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PSYCH 767
: Gender Violence2022 Semester One (1223)
What does it mean to say that violence is gendered? How does a gender analysis shape our understanding of the nature of problems like sexual violence, domestic violence, street harassment and online abuse? And how does it guide our responses to the harm of violence and our strategies for prevention? This course will bring a critical feminist lens to understanding key questions, theories and debates in research on gender violence.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1102
PSYCH 768
: Special Topic: Sex and Well-Being2022 Semester One (1223)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1103
PSYCH 769
: Special Topic: Developmental Psychology: A Critical Lens2022 Semester Two (1225)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1104
PSYCH 770
: Special Topic: Behavioural Insights2022 Semester One (1223)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1105
PSYCHIAT 740
: Child and Adolescent Psychopathology2022 Semester Two (1225)
Explores conceptualisations of mental disorder in children and adolescents from a biopsychosocial and developmental perspective. The DSM-5 classification is used as a framework, with consideration of the benefits and disadvantages of an illness model.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1106
PSYCHIAT 747
: Child and Adolescent Development2022 Semester One (1223)
Critically appraises and applies theoretical models and research literature on aspects of child and adolescent development important to mental health. For each of four age ranges, the main aspects of development are reviewed and developmentally appropriate ways of working with children are identified.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1107
PSYCHIAT 766
: Youth Addiction and Co-existing Problems2022 Semester Two (1225)
An overview of key principles required to manage alcohol and drug problems within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) context. Includes a range of topics including aspects of screening, assessment and brief interventions, harm reduction, an introduction to motivational interviewing, and CBT in addiction treatment.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1108
SCIENT 701
: Accounting and Finance for Scientists2022 Semester One (1223)
Builds upon scientific numeracy in exploring the sources, uses and reporting of accounting and financial information in science-based enterprises; application of capital budgeting and valuation theory to science-relevant situations; and key bases for financially-informed project and enterprise decision-making and the management of economic resources.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1109
SCIENT 702
: Marketing for Scientific and Technical Personnel2022 Semester One (1223)
Examines the intermediaries and end-users of technical and research-related applications, products and services; their 'customers', 'value chain', 'marketing', and related concepts in both highly-regulated and open markets; and how effective science-related marketing strategies and promotional efforts are developed and communicated.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1110
SCIENT 703
: Frontiers in Biotechnology2022 Semester Two (1225)
An examination of how breakthrough discoveries in contemporary life sciences flow through to commercialisation. Current and emerging applications of biotechnology; includes guest lectures from New Zealand's leading biotechnologists and case studies focused particularly on medical applications.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1111
SCIENT 704
: Law and Intellectual Property2022 Semester One (1223)
An explanation of the legal system including basic concepts of contract and corporate law in a biotechnology context. Emphasis will be upon intellectual property laws in particular patent law and practice and other means of protecting new ideas, discoveries and inventions. Also covered will be technology licensing and basic competition and marketing law.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1112
SCIENT 705
: Research Commercialisation2022 Semester Two (1225)
Integrative exploration of common theories, processes and models involved in commercialising scientific research. Topics include technology transfer, technological entrepreneurship, commercial potential, risk, and valuation assessment and related tools. Utilises multiple learning approaches including case studies and a 'hands-on' term project.
Prerequisite: SCIENT 701, 702
1113
SCIENT 706
: Commercialisation Project2022 Semester Two (1225)
A supervised practical application of the theories, concepts and techniques of commercialisation, covered in courses SCIENT 701-705, to a research-based opportunity and its related intellectual property estate.
Prerequisite: SCIENT 701, 702, 704
Corequisite: SCIENT 703, 705
1114
SCIENT 721
: Product Development and Regulatory Environments2022 Semester One (1223)
Aims to give students an understanding of the stages of product development for therapeutics, diagnostics and medical devices, as well as the regulatory requirements affecting product development in the Life Sciences. Project management tools and processes will also be covered in the context of product development.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1115
SCREEN 700
: Screenwriting Project2022 Semester One (1223)
Considers the short film script with a focus on the practice and principles of dramatic screenwriting, including industry format and narrative structure. By developing a script for a 5-8 minute film in stages, students will practice creative writing, script development, and pitching while also learning skills related to production management, proposal writing, and preparing and scheduling a low-budget production.
