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Requirements for a BCA major(a) ECON 140, QUAN 102;

(b) Two courses from INFO 101, MARK 101,MGMT 101, MOFI 201;

(c) COML 203, ACCY 221, 222, 223, eitherACCY 302 or 308;

(d) One further course from ACCY 300-399.

Accounting for the BCAThe study of Accounting begins at 100-level with the introductory course ACCY 111, which should be taken inyour first year, along with the other coreBCA courses, ECON 130 and FCOM 110(see page 67). Other recommended first-year courses are ECON 140 and QUAN102, plus a selection from INFO 101,MARK 101, MGMT 101 and, if you areplanning to take MOFI 201 in Year 2,QUAN 111.

First-year course

ACCY 111 18 POINTS [1/3][2/3][3/3]

AccountancyAn introduction to the preparation, useand social impact of accountinginformation, both within organisationsand in external reporting.

200-level coursesACCY 221 Financial Accounting 1;ACCY 222 Financial Accounting 2;ACCY 223 Management Accounting.

300-level coursesACCY 302 Advanced ManagementAccounting; ACCY 303 Auditing;ACCY 305 Taxation; ACCY 306Financial Statement Analysis;ACCY 307 Government Accountingand Finance; ACCY 308 AdvancedFinancial Accounting; ACCY 309International Accounting; ACCY 314Accounting and Society; ACCY 316Advanced Taxation; ACCY 317Accounting Information Systems.

Faculty of Commerce andAdministration

School of Accounting and Commercial Law Murphy Building Head of School: Professor Brenda Porter School Administrator: tel 0-4-463 5775E-mail: [email protected]/sacl

Accounting

The purpose of Accounting is to provide financial information to facilitate decision-

making relating to the management of, and investment in, public or private sector

entities.

The major role of an accountant is to report, interpret and communicate information

relevant to these decisions. The study of Accounting at Victoria is designed to foster

critical thinking and develop attitudes for life-long learning.

Employment prospects for graduates in Accounting are wide-ranging. All organisations

of moderate and larger size require the services of an accountant. The major divisions

of Accounting are financial accounting, auditing, management accounting and

taxation. Financial accountants provide information for assessing return and risk from

investments, and/or monitor management performance. External auditors provide an

independent opinion on the credibility of financial statements, summarising the

financial position and results of an organisation, while internal auditors review

compliance with policy decisions. Management accountants concentrate on providing

information to management for costing, planning and control, and decision-making.

Accountants specialising in taxation assist a wide range of taxpayers to comply with

tax laws and provide advice on how to limit tax liabilities to the legal minimum.

For information on the academic requirements for senior professional accounting,

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BCA (Hons), MCA and PhD. Graduate Diploma in Commerce. Graduate Diploma in ProfessionalAccounting.

Professional membershipTo become a senior professionalaccountant, you will need to qualify formembership of the Institute ofChartered Accountants of NewZealand. The academic requirementsfor membership can be met bycompleting a BCA in Accounting and aGraduate Diploma in ProfessionalAccounting (Grad DipProfAcc).

You can complete your degree firstand then go on to the Diploma, orstudy for the two qualificationsconcurrently.

Alternatively, the academic require-ments for membership can be met bycompleting either a BCA (Hons) inAccounting or a BCA in Accountingplus another undergraduate degree. Ineach case the qualifications completedmust include certain specified courses.

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

School of Social and Cultural Studies School Office: Murphy 921, tel 0-4-463 5317 Head of School: Associate Professor Ian Culpitt, tel 0-4-463 5677 E-mail: [email protected]/sacs/anth

Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of what it means to be human. It includes the social and

cultural life of people throughout the world, human biology and archaeology/

prehistory. The emphasis at Victoria is on social and cultural anthropology. Courses

offer an insight into a wide range of cultures, and teach skills in how to understand,

analyse and deal with complex concepts relating to human society and culture.

Anthropology can be taken as a major for a BA degree. The study of anthropology

complements studies in Sociology, Law, Languages and Linguistics, Asian, European,

Mäori, Pacific or Samoan Studies, History, the Natural Sciences, Commerce, Music,

Architecture and Design.

Students majoring in Anthropology find work in a range of occupations, such as

teaching (especially social studies), museums, social research, and any administration

that deals with people, especially those of varied cultural backgrounds. Postgraduate

study can lead to careers in universities or in research posts associated with public

policy or private business.

Requirements for a BA majorSix ANTH courses including:

(a) ANTH 101 and 102;

(b) ANTH 204 and one further ANTH 200-levelcourse;

(c) Two ANTH 300-level courses, for one of whichMAOR 312 may be substituted.

You could also include courses from: Asian Studies,Education, Gender and Women�s Studies,Geography, History, Linguistics, Mäori Studies,Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Political Science,Psychology, Religious Studies, Sexuality Studies,and Sociology.

First-year courses

ANTH 101 18 POINTS [1/3]

Foundations of Society and Culture An introduction to anthropologicalapproaches that seek to understand andexplain humans and their cultures,present-day diversity, and traitsthought to be shared by all people.

ANTH 102 18 POINTS [2/3]

Social and Cultural DiversityThis course explores ethnographicexamples in topics such as socialorganisation, politics, religion and ritualand the interaction of different cultures.

Applied Statistics/Architectural Studies

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200-level coursesANTH 201 Social and CulturalOrganisation; ANTH 204 ModernAnthropological Thought; ANTH 208Cognition and Symbolism; ANTH 209Economic and Political Anthropology;ANTH 211 Gender.

300-level coursesANTH 308 Tradition and Trans-formation; ANTH 309 Ideology andSocial Structure; ANTH 310 A Historyof Anthropological Thought; ANTH 311 Research in Anthropology;ANTH 312 Selected EthnographicIssues; ANTH 313 The Study ofComplex Societies; MAOR 312 TheArts of the Mäori.

PostgraduateBA (Hons), MA, and PhD inAnthropology.

See also . . .Degrees:

BA page 54Related subjects:

Asian Studies page 114Linguistics page 126Mäori Studies page 181Pacific Studies page 195Sociology page 209

Requirements for a BA major(a) ARCH 171 and 172, and one of: CLAS 102,

DESN 171 or 18 points from ARTH or HIST100-level courses;

(b) ARCH 271 and 272, and one of ARCH 372 or379;

(c) Two 200- or 300-level courses, including at leastone at 300-level, selected from one of thefollowing groups:

ARCH 371, 373; ARTH 200-399; CLAS 202, 302; CLAS 209, 309; HIST 200-399; IDDN 271, 371; ITDN 271, 371; LADN 271, 371.

Substitution of an equivalent course or courses maybe approved by the Architecture and DesignAssociate Dean (Students).

First-year coursesCourses relevant to ArchitecturalStudies are drawn from a number ofareas. Refer to the subject entries underArchitecture, Art History, Classics,Design and History in this Guide.Note: All Art History and History coursesare approved for the Architectural Studiesmajor. Other approved courses are asfollows.

200-level coursesARCH 271 History of Architecture;ARCH 272 Architectural Theory andCriticism; ARCH 273 BuildingHeritage Conservation; CLAS 202Etruscan and Roman Art; CLAS 209Bronze Age Aegean Art andArchaeology; IDDN 271 History ofIndustrial Design; ITDN 271 Historyof Interior Architecture; LADN 271History and Theory of LandscapeArchitecture.

See Statistics page 211.

Applied Statistics

Faculty of Architecture and Design

School of Architecture 139 Vivian Street Reception: tel 0-4-463 6200 Architecture and Design Associate Dean(Students): Chris McDonald, tel 0-4-463 6225www.arch.vuw.ac.nz

Architectural Studies

This subject major for a BA offers an attractive option for students who do not wish to

pursue a professionally oriented degree.

The Architectural Studies major provides a framework within which you will study

architectural history, theory and criticism in combination with the broader history of

art and design and its historical, social and political contexts. The course options

available encourage you to follow your particular interests.


School of Architecture 139 Vivian Street Reception: tel 0-4-463 6200 Head of School: Professor Gordon Holden, tel 0-4-463 6230www.arch.vuw.ac.nz

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ARCH 371 Ideas and Forms of Cities;ARCH 372 Architecture and CriticalTheory; ARCH 373 Urban DesignHistory and Theory; ARCH 379History of Architecture; CLAS 302Etruscan and Roman Art; CLAS 309Bronze Age Aegean Art andArchaeology; IDDN 371 IndustrialDesign Theory and Criticism; ITDN 371 Interior Architecture Theoryand Criticism; LADN 371 LandscapeArchitecture Theory and Criticism.



Architecture page 110Art History page 112Classical Studies page 124Design page 132History page 159Industrial Design page 163Interior Architecture page 167Landscape Architecture page 172

Architecture

The School of Architecture offers professional degrees in Architecture (BArch) and

Building Science (BBSc).

Most courses at the School are offered specifically for these degrees, but the courses

outlined below can be taken within a Bachelor of Arts degree or complement courses

in other degrees. Architectural Studies is also available as a major for the BA (see the

separate entry on page 108).

For an outline of the following degrees, refer to the pages given: BArch page 51; BBSc

page 62.

Requirements for a BArchSee pages 51-53.

First-year courses

ARCH 101 18 POINTS [1/3]

Communication Studies The basic skills in communicationprimarily in support of further study in architecture and related fields,including oral and written presentationskills, basic skills of freehand drawing,orthographic and perspective drawing,reprography and model-making.


Architectural CommunicationThe basic skills of communication,primarily in support of further study inarchitecture and related fields aredeveloped further from ARCH 101,including oral and written presentationskills, basic skills of freehand drawing,orthographic and perspective drawingand reprography. ArchitecturalCommunication will introduce thebasic principles and developments incomputer graphics, providing hands-onexperience with computers as a [3D]design medium.


Architectural DesignStudio-based design projects introducearchitectural languages, orderingprinciples, aesthetics and technologies,including human needs. Sequentialprojects develop design ideas using

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carefully crafted drawings and three-dimensional models.


Architectural DesignStudio-based design projects introducearchitectural languages, orderingprinciples, aesthetics, and technologies,including human environmental needs.Projects are sequential and focus onparticular architectural elements andissues including: surfaces, interiorspace, pathways, structure, symbolism,and the thermal, visual and auralproperties of spaces. Design ideas aredeveloped in a process using carefullycrafted drawings, three-dimensionalmodels and other interpretations ofenvironmental qualities.


History of Architecture An introduction to the pioneeringperiod of contemporary architecturewith special emphasis on European,North American and New Zealandarchitecture of the 19th century.


History of Architecture This course studies the development ofmodern architecture in the 20thcentury, with specific references toEuropean, North American and New Zealand examples.


Architectural Technologies Introduction to technology-centredphilosophies of architecture, generictechnologies of environmental science,structure and construction inarchitecture, and scientific andtechnological contexts within whicharchitecture is developed. Referencewill be made to historical as well ascontemporary technologies.

200-level coursesARCH 201 Communication; ARCH 211 Architectural Design;ARCH 212 Architectural Design;ARCH 222 Sustainable Architecture;ARCH 241 Construction; ARCH 244 Building Quantities andEstimating;ARCH 251 Structures; ARCH 261 Building Economics; ARCH 271 History of Architecture; ARCH 273 Building HeritageConservation; ARCH 274 Pacific Architecture;ARCH 280 Methods of Inquiry inArchitecture;ARCH 282 Special Topic: Fire SafetyDesign.

