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2019 Unistart Programme University papers for secondary school students
Welcome to Unistart Contents
The University of Waikato Unistart Programme gives enthusiastic and Papers taught online 4 Apply in three easy steps
competent secondary school students a head-start in tertiary education by Computer Science 4
1. Get the right advice
enabling them to complete university papers while still at school. Digital Learning 4
Your school career adviser and
Not only does the programme offer students a Unistart Scholarship Economics 4 our Unistart Coordinator can help
stimulating challenge, it gives them the confidence in you select the papers that are best
knowing they have what it takes to go to University. The University of Waikato Unistart Scholarship Education and Society 5 for you. For study advice email
covers the cost of up to two Unistart papers. Geography 6 unistart@waikato.ac.nz or call
There are more than 40 papers to choose from, Students will automatically be considered for 07 837 9309.
many of which are taught online, and completed this scholarship when accepted into the Unistart Health, Sport and Human Performance 5
Unistart papers can be credited towards an Programme – no additional application is required. Note: Before you can apply for
undergraduate degree at the University of Waikato. Human Development 7 Unistart, your school needs to enter
Language and Literacy Education 7 into a Unistart Agreement with us.
Scholarship eligibility criteria: We’ll organise this directly with your
What does a Unistart paper involve? Law 8
As well as meeting the programme entry school so be sure to inform your
Unistart papers are generally run over one semester requirements for Unistart, students will also need: Māori and Indigenous Studies 8 school career adviser of your plans
and are worth 15 points. Most students would have before you start this process.
•• NCEA Level 2 or above endorsed with merit or Māori Education 9
a workload of around 8-10 hours a week, which can 2. Apply to enrol
excellence; and
include time watching their online lectures, reading Māori Language/Te Reo Māori 9
the online course materials, working on assignments •• New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency. Once you know what papers you
and preparing for and sitting an exam/test. Music 9 want to study and you’ve received
Get in touch your school’s approval to do Unistart,
Please note that university semester dates do not Philosophy 10 visit waikato.ac.nz/study/unistart to
always align with secondary school term dates. If you have any questions about Unistart or would
Political Science 10 submit an online Application to Enrol.
While this won't affect the programme experience, like more information about study options, we’re
happy to help. Visit waikato.ac.nz/study/unistart 3. Complete your enrolment
students may need to be interacting with their Papers taught on campus 12
paper during their term break. For semester dates or contact us: If you meet the Unistart Scholarship
see page 19. Unistart Programme Coordinator Computer Science 12 eligibility criteria, as well as the
unistart@waikato.ac.nz programme entry requirements, after
Mathematics 13 you have selected your paper(s) of
Programme entry requirements 07 837 9309
Music 14 choice you will receive an enrolment
Unistart is open to all year 12 and 13 secondary Future Student Advisers agreement with zero fees. Accepting
school students who: recruitment@waikato.ac.nz Science 15 this agreement will give you access to
0800 WAIKATO Chemistry 15 your paper.
•• have met the criteria for discretionary
entrance to university (visit waikato.ac.nz/ Earth Sciences 15 If you are unsuccessful in meeting the
discretionary-entrance for details); Unistart Scholarship eligibility criteria,
•• are between 16 and 20 years old at the start of On the cover Ecology and Biodiversity 16 but have met the programme entry
the Unistart paper; and Cathan Bowler Environmental Sciences 17 requirements, your offer will include
Hamilton Boys' High School paper fees. If this is the case, we will
•• have approval from their school. Molecular and Cellular Biology 17
Unistart student 2017 contact you to confirm that you want
Now studying a Bachelor of Management to proceed with the enrolment, before
Studies with Honours, majoring in Enrolment & study information 18 we finalise the application.
Strategic Management.
Important dates 192019 Unistart papers
All those who have
then
gone on to university
have said
Papers taught online Education and Society that taking their Un
istart paper
Our online Unistart papers enable students to experience university study from the comfort of their school helped prepare them
classroom. Each paper has a dedicated paper site on Moodle, our online teaching and learning platform.
The New Zealand Educational Context .
EDSOC101-19B(NET) ~ Sharron Gray
Moodle is the online classroom for our NET papers, where students can watch recorded lectures, interact
15 POINTS Teacher in Charge
with their tutors and access paper specific resources that have been made available by the lecturer.
