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ECON 152
: Principles of Economics2024 Semester One (1243)
Analysis of issues that affect our daily lives, including pricing decisions by firms and their impact on our cost of living; game theory and strategic decision-making; tackling problems of pollution and global warming; and how governments use monetary and fiscal policies to stimulate economic growth and address unemployment and inequality.
Prerequisite: BUSINESS 115 or ECON 151
Restriction: ECON 101, 111, 191
Restriction: ECON 101, 111, 191
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ECON 201
: Microeconomics2024 Semester One (1243)
Study of the allocation of scarce resources among competing end uses. Intermediate-level analysis of the economic behaviour of individual units, in particular consumers and firms. Although the focus is on perfectly competitive markets, attention is also given to other types of markets. Analysis also includes concepts of expected utility and uncertainty, and welfare economics.
Prerequisite: ECON 101 or 152 or 180 points in Mathematics or Statistics with a GPA of 5 or higher and a B or higher in MATHS 130
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ECON 211
: Macroeconomics2024 Semester One (1243)
Provides an introduction to the dynamic microfoundations of macroeconomics, and demonstrates how we can utilise these foundations (i) to understand the trends and fluctuations of macroeconomic aggregates like national output, unemployment, inflation and interest rates, and (ii) to predict the outcome of alternative government policies related to current economic problems of New Zealand and the rest of the world.
Prerequisite: ECON 111 or 152 or 180 points in a BSc major in Mathematics or Statistics with a GPA of 5 or higher and a B or higher in MATHS 130
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ECON 221
: Introduction to Econometrics2024 Semester One (1243)
Empirical analysis in economics. Focuses on harnessing the power of data and regression techniques to estimate relationships and test hypotheses based on economic models. Emphasises the identification of causal effects critical to policy analysis, decision-making and strategic planning. Covers applications of econometrics in a variety of areas using a statistical computer package.
<i>Prerequisite: 15 points from ECON 152, MATHS 108, 130, STATS 101, 102, 108, 125, 191, or at least 18 credits in Mathematics at NCEA Level 3 including at least 9 credits at merit or excellence, or B in CIE A2 Mathematics, or 5 out of 7 in IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL or HL)</i>
No pre-requisites or restrictions
380
ECON 302
: Economics of Labour Markets2024 Semester One (1243)
The application of economics to labour issues that confront policymakers around the world. Examines how labour markets function and focuses on the use of economic frameworks to evaluate the effects of various policies, including education and training, welfare and taxation, workplace health and safety, minimum wages, and immigration. Discusses effective strategies to mitigate workplace discrimination.
Prerequisite: ECON 201
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ECON 303
: Law and Economics2024 Semester One (1243)
Economic analysis of law and organisation, and the application of economics to property rights, patents and natural resource management. Includes: contracts, transaction cost analysis, classical contracting, long-run contracts, enforcement, role of market forces, risk aversion, remedies for breach, economic theory for torts, negligence rules, strict liability, multiple torts, product liability. Special topics may include: crime, insider trading, and business law.
Prerequisite: 15 points from ECON 201, 212, 232
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ECON 321
: Advanced Econometrics2024 Semester One (1243)
Development of the linear regression model, its basis, problems, applications and extensions: demand systems, time-series analysis including unit roots and co-integration, simulation and resampling methods including an exposure to practical computing classes.
Prerequisite: 15 points from ECON 221, STATS 201, 207, 208, 210, 225 and 15 points from ENGGEN 150, ENGSCI 111, MATHS 108, 130
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ECON 701
: Microeconomic Theory2024 Semester One (1243)
Advanced treatment of traditional topics from "core" microeconomics, including consumer theory and duality, expected utility theory, general equilibrium, game theory and the economics of information.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ECON 711
: Macroeconomic Theory and Policy2024 Semester One (1243)
Discusses advanced analytical tools and concepts used in modern macroeconomics and shows how to apply these tools in policy settings. The focus will be on dynamic macroeconomic models with micro-foundations and their applications to understanding macroeconomic policy issues, such as growth, fluctuations, debt-crises, ageing, unemployment, and global imbalances.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ECON 721
: Econometrics 12024 Semester One (1243)
Core econometrics including theory and applications. The development of the classical linear regression model and extensions to the most general case. Applications to types of linear models involving cross-section and time-series data, and simultaneous equation models. The method of maximum likelihood, other extrema estimators and associated methods of testing.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
386
ECON 761
: Public Economics and Policy2024 Semester One (1243)
Fundamental theorems of public economics, market failure, public choice theory, and distribution; the role of the economist in the making of public policy in a modern mixed economy, ideologies and critiques of the market model, the economics of the welfare state, welfare and tax reform in New Zealand, and applied poverty issues.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ECON 783
: Energy Economics2024 Semester One (1243)
Discusses issues related to the economics of climate change including peak oil as well as regulation and market design issues for energy and carbon markets. Natural resource economics and electricity markets are covered in depth.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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EDCURRIC 109
: Languages and Literacies Education 12024 Semester One (1243)
Examines beliefs and pedagogical practices about languages and literacies.