300-level coursesARCH 301 Communication in Practice; ARCH 302 Graphic Communication; ARCH 311 Architectural Design;ARCH 312 Architectural Design;ARCH 321 Building Performance;ARCH 332 Environmental Control;

ARCH 333 Lighting Design andTechnology; ARCH 341 Construction; ARCH 343 Construction Studies;ARCH 351 Structures;ARCH 352 Structural Systems;ARCH 363 Management Principles andPractice; ARCH 371 Ideas and Forms of Cities;ARCH 373 Urban Design History andTheory;ARCH 379 History of Architecture;ARCH 380 Architectural Theory andCriticism.

400-level coursesARCH 403 Computer Applications;ARCH 411 Architectural Design;ARCH 412 Architectural Design; ARCH 431 Services; ARCH 441 Construction Studies;ARCH 451 Structural Systems;ARCH 461 Professional Practice;ARCH 463 Project Management;ARCH 480 Architecture and CriticalTheory; ARCH 481 Architectural Design;ARCH 489 Architectural Research.

PostgraduateMArch, PhD.


BArch page 51Related subjects:

Architectural Studies page 109Art History page 112Classical Studies page 124Design page 132


School of Art History, Classics and ReligiousStudies Art History Office: Old Kirk 305 Head of School: Associate Professor JennyHarper, tel 0-4-463 5801 Programme Director: David Maskill, tel 0-4-463 5803Administration Assistant: Phillipa Tocker, tel 0-4-463 5800 E-mail: [email protected]/Art-History

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Requirements for a BA majorSix ARTH courses (which may include CLAS 102),including two at 300 level, one of which may besubstituted with MAOR 312.

First-year courses

ARTH 111 18 POINTS [1/3]

Art History Before 1800A critical survey of the contexts,meanings and functions of art from its origins to 1800. This course iscomplemented by ARTH 112.


Art History After 1800A critical survey of the contexts,meanings and functions of art from1800 to the present.


Understanding ArtKey works from the history of art areexamined in detail to explore theirnature and history and to explain themethods art historians have developedfor their study.

200-level coursesARTH 213 Art in Aotearoa/NZ; ARTH 214 Art in the Pacific ; ARTH216 Byzantine and Medieval Art; ARTH 217 The Renaissance; ARTH 218 The Baroque; ARTH 219Modernism and Postmodernism;ARTH 222 Neoclassicism toImpressionism; ARTH 225 ReligiousArt and Architecture.

300-level coursesARTH 310 Topics in Colonial Art;ARTH 311 Topics in ContemporaryNew Zealand Art;ARTH 313 Topics in Renaissance Art;ARTH 315 Topics in 18th Century Art;ARTH 316 Topics in 19th Century Art;ARTH 317 Topics in 20th Century Art;ARTH 318 ‘Primitivism’ and Post-Colonialism.

PostgraduateBA (Hons), MA and PhD in Art History.



Architectural Studies page 109Classical Studies page 124Design page 132Design Studies page 134History page 159Mäori Studies page 181Media Studies page 187Religious Studies page 204

Art History

Art History at Victoria offers courses in European, American, Pacific and New Zealand

art from prehistory to the present.

Art History can be taken as a major for a BA degree. The first-year courses introduce the

history of art and provide insights into historical and theoretical approaches to the

subject. Courses at 200- and 300-level study in more detail the art of different periods

and special topics of interest. In all these courses, the different contexts of art (political,

social, religious and intellectual) are considered, along with detailed study of works of

art. Art History has close connections with History, Classical Studies, Architecture,

Design, Literature, Media Studies, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies and

Anthropology. Art History courses also contribute to BA majors in Architectural Studies

and History.

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Requirements for a BA major(a) Two courses from LING 200-399;

(b) CHIN 311, JAPA 301.

For information about courses, refer to the entries inthis Guide under Asian Studies, Chinese, Japaneseand Linguistics.

MAIN 111 18 POINTS [3/3]

Malay/Indonesian Language 1This course is designed to develop basicskills in both written and oralMalay/Indonesian. It includes trainingin pronunciation, reading, grammar,vocabulary, translation, oral and writtencomprehension.



Asian Studies page 114Chinese page 123Japanese page 171Linguistics page 176Modern Languages page 189

Other:Language Learning Centre page 32


School of Asian and European Languages andCultures Asian Languages Office: 16 Kelburn Parade Head of School: Professor Hansgerd Delbrück, tel 0-4-463-5321Administration Assistant: Shirley Pack, tel 0-4-463-5635 E-mail: [email protected]/saelc/asian_languages

Asian Languages

Asian Languages (Chinese and Japanese) is offered as a major for the BA. You will need

to study the languages to 300 level, and include some Linguistics courses, which

provide an awareness of the structure of the languages and make them easier and

more interesting to learn. You can combine a major in Asian Languages with a major

in Asian Studies or another discipline.

Career opportunities are enhanced by the oral and written skills developed by language

study. Graduates in Asian Languages may find jobs in government ministries and

departments, the diplomatic service, business and industry, trade, tourism, banking,

media, translating and interpreting, and in teaching.


School of Asian and European Languages andCultures Asian Studies Institute, 18 Kelburn Parade Director: tel 0-4-463 5223Enquiries: tel 0-4-463 5635 E-mail: [email protected] www.vuw.ac.nz/asianstudies

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Asian Studies

Half of humankind lives in Asia, a region characterised by a remarkable diversity of

cultures, peoples, languages and political systems. Asia is currently undergoing

unprecedented economic and social transformations. These changes have global

implications, particularly for a small nation such as New Zealand that is dependent on

Asian markets in primary products, manufactured goods and services, tourism and

education. Our population is made up of an increasing number of New Zealanders

from Asia. Our relationships with Asia require sophisticated levels of knowledge and

understanding, and Victoria’s Asian Studies Institute provides this by offering

systematic interdisciplinary study of Asia at all levels.

Asian Studies can be taken as a major for the BA. You can design your own

interdisciplinary programme, and the focus can be on a particular country or region of

Asia, or on broad cross-cultural issues, or both. Students are encouraged to combine

their Asian Studies major with an Asian Languages major or a major in another

discipline.

Asian Studies is designed to be taken along with courses in Anthropology, Asian

Languages, Economic History, Geography, History, International Business,

International Relations, Malay Studies, Music, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Religious

Studies and Tourism.

A qualification in Asian Studies is highly attractive to employers in the commercial,

banking, media, tourism, government and diplomatic sectors.

Requirements for a BA major(a) ASIA 101, 301;

(b) Three further approved advanced-level courseswith significant content in Asian Studies, atleast one of which must be at 300-level.

The prerequisite for ASIA 301 is ASIA 101 and 44points in approved advanced courses.

First-year courses

ASIA 101 18 POINTS [2/3]

Introduction to AsiaThis interdisciplinary course provides ageneral introduction to Asia throughthe study of selected themes.

ASIA 102 18 POINTS

Introduction to the Civilisation ofNusantaraAn introductory survey of aspects ofthe cultures and civilisations, bothancient and modern, of Nusantara, theregion including Indonesia andMalaysia.Note: Not offered in 2004.

Other relevant courses are listed below.Refer to the entries in this Guide fordetails.CHIN 111 Chinese Language 1; CHIN 112 Introduction to ChineseCivilisation; GEOG 112 Geography ofthe Asia-Pacific Basin; HIST 116 EastMeets West: Asia in the Age ofEuropean Expansion 1500s-1900s; JAPA 104 Japanese Language 1; JAPA 111 Introduction to the JapaneseLanguage; JAPA 112 ElementaryJapanese; RELI 103 ContemporaryAsian Religions.

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POLS 247 International Relations:Wealth and World Affairs; RELI 204Chinese and Japanese Religions; RELI205 The Religions of India; RELI 206Buddhism: The Noble Path; RELI 219Religions of Tibet and Himalaya.

300-level coursesASIA 301 Selected Topics in the Studyof Asia; ASIA 302 Selected Topic:Directed Individual Study; ASIA 303Selected Topics in the Study ofNusantara.Other approved courses are as follows: ANTH 312 Selected EthnographicIssues; CHIN 311 and 312 ChineseLanguage; CHIN 313 Classical ChineseLanguage and Literature; GEOG 312Development Experience in SoutheastAsia; HIST 323 CommonwealthHistory: Decolonisation: The Case ofIndia; HIST 326 Asian History; JAPA301 and 302 Japanese Language; JAPA311 Japanese Intellectual History;

200-level coursesASIA 201 Introduction to the Study ofAsia; ASIA 202 Malay World andCivilisation; ASIA 203 Modern KoreanSociety; ASIA 204 Special Topic; ASIA205 Selected Topic on ContemporaryAsia; ASIA 206 Introduction to AsianEconomic History.

Other approved courses are as follows: CHIN 211 and 212 Chinese Language;CHIN 213 Modern Chinese Literature;GEOG 212 Development Concepts inEast Asia; HIST 230 Gandhi, India andthe World; HIST 231 Changing China;JAPA 201 Japanese Language 2; JAPA 211 Modern Japan; JAPA 221Readings in Japanese Culture andSociety; JAPA 231 Japanese Linguistics;MUSI 263 Music of Asia; PHIL 205Indian Philosophy; PHIL 226 Topics inIndian Philosophy; POLS 203 TheDynamics of Asian Politics; POLS 236Development Policy and Management;

JAPA 321 Modern Japanese Literature;MUSI 361 Ethnomusicology; PHIL 326Topics in Indian Philosophy;POLS 354 Asian Governance in GlobalContext; POLS 373 InternationalRelations in the Pacific; RELI 321Selected Topics in Asian Religions;SOSC 316 Religion, Culture andSociety.

PostgraduateBA (Hons), MA and PhD. Master of Asia-Pacific Affairs.



Asian Languages page 113Chinese page 123Japanese page 171Linguistics page 176Modern Languages page 189

Faculty of Science

School of Biological Sciences School Office: Level 5, New Kirk BuildingHead of School: Professor Charles DaughertyAdministration Assistants: tel 0-4-463 5339 or 0800 227 755E-mail: [email protected] www.vuw.ac.nz/sbs

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Requirements for BSc majors in theBiological Sciences Biology

(a) BIOL 111, 113, 114;

(b) 60 points from BIOL courses numbered 300-399.

First-year coursesFirst-year courses lay the foundationsfor in-depth study of the BiologicalSciences. Courses cover the conceptualframeworks and basic understandingsthat underpin study at more advancedlevels. Previous experience in Biology isan advantage, although not essential. Itis also helpful to have some elementaryknowledge of Chemistry andMathematics, especially Statistics.

The core courses are BIOL 111, 113and 114. BIOL 132 is not part of the corerequirement but contains very usefulmaterial, especially if you are majoringin Ecology and Biodiversity or MarineBiology. (Some variation from the corecourses may be taken with the approvalof the Head of School.)

BIOL 111 18 POINTS [1/3]

Cell BiologyAn extensive introduction to cellbiology through cellular structuralfunction, using examples from bacteria,plants and animals. Biologicalchemistry, cell metabolism, cell divisionand development are examined.


Biology of PlantsAn integrated account of plant anatomyand physiology and a comparativestudy of the variety and diversity ofplants, how to recognise them, theirrelations with the environment and witheach other, and their relevance tohumanity and its needs.

Biological Sciences

The biological sciences encompass the study of Biology, Cell and Molecular Bioscience,

Ecology and Biodiversity, and Marine Biology (see also their separate subject entries).

The School of Biological Sciences offers specialisations in Cell and Molecular Bioscience,

Ecology and Biodiversity, and Marine Biology for a BSc, in Science subjects for a BA,

and as disciplines for BSc (Hons) and MSc. The Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree

(BBmedSc) is managed by the School as is the graduate degree of Master of

Conservation Biology.

