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PHYSICS 752
: Photonics2025 Semester Two (1255)
Advanced topics in photonics including optical detection, semiconductor and modelocked lasers, the propagation of light in optical fibres, and the physics and applications of nonlinear optics.
Restriction: PHYSICS 726, 727
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PHYSICS 753
: The Dynamic Universe2025 Semester Two (1255)
Covers topics in modern astronomy and astrophysics relating to the evolution and dynamics of key astrophysical systems. Topics will be drawn from: stellar structure and stellar evolution; the formation of planets and the evolution of planetary systems; stellar and galactic dynamics; the large scale dynamical behaviour of the expanding universe.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PHYSICS 754
: Condensed Matter Physics2025 Semester Two (1255)
Covers topics and methods that are important for current condensed matter research. Topics include ferroelectricity, soft condensed matter, experimental materials physics, electronic structure theory, techniques for condensed matter simulation, and renormalisation group theory.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PHYSICS 757
: Quantum Optics and Quantum Information2025 Semester Two (1255)
The nonrelativistic quantum treatment of electromagnetic radiation (light) and its interaction with matter (atoms, quantum dots, superconducting qubits) is presented. Emphasis is placed on what is strictly quantum mechanical about light compared with a description in terms of Maxwell waves, and on the concepts and methods underlying modern advances in quantum measurement theory and quantum technologies, e.g., quantum communication/cryptology and quantum simulation/computation.
Restriction: PHYSICS 760
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PSYCH 108
: Individual, Social and Applied Psychology2025 Semester Two (1255)
Topics covered may include: developmental and social psychology including group behaviour, the measurement of mental abilities, intelligence, models of personality, clinical and health psychology, methods of therapeutic intervention, and the psychological similarities and differences between cultures. A laboratory component, in which students are required to participate as subjects, forms part of the course.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PSYCH 108
: Individual, Social and Applied Psychology2025 Semester One (1253)
Topics covered may include: developmental and social psychology including group behaviour, the measurement of mental abilities, intelligence, models of personality, clinical and health psychology, methods of therapeutic intervention, and the psychological similarities and differences between cultures. A laboratory component, in which students are required to participate as subjects, forms part of the course.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PSYCH 109
: Mind, Brain and Behaviour2025 Semester Two (1255)
Topics covered may include: the nature of sensory and perceptual processes, the cause of perceptual illusions, the structure and function of the human brain, approaches to animal and human learning, models of human language and memory, and the design of psychological experiments. A laboratory component, in which students are required to participate as subjects, forms part of the course.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PSYCH 109
: Mind, Brain and Behaviour2025 Semester One (1253)
Topics covered may include: the nature of sensory and perceptual processes, the cause of perceptual illusions, the structure and function of the human brain, approaches to animal and human learning, models of human language and memory, and the design of psychological experiments. A laboratory component, in which students are required to participate as subjects, forms part of the course.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PSYCH 200
: Foundations of Developmental Psychology2025 Semester One (1253)
How do children’s minds develop, how do they work, and how do they influence children’s behaviour? Students will learn the theoretical perspectives and methods that scientists use to investigate the developing mind in infancy through late childhood. Topics of particular focus include learning and memory, concepts and categories, language, the self and identity, social cognition, attachment, and emotion.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Psychology
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PSYCH 201
: Perception and Cognition2025 Semester Two (1255)
An introduction to a variety of topics in human experimental psychology. Topics covered may include: perceptual processes, attention, memory, mental imagery, language development, theory of mind, problem solving and decision making. Participation in the laboratory component of this course is compulsory.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Psychology
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PSYCH 202
: Biopsychology2025 Semester One (1253)
Provides a basic introduction to the structure and function of the brain, neuropsychology, and genetic and hormonal influences on behaviour. This course includes a compulsory laboratory component.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Psychology or 15 points from BIOSCI 101, 103
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PSYCH 203
: Learning and Behaviour2025 Semester Two (1255)
A consideration of the environmental factors that control and modify animal (including human) behaviour. Generally, an experimental laboratory approach is taken, and quantitative theories are stressed. Topics include: classical and operant conditioning, theories of reinforcement, the stimulus control of operant behaviour, behavioural analyses of problem solving, concept learning and language, choice, self control, remembering and experimental design. This course includes a compulsory laboratory component.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Psychology or 15 points from BIOSCI 101, 103
