Courses - Faculty of Science
Science Scholars
Stage I
Science in Action
An introduction to the big questions in science, approaches to scientific research, and how science and scientists play a role in society. Students will explore scientific knowledge and enquiry from a broad, cross-disciplinary perspective.
Prerequisite: Programme Director approval
Restriction: SCISCHOL 101
To complete this course students must enrol in SCISCHOL 100 A and B, or SCISCHOL 100
Science in Action 1
An introduction to the big questions in science, approaches to scientific research, and how science and scientists play a role in society. Students will explore scientific knowledge and enquiry from a broad, cross-disciplinary perspective.
Prerequisite: Programme Director approval
Science in Action 2
An advanced introduction to the big questions in science, approaches to scientific research, and how science and scientists play a role in society. Students will explore scientific knowledge and enquiry from a broad, cross-disciplinary perspective.
Prerequisite: Programme Director approval
Stage II
Introduction to Science and Innovation
An exploration of issues affecting Science in Society, including governance, funding and policies. Students will also explore the development of modern scientific method and the challenges of engaging in scientific research.
Prerequisite: Programme Director approval
Research and Discovery
An exploration of scientific research skills and communication. Students will develop an understanding of the impact of culture on scientific discovery, the skills to develop and document a research proposal, and how to communicate scientific work in an area of choice.
Prerequisite: Programme Director approval
To complete this course students must enrol in SCISCHOL 202 A and B, or SCISCHOL 202
Stage III
Advanced Science and Innovation
Explores the role of science in relation to the New Zealand and global economy and discusses issues including ownership, exploitation and stewardship of resources, indigenous science, biodiversity and National Science Challenges. Students will also explore the position of science nationally and globally and current scientific debates.
Prerequisite: Programme Director approval
Science Scholars Project
Building on the research proposal developed in SCISCHOL 202, students will respond to a research question requiring data collection, analysis and interpretation, discussion and presentation of project outcomes.
Prerequisite: Programme Director approval
To complete this course students must enrol in SCISCHOL 302 A and B, or SCISCHOL 302