Graduates with MSc or PhD degrees in the Biological Sciences are employed as

scientists by research laboratories concerned with agriculture, fisheries, entomology,

ecology, conservation, horticulture, medical research and crop research and forestry,

while BSc graduates find employment as technicians, or in more general, non-science

occupations. Museums, government departments and state-owned enterprises,

veterinary and clinical laboratories plus a wide range of agricultural, pharmaceutical,

biotechnological and other industries employ graduates in research, development,

policy and technical roles, as well as in the more commercial areas of company

activity. Teaching, at secondary and tertiary levels, always needs a supply of good

graduates in Biological Sciences.

Cell and Molecular Bioscience

(a) BIOL 111, 113, 114, CHEM 103, 104;

(b) BIOL 239, 240, 241, 252, 261, 262;

(c) BIOL 339, 340, 341, 361, 362, and at least ninepoints from BIOL 334, 335, 341, 342.

Ecology and Biodiversity

(a) BIOL 111, 113, 114, STAT 193;

(b) BIOL/GEOL 214, 242 and BIOL 227, 228, 241;STAT 291

(c) BIOL 327, 328, 329.

Marine Biology

(a) BIOL 111, 113, 114, STAT 193;

(b) BIOL 214, 224, 227, 228, 241, 271, 272; STAT291;

(c) BIOL 329, 371, 372.

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Biology of Animals

This course is built around the centralidea that an animal consists of inter-related systems that work together tokeep the internal environment stable; itexplores these systems in turn andlooks at the different ways in whichvarious animals cope with the demandsof life.


Biodiversity and ConservationThis course examines the ecology,evolution, management andconservation of the earth�s ecosystemsand the biota that inhabits them, withcase studies of major conservation andenvironmental problems. The NewZealand approach to conservation andbiodiversity is studied within a globalframework.

200-level coursesBIOL 214 Physical and BiologicalProcesses in Ecology; BIOL 219 NZFlora and Fauna; BIOL 227 Plants andAlgae: Function and Diversity; BIOL228 Animal Diversity; BIOL 239Proteins and Enzymes; BIOL 240Metabolism; BIOL 241 Heredity andGene Expression; BIOL 242 FieldEcology and Landscape Evolution;BIOL 243 Physiology andPharmacology; BIOL 252 Cell and

Developmental Biology; BIOL 261 and262 Laboratory Techniques for theMolecular Biosciences 1 and 2; BIOL271 Introductory Marine Biology; BIOL272 Field Marine Biology.

300-level coursesBIOL 327 Plant Ecology andConservation; BIOL 328 AnimalEcology and Behaviour; BIOL 329Evolution; BIOL 334 Cell andImmunobiology; BIOL 335 AdvancedPhysiology; BIOL 339 CellularRegulation; BIOL 340 Genes andGenomes; BIOL 341 Genetics; BIOL 342Human Molecular Genetics; BIOL 361and 362 Laboratory Techniques for theMolecular Biosciences 3 and 4; BIOL371 Marine Ecology; BIOL 372 MarineAnimal Resources.

PostgraduateBSc (Hons), MSc and PhD. Research degrees can be taken in arange of fields including BiomedicalScience, Cell and Molecular Bioscience,Conservation Biology, Ecology andBiodiversity, Ecology and Health, andMarine Biology. Graduate Diploma in Science (Cell andMolecular Bioscience, ConservationBiology, Marine Biology, Ecology andBiodiversity). Postgraduate Certificate in NewZealand Conservation.Master of Conservation Biology.


BBmedSc page 60BSc page 88

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Requirements for a BBmedSc optioinThe BBmedSc is divided into two parts: Part One,made up of the foundation courses of the discipline;and Part Two, which contains the specialisedcourses for each option.

Part One

All options

BIOL 111, BMSC 114, BMSC 117, CHEM 103*,CHEM 104, PSYC 122; STAT 193 or MATH 113;BMSC 210, 211, 213, 261.

First-year courses

BMSC 114 18 POINTS [2/3]

Introduction to Human Biology An introduction to the human animal.The course is largely based on thebiology of mammals and particularemphasis is given to human anatomy.Comparison with other animal speciesis made throughout to highlightcommon functions.


Human Reproduction, Evolution andSexuality An introduction to human evolutionand the biology and psychology ofhuman sexuality, including gender andsexual identity, sex determination,courtship, mate choice, and reproduction.This course considers reproductivetechnologies and medical interventionsto assist fertility and introduces basicaspects of human anatomy, physiology,genetics and psychology.


The Biology of DiseaseAn introduction to: bacteria, viruses,prions, structure, identification andclassification; economic and healthissues of disease; genetics andmechanisms of infectivity, pathogenesis,virulence and host susceptibility;immunity; epidemiology; controlstrategies, new technologies and public

* Students with a high Bursary mark (80%+) forChemistry may substitute another course forCHEM 103.

Part Two

Human Genetics option

BMSC 116; BMSC 202, 209, 212, 262; BMSC 309,310, 312, 353, 361; plus at least 15 points fromBMSC 300-399.

Molecular Pathology option

BMSC 116; BMSC 202, 212, 262; BMSC 301, 304, 305, 310, 323, 361.

Molecular Pharmacology and MedicinalChemistry option

BMSC 209; CHEM 201, 204, 205; BIOL 362;BMSC 305, 354; CHEM 301, 305; plus at least 15points from BIOL 231, BMSC 300-399, PSYC 327or other approved courses.

Faculty of Science

School of Biological Sciences School Office: Level 5, New Kirk BuildingHead of School: Professor Charles DaughertyDirector of BBmedSc: Dr Jim McIntosh Administration Assistants: tel 0-4-463 5339 or 0800 227 755 E-mail: [email protected] www.vuw.ac.nz/sbs

Biomedical Science

Biomedical Science is the broad subject area of a degree first offered in 2000: the

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BBmedSc) – see page 60.

The degree programme links training in the fundamentals of modern molecular and

cell biology with the clinical practices of current health services. Three majors are

offered: Human Genetics, Molecular Pathology, and Molecular Pharmacology and

Medicinal Chemistry. Biomedical Science courses can also be a valuable addition to

other degrees.

Biomedical Science graduates will have the knowledge base to move into a variety of

related fields of employment. The degree is also the ideal basis for entry into

postgraduate medical and para-medical specialist training programmes or into

postgraduate courses in a range of different vocationally oriented subjects. The degree

also serves as an ideal platform for postgraduate study and research, including the

BBmedSc (Hons) and MBmedSc.

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health; genomic analysis of pathogens;new organisms; invertebrate and fungalparasites, life histories, vectors, hostsand transmission models; andecological, cultural and evolutionaryaspects of human parasitism.

200-level coursesBMSC 202 Introduction to Pathology;BMSC 209 Proteins and Enzymes;BMSC 210 Metabolism; BMSC 211Heredity and Gene Expression; BMSC212 Cell and Developmental Biology;BMSC 213 Physiology and Pharma-cology; BMSC 261 & 262 BiomedicalLaboratory Techniques 1 & 2.

300-level coursesBMSC 301 Microbiology; BMSC 304Cell and Immunobiology; BMSC 305Advanced Physiology; BMSC 309Cellular Regulation; BMSC 310 Genesand Genomes; BMSC 312 Genetics; BMSC 323 Systems Pathology; BMSC 353 Human Molecular Genetics;BMSC 354 Pharmacology; BMSC 361Advanced Biomedical LaboratoryTechniques.

PostgraduateBBmedSc (Hons), MBmedSc and/orPhD.Graduate Diploma in BiomedicalScience.

Requirements for a BBScSee page 62.

200-level coursesBBSC 201 Communication; BBSC 231Environmental Science; BBSC 241Construction; BBSC 244 BuildingQuantities and Estimating; BBSC 251Structures; BBSC 261 BuildingEconomics; BBSC 271 History ofBuilding Technology.

Building Science

Building Science is the study of construction

processes, project management, building

performance and building technology,

sustainability, energy efficiency and

digital craft – in short, the crucial ‘nuts

and bolts’ of architecture and building.

Recent concern for the impact of building

on the environment has raised the profile

of Building Science as a specialist subject

and specialist courses begin at 200 level.

Building Science is studied within the

professional degrees of Architecture

(BArch) (see page 51) and Building Science

(BBSc) (see page 62).



Related subjects:Biological Sciences page 116Cell and Molecular Bioscience page 120Chemistry page 121


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300-level coursesBBSC 301 Communication in Practice; BBSC 303 Computer Applications;BBSC 321 Building Performance; BBSC 331 Environmental Science;BBSC 332 Environmental Control;BBSC 341 Construction; BBSC 343Construction Studies; BBSC 351Structures; BBSC 352 StructuralSystems; BBSC 363 ManagementPrinciples and Practice.

PostgraduateBBSc (Hons), MBSc, PhD.


BArch page 51BBSc page 62

Related subjects:Architecture page 110

Faculty of Science


Cell and Molecular Bioscience

All organisms are composed of cells, and the mechanisms by which cells differentiate,

specialise and interact is an exciting area of study. Cell and Molecular Bioscience

examines the structure, function and diversity of cells in animals and plants and the

processes of fertilisation, the differentiation of cells to form specialised tissues and the

molecular mechanisms responsible for these events.

Cell and Molecular Bioscience is offered as a major for the BSc. It is also an essential

supporting subject area if you are studying any other field of modern biology.

Career options for graduates in Cell and Molecular Bioscience are diverse – in human

and veterinary medicine, clinical laboratory testing, pharmaceuticals, biomedical

research, agricultural research, plant breeding, biotechnology, comparative biology,

and academic teaching and research. Graduates are employed in the hospital service

in pathology laboratories that require skills in biochemical analysis. Those with an

Honours or higher degree are employed as research workers in universities, Crown

Research Institutes, commercial concerns, and government organisations like the

Ministries of Agriculture and Forestry and of Fisheries. Such areas of employment

include pharmaceutical research and agricultural science where biochemical principles

are used to design effective control agents. Because of the current exciting

international developments in biotechnology and genetic engineering, growing

employment opportunities are expected in biologically related economies such as ours.

Requirements for a BSc major andcourse descriptionsSee Biological Sciences page 116.

Chemistry

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(a) CHEM 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206;

(b) Any four of CHEM 301, 302, 303, 305 and 306.

Chemistry and Technology

(a) CHEM 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206;

(b) CHEM 303, CHEM 306 and any two of CHEM 301, 302, 305.

Summer introductory courseAn introductory summer trimestercourse, CHEM 191, covers the basic concepts and laboratory skills neededby students advancing in a chemicallybased science programme. If you wishto enrol in this course, please consult DrJim Pearce, tel 0-4-463 6519, [email protected].

First-year coursesA range of first-year Chemistry coursesis offered to cater for students withdifferent backgrounds in the subject.

If you have no chemical backgroundyou should take CHEM 191 IntroductoryChemistry, followed by CHEM 103.

If you have an average seventh formchemistry background you should enrolin CHEM 103 and CHEM 104. Very wellprepared students, who achieve a markof 80% or better in Bursary Chemistry,should enrol in CHEM 104 and CHEM203.

If you have an exceptional schoolrecord you will be considered for directentry into all second-year courses.Special credit may be given to holdersof other tertiary qualifications inChemistry.

