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1151
SOFTENG 789
: Project Z2022 Semester Two (1225)
Students are required to submit a report on a topic assigned by the Head of Department.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
1152
SPCHSCI 701
: Dysphagia for Speech Language Therapists2022 Semester Two (1225)
Assessment, analysis and intervention for children and adults with dysphagia. This is a fully online course for qualified Speech-language Therapists.
Restriction: SPCHSCI 721
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SPCHSCI 701
: Dysphagia for Speech Language Therapists2022 Semester One (1223)
Assessment, analysis and intervention for children and adults with dysphagia. This is a fully online course for qualified Speech-language Therapists.
Restriction: SPCHSCI 721
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SPCHSCI 711
: Introduction to Communication in Children and Adults2022 Semester One (1223)
Communication development and disorders. Normal communication development across the lifespan, in the context of total child development, of major changes in expectations such as school and literacy, and of variations such as cultural differences and multilingualism. Applications of these concepts in an introduction to the assessment and management of communication disorders in children and of acquired disorders in adults.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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SPCHSCI 712
: Linguistics for Speech Language Therapy2022 Semester One (1223)
The study of articulatory phonetics, phonemic transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet, and the relationship between phonetics and phonology. Additional language analysis covering morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1156
SPCHSCI 713
: Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Language Therapy2022 Semester One (1223)
Anatomy and physiology of speech, language and hearing, including the respiratory, phonatory, articulatory, auditory and peripheral and central nervous systems underlying spoken communication. Application of this knowledge is through manipulation of human models and supported computer laboratories.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1157
SPCHSCI 714
: Speech Language Therapy Clinical Practicum 12022 Semester One (1223)
Clinical observation under supervisor guidance in a variety of settings, establishing links between theory and practice. This course is supported by weekly tutorial sessions.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1158
SPCHSCI 721
: Dysphagia2022 Semester Two (1225)
Assessment and management of dysphagia (adult and paediatrics). Critical evaluation and synthesis of knowledge are presented in a substantial individual report.
Prerequisite: SPCHSCI 713
Restriction: SPCHSCI 701
Restriction: SPCHSCI 701
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SPCHSCI 722
: Communication Difficulties in Children2022 Semester Two (1225)
The nature of speech and language delay and disorder in children. Introduces a range of disorders focussing on: general language impairment, specific language impairment (SLI) and phonological disorders in children through pre-school and primary school ages, and language disorders in adolescence. Assessment and intervention in phonology, articulation, and all aspects of language, incorporating principles of inclusion and diversity and evidence-based practices.
Prerequisite: SPCHSCI 711
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SPCHSCI 723
: Communication Disorders in Adults2022 Semester Two (1225)
This course examines theoretical, research and clinical issues in the field of acquired neurogenic communication disorders. It builds on existing knowledge and presents the process of assessment, differential diagnosis, intervention procedures and treatment specifically designed for these conditions. Skills are developed in analysing client-specific approaches, therapeutic programmes and incorporating measures of efficacy into therapy plans.
Prerequisite: SPCHSCI 713
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SPCHSCI 724
: Speech Language Therapy Clinical Practicum 22022 Semester Two (1225)
Clinical observation and practice in a variety of settings, enabling students to work with clients under supervision. This course is supported by weekly tutorials.
Prerequisite: SPCHSCI 714
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SPCHSCI 733
: Audiology for Speech Language Therapy2022 Semester One (1223)
Study of types of hearing impairment, pathologies of the hearing mechanism, tests and clinical procedures used in audiological evaluations and hearing instrumentation.
Prerequisite: SPCHSCI 713
Restriction: SPCHSCI 732
Restriction: SPCHSCI 732
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SPCHSCI 734
: Speech Language Therapy Clinical Practicum 32022 Semester One (1223)
Clinical practice in a variety of settings with students taking responsibility for the assessment and management of cases with supervisor guidance. The management plan and decision-making process for the client and their family are outlined and the project outcomes after analysis are presented, in a substantial report. Weekly tutorials support the course.
