Population Health Papers at Tauranga (2023)

Poutū-manahau Population Health is available as a specified programme for the Bachelor of Health (BHealth). To complete the specified programme in Poutū-manahau Population Health, students must take the following programme - listed under Year 1, 2 and 3.

Poutū-manahau Population Health is also available as a subject in the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing. To complete the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing in Poutū-manahau Population Health, students must complete the papers listed under Year 1 of the Poutū-manahau Population Health specified programme.

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• 100 Level
• 200 Level
• 300 Level

• 100 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  BIOMD101	Introduction to Human Biology - Tinana Tangata Koiora	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga)
  This paper will introduce the student to the basics of human anatomy and physiology. He whakataki tenei pepa i te hunga tauira ki nga tuapapa o te matai tinana me te matai whaiaroaro o te ira tangata.
  MAORI101	Introduction to Conversational Māori for Absolute Beginners	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23B (Hamilton)
  For absolute beginner students, this introductory paper to conversational Maori pays particular attention to pronunciation, greetings, and forms of language associated with certain cultural functions, such as mihimihi, as well as tasks such as thanking people, farewelling, communicating personal information, and naming everyday obj...
  MAORI111	Te Reo Māori: Introductory 1	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23X (Hamilton) & 23X (Tauranga)
  An introductory paper for students with little or no knowledge of the Maori language which provides basic everyday language such as: greetings, farewells, focusing on family relationships, numbers, time, shopping, talking about a trip and commands.
  MAORI150	Te Tiriti o Waitangi: An Introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23B (Hamilton) & 23X (Hamilton)
  This paper seeks to provide a sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. It reviews historical and contemporary interpretations and takes into account the interplay of contextual issues of the time.
  PSYCH101	Social Psychology, Health and Well-being	15.0	23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Tauranga)
  This paper will introduce major issues in psychology particularly as they relate to health, wellbeing, mental illness, forensic psychology, lifespan development, and social factors in a range of contexts.
  SOCPY100	Introduction to Social Policy	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga)
  This paper examines the values behind social policy and introduces students to some of the important issues and debates in New Zealand and other democratic societies.

• 200 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  CMYHE201	Healthy Lifestyles and Healthy Communities	15.0	23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Tauranga)
  This paper aims to develop understanding of sociological analyses and critiques of health promotion and to develop comprehension of the relationship between practice and the wider cultural, environmental, political, and social contexts in which health promotion occurs.
  GEOGY209	Health, People, Place	15.0	23B (Online)
  This paper draws on critical analysis of health, people and place to introduce contemporary developments in socio-cultural geography. Attention is paid to spatial well-being at a range of scales.
  MAORI204	Māori and Pacific Health and Wellbeing	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga)
  This paper looks at health and wellbeing from Maori and Pacific perspectives, including models and frameworks in relation to Health, Sport, Human Performance, and Nursing.

• 300 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  HELTH302	Industry and Community Engagement in Health	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23B (Hamilton) & 23C (Hamilton)
  This paper fulfils The University of Waikato's requirement for all students to engage with the wider community in a work-related or applied project setting. This paper provides opportunities for professional and personal development within varied work-related settings relevant to the fields of health. This paper is designed for stu...
  MAORI302	Mātauranga Māori, Indigenous Knowledges	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper looks at the influence and forms that Matauranga Maori has had and has taken in various postcolonial formations, including in science and research, education, policy and social reform.
  SCIEN305	Science and Mātauranga Māori	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23A (Tauranga), 23C (Hamilton) & 23C (Tauranga)
  This paper will provide science graduates with an understanding of both scientific and Matauranga Maori perspectives on topical issues and the ability to apply these in a Vision Matauranga context.
  SOCPY301	Health, Wellbeing and Policy	15.0	23B (Hamilton), 23B (Online) & 23B (Tauranga)
  This paper provides a critical introduction to key issues in the formation of health policy at both a national and international level.