CHEM 103 18 POINTS [1/3]

Concepts in ChemistryA practical course intended for studentswith an average preparation inChemistry. It assumes little previousknowledge, and covers a series of topicsto introduce various chemical principlesand practices, with an emphasis on

Faculty of Science

School of Chemical and Physical Sciences Laby Building Head of School: Associate Professor Jim JohnstonEnquiries: Room 101, Laby Building, tel 0-4-463 5335E-mail: [email protected] www.vuw.ac.nz/scps

Chemistry

The science of Chemistry is concerned with all aspects of everyday life and the physical

and biological world, including energy and natural resources and their use, farming,

health, the environment, manufacturing processes, high-tech materials, consumer

products, pharmaceuticals and biological processes. Chemists seek to provide an

understanding of these issues and to develop solutions, products and processes. They

therefore play an important role in today’s technological world.

Chemistry can be taken as a major for a BSc. There are three first-year courses,

including a summer introductory course (CHEM 191). Chemistry also forms a

fundamental basis for the BScTech degree (see pages 88 and 213), and the BBmedSc

degree (see pages 60 and 118).

Chemistry graduates are employed in research and new product and process

development, teaching, energy-related and pharmaceutical industries, environmental

protection, and a wide range of manufacturing and service industries. A PhD or

Master’s degree is usually required for a career in research and development. In

industry, chemists are involved in new product development, process optimisation and

design, production management, process and environmental monitoring and quality

assurance. As chemists often move into senior management, students should also

consider taking the Conjoint BCA/BSc (see page 68). A degree in Chemistry also provides

the background for a variety of other careers in the commercial world, such as

intellectual property protection.

The School of Chemical and Physical Sciences hosts the MacDiarmid Institute for

Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, one of the Government’s five national

Centres of Research Excellence. It is named after Professor Alan MacDiarmid, a Victoria

graduate, who was awarded the 2000 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, and with whom staff

and students in the School work closely.

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Principles of ChemistryThis practical course aims to give abasic understanding of the principles ofChemistry and the nature of matter,and an opportunity to handleequipment and chemicals. It deals withgeneral chemical topics relating totheories of Chemistry, atomic andmolecular structure, binding andenergetics, physico-chemical rationaleand aspects of organic chemistry.This course is useful for students in anyfield of science and essential for many.It is assumed that CHEM 103 has beenpassed or that students have anequivalent background in Chemistry.


Introductory ChemistryAn introductory course for those with alimited background in Chemistry whorequire the basic concepts andlaboratory skills to study Chemistry atuniversity. This course is offered in sucha way that students may attend weeklytutorial classes or participate entirelyon-line. There is one week of intensivelaboratory-based Chemistry in the finalweek of the course. Note: Students who have already passedCHEM 103 or 104 may not credit thiscourse.

First-year 200-level course

CHEM 203 18 POINTS [1+2/3]

Physical and Process ChemistryThis course includes the physicalchemistry of solids, liquids and gases,chemical phase equilibria, electro-chemistry, thermodynamics andkinetics. The application and impor-tance of chemistry and technology inindustry and new products, andprocess development, are examined.

200-level coursesCHEM 201 Organic Chemistry;CHEM 202 Inorganic and MaterialsChemistry; CHEM 203 Physical andProcess Chemistry; CHEM 204Spectroscopy and Structural Analysis;CHEM 205 Chemical Synthesis –Laboratory Component; CHEM 206Chemical Methods and Processes –Laboratory Component; CHEM 225Analytical Chemistry.

300-level coursesCHEM 301 Organic Chemistry;CHEM 302 Inorganic and MaterialsChemistry; CHEM 303 Physical andProcess Chemistry; CHEM 305Chemical Synthesis – LaboratoryComponent; CHEM 306 ChemicalMaterials and Methods – LaboratoryComponent; CHEM 309 Biological andMedicinal Chemistry.

PostgraduateBSc (Hons), MSc and PhD in Chemistry.Graduate Diploma in Science(Chemistry).


BBmedSc page 60Conjoint BCA/BSc page 68BSc page 84BScTech page 88

Related subjects:Cell and Molecular Bioscience page 120Physics page 198Technology page 213


School of Asian and European Languages and Cultures Asian Languages Office: 16 Kelburn Parade Head of School: Professor Hansgerd Delbrück, tel 0-4-463-5321 Programme Director: Duncan Campbell, tel 0-4-463-6461Administration Assistant: Shirley Pack, tel 0-4-463-5635E-mail: [email protected]/saelc/asian_languages/chinese

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CHIN 112 18 POINTS [1/3]

Introduction to Chinese Civilisation

This course introduces features ofChinese civilisation from prehistorictimes to the present. Topics includeliterature, thought and scholarship,religious beliefs, art, and the culturaland social achievements of the maindynasties.

200-level coursesCHIN 211 Chinese Language 2A;CHIN 212 Chinese Language 2B;CHIN 213 Modern Chinese Literature.

300-level coursesCHIN 311 Chinese Language 3A;CHIN 312 Chinese Language 3B;CHIN 313 Classical Chinese Languageand Literature; CHIN 314 AdvancedChinese Composition and Translation.

PostgraduateBA (Hons) in Chinese*.



Asian Languages page 113Asian Studies page 114Linguistics page 176Modern Languages page 189


* Offered in 2004 subject to approval.

Requirements for a BA majorFive courses from CHIN 200-399 including CHIN 312 and at least one other 300-level course.

First-year courses

CHIN 111 36 POINTS [1+2/3]

Chinese Language 1This course assumes no previousknowledge of the language. It coverselementary spoken and writtenChinese, and basic translation skillsfrom and into Chinese. Readingsinclude simple Chinese texts fortranslation and discussion. Chineseheritage and culture are also introduced.

Chinese (Modern Standard Chinese)

The Chinese language can be traced back to the second millennium BC. Modern

Standard Chinese (Mandarin), the official language of China, is one of the five working

languages of the United Nations and is a standard language in Hong Kong, Taiwan and

Singapore and within Chinese communities throughout the world.

The Chinese writing system is ideographic rather than alphabetic. Individual Chinese

characters must be learned by rote, which is more time-consuming, although not

necessarily more difficult, than other languages. In comparison with many other

languages, Chinese grammar is relatively simple and the spoken language is tonal.

Chinese is offered as a major for a BA. Chinese can also contribute to a BA major in

Asian Languages or Modern Languages, and complements other courses in Asian

Languages, Asian Studies, History, Geography, or in Commerce and Law.

Career opportunities for graduates include work for private consultancies with business

interests in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and other countries with

large Chinese communities; with producer boards; in government departments; in legal

firms and banking; and in teaching, academia and journalism.

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Pots, prostitutes, politics, Pandora and Plato – what do they have in common?

You can explore them all in Classical Studies!

Modern European society and culture owe much to ancient Greece and Rome, from the

democratic government of Athens to the Latin-based Romance languages spoken

around the world.

Classics offers BA majors in Classical Studies, Greek and/or Latin. Courses are offered

in the literature, history, myth and art of the ancient world, from the Bronze Age of

Greece to the fall of the Roman Empire. Classics courses can provide a valuable

background to most Arts degrees, and are complementary to Philosophy, Political

Science, History, Art History, Religious Studies, Sociology, Anthropology and

Architectural Studies. No knowledge of Latin or Greek is required, but it can be helpful

for Classical Studies, as well as for English, Linguistics or modern languages.

Students majoring in Classical Studies have the opportunity to apply for a summer

trimester field trip to Greece at 300-level. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience

first-hand the cultural riches of ancient and modern Greece.

Classics has a small library available for students’ use, and a museum collection used

as a teaching tool in ancient art courses.

Requirements for a BA majorMajors are offered in Classical Studies, Latin orGreek. Be sure to consult the School at thebeginning of your first year to ensure yourprogramme is properly planned.

Classical Studies

(a) Two courses chosen from CLAS 100-199.Substitution of one GREE or LATI course forone CLAS course may be approved by theClassics Programme Director;

(b) Two courses chosen from CLAS 200-299, CRIT201;

(c) Two CLAS 300-level courses.

At least one course from each of the followinggroups must be included:

(i) CLAS 101, 203, 204, 210, 211, 303, 304,310, 311;

(ii) CLAS 102, 202, 209, 309;

(iii) CLAS 104, 105, 207, 208, 307, 308.

Latin

CLAS 105 and six courses from LATI 100-399,including at least two courses from LATI 300-399.CLAS 101 may be substituted for LATI 103 withapproval.

Greek

CLAS 104 and two GREE 300-level courses.

First-year coursesCLAS courses 101, 102, 104 and 105provide an overall view of the ancientworld through translations. Note: If you have done School CertificateLatin, you must enrol in LATI 104 (and notLATI 103); if you are majoring in Latin,also do CLAS 101. If you have Sixth FormCertificate or Bursary Latin, you mustenrol directly into LATI 213. If in doubt,consult the Programme Director.


School of Art History, Classics and Religious Studies Classics Office: Level 5, Old Kirk Building Head of School: Associate Professor Jenny Harper, tel 0-4-463 5801 Programme Director: Associate Professor John DavidsonAdministration Assistant: Old Kirk 508, tel 0-4-463 5319 E-mail: [email protected]/classics

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CLAS 101 18 POINTS [1/3]

Greek Literature, Myth and SocietyA survey of Greek literature, withemphasis on Homeric epic, tragedy andcomedy, the myths behind the literarytexts, and the societies which the textsreflect.


Greek ArtThis course complements CLAS 101. It looks at the development of Greekpottery, sculpture and architecture fromthe Dark Ages to the Hellenistic period,with particular attention to the socialand mythical context in which Greek artevolved. Teaching is mainly with slides,backed up with an extensive collectionof Greek artefacts.


Greek History, Government andSocietyA survey of Greek social and politicalhistory from the Dark Ages to the rise ofthe Macedonian Empire, focusing onthe development of democracy inclassical Athens.


Roman History, Government andSocietyA study of Roman social and politicalhistory from c150 BC to AD 117.

GREE 112 18 POINTS [1/3]

Introduction to GreekAn introduction to ancient Greek forbeginners, giving basic reading skills.

GREE 113 18 POINTS [2/3]

Elementary GreekThis course builds on GREE 112 andassumes basic reading skills. Theemphasis is on reading texts in classicalAttic.

LATI 103 18 POINTS [1/3][3/3]

Introduction to LatinAn introduction to Latin for beginners,emphasising basic reading skills.

LATI 104 18 POINTS [2/3][3/3]

Elementary LatinThis course builds on LATI 103 andassumes basic reading skills. Theemphasis is on reading selected texts.

200- and 300-level coursesCLAS 202/302 Etruscan and RomanArt; CLAS 203/303 Greek and RomanDrama; CLAS 204/304 Greek Myth-ology; CLAS 207/307 Roman SocialHistory; CLAS 208/308 Greek Society;CLAS 209/309 Bronze Age Aegean Artand Archaeology; CLAS 210/310 Greekand Roman Epic; CLAS 211/311 Mythand Storytelling; CLAS 320 GreekField Trip; CRIT 201 European

Tragedy; GREE 215 IntermediateGreek; GREE 216 Greek Literature;LATI 213 and 214 Latin Literature andLanguage; GREE 315 and 316Advanced Greek Literature; LATI 330,331, 332 and 333 Advanced LatinLiterature.

PostgraduateBA (Hons), MA and PhD in ClassicalStudies, Greek or Latin.



Architectural Studies page 109Art History page 112History page 159Linguistics page 176

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COML 111 18 POINTS [1/3]

Law for BusinessA general introduction to the legalissues encountered by businessenterprises, including the formationand management of business entities,employment law, intellectual propertyand fair trading, anti-competitive tradepractices, issues in tax law, and the lawrelating to electronic commerce.

200-level courseCOML 203 Legal Environment ofBusiness.