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PSYCH 204
: Social Psychology2025 Semester Two (1255)
Focuses on humans as social beings. Covers topics such as social cognition, attitudes, group processes, interpersonal relationships, and language communication. The course may include participation in and completion of a research project.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Psychology
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PSYCH 207
: Theories of Personality and Development2025 Semester One (1253)
The major personality theories are presented including: Behavioural, Cognitive, Social-Cognitive, Psychodynamic, Humanistic/Phenomenological, Trait/Dispositional and Biological/Evolutionary. The hypotheses generated by these theories, about development from early childhood onwards and about 'normal' and 'abnormal' behaviour, will be discussed and evaluated in terms of empirical evidence and utility. Attention will be paid to cultural issues of relevance in a New Zealand context.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Psychology
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PSYCH 211
: Psychology for Society2025 Academic Year Term (1251)
Examines what we do and can know in psychology, and why and how we know it, including philosophy of science, methodology, ethics, research outcomes, and particular methods. Embeds a focus on the cultural context of Aotearoa New Zealand within which psychological knowledge is applied. Introduces broad content in preparation for more advanced study.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PSYCH 300
: Applied Psychology2025 Semester Two (1255)
Discusses psychological issues relating to illnesses and well-being of people in the workplace. Consideration will be given both to the theoretical models which have been developed and to the types of methodology used in their investigation. Emphasis is given to the interplay between science and practice.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
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PSYCH 303
: Cognitive Science2025 Semester One (1253)
Provides an introduction to cognitive science and cognitive neuroscience. Topics covered include: visual and auditory perception, attention, memory, thinking and problem-solving. Participation in the laboratory component of this course is compulsory.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
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PSYCH 305
: Human Neuroscience2025 Semester Two (1255)
Covers material relating to the neural basis of cognitive processes, including perception, attention, memory and language. Students will be introduced to different methods of inferring mind-brain relations in normal and neurologically-impaired individuals, and different ways of conceptualising mind-brain relations, such as connectionism and modularism.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125, or MEDSCI 206 or PHYSIOL 220
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PSYCH 306
: Research Methods in Psychology2025 Semester One (1253)
Deals with principles and practices relevant to psychological research, including philosophy of science, research ethics, research design, measurement of dependent variables, describing and analysing data, and interpreting results. Participation in the laboratory component of this course is compulsory.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
Restriction: PSYCH 208
Restriction: PSYCH 208
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PSYCH 308A
: Directed Study2025 Semester One (1253)
A course of research supervised by a staff member and written up as a course for publication instead of a final examination. Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125 Corequisite: Student must be enrolled in (or have completed) an additional 45 points at Stage III in Psychology and Programme Director approval
To complete this course students must enrol in PSYCH 308 A and B, or PSYCH 308
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PSYCH 309
: Learning2025 Semester One (1253)
A discussion of how behaviour is controlled and modified by discriminative stimuli and by consequential reinforcers and punishers. The emphasis is on laboratory research with animals, but with some human data also considered. Topics include: choice behaviour, punishment, avoidance, psychophysics, memory, and cognition. This course includes a compulsory laboratory component.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125, or 45 points at Stage II in Biological Sciences
Restriction: PSYCH 362
Restriction: PSYCH 362
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PSYCH 310
: Introduction to Clinical Psychology2025 Semester Two (1255)
Describes and evaluates psychological approaches to the assessment and treatment of those mental health problems, in adults and children, most commonly encountered by clinical psychologists. Consideration is given to work in mental health, corrections, child protection and neuropsychology rehabilitation. Issues relevant to Māori mental health, gender, cross-cultural work and prevention are included.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
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PSYCH 311
: Advanced Topics in Social Psychology2025 Semester One (1253)
Focuses on a number of key topics in social psychology. Modules examine interpersonal influence and close relationships, collective behaviour, prejudice and social issues, and social identity and well-being.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125