The paper addresses the educational policies, ideas Digital Technology
As an added bonus, most of our online papers are 100% internally assessed. This means the paper will and processes shaping the educational contexts
finish three weeks earlier than the listed semester end date (which accounts for study week and a within which New Zealanders learn and teach. St Johns College,
two-week exam period).
Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul – 1 Nov) Hamilton
If you have questions about a specific online paper, please get in touch with the specified contact person, Entry: You must meet the entry requirements
or our Unistart Programme Coordinator at unistart@waikato.ac.nz of Unistart
Online applications close 28 June 2019.
Computer Science Digital Learning Contact person: Sussi Bell,
Health, Sport and
sussi.bell@waikato.ac.nz
Introduction to Computer Science Developing Digital Fluency Human Performance
COMPX101-19A(NET) DLRNG100-19A(NET)
15 POINTS 15 POINTS Geography Understanding Hauora, Health and Wellbeing
CMYHE101-19A(NET)
This paper introduces computer programming in This paper offers a foundation for students learning to People and Place 15 POINTS
C# - the exciting challenge of creating software navigate and communicate effectively through digital GEOGY101-19B(NET)
and designing artificial worlds within the computer. learning environments. It incorporates purposeful 15 POINTS This paper examines a social determinants approach
It also covers concepts such as the internals of selection of technologies for learning, and digital to Health. It includes exploration of a range of
This paper introduces interactions that influence the health of populations
the home computer, the history and future of literacy which includes being able to research, create,
students to contemporary and determinants of health in New Zealand and
computers, cyber security, computer gaming, evaluate and apply technical skills while doing so.
human geography topics – global contexts.
databases, mobile computing and current research Teaching dates: A Semester (25 Feb – 21 Jun) people, places, processes – and to the ways in which
and challenges in computer science. Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of Teaching dates: A Semester (25 Feb – 21 Jun)
perspective shapes what is ‘seen’ and understood.
Teaching dates: A Semester (25 Feb – 21 Jun) Unistart Particular attention will be paid to representations Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of
Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of of people and places by examining maps, music, Unistart
Online applications close 15 February 2019.
Unistart video and other cultural texts. The paper provides Online applications close 15 February 2019.
Contact person: Sara Archard,
Online applications close 15 February 2019. opportunity for individual initiative and is intended Contact person: Courtney Kelly,
sara.archard@waikato.ac.nz
to be challenging, stimulating and enjoyable. courtney.kelly@waikato.ac.nz
Contact person: Nilesh Kanji,
nilesh.kanji@waikato.ac.nz Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul – 1 Nov)
Economics Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of
Unistart
Business Economics and the
New Zealand Economy Online applications close 28 June 2019.
ECONS101-19A(SEC) Contact person: Colin McLeay,
15 POINTS colin.mcleay@waikato.ac.nz
An introduction to the analysis of market
environments and the New Zealand economy from a
business and policy perspective.
Teaching dates: A Semester (25 Feb – 21 Jun)
Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of
2019 UNISTART PAPERS
Unistart
Online applications close 15 February 2019.
Contact person: Michael Cameron,
michael.cameron@waikato.ac.nz
4 The University of Waikato Unistart Programme 2019 52019 Unistart papers
Health, Sport and Human Language and
Eliana Abrams Performance continued Literacy Education
Ngāruawāhia High School Sport, Culture and Development:
Trends and Issues
Writing for Academic Success*
WRITE100-19A(NET)
SDCOA101-19B(NET) 15 POINTS
15 POINTS The paper gives students opportunities to develop
Unistart was the In this paper students will gain an introduction to their academic writing and reading skills.
sociological understandings of sport and movement
best possible cultures. They will develop new ways of critically
Students are encouraged to write across a range of
text types for different academic audiences and to
thinking about the important role sport plays in
stepping stone. contemporary society, including the economy,
develop their abilities to research, plan, draft and
revise systematically. The paper is appropriate for
politics, tourism, the media, and our sense of students studying across academic disciplines.
identity, belonging and community. Students will
Bachelor of Science, be introduced to a range of sociological concepts- Teaching dates: A Semester (25 Feb – 21 Jun)
Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of
majoring in Psychology -including history, sociology, social psychology,
Unistart
philosophy--from a sport development perspective,
Unistart was the best possible stepping and learn how to apply these to local, national and Online applications close 15 February 2019.
stone from high school to university life. international sporting contexts. Contact person: Laura Gurney,
Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul – 1 Nov) laura.gurney@waikato.ac.nz
I completed the human development
Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of
and writing papers during my last year *Availability is subject to approval
Unistart
at school. Online applications close 28 June 2019. Writing for Academic Success*
Not only did Unistart help me to develop Contact person: Courtney Kelly, WRITE100-19B(NET)
courtney.kelly@waikato.ac.nz 15 POINTS
my university study skills, it also helped
me to improve my NCEA results and win The paper gives students opportunities to develop
a Te Ara ki Angitū scholarship for my Human Development their academic writing and reading skills.