300-level coursesCOML 301 Law of Special Contracts;COML 302 Labour Law; COML 303Law of Organisations; COML 304Competition Law; COML 305 Law ofContractual Obligations; COML 306Law of International Trade andFinance; COML 307 Special Topic2004: Legal Issues for e-Commerce;COML 308 Marketing Law; COML 309Banking Law and Regulation in New Zealand.

PostgraduateGraduate Diploma in Commerce.


BCA page 64Related subjects:

Law page 174Tourism Management page 216

Requirements for a BCA major(a) COML 203*;

(b) Two courses from COML 300-399;

(c) One further 200- or 300-level course fromACCY, COML, LAWS, MARK, MBUS,MGMT, MOFI or PUBL.

* If you are exempted from COML 203, you mustreplace it with an additional course under (c).

Commercial Law for the BCAThe study of Commercial Law maybegin at 100-level, with theintroductory course COML 111.However, COML 203 and at least two300-level COML courses must becompleted for the major. Many studentsalso major in another discipline, such asAccounting or Marketing.


School of Accounting and Commercial Law Murphy Building Head of School: Professor Brenda Porter School Administrator: tel 0-4-463 5775E-mail: [email protected]/sacl

Commercial Law

Commercial Law is available as a major for the BCA and a subject option for the

Bachelor of Tourism Management. It is also part of the academic requirements for

membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand. A sound

knowledge of commercial law is vital in a multidisciplinary business environment.

Complex statutory changes as well as the decisions of courts and tribunals are having

a major impact on all aspects of commercial life.

Courses at 100- and 200-levels give an overview of the legal issues encountered by

business enterprises and the legal environment of business. All students studying for

the Commercial Law major and/or the academic requirements of the Institute of

Chartered Accountants should take at least the 200-level course before proceeding to

advanced-level courses. Advanced courses in Commercial Law include contract law,

company and partnership law, competition law, labour law, the law of international

trade and finance, marketing law and banking law.

Careers in the commercial sector, which often require a thorough knowledge of

commercial law, include public and corporate accountant, auditor, company secretary,

director/manager, consultant and financial adviser.


School of Information Management Level 1, Easterfield Building Head of School: Professor Sid Huff, tel 0-4-463 5819School Office: tel 0-4-463 5103E-mail: [email protected]


School of Asian and European Languages and Cultures School Office: von Zedlitz Building 402 Head of School: Professor Hansgerd Delbrück, tel 0-4-463 5321Administrator: Morna Lorden, tel 0-4-463 6699E-mail: [email protected]/saelc/european_languages

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aspects of knowledge and the use ofcommunications and informationtechnology for the organisation, storageand retrieval of knowledge.

200-level coursesCOMM 201 Introduction toCommunications; COMM 202Interpersonal Communication.

300-level coursesCOMM 301 OrganisationalCommunications; COMM 302Technology and Communications.

PostgraduateMA and PhD in Communications.Master of Communications.

See also . . .Related subjects:

Information Systems page 164Library and Information Studies page 175

Communications Studies

Communications Studies focuses on communication between individuals, between

individuals and the organisation, and between the organisation and the external

world.

People also need basic skills in presentation, management and sourcing of information.

COMM 101 and COMM 201 are available to students taking any of Victoria’s degree

programmes. The courses are offered by the School of Information Management in the

Faculty of Commerce and Administration. At graduate level the Master of

Communications is designed to equip students from any discipline to deal with the new

communications technologies in their professional and personal lives.

First-year course

COMM 101 18 POINTS [1/3][2/3]

Introduction to InformationManagementAn introduction to informationmanagement as a key aspect of personaland organisational communication. Thiscourse introduces the skills andknowledge required for library andInternet-based research for theacademic or business environment. Itcovers some introductory conceptual

200-level coursesCRIT 201 European Tragedy;CRIT 202 European Romanticism.


Classical Studies page 124European Studies page 147Theatre page 215

Comparative Literature

CRIT 201 European Tragedy and CRIT 202

European Romanticism are highly

recommended for any students wishing to

broaden their study of literature, and are

very relevant to many BA programmes.

They are also approved courses for the

European Studies major, and CRIT 201 is

approved for inclusion in the Classical

Studies and Theatre majors. The courses

have input from a number of schools of

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(a) PHYS 340, 341;

(b) 30 points from COMP 301, 305, 306;

(c) 15 further approved points from 300-level PHYSor COMP courses.

Suggested programme for a BSc inComputer ScienceYear 1: COMP 102, 103; MATH 114;STAT 131; plus additional courses.Year 2: COMP 201, 202, 203; MATH 214; plus additional courses.Year 3: COMP 301, 302, 304, 305, 306;plus additional courses.

Requirements for a BA majorComputing

(a) Three of: COMP 201, 202, 203, 204, MATH214;

(b) 60 points from COMP 301-399.

First-year coursesStudents taking a major other thanComputer Science may find some of thefollowing first-year courses useful.

The introductory course INET 101looks at key aspects of computer scienceand software engineering throughInternet-based technology andapplication.

COMP 102 is for students who wantto learn computer programming andthe principles of program design; it ishelpful to have had some experienceusing computers. If you plan toadvance in Computer Science, have hadsome experience with computers andhave over 60% in Bursary Calculus, youshould enrol in COMP 102, 103 and

Requirements for a BSc majorComputer Science

(a) COMP 201, 202 and one of COMP 203, 204;

(b) 60 points from COMP 301-399;

(c) MATH 114; one of STAT 131, 193 or QUAN102; and either one of MATH 214, 207, OPRE251, STAT 231, or 22 points approved by theHead of School.

Faculty of Science

School of Mathematical and Computing SciencesSchool Office: Cotton 358, tel 0-4-463 5341 Head of School: Dr Peter DonelanProgramme Director: Professor John H. HineE-mail: [email protected] www.mcs.vuw.ac.nz

Computer Science

Computer Science is the study of computing. This includes the engineering aspects of the

design of complex systems, fundamental theories of Computer Science, and techniques

and tools used in a range of computer applications. As society’s dependence on the

reliability and correctness of computer-based systems increases, so does the need for

experts to design and build the systems.

Computer Science and Electronic and Computer Systems are offered as majors for the

BSc, and Computing as a major for a BA. Computer Science is the major component in

the Bachelor of Information Technology – see page 74. Computer Science can be

combined with a wide variety of subjects, from Mathematics to Linguistics, as part of a

broader BSc, BScTech or BA degree. You can also take a Conjoint BCA/BSc degree

programme, with majors in Computer Science and a commerce subject such as

Information Systems or e-Commerce. Many students take single courses in Computer

Science. You will benefit from a general knowledge of how computers work, how they

can be used, what their capabilities and limitations are, and where this technology is

headed.

Job prospects for graduates with good degrees in Computer Science are excellent.

Students who major in Computer Science benefit from our strong programme and

extensive range of equipment. Victoria graduates in Computer Science are actively

sought by local employers. The School of Mathematical and Computing Sciences is a

New Zealand leader in research into distributed systems, artificial intelligence and

software engineering. The School pioneered the use of open systems and Internet

technology in New Zealand, and these form the foundation of the excellent laboratory

facilities available.

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MATH 114. If you are not as strong inMathematics you are advised to takeMATH 104 before 114. MATH 104 isalso available over the summer.

A handbook describing programmesin Computer Science is available fromthe School Office.

INET 101 18 POINTS [1/3][3/3]

Introduction to Internet TechnologyThis course presents a range of conceptsthat serve to introduce the disciplines ofcomputer science and softwareengineering. The concepts are presentedwithin the context of applicationsdesigned to organise and presentinformation on the Internet. On completion of the course you will beable to use a selection of moderninformation technology tools.

COMP 102 18 POINTS [1/3][2/3]

Introduction to Computer ProgramDesignComputer science (in contrast tocomputer studies) is concerned withdesigning and analysing systems thatmanipulate information or data. Thiscourse introduces some principles ofmodern object-oriented design usingthe Java programming language. Youwill learn how to construct computerprograms for a variety of applications,such as interactive drawing programs.

COMP 103 18 POINTS [2/3][3/3]

Introduction to Data Structures andAlgorithms

This course builds on COMP 102, whichmust be taken first, and looks at thedevelopment and analysis of algo-rithms, and the representation and con-struction of data structures. While thereis a considerable amount ofprogramming, the emphasis is onanalysing the abstract structuresinvolved, and the implications of designdecisions.

200- and 300-level coursesAll second-year Computer Sciencecourses require MATH 114 in additionto COMP 102 and 103.

200-level coursesCOMP 201 System and ProgramDevelopment; COMP 202 FormalMethods of Computer Science; COMP203 Computer Organisation; COMP204 Digital Network Technology.

300-level coursesCOMP 301 Software EngineeringPrinciples; COMP 302 DatabaseSystems; COMP 303 Design andAnalysis of Algorithms; COMP 304Programming Languages; COMP 305Operating Systems; COMP 306Computer Networks; COMP 307Introduction to Artificial Intelligence;COMP 310 System and Network

Programming; COMP 311 UserInterface Design; COMP 349Simulation and Stochastic Models;COMP 389 Software EngineeringProject.

PostgraduateBSc (Hons), MSc and PhD. Master of Computer Science. Graduate Diploma in ComputerScience. Graduate Diploma in Science.

See also . . .Degrees: BIT page 74; BSc page 84

BScTech page 88Related subjects:

Information Systems page 164Information Technology page 165Linguistics page 176Logic page 177Mathematics page 185Physics page 198Technology page 213

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200-level coursesCREW 253 Poetry Workshop; CREW 254 Short Fiction Workshop;CREW 255 Children’s WritingWorkshop; CREW 256 Writing theLandscape; CREW 257 CreativeNonfiction Workshop.

300-level coursesCREW 351 Masterclass; CREW 352Creative Writing Workshop.

PostgraduateMA in Creative Writing.


Comparative Literature page 127English Literature and Languagepage 143Writing page 218


International Institute of Modern Letters Glenn Schaeffer House, Wai-te-ata Road Director: Professor Bill Manhire, tel 0-4-463 6808Administration Assistant: Fiona Wright, tel 0-4-463 6854 E-mail: [email protected]/modernletters

Creative Writing

Victoria is an international centre of

Creative Writing. Victoria’s Creative

Writing courses develop the skills and

potential of emerging writers mainly

through a programme of workshop

meetings. Workshops are taught in the

International Institute of Modern Letters,

which has co-centres at several North

American universities.

Victoria does not offer a separate BA

major in Creative Writing, but Creative

Writing courses can contribute to an

English Literature major. Workshop

numbers are restricted, making entry

competitive; applicants need to have at

least 36 degree points (in any subject),

and are asked to submit a small writing

sample.

Criminology

Criminology is the study of the nature,

causes and effects of crime in society and

society’s reactions to it. It examines the

functions and work of the police, the

courts, the prisons and other penal

agencies in New Zealand and overseas.

Criminology has strong links with a

number of other disciplines.

Victoria is the only university in New

Zealand to offer Criminology as a major

subject for a degree. An introductory

course is offered for second-year students,

followed by more advanced courses at

both second- and third-year levels. The

Institute of Criminology has an extensive

research programme. Particular staff

research interests lie in policing, the

development of punishment systems, the

handling of juvenile offenders, crime

prevention, issues relating to women and

social control, state crime and truth

commissions, and geographic profiling of

criminal behaviour.

Because of its links with other disciplines,

Criminology provides the grounding for a

career in a range of areas, including

criminal justice, social and community

services, social policy and social science

research.

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Requirements for a BA major(a) CRIM 211;

(b) Four further CRIM courses including three at300-level.

