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PHIL 105
: Critical Thinking2023 Summer School (1230)
An introduction to reasoning, argument, and explanation that emphasises the development of practical skills and their use in everyday life. The course introduces different forms of reasoning and explains techniques to evaluate them. It will enable students to distinguish good arguments and explanations from bad ones, to explain the difference, and thereby to improve critical thinking abilities.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
527
PHIL 105
: Critical Thinking2022 Summer School (1220)
An introduction to reasoning, argument, and explanation that emphasises the development of practical skills and their use in everyday life. The course introduces different forms of reasoning and explains techniques to evaluate them. It will enable students to distinguish good arguments and explanations from bad ones, to explain the difference, and thereby to improve critical thinking abilities.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
528
PHIL 105
: Critical Thinking2021 Summer School (1210)
An introduction to reasoning, argument, and explanation that emphasises the development of practical skills and their use in everyday life. The course introduces different forms of reasoning and explains techniques to evaluate them. It will enable students to distinguish good arguments and explanations from bad ones, to explain the difference, and thereby to improve critical thinking abilities.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
529
PHIL 105
: Critical Thinking2020 Summer School (1200)
Dialogue, argument and discussion are analysed. Distinctions are drawn between persuasive, logically good and materially good arguments. The focus is on well reasoned persuasive dialogue, and mistakes in persuasive reasoning. Topics include the point of an argument, strength of arguments, fallacious reasoning, relevance of reasons, and burden of proof.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
530
PHIL 105G
: Critical Thinking2021 Summer School (1210)
An introduction to reasoning, argument, and explanation that emphasises the development of practical skills and their use in everyday life. The course introduces different forms of reasoning and explains techniques to evaluate them. It will enable students to distinguish good arguments and explanations from bad ones, to explain the difference, and thereby to improve critical thinking abilities.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
531
PHIL 105G
: Critical Thinking2020 Summer School (1200)
Dialogue, argument and discussion are analysed. Distinctions are drawn between persuasive, logically good and materially good arguments. The focus is on well reasoned persuasive dialogue, and mistakes in persuasive reasoning. Topics include the point of an argument, strength of arguments, fallacious reasoning, relevance of reasons, and burden of proof.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
532
PHIL 212
: Philosophy of the Arts2021 Summer School (1210)
Considers a range of issues debated by contemporary philosophers concerning the origins, function, definition, ontology, presentation, interpretation, appreciation, expressiveness, representational character, and value of art. Related and applied topics, such as the status of colourised movies, the status of artistic fakes, and the paradox of our enjoying tragedies are also discussed.
Prerequisite: 30 points in Philosophy or 90 points
Restriction: PHIL 332
Restriction: PHIL 332
533
PHIL 332
: Philosophy of the Arts2021 Summer School (1210)
Considers a range of issues debated by contemporary philosophers concerning the origins, function, definition, ontology, presentation, interpretation, appreciation, expressiveness, representational character, and value of art. Related and applied topics, such as the status of colourised movies, the status of artistic fakes, and the paradox of our enjoying tragedies are also discussed.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy or Transnational Cultures and Creative Practice
Restriction: PHIL 212
Restriction: PHIL 212
534
PHYSED 104
: Aquatics and Water Safety2022 Summer School (1220)
Studies aquatic activity with an emphasis on the practical competencies that underpin safe and engaging recreation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Includes drowning prevention promotion and water safety education with particular reference to high-risk activities and at-risk groups, including children and youth. Demonstrate responsibility in aquatic environments including developing a range of aquatic skills, identifying hazards, and care for aquatic environments.
Restriction: EDCURRIC 130, 232
535
PHYSICS 102
: Basic Concepts of Physics2025 Summer School (1250)
An introduction to the basic principles of physics. Key topics are the physical description of motion, electricity and magnetism. The course focuses on the science of everyday phenomena and the understanding of important physical concepts. This course will equip students with little prior knowledge of physics to succeed in PHYSICS 120 or 160.
Restriction: PHYSICS 103
536
PHYSICS 102
: Basic Concepts of Physics2024 Summer School (1240)
An introduction to the basic principles of physics. Key topics are the physical description of motion, electricity and magnetism. The course focuses on the science of everyday phenomena and the understanding of important physical concepts. This course will equip students with little prior knowledge of physics to succeed in PHYSICS 120 or 160.
Restriction: PHYSICS 103
537
PHYSICS 102
: Basic Concepts of Physics2023 Summer School (1230)
An introduction to the basic principles of physics. Key topics are the physical description of motion, electricity and magnetism. The course focuses on the science of everyday phenomena and the understanding of important physical concepts. This course will equip students with little prior knowledge of physics to succeed in PHYSICS 120 or 160.
Restriction: PHYSICS 103
538
PHYSICS 102
: Basic Concepts of Physics2022 Summer School (1220)
An introduction to the basic principles of physics. Key topics are the physical description of motion, electricity and magnetism. The course focuses on the science of everyday phenomena and the understanding of important physical concepts. This course will equip students with little prior knowledge of physics to succeed in PHYSICS 120 or 160.
Restriction: PHYSICS 103
539
PHYSICS 102
: Basic Concepts of Physics2021 Summer School (1210)
An introduction to the basic principles of physics. Key topics are the physical description of motion, electricity and magnetism. The course focuses on the science of everyday phenomena and the understanding of important physical concepts. This course will equip students with little prior knowledge of physics to succeed in PHYSICS 120 or 160.
Restriction: PHYSICS 103
540
PHYSICS 309
: Special Study2025 Summer School (1250)
Directed study on a topic or topics approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
Prerequisite: 45 points from PHYSICS 201-203, 244
541
PHYSICS 309
: Special Study2024 Summer School (1240)
Directed study on a topic or topics approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
542
PHYSICS 309
: Special Study2023 Summer School (1230)
Directed study on a topic or topics approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
543
PHYSICS 309
: Special Study2022 Summer School (1220)
Directed study on a topic or topics approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
544
PHYSICS 691
: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project2025 Summer School (1250)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
545
PHYSICS 691B
: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project2025 Summer School (1250)
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691
546
PHYSICS 691B
: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project2024 Summer School (1240)
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691
547
PHYSICS 691B
: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project2023 Summer School (1230)
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691
548
PHYSICS 691B
: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project2022 Summer School (1220)
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691
549
550
POLITICS 218
: American Politics and Public Policy2024 Summer School (1240)
Explores American politics and policy. Analyses the US political system and its governance, including the ideas of federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances. Examines the country’s development, its legal and policy-making system, the dynamics between the various actors, and the struggle for power and policy. Covers political parties, participation, interest groups, social movements, media, campaigns and elections.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points in Global Politics and Human Rights
Restriction: POLITICS 347
Restriction: POLITICS 347