Students are encouraged to write across a range of
first full-time year of study at Waikato. Lifespan Development text types for different academic audiences and to
HMDEV100-19B(NET) develop their abilities to research, plan, draft and
Balancing school with university papers
15 POINTS revise systematically. The paper is appropriate for
was a challenge, but it was definitely students studying across academic disciplines.
This paper focuses on understanding and enhancing
worth the hard work. I received a lot of human development through an exploration of Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul – 1 Nov)
support throughout the programme, biological, psychological, social and cultural factors Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of
from both my school and the uni. that influence patterns of development and learning Unistart
over the lifespan. Online applications close 28 June 2019.
Now in my first year of a Bachelor Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul – 1 Nov) Contact person: Laura Gurney,
of Science, I am really enjoying life Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of laura.gurney@waikato.ac.nz
at university. In the future, I hope to Unistart
Online applications close 28 June 2019. *Availability is subject to approval
become a psychiatrist or emergency
medicine doctor, and one day run my Contact person: Sherlayn Cook,
2019 UNISTART PAPERS
sheralyn.cook@waikato.ac.nz
own GP practice in rural communities.
6 The University of Waikato Unistart Programme 2019 72019 Unistart papers
Law -ori and Indigenous Studies
Ma -ori Education
Ma Te Reo Māori: Intermediate 2
MAORI212-19B(SEC)
Introduction to New Zealand Law and Society He Hīnātore ki te Ao Māori: Introducing the Huarahi Mātauranga Māori: Historical and 15 POINTS
LEGAL105-19A(NET) Māori World Contemporary Approaches to Māori Education This paper builds on the skills acquired in MAORI211,
15 POINTS MAORI102-19A(NET) MAOED100-19A(NET) developing further language skills required in using
An introduction for non-lawyers to the nature and 15 POINTS 15 POINTS Māori to communicate about feelings, emotions and
functions of law and the processes of law-making. This is an introduction to the Māori world view, This paper examines historical and contemporary the weather.
The relationship between law and society will be language, social organisation including the analysis approaches in Māori education provision in Aotearoa Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul – 1 Nov)
illustrated by relevant examples. of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti of Waitangi and New Zealand. It explores policies, practices Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of
Teaching dates: A Semester (25 Feb – 21 Jun) its relevance. and developments that have impacted on the Unistart. In addition students should normally have
Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of Teaching dates: A Semester (25 Feb – 21 Jun) educational development of Māori. completed the prerequisite paper MAORI211, or
Unistart Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of Teaching dates: A Semester (25 Feb – 21 Jun) have relevant te reo experience subject to Faculty’s
Unistart Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of approval.
Online applications close 15 February 2019.
Online applications close 15 February 2019. Unistart Online applications close 28 June 2019.
Contact person: Marie Were,
marie.were@waikato.ac.nz Contact person: Rangi Matamua, Online applications close 15 February 2019. Contact person: Tama Hata-Tipene,
rangi.matamua@waikato.ac.nz Contact person: Sharon Campbell, tama.hata-tipene@waikato.ac.nz
Introduction to New Zealand Law and Society sharon.campbell@waikato.ac.nz
LEGAL105-19T(NET) He Hīnātore ki te Ao Māori: Introducing the
Music
15 POINTS Māori World
Ma-ori Language/
MAORI102-19B(NET)
This is an introduction for non-lawyers to the nature
15 POINTS Te Reo Ma -ori Composition 1
and functions of law and the processes of law- MUSIC115-19B(NET)
making. The relationship between law and society This is an introduction to the Māori world view, 15 POINTS
Te Reo Māori: Intermediate 1
will be illustrated by relevant examples. language, social organisation including the analysis The development of creative
MAORI211-19A(SEC)
Teaching dates: T Semester (11 Nov – 20 Dec) of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti of Waitangi and musical skills and techniques
15 POINTS
Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of its relevance. based on classical and
This paper builds on the skills acquired in MAORI112,
Unistart Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul – 1 Nov) popular idioms; song
developing a complexity in language skills required
Online applications close 1 November 2019. Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of writing; melody writing;
in the communication of detailed travel directions,
Unistart thematic development; harmonic
Contact person: Marie Were, describing internal and external characteristics of a
Online applications close 28 June 2019. understanding; two-part counterpoint. Computer
marie.were@waikato.ac.nz person and describing objects.