Restriction: SCREEN 702, 705
1116
SCREEN 701
: Introduction to Directing2022 Semester One (1223)
Provides students with a practical overview of the drama and documentary production process from a director's point of view. Students are taken through pre-production, production and post-production on a series of group projects, as well as their own 2-minute short film. Emphasises the importance of directing style, character and story alongside acquiring practical skills. Students are encouraged to critique their own work as well as the work of their classmates.
Restriction: FTVMS 750
1117
SCREEN 712
: Advanced Drama Directing2022 Semester Two (1225)
Focuses on the directing of actors for screen, and the relationship between this and blocking for camera. Students direct in front of the class and create a short piece of work as a group using improvisation. Students first focus on directing and presenting a 10-minute excerpt from a play and then direct and edit an original dramatic short film of 8-10 minutes. Crewing on fellow students' projects is a compulsory requirement.
Prerequisite: SCREEN 701
Restriction: FTVMS 752, SCREEN 703
Restriction: FTVMS 752, SCREEN 703
1118
SCREEN 714
: Screenplay Writing and Development2022 Semester Two (1225)
A practical course in which students work on original features and analyse the work of writers. Students develop a better sense of structure, plot, characters, dialogue, genre and understand the dynamics of constructive feedback and rewriting, known in the screen industry as the ‘development process.’ Combines lectures and workshops and builds upon SCREEN 700.
Prerequisite: SCREEN 705 or equivalent
Restriction: FTVMS 759, SCREEN 706
Restriction: FTVMS 759, SCREEN 706
1119
SOCCHFAM 700
: Domestic Violence: Challenges and Responses2022 Semester Two (1225)
An in-depth examination of the prevalence, consequences, risk and protective factors of domestic violence in Aotearoa New Zealand. Draws on local and international research to explore conceptual models, theories, practice and current research concerns, aimed at prevention and intervention activities at the individual, family/whānau, organisational, community and societal levels.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1120
SOCCHFAM 734
: Issues in Child Welfare and Protection2022 Semester One (1223)
Explores the critical issues in child welfare and protection encountered by education, health and human services workers. The historical, social and conceptual basis for an understanding of child abuse and neglect is considered. Explores research-led strategies to address personal, professional, and societal responses to the needs of vulnerable children.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1121
SOCCHFAM 735
: Intimate Partner Violence2022 Semester Two (1225)
An in-depth examination of the prevalence, consequences, risk and protective factors pertaining to intimate partner violence (IPV) in Aotearoa New Zealand. Draws on local and international research to explore conceptual models, theories, practice and current research concerns, aimed at prevention and intervention activities at the individual, family/whanau, organisational, community and societal levels.
Restriction: SOCCHFAM 700
1122
SOCCLEAD 703
: Leadership, Ethics, Systems2022 Semester Two (1225)
Effective social and community leadership requires a critical ethical and analytic foundation. Themes examined include ethical leadership values aligned to social justice, in combination with the capacity for analysis of complex social issues, systems, and change processes. Leadership that honours the Treaty of Waitangi, diversity, and equity, and formulates actions based on these values will be explored.
Restriction: SOCCLEAD 700
1123
SOCCLEAD 706
: Innovation, Design, Evaluation2022 Semester One (1223)
Evolving approaches to innovating social change and evaluation practice are examined. Topics include contemporary debates on, and approaches to, co-design, collaboration, ethical social innovation, evidence-informed programme design, evaluation models and impact measurement. Using experiential learning, groups of students will be guided through a social innovation design process in response to user needs, and develop robust evaluation proposals.
Restriction: EDUC 726, SOCCLEAD 701
1124
SOCHLTH 700
: Health, Social Justice and Social Work2022 Semester Two (1225)
A critical examination of health disparities, the social dimensions of health and wellbeing and the role of social work. Explores contemporary literature and research to evaluate development strategies in micro and macro practice in health social work. Changes in the delivery of health care and the impact on the social work role and professional identity will be explored with reference to contemporary challenges and opportunities.
Restriction: SOCHLTH 753
1125
SOCHLTH 732
: Working with Grief and Loss2022 Semester Two (1225)
An in-depth examination of theoretical and cultural perspectives of grief and loss that includes loss associated with trauma, terminal and chronic illness and suicide. Personal experience of loss will also be explored. Content will include contemporary literature and the examination of evidence-informed interventions that can assist adults and children experiencing grief, loss and change.
Restriction: SOCHLTH 432