First-year coursesNo first-year courses are offered inCriminology. Instead, first-year studentsmajoring in Criminology are expected tochoose some courses in related subjectareas, eg, Sociology, Psychology, SocialPolicy, Anthropology, Education andSexuality Studies. FHSS 111 Sexualityand Society (see page 207), MDIA 102Media, Society and Politics and FHSS114 Introduction to Criminal Law andProblem Solving (see page 174) may be ofinterest. Note that entry to 200-levelCRIM courses is dependent on yourgrades, and does not require taking thesecourses.

200-level coursesCRIM 211 Introduction toCriminological Thought; CRIM 212Crime in New Zealand; CRIM 214Introduction to CriminologicalBehaviour*; CRIM 215 ContemporaryIssues in Policing*.

300-level coursesCRIM 311 Policing and CriminalJustice; CRIM 312 Punishment andModern Society; CRIM 313 Women,Crime and Social Control; CRIM 314 State and Corporate Crime;CRIM 315 Youth and Crime; CRIM 316 Criminological Theory;CRIM 317 Researching Crime; CRIM 318 Special Topic; CRIM 319State Crime and Truth Commissions;CRIM 320 Environmental Criminology.

PostgraduateBA (Hons), MA and PhD inCriminology.



Anthropology page 108Education page 141Law page 174Media Studies page 187Psychology page 202Sexuality Studies page 207Social Policy page 208Sociology page 209

*Offered by distance learning only.


School of Social and Cultural Studies School Office: Murphy 921, tel 0-4-463 5258Head of School: Associate Professor Ian Culpitt, tel 0-4-463 5677E-mail: [email protected]/sacs/crim

Deaf Studies

New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), the

language of the Deaf community, is

indigenous to New Zealand. The last

census indicated that NZSL is used by

26,000 people, making it the eighth most

commonly used language in New

Zealand.

Two consecutive NZSL courses are offered

at 100-level. They provide a practical

foundation in understanding and using

NZSL in a variety of contexts. They also

introduce you to aspects of the Deaf

community and culture.

The School of Linguistics and Applied

Language Studies is the only university

school in New Zealand that offers NZSL at

an undergraduate level. The School also

trains teachers of NZSL (Certificate in Deaf

Studies) and has an active research

programme in NZSL and Deaf Studies. It

recently published the first dictionary of

NZSL.


School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies Levels 2 and 3, von Zedlitz Building Head of School: David Crabbe, tel 0-4-463 5603 Administration Assistant: Vivien Trott, tel 0-4-463 5601E-mail: [email protected]/lals

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DEAF 101 18 POINTS [1/3]

Introduction to New Zealand SignLanguageA beginners� course in NZSL, emphasi-sing acquisition of basic receptive andexpressive skills in sign language foreveryday communication situations.The course also includes informationabout aspects of grammatical structureand the deaf community and culture.

DEAF 102 18 POINTS [2/3]

Elementary New Zealand SignLanguageThis course further develops beginners�skills in understanding and usingNZSL, and extends understanding ofthe deaf community and culture inNew Zealand.

200-level courseDEAF 201 New Zealand SignLanguage Intermediate A.


Linguistics page 176

First-year coursesThe following courses are offered forFirst-Year Design. For the BDes degreeprogramme, and the requirements forFirst-Year Design, see page 71. Thesecourses are also available for studentsenrolled in other degree programmes.

DESN 101 18 POINTS [1/3]

Drawing and Modelling FundamentalsAn introduction to the theory andpractice of drawing and modelling.Taught from an explicitly designperspective, emphases are given to:expressive, conceptual, contextual andformal modes; visual thinking throughmaking; the development of hand/eyeco-ordination and a high level of craft;and visual understanding and skills ina range of media.

DESN 103 18 POINTS [1/3][2/3][3/3]

Life Drawing for DesignersOn this course you will create studies ofthe human figure for 3D design bydrawing complex human forms into�deep� space. Students will develop asensitivity to line, tone, shape, form,proportions and contrasting elements tobe found in the human form. Thehuman figure will be explored throughgesture, movement and modelling onflat surfaces. Students will gain anunderstanding of anatomy on a basiclevel, using a variety of drawing mediaand major perceptual drawing modes.

DESN 104 18 POINTS [1/3][2/3][3/3]

Introduction to Computers forDesignersAn introduction to generic conceptsand practices of the computer as adesign tool. Emphases will be given toits 3D design potential and therelationship between computer andmanual design ideas and skills.


School of Design 139 Vivian Street Head of School: Professor Clarence Aasen, tel 0-4-463 6226E-mail: [email protected] Administration Officer/PA Design: Margaret Smith, tel 0-4-463 6227www.design.vuw.ac.nz

Design

Victoria’s School of Design offers four-year Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Design with

Honours degrees (see page 71). Design courses are also available for inclusion in other

undergraduate degrees.

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3D Ideas and Practices of DesignAn introduction to generic concepts,vocabularies and practices of 3D design through a sequence ofstructured studio projects.


3D Ideas and Practices of DesignThis course explores concepts,vocabularies and practices of interior,industrial, landscape, architectural andother 3D design disciplines through asequence of structured studio projects.

DESN 114 18 POINTS [1/3][2/3][3/3]

Photography for DesignThe study of basic photographic ideas,skills and applications as they apply tothe 3D design fields, and using bothmanual and digital media.


Design Technologies, Materials andProcessesAn introduction to the technologies,materials and processes used in avariety of 3D design disciplines.Emphases include properties of modernindustrial materials and processes,vernacular technologies, green designissues, and culturally appropriatetechnologies, materials and processes.


History and Theory of DesignA thematic introduction to designhistory and theory and theirrelationships to designing and makingforms and spaces for inhabitation anduse. Emphases will be given toAustralasian, Asian, European andNorth American sources and precedentsfrom a wide range of periods andplaces.

200-level coursesDESN 203 Life Drawing for Designers;DESN 204 Drawing for Design;DESN 205 Digital Design 3D Form andSpace; DESN 206 Design and theInternet; DESN 212 Product Design;DESN 213 Stage and Theatre Design;DESN 214 Exhibition Design; DESN 215 Furniture Design; DESN 216 Urban Furniture Design;DESN 217 Land Art and Public Art inLandscape Architecture; DESN 231Photography for Design; DESN 233Ergonomics; DESN 234 Colour andLighting; DESN 237 LandscapeAnalysis and Design; DESN 241 UrbanLandscape Construction; DESN 274Cultural Landscapes in Design.

300-level coursesDESN 305 Drawing for Design; DESN 313 Theatre Design; DESN 314 Exhibition Design; DESN 315 Furniture Design;

DESN 316 Designed Ecologies; DESN 317 Design of Communities;DESN 383-388 Special Topics; DESN 391 Overseas Design FieldStudy.

PostgraduateMaster of Design, PhD. Graduate Diploma in Design.


BDes page 71Related subjects:

Architecture page 110Design Studies page 134Industrial Design page 163Interior Architecture page 167Landscape Architecture page 172

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(d) two of DESN 103, 104, 114, 203, 204, 205, 206,231, and one of DESN 303, 305 or approved383-388.

For information on the content of BDes courses seepage 132 and the Architecture and DesignUndergraduate Prospectus.


BA page 54BDes page 71

Related subjects:Art History page 112Classics page 124Design page 132Industrial Design page 163Interior Architecture page 167Landscape Architecture page 172

Design Studies*

The importance of design is now widely accepted in contemporary culture. However,

the manner in which society and educational institutions engage design varies widely.

While some students strongly value studying in accordance with professional design

precepts and practices, and wish to complete the full, four-year Bachelor of Design

programme, others prefer a greater freedom to engage design ideas and outcomes.

The BA (Design Studies) major provides this freedom. It consists of a framework for

studying design critically in its broader sense as a cultural construct within the

traditions and practices of the humanities and social sciences. Depending on a

student's interest, the core courses of the major will be extended by a sequence of

design courses concentrating in one of three areas: history, theory and criticism; design

studio; or drawing, photography and digital design. Alternatively, students can, in

accordance with their particular needs and interests, elect to take a distinctive pattern

of courses which bridges those three areas. A key characteristic of the major is that it

culminates in a final year, research-based course (DESN 389) which allows each student

to integrate their prior programme of study and establishes a basis for either further

studies or employment as a BA graduate.

The BA (Design Studies) major may be combined with other BA majors, such as Media

Studies, Anthropology or Art History. It also can be taken as a double degree, such as a

BA and a BSc. For students interested in teaching it may be taken to obtain Victoria's

conjoint BA (Design Studies)/BTeach qualification*.

Requirements for a BA (Design Studies)* major(a) DESN 101, 111, 113, 131, 171, 389 and either

(b) two of DESN 170, 172, 271, 272, 273, 274,IDDN 271, ITDN 271 or LADN 271 and oneof DESN 311, approved 383-388, IDDN 371,ITDN 371 or LADN 371, or

* Subject to approval.


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Requirements for a BA or BSc major(a) GEOG 112; one course from ASIA 101, HIST

111, 116, MAOR 123, PASI 101; plus onecourse from ANTH 101, ECON 130,ENVI/GEOG 114, GEOG 111, HIST 110,POLS 113, SOSC 111, TOUR 101.

(b) GEOG 212; one course from ASIA 201, 202,203, 206, ECON 204, HIST 217, 219, 230, 231,JAPA 211, MAOR 216, PASI 201, 202, POLS203; plus one course from ANTH 201, 204, 209,211, BIOL 214, 231, ECON 201, 202, 205, 224,EDUC 241, 243, ENVI 214, GEOG 214, 216,GEOL 214, 223, HIST 226, PHIL 217, 233,PHIL 264, POLS 210, 217, 246, 247, 264,PSYC 221, PUBL 201, 205, 207, SPOL 207,215, SOSC 203, STAT 291, TOUR 240, 250,WISC 202, 203, 217.

(c) GEOG 312 and 316; plus one course fromANTH 308, 310, ASIA 301, 303, BIOL 327,ECON 307, 309, 310, 312, 334, EDUC 305,306, 312, ENVI 314, GEOG 311, 314, GEOL366, HIST 321, 326, 331, JAPA 311, MAOR313, 316, PASI 301, 302, PHIL 333, 364, POLS354, 371, 373, 375, PSYC 338, PUBL 303,SOSC 313, 317, SPOL 316, 317, STAT 392,TOUR 301, 390, WISC 301, 304, 306.

Core coursesGEOG 112 Development in the AsiaPacific (see page 154 for description);GEOG 212 Worlds of Development;GEOG 312 Gender and Development;GEOG 316 Geographies ofGlobalisation.

100-level elective coursesASIA 101 Introduction to Asia;HIST 111 Colonial Encounters � PacificExperiences; HIST 116 East meets West:Asia in the Age of EuropeanExpansion; MAOR 123 Mäori Societyand Culture; PASI 101 The PacificHeritage; ANTH 101 Foundations ofSociety and Culture; ECON 130Economic Principles and Issues;ENVI/GEOG 114 Environment andResources: the Foundations; GEOG 111Fundamentals of Geography; HIST 110Nations, Frontiers and Empires;POLS 113 Introduction to WorldPolitics; SOSC 111 Sociology:Foundations and Concepts; TOUR 101Introduction to Tourism.

Postgraduate Master of Development Studies, PhD.

Development Studies

Development Studies examines the social, economic and political dimensions of the

global society and addresses the development concerns of third world countries.

Academic staff have particular expertise in the Asia-Pacific region.