technology will be used as a composition and
Contact person: Rangi Matamua, Teaching dates: A Semester (25 Feb – 21 Jun) publishing tool. This can be used for students
rangi.matamua@waikato.ac.nz Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of Unistart. to develop and polish their NCEA Level 3 and
In addition, students should have a minimum of 14 credits scholarship composition portfolios.
in NCEA Level 3 Te Reo Māori or Te Reo Rangatira.
Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul - 1 Nov)
Online applications close 15 February 2019. Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of
ations Contact person: Hōri Manuirirangi, Unistart. An ability to read music is presupposed.
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I wo u ld aikato hori.manuirirangi@waikato.ac.nz
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Online applications close 28 June 2019.
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2019 UNISTART PAPERS
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8 The University of Waikato Unistart Programme 2019 92019 Unistart papers
Philosophy Social and Moral Philosophy
Kaleb Reid
PHILO106-19A(NET)
Critical Thinking 15 POINTS
PHILO103-19A(NET)
15 POINTS
This is a study of key concepts in areas of applied
ethics including abortion, euthanasia, health care, Matamata College
This paper helps students to engage critically with children's rights, pornography, justice, environmental
the sorts of arguments encountered both inside and issues, religion and ethics, and other issues.
outside the University. Teaching dates: A Semester (25 Feb – 21 Jun) I feel at home at
Teaching dates: A Semester (25 Feb - 21 Jun) Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of
Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of Unistart the University
Unistart Online applications close 15 February 2019.
of Waikato.
Online applications close 15 Feburary 2019. Contact person: Liezl van Zyl,
Contact person: Justine Kingsbury, liezl.vanzyl@waikato.ac.nz
justine.kingsbury@waikato.ac.nz Bachelor of Computing and
Critical Thinking
Political Science Mathematical Sciences with
PHILO103-19B(NET) Honours, majoring in Computer
Introduction to International Relations
15 POINTS IRSST103-19A(NET) Science and Law
This paper helps students to engage critically with 15 POINTS The Unistart Programme was the
the sorts of arguments encountered both inside and This paper introduces students to International perfect opportunity for me to kick-start
outside the University. Relations and examines the critical global problems my university papers, bringing me one
Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul – 1 Nov) facing humankind today. These include issues of
Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of war and peace, international terrorism, climate step closer to my goal of working in
Unistart change, human rights, nuclear weapons, ideology, the technology industry. I completed
Online applications close 28 June 2019. globalisation, and how rising powers and non-state the 'Intro to Computer Science' paper
actors are changing the world we live in.
Contact person: Justine Kingsbury, last year, while I was Head Boy at
justine.kingsbury@waikato.ac.nz Teaching dates: A Semester (25 Feb – 21 Jun) Matamata College.
Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of
Critical Thinking Unistart I really enjoyed the flexibility of the
PHILO103-19T(NET) Online applications close 15 February 2019. Unistart Programme and I can’t speak
15 POINTS Contact person: Joe Burton, highly enough of my tutor – he was
This paper helps students to engage critically with joe.burton@waikato.ac.nz
always so helpful and accommodating. I
the sorts of arguments encountered both inside and also loved the challenge of completing a
outside the University. Introduction to International Security
IRSST104-19B(NET) paper at a level above what I’m used to.
Teaching dates: T Semester (11 Nov – 20 Dec) 15 POINTS
Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of Now living in College Hall during my
Unistart This course is an introduction to the study of
international security. It examines a variety of first year of study, I feel at home at
Online applications close 1 November 2019. contemporary security issues and explores how and the University of Waikato. I enjoy the
Contact person: Justine Kingsbury, why conflict emerges in the international system. diversity of the papers I’m taking and
justine.kingsbury@waikato.ac.nz Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul - 1 Nov) the challenge of learning new subjects.