Prerequisite: SPCHSCI 724
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SPCHSCI 736
: Topics in Communication Disorders in Adults2022 Semester One (1223)
Advanced study of speech-language therapy (SLT) in adult populations including working with Māori, bilingualism, progressive conditions, palliative care, lifelong disability and ageing effects on audition and language. It includes highly specialised theoretical and clinical approaches which underpin the content, with implications for SLT practice in the New Zealand context being the predominant focus. Involves an individual management plan for a client resulting in a substantial individual report.
Prerequisite: SPCHSCI 723
Restriction: SPCHSCI 741
Restriction: SPCHSCI 741
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SPCHSCI 743
: Advanced Study of Speech and Language Therapy in Children2022 Semester Two (1225)
Develops depth in specific areas of difficulty including language disorders in adolescents, pre-verbal stages, and working with disabilities, particularly intellectual and physical disability and autism spectrum disorder. Develops best practice in cultural and linguistic diversity. Consolidates and extends knowledge of evidence-based practice in child speech and language. Involves individual critical evaluation and synthesis of knowledge and concepts which are then presented in substantial reports.
Prerequisite: SPCHSCI 722
Restriction: SPCHSCI 732
Restriction: SPCHSCI 732
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SPCHSCI 744
: Speech Language Therapy Clinical Practicum 42022 Semester Two (1225)
Clinical practice in a variety of settings with the student demonstrating independent practice and problem solving skills. Involves an individual e-portfolio which includes management session plans with clients as well as peer and supervisor feedback. Supervisory guidance will be given and the course will be supported by weekly tutorials.
Prerequisite: SPCHSCI 734
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SPCHSCI 746
: Voice and Fluency2022 Semester Two (1225)
Voice - study of the voice and the assessment and management of voice disorders (adult and paediatrics). Fluency - assessment and management of dysfluency disorders (adult and paediatrics). Critical evaluation and synthesis of knowledge are presented in substantial individual case reports.
Prerequisite: SPCHSCI 713, 733
Restriction: SPCHSCI 731
Restriction: SPCHSCI 731
1168
STATS 705
: Topics in Official Statistics2022 Semester Two (1225)
Official statistics, data access, data quality, demographic and health statistics, other social statistics, economic statistics, analysis and presentation, case studies in the use of official statistics.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1169
STATS 707
: Computational Introduction to Statistics2022 Semester One (1223)
An advanced introduction to statistics and data analysis, including testing, estimation, and linear regression.
Prerequisite: 15 points from STATS 101, 108 and 15 points from COMPSCI 101, MATHS 162
Restriction: BIOSCI 209, STATS 201, 207, 208, 210, 225
Restriction: BIOSCI 209, STATS 201, 207, 208, 210, 225
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STATS 710
: Probability Theory2022 Semester Two (1225)
Fundamental ideas in probability theory; sigma-fields, laws of large numbers, characteristic functions, the Central Limit Theorem.
Prerequisite: B+ or higher in STATS 225 or 15 points from STATS 310, 320, 325
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STATS 720
: Stochastic Processes2022 Semester One (1223)
Continuous-time jump Markov processes. A selection of topics from: point processes, renewal theory, martingales, Brownian motion, Gaussian processes and inference for stochastic processes.
Prerequisite: STATS 320 or 325
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STATS 721
: Foundations of Stochastic Processes2022 Semester Two (1225)
Fundamentals of stochastic processes. Topics include: generating functions, branching processes, Markov chains, and random walks.
Restriction: STATS 325
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STATS 723
: Stochastic Methods in Finance2022 Semester One (1223)
Contingent claims theory in discrete and continuous time. Risk-neutral option pricing, Cox-Ross-Rubinstein and Black-Scholes models, stochastic calculus, hedging and risk management.
Prerequisite: STATS 125 and 370, or 15 points from STATS 210, 225, 325
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STATS 726
: Time Series2022 Semester Two (1225)
Stationary processes, modelling and estimation in the time domain, forecasting and spectral analysis.
Prerequisite: STATS 210, and 320 or 325
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STATS 730
: Statistical Inference2022 Semester Two (1225)
Fundamentals of likelihood-based inference, including sufficiency, conditioning, likelihood principle, statistical paradoxes. Theory and practice of maximum likelihood. Examples covered may include survival analysis, GLM's, nonlinear models, random effects and empirical Bayes models, and quasi-likelihood.
Prerequisite: STATS 310 or 732