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PSYCH 761
: Organisational Psychology2023 Semester One (1233)
Focuses on attitudes and behaviours at work that reflect or impact on the relationship between employee and employer, with a particular emphasis on topics that are proposed to impact on employee well-being and productivity (e.g., job satisfaction, motivation, leadership). Students will be encouraged to adopt a scientist-practitioner perspective, through class discussions and assignments.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
502
PSYCH 765
: Special Topic: Pacific Psychologies2023 Semester Two (1235)
Explores how Pacific knowledges and worldviews shape and are shaped by Pacific communities to make meaning of and respond to a broad range of topics relevant to psychology.
To complete this course students must enrol in PSYCH 765 A and B, or PSYCH 765
503
PSYCH 766
: Occupational Health Psychology2023 Semester Two (1235)
Students will focus on the in-depth treatment of this area, focusing primarily on occupational stress, including coverage of topics such as: work, life, and family, job insecurity, workplace incivility, abusive supervision, positive aspects of workplaces, as well as stress management interventions.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
504
PSYCH 767
: Gender Violence2023 Semester One (1233)
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
505
PSYCH 770
: Behavioural Insights2023 Semester One (1233)
Explores how cognitive biases and errors cause us to behave in irrational ways and how nudging and debiasing can mitigate these effects. Introduces students to methods to run behavioural insight analyses in real-world settings.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
506
PSYCH 775
: Special Topic: Visual perception in brains and machines2023 Semester Two (1235)
Explores current debates on how to build and assess computational models of human visual perception. Students will learn how state-of-the-art artificial systems perform visual tasks, and gain hands-on experience interacting with these systems. Literature from the field of visual neuroscience will examine the ways in which these models may work similarly to, and differently from, human vision.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
507
PSYCH 778
: Special Topic: Sensation and Perception2023 Semester Two (1235)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
508
PSYCHOL 700
: Special Topic: Wairua, Wellbeing and Cultural Considerations2023 Semester Two (1235)
Wairua is multi-faceted and central to holistic wellbeing. This course privileges Mātauranga Māori in the exploration of wairua and wellbeing and will provide a strong foundation for working with Māori. Students engage with topics relevant to indigenous cultural considerations in psychological research and practice. Includes self-reflection and group work in a wānaga/noho marae setting.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
509
SCIENT 701
: Accounting and Finance for Scientists2023 Semester One (1233)
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
510
SCIENT 702
: Marketing for Scientific and Technical Personnel2023 Semester One (1233)
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
511
SCIENT 703
: Frontiers in Biotechnology2023 Semester Two (1235)
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
512
SCIENT 704
: Law and Intellectual Property2023 Semester One (1233)
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
513
SCIENT 705
: Research Commercialisation2023 Semester Two (1235)
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
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SCIENT 706
: Commercialisation Project2023 Semester Two (1235)
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
515
SCIENT 721
: Product Development and Regulatory Environments2023 Semester One (1233)
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
516
SCIGEN 101
: Communicating in a Knowledge Society2023 Semester Two (1235)
Effective communication is required for specialists in all fields to engage meaningfully with society. In this course students gain an understanding of the important role communication plays in a knowledge society. Through case studies and practical experience students learn about the responsibilities and skills required to communicate with a variety of audiences. They learn how to effectively manage and present data and practice oral, written, visual and electronic communication.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
517
SCIGEN 101
: Communicating in a Knowledge Society2023 Semester One (1233)
Effective communication is required for specialists in all fields to engage meaningfully with society. In this course students gain an understanding of the important role communication plays in a knowledge society. Through case studies and practical experience students learn about the responsibilities and skills required to communicate with a variety of audiences. They learn how to effectively manage and present data and practice oral, written, visual and electronic communication.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
518
SCIGEN 201
: Innovating in a Knowledge Society2023 Semester One (1233)
Interdisciplinary examination of science innovation at policy, organisational and project levels including context, impacts and roles of business and research organisations, and ways innovations are presented and received. Case study analysis of the business environment including how innovation is both enabled and constrained in science-based organisations and society, and innovation strategies in science–based organisations.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
519
SCIGEN 399
: Capstone: Science2023 Semester One (1233)
The combination of skills learned throughout the Bachelor of Science will be used to develop an approach to address relevant issues.
Prerequisite: 30 points passed at Stage III and Associate Dean (Academic) or nominee approval
Restriction: Any other BSc capstone
Restriction: Any other BSc capstone
520
SCISCHOL 100A
: Science in Action2023 Semester One (1233)
An introduction to the big questions in science, approaches to scientific research, and how science and scientists play a role in society. Students will explore scientific knowledge and enquiry from a broad, cross-disciplinary perspective.
Prerequisite: Programme Director approval
Restriction: SCISCHOL 101 To complete this course students must enrol in SCISCHOL 100 A and B, or SCISCHOL 100
Restriction: SCISCHOL 101 To complete this course students must enrol in SCISCHOL 100 A and B, or SCISCHOL 100
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SCISCHOL 201
: Introduction to Science and Innovation2023 Semester One (1233)
An exploration of issues affecting Science in Society, including governance, funding and policies. Students will also explore the development of modern scientific method and the challenges of engaging in scientific research.
Prerequisite: Programme Director approval
522
SCISCHOL 202
: Research and Discovery2023 Semester Two (1235)
An exploration of scientific research skills and communication. Students will develop an understanding of the impact of culture on scientific discovery, the skills to develop and document a research proposal, and how to communicate scientific work in an area of choice.
Prerequisite: Programme Director approval
To complete this course students must enrol in SCISCHOL 202 A and B, or SCISCHOL 202
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SCISCHOL 202A
: Research and Discovery2023 Semester One (1233)
An exploration of scientific research skills and communication. Students will develop an understanding of the impact of culture on scientific discovery, the skills to develop and document a research proposal, and how to communicate scientific work in an area of choice.
Prerequisite: Programme Director approval
To complete this course students must enrol in SCISCHOL 202 A and B, or SCISCHOL 202
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SCISCHOL 301
: Advanced Science and Innovation2023 Semester One (1233)
Explores the role of science in relation to the New Zealand and global economy and discusses issues including ownership, exploitation and stewardship of resources, indigenous science, biodiversity and National Science Challenges. Students will also explore the position of science nationally and globally and current scientific debates.
Prerequisite: Programme Director approval
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SCISCHOL 302
: Science Scholars Project2023 Semester Two (1235)
Building on the research proposal developed in SCISCHOL 202, students will respond to a research question requiring data collection, analysis and interpretation, discussion and presentation of project outcomes.
Prerequisite: Programme Director approval
To complete this course students must enrol in SCISCHOL 302 A and B, or SCISCHOL 302