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TFCACENG 93F
: Foundation Academic English2024 Semester One (1243)
Develops the skills necessary to write essays of exposition and argument for university purposes. It includes brainstorming, writing an outline, structuring an essay, integrating quotations, summaries and referencing.
Prerequisite: Coordinator approval
Restriction: ACADENG 93F, 101
Restriction: ACADENG 93F, 101
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TFCBIO 91F
: Foundation Biology 12024 Semester One (1243)
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
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TFCCHEM 91F
: Foundation Chemistry 12024 Semester One (1243)
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
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TFCEDUC 14F
: An Introduction to the New Zealand Education System2024 Semester One (1243)
Introduces students to the education system of New Zealand. Illustrates the historical development of the New Zealand education system, and addresses issues such as changes to governance and curriculum and ethnic diversity in New Zealand schools.
Restriction: EDFOUND 14F
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TFCENG 91F
: Academic Literacy 12024 Semester One (1243)
Establishes skills in spoken and written English for academic purposes. Introduces critical reading, writing, listening and oral presentation skills. Students develop greater competency in English and learn the basics of academic literacy.
Restriction: ENGLISH 91F
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TFCENV 91F
: Geography2024 Semester One (1243)
How does geography effect both how we live today and our future? An introduction to human and physical geography with an emphasis on population, migration, social inequality, uneven development, climate change, sustainability and geospatial thinking. We Eexamines these geographical topics using a variety of local and global case studies.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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TFCEWRIT 94F
: Foundation English Writing2024 Semester One (1243)
A skills-based academic writing course, providing practice in the writing process, and the analysis and production of academic texts. These include argumentative essays, compare and contrast texts, definition, classification and critique writing, along with research-based writing such as literature reviews, case studies and reports.
Prerequisite: Coordinator approval
Restriction: ENGWRIT 94F
Restriction: ENGWRIT 94F
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TFCMAORI 10F
: Te Pū2024 Semester One (1243)
Introduction to functional and instructional Māori including everyday vocabulary, basic sentence structures, pronouns, possessives and positional language. Aspects of tikanga will include meeting and greeting people with waiata, karakia and hīmene, and values such as whānau, whakawhanaungatanga and aroha. Referring to their own hapū/iwi students will introduce and locate themselves in relation to their whakapapa and carry out a short mihi.
Restriction: EDFOUND 10F
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TFCMATHS 89F
: Mathematics for Arts2024 Semester One (1243)
Includes several important mathematical ideas within historical, environmental, societal, political, financial, justice, entertainment and cultural contexts. Will also be guided by the interests of its learners as citizens and consumers, who will be encouraged to draw on the mathematics they are already familiar with. Aimed at linking mathematics to the world of students who are likely to be non-STEM majors.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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TFCMATHS 90F
: Preparatory Skills in Mathematics2024 Semester One (1243)
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
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TFCMATHS 91F
: Foundation Mathematics 12024 Semester One (1243)
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
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TFCMATHS 93F
: Foundation Mathematics 32024 Semester One (1243)
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
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TFCPHYS 91F
: Foundation Physics2024 Semester One (1243)
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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TFCSOCIO 91F
: Foundation Sociology 12024 Semester One (1243)
Introduces students to fundamental building blocks in sociology. Students develop familiarity with key sociological concepts that explain social inequalities, enabling them to think sociologically about this issue. In particular, students learn how social structures (for example, class, race/ethnicity, gender and sexuality), social institutions (for instance, the state) as well as interactions between people produce and sustain various forms of inequality.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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THEOREL 101
: The Bible and Popular Culture2024 Semester One (1243)
An exploration of biblical themes, images, and metaphors in contemporary film, music and cultural arts through which religion and culture intersect. It develops tools appropriate for analysing popular culture, as it moves from the local to the national to the global.
Restriction: THEOLOGY 101, 101G
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THEOREL 221
: Comparative Religion and Society2024 Semester One (1243)
Provides an introduction to social theories of religion. An empirical approach to the study of religion, which constructs theories and arguments about its social forms and significance through the collection and analysis of data. Global case studies will be used to consider the power of religion both as a force for social cohesion as well as disruption and social change.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I
Restriction: THEOREL 321
Restriction: THEOREL 321
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THEOREL 223
: How People Became Things: Christianity, Colonisation and Race2024 Semester One (1243)
An exploration of theological and religious ideas that supported colonisation and contributed to a wider transformation of identity, land and economics. Students will learn about some of the ideas and beliefs that were integral to the progression of colonialism, as well as the role of religion in various forms of resistance.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I
Restriction: THEOREL 323
Restriction: THEOREL 323
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THEOREL 309
: Directed Study 12024 Semester One (1243)
Provides students with the possibility of undertaking directed study of a topic in Theological and Religious Studies approved by the Academic Head and directed by a member of academic staff with relevant expertise.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II from the BA Schedule
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THEOREL 310
: Directed Study 22024 Semester One (1243)
Provides students with the possibility of undertaking directed study of a topic in Theological and Religious Studies approved by the Academic Head and directed by a member of academic staff with relevant expertise.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II from the BA Schedule
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THEOREL 321
: Comparative Religion and Society2024 Semester One (1243)
Examines the social theories of religion. An empirical approach to the study of religion, which constructs theories and arguments about its social forms and significance through the collection and analysis of data. Global case studies will be used to consider the power of religion both as a force for social cohesion as well as disruption and social change.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
Restriction: THEOREL 221
Restriction: THEOREL 221
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THEOREL 323
: How People Became Things: Christianity, Colonisation and Race2024 Semester One (1243)
An exploration of theological and religious ideas that supported colonisation and contributed to a wider transformation of identity, land and economics. Students will learn about some of the ideas and beliefs that were integral to the progression of colonialism, as well as the role of religion in various forms of resistance.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
Restriction: THEOREL 223
Restriction: THEOREL 223
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TONGAN 101
: Tongan Language 12024 Semester One (1243)
Gives students an introduction to the structure of Tongan as well as allowing them to develop basic language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Designed for students with little or no knowledge of the language, and for those with some fluency wishing to understand simple sentence structure and composition.
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
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TONGAN 301
: Tongan Language 32024 Semester One (1243)
Extends the level of fluency and literacy developed in TONGAN 201. Skills in oral and written Tongan will be extended through intensive study of Tongan history and culture.
Prerequisite: TONGAN 201
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URBDES 702
: Urban Design Theory and Practice2024 Semester One (1243)
The language of urban design, urban analysis, urban history, contemporary theory, international and local practice, allied disciplines, cities in the developing world and pacific urbanism.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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URBDES 710
: Urban Design Studio 12024 Semester One (1243)
An urban design project involving in-depth specialised research on the implications for urban design at the strategic scale.
No pre-requisites or restrictions