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EDUC 759

: Special Topic: Inclusive Practices for Neurodiversity
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Critical analysis and application of educational approaches to neurodiversity centred on children and young people’s inclusion, belonging and learning across educational settings. Provides an opportunity to critically examine concepts and ideas relating to neurodiversity and their implications for and application to education policy, teaching practice and approaches to learning support.
Subject: Education
No pre-requisites or restrictions
477

EDUC 763

: Special Study
2022 Semester Two (1225)
An advanced study in a topical area of educational inquiry.
Subject: Education
No pre-requisites or restrictions
478

EDUC 763

: Special Study
2022 Semester One (1223)
An advanced study in a topical area of educational inquiry.
Subject: Education
No pre-requisites or restrictions
479

EDUC 766

: Education and International Development
2022 Semester One (1223)
Examines the role of education within the process of economic, political, social and cultural change within the 'developing' world, with a particular focus on the small island states of the Pacific. Theories, concepts and models of 'development' and how these influence educational policy and practice are explored.
Subject: Education
Restriction: EDUC 705
480

EDUC 776

: Education, Culture and Knowledge
2022 Semester One (1223)
An examination of sociological theories concerning the role of culture and knowledge within educational settings. Discusses questions such as: How have globalised forces influenced cultural movements in New Zealand education since the 1970s? How do culture movements influence knowledge production and reproduction, educational policies and professional practices?
Subject: Education
Restriction: EDPROFST 776
481

EDUC 787

: Researching Māori Education
2022 Semester Two (1225)
An examination of how best to approach educational research with, by and for Māori. The course is of interest to all social science researchers in Education. Includes the politics and ethics of research involving Māori and other indigenous groups. Particular attention is paid to the development of advanced academic writing skills for research.
Subject: Education
To complete this course students must enrol in EDUC 787 A and B, or EDUC 787
482

ENERGY 721

: Energy Resources
2022 Semester One (1223)
Past, present and likely future uses of various forms of energy focused on electricity generation. Energy resources. Energy economics, prices and markets. Environmental considerations in energy production and use. Climate change, carbon sequestration, carbon trading and carbon taxes.
Subject: Energy
No pre-requisites or restrictions
483

ENERGY 722

: Energy Technology
2022 Semester One (1223)
First and second laws of thermodynamics and thermodynamic cycles. Chemical and biological thermodynamics. Geotechnology for resource exploration and delineation. Engineering technology for production and use of oil and gas, coal, wind, geothermal, tidal, solar, nuclear, bio-fuels. Energy storage, batteries, fuel cells. Energy efficiency.
Subject: Energy
No pre-requisites or restrictions
484

ENGGEN 701

: Professional Project
2022 Semester Two (1225)
A comprehensive investigation, analysis and reporting of a complex engineering design, development or professional engineering problem. Problem synthesis, solution specification, development and reporting as approved by the Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Subject: Engineering General
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Restriction: ENGGEN 401, 405, 410, 705
485

ENGGEN 705

: Engineering Product Development
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Advanced topics in the engineering design and development of new manufactured products, taking an integrated approach including technical, commercial, and user aspects. Theory is linked to practice through multidisciplinary teams engaging in projects and case studies.
Subject: Engineering General
Prerequisite: B grade or higher in ENGGEN 303
Restriction: ENGGEN 401, 405, 410, 701, MGMT 305
486

ENGGEN 722

: Special Study in Engineering Management 1
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Directed study of an engineering management topic approved by the Programme Coordinator.
Subject: Engineering General
Restriction: CIVIL 716
487

ENGGEN 722

: Special Study in Engineering Management 1
2022 Semester One (1223)
Directed study of an engineering management topic approved by the Programme Coordinator.
Subject: Engineering General
Restriction: CIVIL 716
488

ENGGEN 726

: Climate Adaptation of Infrastructure
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Impacts of climate change on infrastructure and adaptation strategies to respond to these changes. Impact assessments, vulnerability studies, and development of adaptation strategies and techniques for whole of life asset management. Decision-making, management and climate resilience of transport, potable water provision, stormwater and wastewater systems, buildings and other physical infrastructure systems.
Subject: Engineering General
No pre-requisites or restrictions
489

ENGGEN 730

: Management Skills for Project Professionals
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Core theories and their implications for the art and practice of project management in organisations.
Subject: Engineering General
No pre-requisites or restrictions
490