2019 UNISTART PAPERS
Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of
My lecturers and tutors make an effort
Unistart
to focus on the weaker areas of our
Online applications close 28 June 2019.
knowledge, which is great.
Contact person: Reuben Steff,
reuben.steff@waikato.ac.nz
10 The University of Waikato Unistart Programme 2019 112019 Unistart papers
Papers taught on campus Mathematics Introduction to Algebra
MATHS102-19A(HAM)
For most of our on campus papers, Unistart students attend lectures, tutorials or labs alongside current 15 POINTS
Introduction to Calculus
University of Waikato students enrolled in the same paper. They also complete the same assessments.
MATHS101-19A(HAM) This is a study of the
This provides a more realistic experience of what studying at Waikato is like, and gives them even greater
15 POINTS fundamental techniques
confidence that they have what it takes to attend and succeed at university.
This is a study of the fundamental techniques of and applications of
In the case of our on campus mathematics and science papers, elements may be taught in conjunction with calculus, including differentiation and integration for algebra including Gaussian
secondary schools where suitable staff and facilities are available. functions of one real variable, with applications to elimination, vector and matrix
rate problems, graph sketching, areas and volumes. algebra, complex numbers, induction and
If you have questions about a specific on campus paper, please get in touch with the specified contact person, recursion.
or our Unistart Programme Coordinator at unistart@waikato.ac.nz Teaching dates: A Semester (2 Feb – 21 Jun)
Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of Teaching dates: A Semester (25 Feb – 21 Jun)
Unistart. In addition, students should have 16 credits Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of
Computer Science Object-Oriented Programming in NCEA Level 3 Calculus including at least 11 credits Unistart. In addition, students should have 16 credits
COMPX102-19B(HAM) from AS91577, AS91578 and AS91579; or equivalent. in NCEA Level 3 Calculus; or equivalent. Note that in
Introduction to Computer Science 15 POINTS Note that in cases where, for timing reasons, a cases where, for timing reasons, a student has yet to
COMPX101-19B(HAM) This paper continues from COMPX101, assuming student has yet to sit NCEA, we may accept the sit NCEA, we may accept the advice of the student’s
15 POINTS a knowledge of basic programming techniques, advice of the student’s school mathematics teacher school mathematics teacher that they have reached
This paper introduces computer programming in which it expands on particularly in the areas of that they have reached an equivalent standard. an equivalent standard.
C# - the exciting challenge of creating software data organisation and algorithms in the form of Online applications close 15 February 2019. Online applications close 15 February 2019.
and designing artificial worlds within the computer. object-oriented programming. It also provides
Contact person: Ian Hawthorn, Contact person: Ian Hawthorn,
It also covers concepts such as the internals of an introduction to: Boolean algebra, computer
ian.hawthorn@waikato.ac.nz ian.hawthorn@waikato.ac.nz
the home computer, the history and future of architecture, assembly language, and program
computers, cyber security, computer gaming, analysis.
Introduction to Calculus Introduction to Algebra
databases, mobile computing and current research Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul – 1 Nov) MATHS101-19B(HAM) MATHS102-19B(HAM)
and challenges in computer science. Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of 15 POINTS 15 POINTS
Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul – 1 Nov) Unistart. In addition students should normally
This is a study of the This is a study of the fundamental techniques
Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of have completed the prerequisite paper COMP103/
fundamental techniques and applications of algebra including Gaussian
Unistart COMPX101, or have relevant computing experience
of calculus, including elimination, vector and matrix algebra, complex
Online applications close 28 June 2019. subject to Chairperson’s approval.
differentiation and numbers, induction and recursion.
Contact person: Nilesh Kanji, Online applications close 28 June 2019. integration for functions Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul – 1 Nov)
nilesh.kanji@waikato.ac.nz Contact person: David Bainbridge, of one real variable, with Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of
david.bainbridge@waikato.ac.nz applications to rate problems, Unistart. In addition, students should have 16 credits
graph sketching, areas and volumes. in NCEA Level 3 Calculus; or equivalent. Note that in
Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul – 1 Nov) cases where, for timing reasons, a student has yet to
Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of sit NCEA, we may accept the advice of the student’s
Unistart. In addition, students should have 16 credits school mathematics teacher that they have reached
in NCEA Level 3 Calculus including at least 11 credits an equivalent standard.
from AS91577, AS91578 and AS91579; or equivalent. Online applications close 28 June 2019.
