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BIOSCI 757

: Molecular Form, Function and Design
2024 Semester One (1243)
Biological systems highlight a complex interplay of thousands of molecules. Reviews fundamental studies focusing on molecular structure and function (structural biology), and designer molecules with applications in nanotechnology and biomedicine. Topics may include: enzyme evolution and engineering, protein design and assembly, rational drug and vaccine discovery, and protein structure and dynamics.
Subject: Biological Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
127

BIOSCI 759

: Cell and Molecular Biomedicine
2024 Semester One (1243)
Explores recent advances in cell biology that have led to a greater understanding of a variety of cellular processes at the molecular level. Emphasis will be placed on biochemical and genetic approaches to understand disease mechanisms at the cellular level. A sound understanding of either BIOSCI 349 or 353 or MEDSCI 314 or equivalent is assumed.
Subject: Biological Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
128

BIOSCI 760

: Biosystematics
2024 Semester One (1243)
Exploration of key concepts and processes that form the professional discipline of biosystematics. Introduction and familiarisation with advanced concepts in biosystematics, and knowledge of methods to manage biosystematics collections, to develop accessible biodiversity databases, and to study and characterise biodiversity. Previous experience with basic taxonomic principles and the systematics of a taxonomic group is desirable.
Subject: Biological Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
129

BIOSCI 761

: Research Practice
2024 Semester One (1243)
Students will complete an advanced literature review to produce a research output that applies their knowledge to a novel context or application. Students will develop skills to synthesise and communicate their research output including the significance, potential limitations and context within the wider discipline to an academic audience using both written and verbal platforms.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Restriction: BIOSCI 762, ENVSCI 701, MEDSCI 701
130

BIOSCI 762

: BSc(Hons) Dissertation Proposal
2024 Semester One (1243)
A review of the literature associated with the dissertation topic and an outline of the proposed research and its significance. Students will also be required to present an overview of the proposal in a seminar.
Subject: Biological Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
131

BIOSCI 763

: Professional Applications of Ecology
2024 Semester One (1243)
Exploration of key concepts that form the professional discipline of ecology. Introduction and familiarisation with relevant policy, advanced ecological community and population survey and monitoring, use of Geographic Information Science (GIS) and remote sensing, accessing biosystematics resources, data management, effective engagement with mana whenua, and effective communication skills. Some previous knowledge of ecology is desirable.
Subject: Biological Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
132

BIOSCI 764

: Human Virology
2024 Semester One (1243)
The COVID-19 pandemic was a global health crisis without parallel in the modern era and has evoked an unprecedented scientific response. Explores aspects of virus biology to illustrate principles of emergence, transmission and disease caused by viruses with pandemic potential and discusses how emerging pandemics can reshape our ability to respond to future viral threats with pandemic potential.
Subject: Biological Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
133

BIOSCI 766

: Global Change Ecology
2024 Semester One (1243)
Discusses the profound impacts global change processes have on ecological systems, including climate change, land use change, biodiversity loss and changes in biogeochemical cycles. Covers the complex concepts of global change and approaches for planning and mitigation. Some previous knowledge of ecology is desirable.
Subject: Biological Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
134

BUSAN 200

: Business Analytics
2024 Semester One (1243)
An introduction to the science of fact based, data driven, decision making, exposure to different approaches, support tools, and analytical methods for decision making, particularly using spreadsheets, reinforcement of critical thinking skills and the ability to intelligently use information; and development and integration of modelling skills in a variety of decision-making-oriented applications.
Subject: Business Analytics
Prerequisite: 15 points from ECON 221, ENGSCI 211, STATS 101, 108, and 15 points from COMPSCI 101, 107, 130, INFOMGMT 192, INFOSYS 110
Restriction: INFOMGMT 290
135

BUSAN 201

: Data Management
2024 Semester One (1243)
Rapid advancements in computing power and data storage capacity has changed how digital data is created, stored, consumed, and managed. As a result, business data exists in many formats and representations. Students will be equipped with contemporary data management tools and exploratory techniques to realise the value of data as a business asset.
Subject: Business Analytics
Prerequisite: 15 points from COMPSCI 101, 107, 130, INFOMGMT 192, INFOSYS 110
Restriction: INFOMGMT 292
136

BUSAN 300

: Data Wrangling
2024 Semester One (1243)
Organisations are increasingly adopting big data analysis, predictive analytics, social data mining, and deep machine learning to gain business intelligence and insight. The value of such technologies relies on having high-quality data, yet raw data is messy and its transformation to add value is often neglected. Students will explore a data wrangling toolbox to add value to data.
Subject: Business Analytics
Prerequisite: 15 points from BUSAN 201, INFOMGMT 292, INFOSYS 222
Restriction: INFOMGMT 390
137

BUSAN 301

: Data Visualisation
2024 Semester One (1243)
Visual representations of data enable complex ideas to be communicated clearly and effectively. Covers how to better engage decision makers via data visualisation. Focusses on transforming data into visual digital narratives using modern visualisation tools.
Subject: Business Analytics
Prerequisite: 30 points from BUSAN 200, 201, ECON 221, INFOMGMT 290-296, INFOSYS 220-280, STATS 208, 255
Restriction: INFOMGMT 392
138

