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SUSTAIN 200
: The Sustainable Community2025 Semester One (1253)
What is the sustainable community? The course unpacks the nature of complex social and ecological systems with a particular focus on large organisations and cities. Students undertake a group project to enhance their skills in collective decision making, and to develop skills in integrating information and presenting sustainability solutions. The course explores two sustainability issues in depth.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed
627
SUSTAIN 300
: A Sustainable World2025 Semester Two (1255)
Is it possible to have a sustainable global system? The course explores two sustainability issues in depth. Focussing on large scale social institutions with consideration of politics, the media, national and international law and economics. Students undertake a group project to develop skills in researching and integrating information from a range of experts and recommending sustainability solutions to decision makers.
Prerequisite: 30 points passed at Stage II
628
TDENVF 100
: Our Environmental Futures: Te Taiao Tāngata2025 Semester Two (1255)
Explores the complex relationships between environmental systems and humans. Working in teams, students examine environmental, social, economic and cultural perspectives in the real-world contexts of waitā (sea), waitī (freshwater) and whenua (land). Students will respond to environmental issues by recognising ora (wellbeing) and Ki Uta ki Tai (the interconnectedness of ecosystems) and develop a transdisciplinary mindset to tackle current and future environmental challenges.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
629
TDFOOD 100
: The Future of Food Systems2025 Semester Two (1255)
Explores the global food system with a focus on sustainability, health, culture, science and technology, particularly within Aotearoa, New Zealand. Students will work in teams to analyse future trends and propose innovative solutions, using a transdisciplinary approach to envision and design sustainable food systems and practices that respect diverse cultural perspectives.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
630
TFCBIO 91F
: Foundation Biology 12025 Semester One (1253)
An introduction to biological sciences with an emphasis on organism diversity, which includes bacteria, plants, fungi and animals. Fundamentals of classification, ecology and evolution are introduced and the study of a current topic in biology is used to develop research and critical thinking skills. Practical classes are both laboratory-based and field based.
Restriction: BIOSCI 91F, 91P
631
TFCBIO 92F
: Foundation Biology 22025 Semester Two (1255)
Concepts introduced in TFCBIO 91F are further developed with an emphasis on the structures and processes of living things at cellular and molecular levels. Cell biology, genetic principles and biochemistry are explored and further developed in a human biological context. Laboratories focus on students developing key practical skills.
Prerequisite: TFCBIO 91F or Director approval
Restriction: BIOSCI 91F, 92F, 91P, 92P
Restriction: BIOSCI 91F, 92F, 91P, 92P
632
TFCCHEM 91F
: Foundation Chemistry 12025 Semester One (1253)
Introduction to elements, compounds, the periodic table, atomic structure, covalent bonding, molecular shape and polarity. Quantitative chemistry, including balancing equations, calculating moles and particles present, calculation of concentration in mol L-1. Energy and thermo-chemistry. Laboratories include practical skills and qualitative analysis, and simple modelling.
Restriction: CHEM 91F, 91P
633
TFCCHEM 92F
: Foundation Chemistry 22025 Semester Two (1255)
Introduces further principles of chemistry. Physical chemistry and qualitative inorganic analysis, including chemical kinetics and chemical equilibrium. Organic chemistry, including hydrocarbons, oxygen-containing functional groups, isomerism and reaction classifications, acids, bases, buffer solutions and titrations. Laboratories include reactions of hydrocarbon and oxygen-containing organic compounds, chromatography, testing for anions and cations in solution, acid-base titrations.
Prerequisite: TFCCHEM 91F or Director approval
Restriction: CHEM 92F
Restriction: CHEM 92F
634
TFCENV 91F
: Geography2025 Semester One (1253)
Provides an introductory overview of geography, exploring the relationship between people and place. Examines environmental change, natural hazards, physical and social processes, and geospatial thinking through a variety of local and global case studies.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
635
TFCENV 92F
: Earth and Environmental Sciences2025 Semester Two (1255)
How do biophysical processes shape the Earth and the environmental issues we face on it? Introduces students to the physical processes that shapes our world, from earthquakes deep underground to glaciers on mountain tops. Explores how physical and biological processes on Earth interact in pressing environmental issues like climate change, pollution and species conservation.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
636
TFCMATHS 90F
: Preparatory Skills in Mathematics2025 Late Year Term (1257)
Development of fundamental mathematics concepts including an understanding of arithmetic ideas as expressed in fractions, decimals and percentages, ratio and proportion, measurement and algebraic thinking. Application of these concepts in contexts such as financial literacy, problem solving, and real-life mathematics will form the basis of this course.
Restriction: EDFOUND 15F, TFCEDUC 15F
637
TFCMATHS 90F
: Preparatory Skills in Mathematics2025 Semester Two (1255)
Development of fundamental mathematics concepts including an understanding of arithmetic ideas as expressed in fractions, decimals and percentages, ratio and proportion, measurement and algebraic thinking. Application of these concepts in contexts such as financial literacy, problem solving, and real-life mathematics will form the basis of this course.