Development Studies is offered as a major for the BA and BSc degrees, and is of

particular interest to students in Economics, Geography, Political Science, Pacific

Studies, Asian Studies, Anthropology, Sociology and Mäori Studies, and for

postgraduate study in the area.

Development Studies qualifications provide access to jobs in government, civil society

organisations, business and multilateral inter-government agencies including those in

the UN system, as well as the World Bank and Asian Development Bank. There are

opportunities in development planning at the central and local levels, in aid agencies

and in trade and international affairs. International, national and local NGOs provide

numerous opportunities in research, project writing, implementation and advocacy.

Businesses that employ graduates include consulting firms and those that have

investment and/or trading interests in developing countries and regions.

Faculty of Science

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BA page 54BSc page 84

Related subjects:Anthropology page 108Asian Studies page 114Biological Sciences page 116Economics page 139Environmental Studies page 145Gender & Women’s Studies page 152Geography page 153History page 159Pacific Studies page 195Philosophy page 196Physical Geography page 197Political Science page 200Public Policy page 203Social Policy page 208Sociology page 209Tourism Management page 216

Drama

See Theatre, page 214.

Ecology and Biodiversity

Contemporary Ecology and Biodiversity focuses on the health and wellbeing of

organisms within the context of functional ecosystems – the interactions of organisms

with their environment and with each other. Global biodiversity issues will make this

subject area extremely relevant in the foreseeable future.

Ecology and Biodiversity is offered as a major for the BSc. The major focuses on the

recognition, evolution and interpretation of biodiversity at all levels. After two years of

introductory material, the main specialisation occurs at third-year level where courses

cover a range of ecological sciences. At Honours level there are a number of courses

with a significant ecological component, including Plant Ecology, Animal Ecology and

Behaviour, Conservation Ecology, Nature Conservation and Environmental

Management, Biogeography, and Evolution. Victoria also offers a graduate diploma,

and an MSc and PhD in various aspects of ecological studies.

Research topics in the School are varied – for example studies on the ecology and

evolution of geckos, conservation of seabird and reptile communities on offshore

islands, ecological restoration on mainland and marine reserves, vegetation dynamics,

seed ecology, plant–invertebrate interactions, and species inventories.

Employment opportunities for ecologists are wide ranging. Recent graduates have

found work in government departments such as the Department of Conservation and

Ministry for the Environment, in local and regional councils, Crown Research

Institutes, universities, schools, conservation organisations and in adventure tourism.

Increasing awareness of environmental issues world-wide means that demand for

ecologists is likely to continue to increase.

Faculty of Science


Requirements for a BSc major andcourse descriptionsSee Biological Sciences page 116.

Econometrics

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Econometrics for the BCAThe study of Econometrics begins at200-level with the introductory courseQUAN 201. In addition to the three coreBCA courses (see page 67), Econometricsmajors should take ECON 140, QUAN102 and QUAN 111 in their first year.

In QUAN 102 you become familiarwith some statistical techniques. Thatstatistical foundation is developedfurther in QUAN 201 and 202. If youwish to specialise in Econometrics youshould consider taking STAT 231,MATH 206 and 207 and as muchEconomics as possible before going onto QUAN 301, 303 and/or 304.Mathematics courses are also offered at100-level (QUAN 103 and 111) and at300-level (QUAN 371 FinancialMathematics).

Requirements for a BCA major(a) ECON 140, QUAN 102, QUAN 111 (or

equivalent);

(b) ECON 201 or 202, QUAN 201 (or QUAN 202or STAT 231);

(c) QUAN 301, either QUAN 303 or 304.

First-year courses

QUAN 102 18 POINTS [1/3][3/3]

Statistics for BusinessAn introduction to the use of statisticalmethods in business practice andresearch.

QUAN 103 18 POINTS [1/3][3/3]

Introductory Mathematics for BusinessThis course is designed for studentsweak in mathematics. If you wish toadvance to second-year courses inEconomics, Finance or Statistics youshould take QUAN 111 instead of (orafter) QUAN 103 or the 36-pointcombination MATH 113 or 114.

QUAN 111 18 POINTS [2/3]

Mathematics for Economics andFinanceThis course is intended for studentswith some basic competence inCalculus. It is good preparation foradvancing in Econometrics, Economics,Finance or Financial Mathematics.

200-level coursesQUAN 201 Introduction toEconometrics; QUAN 202 Business andEconomic Forecasting.

300-level coursesQUAN 301 Econometrics; QUAN 303 Applied Econometrics;QUAN 304 Financial Econometrics;QUAN 371 Financial Mathematics.


School of Economics and Finance Murphy Building Head of School: Dr Stephen Burnell, tel 0-4-463 5764Administration Assistants: Alice Fong, tel 0-4-463 5353; Sue Freear, tel 0-4-463 5380;Amanda Dillon, tel 0-4-463 5354E-mail: [email protected]

Econometrics

Econometrics encompasses the use, interpretation and forecasting of quantitative

information in business and economics. Proper forecasting of market and environmental

conditions can be critical to an enterprise’s survival and success. Economic data can be

correctly interpreted only with a knowledge of the appropriate econometric techniques

and an understanding of their strengths and limitations. Not all managers need to be

experts in the use of econometric techniques, but those who are can make a special

contribution to their organisation.

You can major in Econometrics as part of a BCA.

Economists with an Econometrics background are in great demand in many large

organisations. Opportunities arise in large firms, financial houses, the Reserve Bank

and trading banks, government departments and bodies such as producer boards and

trade associations. Econometrics staff are also in demand in research and consulting

organisations such as the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research and in teaching

posts in secondary schools, polytechnics and universities.

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Economic History page 138Economics page 139Money and Finance page 190Statistics page 211


School of Economics and Finance Murphy Building Head of School:Dr Stephen Burnell, tel 0-4-463 5764Administration Assistants: Alice Fong, tel 0-4-463 5353; Sue Freear, tel 0-4-463 5380;Amanda Dillon, tel 0-4-463 5354 E-mail: [email protected]

Economic History

Economic History is the study of economics from an historical perspective.

It interprets the past in light of economic theory, the principles of management, and

developments in political and technological history.

The School of Economics and Finance offers 300-level courses in Economic History, and

it can also be studied at postgraduate level.

300-level coursesECHI 303 Modern British EconomicHistory; ECHI 305 The Rise of ModernBusiness.

PostgraduateBCA (Hons), MCA.BA (Hons), MA, PhD in EconomicHistory.


Econometrics page 137Economics page 139History page 159

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equivalent);

(b) ECON 201, ECON 202;

(c) At least two ECON courses numbered 300-399,one of which may be replaced by MOFI 303,QUAN 301 or an ECHI course numbered 300-399.

The study of Economics begins at 100-level with theintroductory course ECON 130, which you shouldtake in your first year to major in the subject,together with the other two core BCA courses (see page 67). Other recommended first-year coursesare ECON 140, QUAN 102 (or STAT 193) andQUAN 111.

Requirements for a BA major(a) ECON 130 and 140 (or 110 and 120); QUAN

102 and 111 (or equivalent courses in maths andstatistics)

(b) Three of: ECON 201, ECON 202, MOFI 202,QUAN 201 or STAT 231

(c) Two 300-level ECON, MOFI or QUAN courses.

First-year courses

ECON 130 18 POINTS [1/3][3/3]

Economic Principles and Issues An introduction to economic principlesand their application to issues facinghouseholds, businesses and governmentin the New Zealand economy and theinternational economic environment.

ECON 130 is designed as both a self-contained course and an introductionfor students intending to advance inEconomics. You need not have studiedEconomics at school.

ECON 140 18 POINTS [2/3][3/3]

Economics and Strategic Behaviour An introduction to consumer choice, thestrategic behaviour of firms underdifferent market structures and publicchoice. The implications formanagement, marketing and publicpolicy decisions are explored, as are thedesign of regulatory, fiscal andmonetary policies, and responses tomacroeconomic shocks.

ECON 130 is a prerequisite course,and ECON 110 and 120 are restrictedcourses.

Economics

Economics is a social science which focuses challenging argument and thought on many

of the major choices facing a modern society. It aims to achieve a clearer understanding

of how economic systems work, how organisations behave, the global economy and

international transactions, and includes the study of the determination of prices,

incomes, income distribution, resource allocation, international trade flows, inflation

and business cycles, the effects of government policies, and many other economic,

business and social issues.

You can major in Economics for a BCA or BA degree. It is an excellent complement to

professional subjects such as Law, Accounting, Management and Marketing, as well as

other social and natural sciences, Philosophy and Applied Mathematics.

Employment opportunities for graduates can be found in business, financial institutions,

government, education and international agencies. Successful economic analysis is both

an art, acquired gradually through practice, and a science, demanding quantitative

sense and skills. To develop these skills students advancing in Economics must study

both Mathematics and Statistics at introductory level, and are encouraged to carry these

through to higher levels.


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ECON 201 Microeconomics; ECON 202 Macroeconomics; ECON 204 Introduction to AsianEconomic History; ECON 205 TheDevelopment of the ModernInternational Economy; ECON 224Introduction to Public Economics.

300-level coursesECON 305 Macroeconomics: Growth,Business Cycles and Sustainability;ECON 307 Public Sector Economics;ECON 309 International Economics;ECON 310 History of EconomicThought; ECON 314 Microeconomics:Information and Markets; ECON 328Industry Structure and BusinessStrategy; ECON 330 Law andEconomics; ECON 333 Economics ofWork and Pay; ECON 334 FeministEconomics; ECON 335 ManagerialEconomics.

Postgraduate BCA (Hons), MCA.BA (Hons), MA.Graduate Diploma in Commerce.PhD in Economics.


BA page 54BCA page 64

Related subjects:Econometrics page 137Economic History page 138Mathematics page 185Money and Finance page 190Statistics page 211

(a) INFO 101;

(b) ELCM 201, 202, and 301;

(c) Two further courses from ELCM 302-399 (one of these may be replaced by MARK 306).

e-Commerce for the BCAThe study of e-Commerce begins at 200-

level, with ELCM 201 and 202 as theintroductory courses. If you aremajoring in e-Commerce for the BCAyou should include INFO 101 in yourfirst-year programme, together with thethree core courses (see page 67). Thesecond year should include ELCM 201and 202. MARK 101 is recommended.

200-level coursesELCM 201 Foundations of e-Commerce; ELCM 202 Principles andApplications in Multimedia 1.

300-level coursesELCM 301 Business to Business

e-Commerce

An increasing amount of business is carried out within New Zealand and

internationally via the Internet and other systems of electronic data transmission.

Large corporations and small businesses are having to come to terms with this new

way of conducting their business and are looking for staff with the skills to establish

systems and develop appropriate services.

e-Commerce courses at Victoria enable students to acquire an understanding of the

impact of electronic commerce on the business community, and key issues involved in

establishing electronic commerce systems. Practical experience in multimedia software

packages enables students to create and evaluate electronic commerce applications.

e-Commerce can be chosen as the major subject for a BCA, or as part of a double

major with subjects such as Information Systems or Marketing. Students taking a BSc

or the Conjoint or double BCA/BSc can combine e-Commerce courses with a major in

Computer Science.

Requirements for a BCA major


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Requirements for a BA majorSix courses from EDUC 100-399 including at least four from EDUC 200-399 and at least two at300-level.

The degree should include subjects that support themajor and are relevant to a future career.

Intending social workers, psychologists, welfareofficers, careers advisers and policy analysts, forexample, might plan to include appropriate 200- and300-level courses in Psychology and Social Policy.

e-Commerce; ELCM 302 Principles andApplications in Multimedia 2; ELCM303 Global Telecommunications;ELCM 304 Strategy and Enterprise e-Business; ELCM 306 InternetComputing Databases; ELCM 320Project in e-Commerce.