Note that in cases where, for timing reasons, a Contact person: Ian Hawthorn,
student has yet to sit NCEA, we may accept the ian.hawthorn@waikato.ac.nz
advice of the student’s school mathematics teacher
that they have reached an equivalent standard.
2019 UNISTART PAPERS
Online applications close 28 June 2019.
Contact person: Ian Hawthorn,
ian.hawthorn@waikato.ac.nz
12 The University of Waikato Unistart Programme 2019 132019 Unistart papers
Music Secondary Performance Studies 1
MUSIC101-19Y(HAM)
Science Earth Sciences
Chamber Music 1 15 POINTS Introduction to Earth System Sciences
MUSIC121-19Y(HAM) Students develop musical interpretation and Chemistry EARTH101-19A(HAM)
15 POINTS technical skills in their chosen instrument/voice 15 POINTS
Structure and Spectroscopy
This paper provides practical experience and through weekly individual lessons and broaden their CHEMY101-19A(HAM) A paper that explores the interacting processes that
development in a variety of chamber music repertoire knowledge and performance opportunities 15 POINTS affect the surface of the Earth, producing landforms
formations, sonata duo, piano duet, piano trio, string at Friday performance hour sessions. and resources, with a focus on physical processes.
This is a theoretical and practical course covering Topics covered include coastal processes and
quartet, vocal ensemble, as well as orchestral and Teaching dates: Y Semester (25 Feb – 1 Nov) aspects of analytical and inorganic chemistry. This hazards; climate change; weathering; erosion and
choral practice, and, for keyboard players, continuo Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of course is required for the chemistry major. mass movement; soil formation; the hydrological
and accompanying skills. Unistart. In addition, students must have one of the
following prerequisites: Teaching dates: A Semester (25 Feb – 21 Jun) cycle; rivers and groundwater; and glaciers. This
Teaching dates: Y Semester (25 Feb – 1 Nov)
• NCEA – 20 credits in Music at Level 2; Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of paper is required for the Earth Sciences major.
Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of
• A Grade 3 theory pass or better with the New Unistart. In addition, students should normally have Teaching dates: A Semester (25 Feb – 21 Jun)
Unistart. In addition, students must meet one of the
Zealand Music Examination Board (NZMEB); or achieved 16 credits in NCEA Level 3 Chemistry Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of
following prerequisites:
• Grade 5 theory pass or better in Trinity College or (exceptions may be made for students with a strong Unistart
• NCEA – 20 credits in Music at Level 2;
Royal College of Music examinations; or background in maths or physics).
• a Grade 3 theory pass or better with the New Online applications close 15 February 2019.
Zealand Music Examination Board (NZMEB); • a qualification considered equivalent. Online applications close 15 February 2019.
Contact person: Willem de Lange,
• or grade 5 theory pass or better in Trinity College, or Students will be also be required to successfully Contact person: Bill Henderson, willem.delange@waikato.ac.nz
Royal College of Music examinations; or complete an audition, and final entry is subject to bill.henderson@waikato.ac.nz
• a qualification considered equivalent. approval by the Music programme. It is strongly Introduction to Earth System Sciences
Students will be also be required to successfully recommended that Instrumental students apply as a Chemical Reactivity EARTH101-19A(TGA)
complete an audition, and final entry is subject to chamber group, however individual applications will CHEMY102-19B(HAM) 15 POINTS
approval by the Music programme. It is strongly be considered on a case by case basis. 15 POINTS
Delivered: Tauranga campus
recommended that Instrumental students apply as a Online applications close 15 February 2019. This is a theoretical and practical course covering
chamber group, however individual applications will aspects of physical and organic chemistry. This A paper that explores the interacting processes that
Contact person: James Tennant, affect the surface of the Earth, producing landforms
be considered on a case by case basis. james.tennant@waikato.ac.nz course is required for the chemistry major.
and resources, with a focus on physical processes.
Online applications close 15 February 2019. Note: This paper can be completed outside of Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul – 1 Nov) Topics covered include coastal processes and
Contact person: James Tennant, school hours. Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of hazards; climate change; weathering; erosion and
james.tennant@waikato.ac.nz Unistart. In addition, students should normally have mass movement; soil formation; the hydrological
achieved 16 credits in NCEA Level 3 Chemistry cycle; rivers and groundwater; and glaciers. This
Note: This paper can be completed outside of
(exceptions may be made for students with a strong paper is required for the Earth Sciences major.
school hours.
background in maths or physics).
