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ENVMGT 749
: Ethical Environmental Futures2024 Semester One (1243)
We face urgent environmental challenges that require innovative responses to affect better environmental futures. This course will analyse environmental uncertainty and its implications; examine the interface between environmental technologies and society; consider environmental responsibilities, values and ethics; and situate environmental solutions within their wider sociopolitical and economic context. Students will engage with strategies to achieve sustainable and just outcomes.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ENVPHYS 100
: Sun, Sand, Surf: Science of Aotearoa2024 Semester One (1243)
The atmosphere, oceans and land make up the dynamic environment of Aotearoa New Zealand. A range of phenomena with natural beauty can be described elegantly with simple scientific laws. This course establishes the physical principles underlying nature, empowering students to explain everyday environmental phenomena. These principles provide the foundation to unravel the science of Earth, climate and environmental change, and energy systems.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ENVPHYS 300
: Atmosphere, Ocean and Earth Physics2024 Semester One (1243)
The physics basis for dynamical behaviours of the atmosphere, ocean and solid earth. Topics include the planetary general circulation, development of storms and convection, emergence of climate states, gravity, magnetism and seismology. An emphasis is placed on the fundamental conservation laws and processes that control geophysical systems.
Prerequisite: PHYSICS 201, and ENVPHYS 200 or GEOPHYS 213, and 15 points from ENGSCI 211, MATHS 253, 260
Restriction: GEOPHYS 310, 311
Restriction: GEOPHYS 310, 311
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ENVPHYS 702
: Subsurface Characterisation with Geophysical Methods2024 Semester One (1243)
Pertains to subsurface characterisation through the inversion of geophysical observations. The course covers a combination of rock physics, seismic methods, ground-penetrating radar, as well as gravity, magnetic and electrical methods.
Prerequisite: 15 points from EARTHSCI 361, ENVPHYS 300, GEOPHYS 310
Restriction: GEOPHYS 761
Restriction: GEOPHYS 761
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ENVSCI 101
: Environment, Science and Management2024 Semester One (1243)
Explores the science behind key environmental issues to recognise the role environmental science plays in understanding the interaction between humans and the environment. The complexity of environmental problems and the difficult task of integrating science, knowledge and values are discussed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ENVSCI 201
: Natural and Human Environmental Systems2024 Semester One (1243)
An examination of current environmental issues in coupled natural and human systems such as urban environments. Interactions among biological, physical and social processes are discussed and means of measuring and managing the environmental outcomes of their interactions are addressed.
Prerequisite: At least 45 points at Stage I
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ENVSCI 301
: Environmental Science in Practice2024 Semester One (1243)
Advances in environmental science, technology, and policy are explored using case studies of global environmental issues and proposed solutions. Students apply environmental science to assess how science is used to inform environmental intervention and policy, and understand environmental responses.
Prerequisite: ENVSCI 201 or equivalent
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ENVSCI 701
: Research Practice in Environmental Science2024 Semester One (1243)
An understanding of research in Environmental Science. Students will be introduced to a range of methodologies and will be challenged to critically analyse information and data. Principles of scientific writing and communication will also be addressed. Students will apply these skills by developing and writing a research proposal or critical review.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ENVSCI 705
: Handling Environmental Data2024 Semester One (1243)
Contemporary approaches to understanding and analysing environmental data with an emphasis on developing skills to support the ‘transformation, visualisation, modelling’ cycle. The importance of adopting reproducible research practices (eg, data and code archiving) will be emphasised. The course focuses on an applied laboratory component and will be taught in open-source software. Assessment will be via projects analysing environmental data. No formal prerequisites but an understanding of basic statistical methods equivalent to STATS 101 will be presumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ENVSCI 708
: Ecosystem Dynamics2024 Semester One (1243)
Ecosystems have a critical role in regulating climate, soil, water, and air quality. Basic concepts of ecosystem ecology are introduced and the effects of human-induced changes on ecosystem processes are examined. The dynamics of key ecosystem processes (e.g. carbon and water cycling) and their driving factors are investigated. Students will conduct a research project linking theoretical and practical aspects of ecosystem science.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ENVSCI 714
: Environmental Pollution2024 Semester One (1243)
Contaminants of soil and water emitted by point and non-point sources. Monitoring of legacy and emerging contaminants, and impact assessment. Application of science and technology to pollution prevention, mitigation and remediation.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ENVSCI 737
: Applied Terrestrial Ecology2024 Semester One (1243)
The dynamics of change in terrestrial ecosystems with a focus on forest and wetland environments. Students will be introduced to methods for vegetation assessment and ecosystem ecology, including multivariate statistical methods. Students are required to participate in a residential field course. No formal prerequisite but a knowledge of ecology equivalent to Stage II, including associated quantitative analysis, is assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ENVSCI 738
: Water Sensitive Cities2024 Semester One (1243)
This course probes experiments with radical urban change to examine the co-constitution of water-society in the pursuit of improved futures. A case study is built around the aspiration to become a Water Sensitive City. Students first employ quantitative methods to design a water sensitive neighbourhood. Students then critique reductionist approaches to becoming sustainable. The aim is to better understand the sustainable city debate and its emerging logics.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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EUROPEAN 100
: Europe and the World2024 Semester One (1243)
An introduction to the study of Europe, organised around a number of major themes, including linguistic and ethnic groupings, historical periods, literary and cultural movements, religious and philosophical traditions, and political and cultural figures. An ideal course for students wishing to explore European culture and civilisation.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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EXERSCI 101
: Foundations of Exercise and Sport Sciences2024 Semester One (1243)
Introduction to the scientific principles and concepts underpinning the sub-disciplines of Exercise and Sport Sciences: Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Movement Neuroscience and Psychology. Content experts will provide a broad overview of the applications and career pathways of each sub-discipline using examples from research or industry. Academic literacy skills required in all sub-disciplines will be developed.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 101
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EXERSCI 201
: Exercise Physiology 12024 Semester One (1243)
Introduction to the physiological and biochemical requirements and provision of energy for acute exercise and recovery. A key focus is on the mechanisms involved in physiological system responses to aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Practical experiences will cover experimental and scientific procedures of measuring and reporting on physiological responses to acute exercise.
