Sciences

The Faculty of Science is New Zealand’s leading science faculty, and is held in high regard for outstanding quality teaching and diverse research opportunities.

With 11 of the University’s science subjects ranked top in New Zealand, the faculty boasts eight subjects ranked in the top 100 worldwide. Our strengths Include Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Statistics and Psychology.

Bachelor of Science – Biomedical Science

Duration: 3 years
Intake: Semester one

Bachelor of Science – Food Science & Nutrition

Duration: 3 years
Intake: Semester one and Semester two

Bachelor of Science – other majors

Duration: 3 years
Intake: Semester one and Semester two

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) – All specialisations

Duration: 4 years
Intake: Semester one and Semester two

CERTIFICATE IN FOUNDATION STUDIES SUBJECT SELECTION

– English for Academic Purpose(EAP) is compulsory for all students.

Take the 1 recommended subject:

Choose 3 elective subjects, it is recommended that one is Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography or Mathematics

CHEMISTRY

PHYSICS

BIOLOGY

MATH – MODELLING

MATH – CALCULUS

STATISTICS

ACCOUNTING

ART HISTORY

DESIGN

ECONOMICS

GEOGRAPHY

COMMUNICATIONS

Chemistry

  • Atomic Structure
  • Chemical Bonding
  • Reduction and Oxidation
  • Electrochemical Cells
  • Enthalpy Change
  • Chemical Equilibrium
  • Acids, Bases and Alkalis
  • Dissolving and Precipitation
  • Organic Compounds – Nomenclature, Structure, Isomerism, Reactions and Polymers

Physics

  • Linear Motion
  • Newton’s Laws and their Application
  • Circular Motion
  • Work, Energy and Power
  • Linear Momentum
  • Rotational Momentum
  • Simple Harmonic Motion
  • Mechanical Waves
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Direct Current Electricity
  • Capacitance
  • Electromagnetism
  • Alternating Current Theory

Biology

  • Cells and Biochemistry
  • Plants and Animals
  • Human Physiology
  • Ecosystems and Energy Flow
  • Genetics and Evolution
  • Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Math Modeling

  • Applications of Differentiation for Modelling 
  • Differential Equations for Modelling 
  • Simultaneous Equations  
  • Linear Programming 
  • Exponential and Logarithmic Modelling 
  • Path Analysis 

Math Calculus

  • Applications of Differentiation for Calculus 
  • Integration Skills 
  • Applications of Integration 
  • Differential Equations for Calculus 
  • Complex Numbers 

Statistics

  • Probability
  • Expectation Algebra
  • Probability Distributions
  • Sampling Methods
  • Data Display
  • Calculating Statistics from a Data Set
  • Sampling Distributions
  • Confidence Intervals
  • Analysis of Bivariate Data
  • Analysis of Time Series

Accounting

  • Introduction to Accounting – Financial Statements, Double Entry, Basic Concepts
  • Cost-volume-profit Analysis
  • Decision-making
  • Spreadsheets, using Microsoft Excel
  • Cash Budgeting
  • Analysis and Interpretation
  • Companies
  • Accounting Concepts for a Reporting Entity
  • Cashflow Statements
  • Job Costing

Art History

  • The Renaissance
    • Naturalism and Science in Fifteenth-century Italian Painting
    • The High Renaissance – The Influence of Antiquity
    • Gesture, Expression and the Portrayal of Narrative
    • Portraiture – Characterisation of the Individual
  • Modern Art – Towards Abstraction
    • The Development of Cubism
    • Paths to Abstraction
  • Aspects of Modern New Zealand Art
    • Paths to Abstraction

Design

  • Graphic Design Methodologies including Logo and Poster Design
  • Language of Design
  • Design Manipulation of Image and Text
  • Research and Enquiry of Design History and Designers
  • Self-directed Production of Design Portfolio
  • Creative Thinking and Development of Ideas
  • Editing and Decision-making
  • Layout and Presentation

Economics

  • Basic Economic Concepts
  • Theory of Demand
  • Production, Resources, Costs and Cost Curves
  • Theory of Supply
  • Elasticities of Demand and Supply
  • Market Model and Allocative Efficiency
  • Theory of the Firm and Types of Competition in the Market
  • Market Failure and Government Intervention
  • Circular Flow of Income and Expenditure
  • GDP and the Business Cycle
  • Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Model
  • Balance of Payments and Exchange Rate
  • Monetary and Fiscal Policies to Close Recessionary and Inflationary Gaps

Geography

  • Geographic Skills using Topographical Maps
  • Tourism Development in Rotorua
  • Plate Tectonic Movement in New Zealand
  • Development

Communications

  • Introduction to critical analysis of media
  • Modern Media and Cultural Critique
  • Language of Photography
  • Digital Manipulation of Images
  • New Zealand WW2 Posters: Purpose, Audience, and Visual Techniques
  • Visual and Oral Text
  • Media Representation of a National Identity
  • New Zealand Short Film: Addressing Big Ideas through Film Techniques
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