Restriction: EDFOUND 15F, TFCEDUC 15F
638
TFCMATHS 90F
: Preparatory Skills in Mathematics2025 Semester One (1253)
Development of fundamental mathematics concepts including an understanding of arithmetic ideas as expressed in fractions, decimals and percentages, ratio and proportion, measurement and algebraic thinking. Application of these concepts in contexts such as financial literacy, problem solving, and real-life mathematics will form the basis of this course.
Restriction: EDFOUND 15F, TFCEDUC 15F
639
TFCMATHS 91F
: Foundation Mathematics 12025 Semester Two (1255)
This mathematics course aims to promote an understanding of number skills, including an introduction to algebra. Students will learn how to use simple technology and develop their problem solving abilities.
Restriction: MATHS 91P, 92F
640
TFCMATHS 91F
: Foundation Mathematics 12025 Semester One (1253)
This mathematics course aims to promote an understanding of number skills, including an introduction to algebra. Students will learn how to use simple technology and develop their problem solving abilities.
Restriction: MATHS 91P, 92F
641
TFCMATHS 92F
: Foundation Mathematics 22025 Late Year Term (1257)
This mathematics course aims to use the skills learnt in TFCMATHS 91F to develop an understanding of functions in their tabular, algebraic and graphical representations. Prepares students for MATHS 102. Recommended preparation: TFCMATHS 91F or TFCMATHS 93F.
Restriction: MATHS 92F
642
TFCMATHS 92F
: Foundation Mathematics 22025 Semester Two (1255)
This mathematics course aims to use the skills learnt in TFCMATHS 91F to develop an understanding of functions in their tabular, algebraic and graphical representations. Prepares students for MATHS 102. Recommended preparation: TFCMATHS 91F or TFCMATHS 93F.
Restriction: MATHS 92F
643
TFCMATHS 93F
: Foundation Mathematics 32025 Semester One (1253)
This mathematics course aims to promote an understanding of numerical and algebraic skills at a deeper level than TFCMATHS 91F. Students will learn how to use simple technology and develop their problem solving abilities.
Restriction: MATHS 93F, 93P
644
TFCMATHS 94F
: Foundation Mathematics 42025 Semester Two (1255)
This mathematics course aims to use the skills learnt in TFCMATHS 93F to develop an understanding of functions, including differential functions, in their tabular, algebraic and graphical representations. This course prepares students for MATHS 102.
Prerequisite: TFCMATHS 93F or Director approval
Restriction: MATHS 94F
Restriction: MATHS 94F
645
TFCPHYS 91F
: Foundation Physics2025 Semester One (1253)
An introductory course for students who have not previously studied physics. Topics include the nature of light; wave motion; basic mechanics of motion in a straight line, including the concepts of momentum and energy; an introduction to heat.
Restriction: PHYSICS 91F, 91P
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TFCPHYS 92F
: Foundation Physics 22025 Semester Two (1255)
A second foundation course for students who understand the basic mechanics of motion in a straight line. Further mechanics, including equilibrium, projectile motion, rotational motion and gravitation. Electromagnetism, including electrostatics, elementary circuits and the effects of magnetic fields.
Prerequisite: TFCPHYS 91F or Director approval
Restriction: PHYSICS 92F
Restriction: PHYSICS 92F
647
TFCSTATS 92F
: Foundation Statistics2025 Late Year Term (1257)
Provides an introduction to statistics for anyone who will ever have to collect, analyse or interpret data, either in their career or private life. Statistical skills will be developed through Exploratory Data Analysis of real data using appropriate technology and statistical techniques. An important aspect of the course will involve communication of results.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
648
TFCSTATS 92F
: Foundation Statistics2025 Semester Two (1255)
Provides an introduction to statistics for anyone who will ever have to collect, analyse or interpret data, either in their career or private life. Statistical skills will be developed through Exploratory Data Analysis of real data using appropriate technology and statistical techniques. An important aspect of the course will involve communication of results.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
649
WINESCI 201
: Introduction to Wine Science2025 Semester Two (1255)
An introduction to grape growing and wine. Topics covered include history of wine, geography and terroir, grape growing, winemaking technology, microbiology, sensory evaluation, and health considerations of wine. A special emphasis on grape growing and winemaking in New Zealand.
Prerequisite: Any 120 points passed
650
WINESCI 201
: Introduction to Wine Science2025 Semester One (1253)
An introduction to grape growing and wine. Topics covered include history of wine, geography and terroir, grape growing, winemaking technology, microbiology, sensory evaluation, and health considerations of wine. A special emphasis on grape growing and winemaking in New Zealand.
Prerequisite: Any 120 points passed