Teaching dates: A Semester (25 Feb – 21 Jun)
Online applications close 28 June 2019. Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of
Contact person: Merilyn Manley-Harris, Unistart
merilyn.manley-harris@waikato.ac.nz Online applications close 15 February 2019.
Contact person: Willem de Lange,
willem.delange@waikato.ac.nz
2019 UNISTART PAPERS
14 The University of Waikato Unistart Programme 2019 152019 Unistart papers
The University of W
aikato
Earth Sciences continued Introduction to Ecology and Biodiversity Environmental Science Unistart Programme
has been
BIOEB102-19B(HAM) a very positive part
Discovering Planet Earth 15 POINTS Environmental Science of our
choices available to
EARTH102-19B(HAM) An introduction to the principles of ecology and ENVSC101-19A(TGA) our
15 POINTS biodiversity. Topics include population, community 15 POINTS senior students.
This paper explores the Earth's interior and its and ecosystem ecology, conservation biology, A scientific study of the interaction between humans ~ Susan Hassall
dynamic interaction with the crust, including: the and the structure, functioning and environmental and the environment including climate change,
major rocks and minerals; interpreting the rock responses of animals and plants. Examples will utilisation and exploitation of natural resources
Headmaster
record and geologic maps; the geological time scale include New Zealand ecosystems and biota. This and the effects of human activities on biological, Hamilton Boys’
and fossils; plate tectonics; volcanism; earthquakes. paper is required for the Ecology & Biodiversity chemical and physical processes that form resources High School
This paper is required for the Earth Sciences major. major. and control ecosystems. This paper is required for
Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul – 1 Nov) Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul – 1 Nov) the Environmental Sciences major.
Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of Teaching dates: A Semester (25 Feb - 21 Jun)
Unistart Unistart Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of
Online applications close 28 June 2019. Unistart
Online applications close 28 June 2019. Molecular and Cellular Biology
Contact person: Adrian Pittari, Online applications close 15 February 2019.
adrian.pittari@waikato.ac.nz Contact person: Mike Clearwater, Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology
mike.clearwater@waikato.ac.nz Contact person: Ian Hawes,
BIOMO101-19B(HAM)
ian.hawes@waikato.ac.nz
15 POINTS
Ecology and Biodiversity Introduction to Ecology and Biodiversity
BIOEB102-19B(TGA) Environmental Science This paper has been designed to introduce you
Concepts of Biology 15 POINTS ENVSC101-19B(HAM) to important aspects of molecular and cellular
BIOEB101-19A(HAM) 15 POINTS biology, which is an interdisciplinary field combining
An introduction to the principles of ecology and biochemistry, microbiology, genetics and physiology
15 POINTS
biodiversity. Topics include population, community A scientific study of the interaction between humans to study how cells function at the molecular level.
An introduction to the foundations of biology, and ecosystem ecology, conservation biology, and the environment including climate change, In this course we will begin to explore the complex
including the structure and functioning of cells, and the structure, functioning and environmental utilisation and exploitation of natural resources mechanisms that coordinate the essential systems
evolution, the origins and diversity of life, and a responses of animals and plants. Examples will and the effects of human activities on biological, that define a living cell and that allow cells to have
tour of the major forms of life and their defining include New Zealand ecosystems and biota. This chemical and physical processes that form resources differentiated properties. This knowledge will be to
characteristics. This paper is required for both paper is required for the Ecology and Biodiversity and control ecosystems. This paper is required for look at how unicellular and multicellular organisms
biology majors. major. the Environmental Sciences major. function and how it can provide researchers with
Teaching dates: A Semester (25 Feb - 21 Jun) Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul – 1 Nov) Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul – 1 Nov) crucial insights into the basis of human and animal
Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of diseases.
Unistart Unistart Unistart Teaching dates: B Semester (8 Jul – 1 Nov)
Online applications close 15 February 2019. Online applications close 28 June 2019. Online applications close 28 June 2019. Entry: You must meet the entry requirements of
Contact person: Ian McDonald, Contact person: Mike Clearwater, Contact person: Ian Duggan, Unistart
ian.mcdonald@waikato.ac.nz mike.clearwater@waikato.ac.nz ian.duggan@waikato.ac.nz Online applications close 28 June 2019.
Contact person: Steve Bird,
steve.bird@waikato.ac.nz
2019 UNISTART PAPERS
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