ENGGEN 733

: Strategy, Portfolios, Programmes and Projects
2022 Semester One (1223)
The practical application of strategic management principles to enable the successful delivery of portfolios, programmes and projects in demand and supply side organisations in the public and private sectors. Examination of international examples from different industry sectors illustrates how theoretical concepts and practical applications can relate to the success or failure of portfolios of resources, programmes of work, and individual projects, sometimes in conditions of uncertainty and ambiguity.
Subject: Engineering General
Restriction: ENGGEN 741
491

ENGGEN 734

: Engineering Contracts for Project Managers
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Theoretical concepts in engineering commercial contracts, how those concepts apply to the work environment and manifest in the contracts in use in the project environment. Students will study relevant case law, NZS3910, NEC3 and FIDIC.
Subject: Engineering General
Restriction: CIVIL 790
492

ENGGEN 736

: Research Implementation and Dissemination
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Critical reflections on undertaking a research project focussing on elements of project implementation and dissemination of research findings and outcomes. Leverage the benefits of the research project by focussing on the communicating the findings of the project to appropriate audiences and maximising the impact of the project for key stakeholders. Critically evaluate own performance in undertaking a project and adoption of a philosophy of continuous improvement during implementation stage of a project. Identification of lessons learned in order to inform future research.
Subject: Engineering General
Prerequisite: ENGGEN 730 Corequisite: ENGGEN 792 or 794
493

ENGGEN 740

: Project Management Bodies of Knowledge
2022 Semester Two (1225)
A comprehensive and critical review of existing and emerging project management bodies of knowledge including Waterfall, Agile, Lean and Extreme Project Management approaches. Comparison of a range of project management frameworks and methodologies for management of risk, including the applied application of a range of tools, techniques and knowledge to open-ended project scenarios.
Subject: Engineering General
Restriction: CIVIL 703, ENGGEN 731
494

ENGGEN 740

: Project Management Bodies of Knowledge
2022 Semester One (1223)
A comprehensive and critical review of existing and emerging project management bodies of knowledge including Waterfall, Agile, Lean and Extreme Project Management approaches. Comparison of a range of project management frameworks and methodologies for management of risk, including the applied application of a range of tools, techniques and knowledge to open-ended project scenarios.
Subject: Engineering General
Restriction: CIVIL 703, ENGGEN 731
495

ENGGEN 741

: Project, Programme and Portfolio Management
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Critical elements of project delivery including leadership, organisation, owner profile and participation, project objectives, investment decisions and change management. Project, Programme and Portfolio Management frameworks and their practical application to organisations in managing strategy implementation. Examples from industry show how theoretical concepts relate to the success or failure of projects, programmes and portfolios under conditions of uncertainty and ambiguity.
Subject: Engineering General
Restriction: ENGGEN 733, 735
496

ENGGEN 741

: Project, Programme and Portfolio Management
2022 Semester One (1223)
Critical elements of project delivery including leadership, organisation, owner profile and participation, project objectives, investment decisions and change management. Project, Programme and Portfolio Management frameworks and their practical application to organisations in managing strategy implementation. Examples from industry show how theoretical concepts relate to the success or failure of projects, programmes and portfolios under conditions of uncertainty and ambiguity.
Subject: Engineering General
Restriction: ENGGEN 733, 735
497

ENGGEN 770

: Medical Device and Technology Development
2022 Semester One (1223)
Clinical and technical aspects of medical device development. Identification and definition of a medical device, examples and case studies. Evidence based technology, justification and motivation for developing medical devices. Techniques and issues concerning medical device research and design processes. Includes individual research related to medical device and technology development.
Subject: Engineering General
No pre-requisites or restrictions
498

ENGGEN 771

: Medical Device Industry Practice
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Commercial lifecycle considerations in medical device design. Clinical evaluation of systems; safety and ethics issues. Medical and regulatory requirements and international standards for medical devices; quality assurance and controlled design. Examples drawn from surgical assistance and medical intervention systems, training systems, prosthetics, orthotics, exoskeleton devices, and healthcare robotics.
Subject: Engineering General
No pre-requisites or restrictions
499

ENGGEN 794A

: Research Project
2022 Semester Two (1225)
A research project which requires a student to undertake a practical application in a temporary endeavour to deliver a product, service or specified outcome. May take the form of action research, project implementation and evaluation of modern advances in project management practices, or a project management oriented case study. Project will be conducted by students working individually within an existing project orientated team.
Subject: Engineering General
Prerequisite: Departmental approval To complete this course students must enrol in ENGGEN 794 A and B, or ENGGEN 794
500

ENGLISH 705

: Modernism and the Contemporary
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Examines the work of Modernist writers intensely concerned with ideas of the contemporary within the context of Modernism, the defining international 'movement' of the twentieth century, known for its narratives of crisis and transformation.
Subject: English
No pre-requisites or restrictions