BUSAN 302

: Big Data and Machine Learning
2024 Semester One (1243)
Provides essential skills to build data-driven digital innovations that augment business decisions. This involves identifying problems faced by different groups of individuals from different spheres of life, analysing the problem space and data needs, building a prototype for a selected design, and using machine learning tools and cloud-based big data analytics.
Subject: Business Analytics
Prerequisite: BUSAN 200 and 15 points from BUSAN 201, INFOMGMT 292, INFOSYS 222
Restriction: INFOMGMT 393, INFOSYS 330
139

BUSINESS 111

: Understanding Business
2024 Semester One (1243)
Business involves creating and capturing different forms of value for diverse stakeholders. Considers customers and markets, and the wider context within which business operates. Develops an understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship and how to manage people. Develops personal and professional capabilities needed in business, including strategies to manage self and work effectively with others.
Subject: Business
Restriction: BUSINESS 101, MGMT 101
140

BUSINESS 112

: Managing Sustainable Growth 1
2024 Semester One (1243)
Develops understanding of how to manage people, processes and resources for the benefit of business and society. Focuses on the decisions and trade-offs involved in growing a business, managing customer relationships, and competing in international markets. Explores strategies to enhance productivity and ensure sustainability, and how legal tools can be used to protect value.
Subject: Business
Prerequisite: BUSINESS 101 or 111
Restriction: BUSINESS 102, 113, MGMT 101
141

BUSINESS 114

: Accounting for Decision Making
2024 Semester One (1243)
Examines how understanding financial, non-financial and legal information is critical to business decision making. Considers the accounting and legal requirements, issues and mechanisms that impact management of an organisation. Develops skills in analysing, interpreting and communicating accounting information.
Subject: Business
Restriction: ACCTG 101
142

BUSINESS 115

: Economics, Markets and Law
2024 Semester One (1243)
Considers how the economic and legal environment affects individuals, businesses, markets and the global economy. Explores the meaning and impact of price fluctuations, interest rate changes, exchange rate movements and balance of payments problems, standard of living comparisons, regional trading agreements, and regulatory and legal mechanisms and constraints.
Subject: Business
Restriction: ECON 101, 111, 151, 151G, 191
143

BUSINESS 202

: Business Consulting
2024 Semester One (1243)
Teams will apply multidisciplinary knowledge to solve complex problems in business scenarios. Builds skills in interpreting and presenting business information, project management, ethical decision-making and working in teams. Develops and advances core knowledge, including goals and strategy, organisational culture and structure, marketing, legal analysis, operations and supply chain management, within a dynamic macroeconomic environment.
Subject: Business
Prerequisite: 45 points from BUSINESS 112, 113, 114, 115 or ECON 152
144

BUSINESS 301

: Special Topic: Future17
2024 Semester One (1243)
Students will collaborate in international teams with peers across several universities to diagnose and propose innovative solutions to challenges presented by third-party organisations that fit within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Skills in interdisciplinary and intercultural collaboration and Design Thinking are developed alongside academic mentors and third-party professionals. The course is delivered in collaboration with global Future17 partner universities.
Subject: Business
No pre-requisites or restrictions
145

BUSINESS 350

: Business Simulation
2024 Semester One (1243)
An integrated team-based capstone experience based on a business simulation requiring students to demonstrate their ability to work collaboratively as they engage in strategic decision-making.
Subject: Business
Prerequisite: BUSINESS 202 and 30 points at Stage III from BCom courses
Restriction: BUSINESS 351-353
146

BUSINESS 351

: Industry Case
2024 Semester One (1243)
A challenging ‘real world’ business case project requiring demonstration of personal and professional skills as teams assess a situation, propose solutions and communicate recommendations.
Subject: Business
Prerequisite: BUSINESS 202 and 30 points at Stage III from BCom courses
Restriction: BUSINESS 350, 352, 353
147

BUSINESS 704

: Quantitative Research Methods
2024 Semester One (1243)
Students will become familiar with underlying theory and current best practice in quantitative research through discussion and application of topics including measurement, design (including survey design), and computer-based data analysis.
Subject: Business
Prerequisite: BUSINESS 710
Restriction: MKTG 703, 704
148

BUSINESS 705

: Qualitative Research Methods
2024 Semester One (1243)
Students will become familiar with current theory and practice as well as methodological debates in the use of qualitative methodologies, including ethnography, case studies, archival research, participant observation, interview and focus group methods, as well as transcription and analysis. A workshop on coding qualitative data will be included.
Subject: Business
Prerequisite: BUSINESS 710 or PSYCH 744
Restriction: MKTG 703, 704
149

BUSINESS 710

: Conducting Research
2024 Semester One (1243)
The pursuit of new knowledge requires the ability to recognise and design appropriate and robust research studies. Students explore the principles and practices of research design, including the fundamentals of where knowledge comes from; if and to what degree we can be certain about our findings; the ethics of research activities; and how a topic might be investigated from multiple approaches and philosophical perspectives.
Subject: Business
No pre-requisites or restrictions
150

CAREER 101

: Understanding Your Workplace
2024 Semester One (1243)
Enables students to build on existing paid work or voluntary service external to their University studies while learning about the dynamics of cultures within professional or organisational settings. Students will research how their target organisation functions, will consider other forms of workplace environment and will demonstrate how their own activities contribute to personal and professional development.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed
Restriction: CAREER 200