Prerequisite: 15 points from BIOSCI 107, EXERSCI 101, MEDSCI 142
Restriction: SPORTSCI 201
Restriction: SPORTSCI 201
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EXERSCI 203
: Biomechanics 12024 Semester One (1243)
Covers the mechanical basis of human movement, using quantitative and qualitative modelling approaches. Focuses on the analysis of sporting performance, locomotion, and musculoskeletal stress. Practical work explores key techniques in measurement and data analysis of human movement and the forces involved.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 203
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EXERSCI 271
: Advanced Exercise Assessment and Prescription2024 Semester One (1243)
This theoretical and workplace-based course integrates behavioural competencies in the application of advanced physical fitness assessment and design, and implementation of evidence-based, effective and individualised exercise programmes for the maintenance of health and physical fitness in apparently healthy individuals. Supervised practice of not less than 70 hours is provided.
Prerequisite: 45 points: EXERSCI 101, 103, 105
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EXERSCI 301
: Exercise Physiology 22024 Semester One (1243)
Systemic physiological responses and adaptations to exercise training and physical inactivity relevant to selected athletic and medical populations and across the lifespan. Skills will be developed in the interpretation of experimental methods and findings in human exercise physiology.
Prerequisite: 15 points from EXERSCI 201, MEDSCI 205, SPORTSCI 201
Restriction: SPORTSCI 301
Restriction: SPORTSCI 301
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EXERSCI 305
: Movement Neuroscience2024 Semester One (1243)
Examines brain and spinal cord organisation and function related to movement, and the neurological mechanisms involved in the planning, execution and control of movement in health and disease. Introduces the concept of neural plasticity as it relates to motor skill learning and recovery after injury in both healthy and neurologically impaired populations. An understanding of human anatomy at the level covered in EXERSCI 103 will also be assumed.
Prerequisite: 15 points from EXERSCI 201, 205, MEDSCI 206, 309, 320, PSYCH 202, SPORTSCI 201
Restriction: SPORTSCI 305
Restriction: SPORTSCI 305
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EXERSCI 309
: Project in Exercise Sciences2024 Semester One (1243)
A supervised individual practical project in a clinical or other research laboratory setting to explore and assess how science underpins practical skills.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II or III in Exercise Sciences and Departmental approval
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
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EXERSCI 399
: Capstone: Applying Exercise Sciences2024 Semester One (1243)
A supervised project course that will focus on applying theoretical knowledge to practical skills. Opportunities will include laboratory and clinic-based research projects, science communication or public engagement projects. Students will work in groups, but will also engage in individual activities to demonstrate their own understanding of topics.
Prerequisite: 15 points from EXERSCI 301, 303, 305, 307
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EXERSCI 704
: Advanced Techniques in Biomechanics2024 Semester One (1243)
A laboratory-based course which explores the current biomechanics methodology for quantifying human movements. Emphasis on motion capture, force measurement, accelerometers, clinical gait analysis, balance assessment, and electromyography. Students will apply biomechanical methods to clinical assessment.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 704
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EXERSCI 705
: Research in the Exercise Sciences2024 Semester One (1243)
Examines the nature and value of research contributions in the Exercise Sciences and their application to further research and evidence-based practice. Evaluates the process of research, inclusive of the development of research questions and hypotheses, the planning and collection of data in an ethical and unbiased manner, the analysis, interpretation and presentation of data and the dissemination of results.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 705
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EXERSCI 708
: Advanced Seminar in Movement Neuroscience2024 Semester One (1243)
Seminar based course which examines brain organisation and function related to movement in health and disease. Emphasis is placed on contemporary techniques and paradigms in the field of movement neuroscience, with special emphasis on clinical populations that exhibit impaired movement. Neural plasticity is a central theme.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 708