, immittance audiometry, traditional site-of-lesion tests, paediatric assessment, non-organic hearing loss). Emphasis is placed on critical assessment of current literature.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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AUDIOL 704
: Central Auditory Function2022 Semester Two (1225)
Auditory neurophysiology and electrophysiology of central auditory pathways, psychoacoustics, and speech and language. Topics include: the use of electrophysiology, imaging technologies and psychoacoustics to probe the function of the auditory system. Central processes involved in speech and language.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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AUDIOL 713
: Clinical Otolaryngology and Related Sciences2022 Semester Two (1225)
An introduction to otolaryngology and speech pathology. Topics include: principles of pathology and mechanisms of disease, imaging techniques, diseases of the ear, head and neck, the genetics of deafness, neurological disorders that affect hearing and balance, occupational deafness and hearing conservation, speech pathology.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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AUDIOL 714
: Hearing Aids and Other Devices for the Hearing Impaired2022 Semester Two (1225)
An introduction to the design and technology of analogue and digital hearing aids, cochlear implants and assistive devices for children and adults with hearing-impairment. Analysis of the signal processing techniques and strategies used in digital hearing aids and cochlear implants.
No pre-requisites or restrictions