Science Papers at Tauranga (2023)

Papers for science qualifications are listed under the individual subject headings.

For a list of the major subjects available for the Bachelor of Science (BSc), please see the BSc.

For a list of the major subjects available for the Bachelor of Science (Technology) (BSc(Tech)), please see the BScTech.

The papers listed under Science do not count towards a major, but may be taken as part of any BSc or BSc(Tech) degree.

Note: SCIEN300 is strongly recommended for School of Science students and is recommended for students in other Divisions who have an interest in science communication.



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  • 100 Level

    Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location
    CHEMY100Chemistry in Context - Matū o te Ao15.023A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga)
    This paper covers a broad range of chemical concepts that are fundamental to the sciences and engineering. A strong emphasis is made to teach concepts through real-life examples from the world around us. He toro na tenei pepa i nga tumomo tuapapa o te matai matu kei te tuapapa o nga horopaki putaiao, pukaha hoki He kaha hangai te ...
    CLIMT101Introduction to Climate Change Science - Pūtaiao Huringa Āhuarangi15.023A (Hamilton), 23A (Online), 23A (Tauranga) & 23X (Secondary School - Unistart)
    An overview of the scientific basis of climate change with emphasis on understanding climate change mitigation and adaptation. He tirohanga whanui no tenei pepa i te tuapapa o te putaiao o te huringa ahuarangi. He nui te aro ki te whakamauru me te takatu o te huringa ahuarangi.
  • 300 Level

    Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location
    SCIEN301Capstone Project15.023B (Hamilton), 23B (Tauranga), 23C (Hamilton) & 23C (Tauranga)
    Students complete an interdisciplinary group project on a topic of relevance to the scientific or wider community. For further information about the available projects, please refer to the [Science Work-Integrated Learning](https://sci.waikato.ac.nz/study/undergraduate/work-integrated-learning) webpage.
    SCIEN303Undergraduate Research Project15.023A (Hamilton), 23A (Tauranga), 23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Tauranga)
    Students carry out an independent research project on an approved topic under staff supervision. For further information, please refer to the [Science Work-Integrated Learning](https://sci.waikato.ac.nz/study/undergraduate/work-integrated-learning) webpage.
    SCIEN305Science and Mātauranga Māori15.023A (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.
    SCIEN313Undergraduate Research Project30.023C (Hamilton) & 23C (Tauranga)
    Students carry out an independent research project on an approved topic under staff supervision. For further information, please refer to the [Science Work-Integrated Learning](https://sci.waikato.ac.nz/study/undergraduate/work-integrated-learning) webpage.
  • 500 Level

    Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location
    SCIEN589Directed Study15.023A (Hamilton), 23A (Tauranga), 23B (Hamilton), 23B (Tauranga), 23C (Hamilton) & 23C (Tauranga)
    No description available.
    SCIEN592Dissertation60.023X (Hamilton) & 23X (Tauranga)
    A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
    SCIEN593Thesis90.023X (Hamilton) & 23X (Tauranga)
    An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
    SCIEN594Thesis120.023I (Hamilton), 23X (Hamilton) & 23X (Tauranga)
    An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.

2023 Catalogue of Papers information current as of : 21 March 2023 10:02am

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