Restriction: EDCURRIC 102
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EDCURRIC 113
: Science and Technology Education 12024 Semester One (1243)
Through inquiry, develop an appreciation of the role of science and technology in education and society. Apply pedagogical, curriculum and content knowledge to select appropriate approaches and resources for science and technology learning experiences to achieve valued outcomes for diverse akonga.
Restriction: EDCURRIC 105, 107
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EDCURRIC 201
: Mathematics and Statistics Education 22024 Semester One (1243)
Develops knowledge, understandings and skills that are effective in the successful teaching of mathematics and statistics. Engage with planning, teaching and assessing mathematics and statistics in responsive ways designed to improve engagement and success for diverse learners of mathematics.
Prerequisite: EDCURRIC 108
Restriction: EDCURRIC 204
Restriction: EDCURRIC 204
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EDCURRIC 206
: Health and Physical Education and Social Studies Education 22024 Semester One (1243)
Critiques pedagogies and practices in Health and Physical Education and Social Studies in relation to their effectiveness for supporting diverse akonga. Developing pedagogical, content, assessment and curriculum knowledge is utilised to design approaches for learning and teaching which promote valued outcomes for diverse akonga.
Prerequisite: EDCURRIC 119
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EDCURRIC 601
: Creative Arts in the Early Years2024 Semester One (1243)
Explores the role of the Arts (dance, drama, music and visual art) in contributing to infants’, toddlers’, and young children’s critical thinking and creativity. Theories and practices of teaching and learning in Arts education are examined, including Māori and Pasifika perspectives, and connections are made to children’s play, holistic wellbeing, identities and citizenship.
Restriction: EDCURRIC 632
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EDCURRIC 623
: Investigation and Exploration2024 Semester One (1243)
Critically examines curriculum approaches that promote children's exploration and learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Key concepts, processes and pedagogies relating to these disciplines are considered. Explores children’s learning through play and a holistic understanding of infants, toddlers and young children.
Restriction: EDCURRIC 635
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EDCURRIC 625
: Curriculum: Maths and Literacy 12024 Semester One (1243)
Investigate the learning and teaching of Mathematics and Statistics and English learning areas. Critically examine teaching approaches, resources (including digital technologies) and learner progressions to understand how students learn in Mathematics and Statistics and English. Build essential knowledge and skills for Teaching as Inquiry in these areas.
Restriction: EDCURRIC 621, 622, 628, 629
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EDCURRIC 636
: Designing the Wider Curriculum 12024 Semester One (1243)
Students will experience, participate in, inquire into and critically examine the content, theory and pedagogy of five Learning Areas of the New Zealand Curriculum: Health and Physical Education, The Arts, Science, Technology, and Social Studies.
Restriction: EDCURRIC 604, 610, 611, 621, 622, 627
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EDCURRIC 709A
: Literacy Intervention: Individual Inquiry2024 Semester One (1243)
Students engage in advanced study of theory and research related to optimising Literacy Intervention effectiveness. A critical understanding of Literacy Processing theory and Literacy Intervention principles and practices is integral to support teachers in effectively working with children having difficulty with literacy learning. A practicum component involving daily teaching of four six-year-old children forming case studies for analysis is required.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
To complete this course students must enrol in EDCURRIC 709 A and B
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EDCURRIC 712A
: Literacy Intervention: Design, Implementation and Research2024 Semester One (1243)
Critical analysis of issues and research related to the design and implementation of an effective early literacy intervention in an education system is central to this course. Emphasis is on facilitating the professional development and learning of Early Literacy Intervention teachers. Students observe and work with teachers and facilitators at professional learning centres.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
To complete this course students must enrol in EDCURRIC 712 A and B
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EDCURRIC 720
: Teaching with Digital Pedagogies2024 Semester One (1243)
A critical examination of research and practice in using digital technologies to transform classroom pedagogy and enhance students' learning experiences. Building on prior knowledge and using the knowledge and skills developed in the course, students will identify a research focus of their choosing to test concepts of usage, and critically evaluate new instructional designs for using digital technologies in classrooms.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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EDCURRIC 721
: Special Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools2024 Semester One (1243)
How do we ensure that schools are wellbeing and mana-enhancing for children and youth? This course is an advanced examination of the theory and practice of mental health education, wellbeing and hauora in education settings. Emphasis will be placed on developing a substantive and integrated knowledge base, which can be applied to schools and other educational settings in practice.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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EDCURRM 117
: Ngā Toi: He Whakatakinga2024 Semester One (1243)
Inquires into the place of Ngā Toi in education, and develops capability and understanding through experiences in each of the three Ngā Toi disciplines: Toi Ataata; Ngā Mahi a te Rēhia; and Toi Puoro. Designs for learning by applying pedagogical, curriculum and content knowledge to select approaches and resources for Ngā Toi learning experiences for valued outcomes for learners.
Restriction: EDCURRM 101