PostgraduateGraduate Diploma in Commerce.BCA (Hons), MCA in InformationSystems, PhD.


BCA page 64BCA/BSc page 68

Related subjects:Computer Science page 128Information Systems page 164Management page 178Marketing page 184


School of Education Scott House, Somerset House and prefabs south of the Maclaurin Lecture Theatre Block, Kelburn ParadeHead of School: Professor Helen May, tel 0-4-463 5179Administration Assistant: tel 0-4-463 5348

Education

The importance of education for the development of both the individual and society

has always been widely acknowledged. The study of Education is a multidisciplinary

field that investigates how social institutions and social factors influence people and

their educational needs, as well as how an individual’s characteristics and differences

influence the ways in which they learn.

Education is offered as a major for a BA, while individual courses can be a valuable

addition to most degrees.

The study of Education can lead to a wide variety of careers, in government, education

research organisations, commerce and industry, human resources and personnel work,

as well as teaching (although note that a BA in Education by itself does not qualify you

as a teacher).

Victoria also offers professional degree programmes in early childhood education – the

BA/BTeach (ECE)* (see page 97) and the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood

– and the conjoint teaching degrees, the BA/BTeach, BCA/BTeach and BSc/BTeach (see

page 94).

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EDUC 113* 18 POINTS [1/3]

Schooling under Scrutiny: EducationalPolicy and PracticeAn examination of the connectionsbetween students, school and society,analysing, in particular, the ways inwhich political and cultural beliefsinfluence students� experience ofschool.

EDUC 112 18 POINTS [2/3]

Human Development and LearningAn introduction to humandevelopment identifying thecharacteristics of normal physical,intellectual, emotional and socialdevelopment through the life span.

EDUC 114 18 POINTS [1/3][2/3]

Understanding Human Developmentand BehaviourAn introduction to the study of humandevelopment and behaviour,contextualised to Aotearoa New Zealand.The course examines the relationshipbetween behaviour and humandevelopment, focusing in particular oncognitive, emotional, social and culturaldevelopment through the life span.

This is a distance-delivered courseand includes a focus on operationalpolicing in Aotearoa New Zealand.

For descriptions of other 100-level EDUCcourses, see page 98.

200-level coursesEDUC 228 Young People, Educationand Media*; EDUC 229 MakingMeaning: Young People, Society andSchool*; EDUC 234 EducationalPsychology; EDUC 236 Issues inHuman Development; EDUC 241 Aimsand Ideals of Mäori Education; EDUC 243 Pacific Nations Education;EDUC 253 The Early Years Debates.

300-level coursesEDUC 305 Multiethnic Education;EDUC 306 Education for Diversity andSocial Justice; EDUC 308 ClassroomStudies; EDUC 310 InformationTechnology and Education; EDUC 311Early Childhood Education; EDUC 312Contemporary Issues in IndigenousEducation Aotearoa*; EDUC 332Educational Psychology: Diversity andInclusion; EDUC 340 Youth and LifeChallenges; EDUC 369 EducationResearch Methods; EDUC 370Guidance and Counselling.

PostgraduateBA (Hons), MA and PhD in Education.Master of Education.Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate inEducation Studies.


BA page 54BA/BTeach (ECE) page 97BA/BTeach page 94BCA/BTeach page 94BSc/BTeach page 94

Related subjects:Gender & Women’s Studies page 152Mäori Studies page 181Pacific Studies page 195Psychology page 202Social Policy page 208Teaching page 213

* Subject to approval for 2004.


School of English, Film and Theatre School Office: Level 8, von Zedlitz BuildingHead of School and Programme Director: David Norton, tel 0-4-463 6811Administrator: Sarah Walker, tel 0-4-463 6800 E-mail: [email protected] www.vuw.ac.nz/seft

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English Literature or English Language can be taken as a major for a BA, and an

English Studies major designed mainly for prospective teachers is also offered. Double

majors in English Literature and Film, Theatre or Media Studies are encouraged,

especially if you intend to go on to postgraduate level.

Undergraduate courses examine literature from many parts of the English-speaking

world, from Old English (pre-1100) to the present. Five first-year English courses

introduce the skills of criticism, reading and writing. They cover a wide range of

literary study with a diversity of approaches to language, literature and other media,

which can be explored further at higher levels of the English programme. Visiting

writers and scholars frequently give lectures or read their work to students.

The English Language major, which begins at 200-level, emphasises the history of the

language, particularly of the Old and Middle English and the Early Modern periods.

This major may also have a greater emphasis on the literature of the early period by

including ENGL 214 and 307.

English courses can be a valuable addition to any degree, and, in particular, those in

Art History, History, Education, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, or European or Asian

Languages.

Career opportunities for graduates with advanced literacy skills can be found in all

areas of work, but particularly in education, public administration, communications

and publishing.

Requirements for a BA majorEnglish Literature

At least five courses from ENGL 200-399(excluding ENGL 322), including:

(a) two from ENGL 200-229, 300-329;

(b) two from ENGL 300-399.

Up to two CREW (Creative Writing) courses maybe substituted.

English Language

(a) ENGL 215 and 224 and one of ENGL 214,LING 211 or 223;

(b) ENGL 320 or 321 and one of ENGL 307, 322 orLING 322;

(c) At least 36 points comprising a course orcourses in a second language or languages,and/or introductory literature course(s) such asENGL 100-level courses or CLAS 101.

Some linguistics courses may be substituted.

English Studies

At least seven courses from ENGL, FILM, LING,MDIA, THEA or THFI 200-399, including twocourses at 300 level.

Planning your first year The prerequisite for most 200-levelENGL courses is one 100-level ENGLcourse plus one further 100-level ENGL,FILM, MDIA or SEFT course. Thisfacilitates the combining of English,Film, Media Studies and Theatrecourses at advanced level.

If you are intending to major inEnglish, you are advised to take two100-level ENGL courses and at least oneother Film or Media Studies course inyour first year.

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Past MastersThis course presents a variety ofinfluential masterpieces from the 14thto the 18th centuries, including a comictale by Chaucer, medieval Arthurianromance, Shakespeare�s Romeo andJuliet, lyric poetry and social satire. You will gain essential knowledge andskills to help you study, understandand enjoy the literature, includinghistorical contexts, language for readingand writing, and using the resources ofthe Library.


Introduction to Literature and CulturalPoliticsThis course explores some of the waysthat cultural values are formed andchallenged in the writing, publishingand criticism of literature, and introducesthe basic skills of critical reading andwriting. Discussion is based on theclose reading of literary texts, criticalwriting and other cultural documents,eg, journalism, film, biography.


Introduction to Literary FormAn introduction to the basic skills ofcritical reading and writing through theexperience of a range of literary forms �in written text, performance and film �and focusing on the interrelated genres

of romance, the Gothic, and detectivefiction. It covers concepts such aswriting and the imagination, reading asdetection, disorder and re-ordering, andthe themes of love and justice.

SEFT 101 18 POINTS [2/3]

Cultural Encounters: The Literature,Film and Theatre of Aotearoa NewZealand and the PacificMuch of the literature, film and theatrefrom, or about, Aotearoa New Zealandand the Pacific is concerned with theencounters occurring within andbetween the region�s various cultures. Inthis introductory course attention is paidto the part that written, spoken andvisual narratives play in representing,and even shaping, such encounters.


Literature and Visual MediaA study of a selection of literary textswith a focus on their visual content,effects and connections, and on theirrepresentation in visual forms, includingmagazine and book illustration and filmor television adaptations.

200-level coursesENGL 208 Shakespeare; ENGL 209 TheNovel; ENGL 214 The Chivalric Questfrom Chaucer to Spenser; ENGL 215Old English Literature; ENGL 224 A Literary History of the EnglishLanguage; ENGL 225 ClassicalTraditions in English Literature;ENGL 226 God and the Poets:

Christian Traditions in English Poetry;ENGL 227 Tolkien and MedievalLiterature; ENGL 228 Classic Theatre;ENGL 232 Theatrical Revolution:Drama from Realism to Postmodern;ENGL 234 New Zealand Literature;ENGL 235 Australian Literature; ENGL 236 Reading Women Writers;ENGL 237 Journalism and Literature;ENGL 238 Literature and New Media.

300-level coursesENGL 307 Troy and Troilus; ENGL 308Renaissance Literature; ENGL 311Romantic Literature; ENGL 312 Victorian Literature; ENGL 315Restoration and 18th CenturyLiterature; ENGL 320 Beowulf; ENGL 321 Old English; ENGL 330:Modern Fiction; ENGL 331 NewZealand Literature; ENGL 332 20thCentury American Literature; ENGL 349 Special Topic: MillennialFictions: Utopias, Future Worlds andSatiric Fantasies.

PostgraduateBA (Hons), MA, PhD in EnglishLanguage or Literature.



Comparative Literature page 127Creative Writing page 130Film page 148Linguistics page 176Media Studies page 187Theatre page 215

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ENVI 114 /GEOG 114 18 POINTS [2/3]

Environment and Resources: The FoundationsAn introduction to environment andresource studies from the perspective ofthe geographical sciences. The courseprovides an understanding of keyconcepts and processes in the formationand management of New Zealand�senvironment and resources, andexplains the arrangements establishedfor their management.

Requirements for a BSc or BA major(a) ECON 130; STAT 193 (or equivalent

background in statistics) GEOG 111, and one of:BIOL 132, one course from CHEM 100-199,ESCI 111, ESCI 132, PHYS 131;

(b) ENVI/GEOG 214, and one course from MAOR215, PUBL 207, or an approved course inEnvironmental Law or Political Science;

(c) BIOL/GEOL 214, ENVI/GEOG 314;

(d) One of BIOL 327, 328, 371.

Courses with Environmental Studiescontent include:

100-level coursesARCH 181 Architectural Technologies;BIOL 132 Biodiversity andConservation; all 100-level CHEMcourses; ESCI 111 Earth Systems andGlobal Change: an Introduction to theEarth Sciences; ESCI 132 Antarctica:Unfreezing the Continent; GEOG 111Fundamentals of Geography; MAOR124 The Science of the Mäori; PHYS131 Energy and the Environment.

200-level coursesARCH 222 Sustainable Architecture;BIOL/GEOL 214 Physical andBiological Processes in Ecology; BIOL 219 New Zealand Flora andFauna; DESN 205 Digital Design, 3DForm and Space; DESN 217 Land Artand Public Art in Landscape Architec-ture; DESN 237 Landscape Analysisand Design; DESN 274 CulturalLandscapes in Design; ECON 224/PUBL 203 Introduction to PublicEconomics (includes an introduction tothe economics of the environment andconservation); ENVI/GEOG 214Environment and Resources: NewZealand Perspectives; GEOG 216Urban and Population Geography;GEOG 218 Landform Developmentand Coastal Processes; GEOG 219Climatic and Hydrological Processes;MAOR 215 Mäori Resource

Faculty of Science

School of Earth Sciences Cotton Building, blocks A and B Head of School: Associate Professor Philip MorrisonAdministration Assistant: tel 0-4-463 5346 E-mail: [email protected]

Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies is a broad area of study covering all aspects of the environment

in its scientific, social, cultural and economic contexts. It requires an understanding of

fundamental subject matter which draws on knowledge and expertise from the

Faculties both of Science and of Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as from

Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Law and Commerce, which can then be applied to

a specific area.

Environmental Studies is offered as a major for a BA or BSc. Its multidisciplinary status

is reflected in the wide range of required courses for the major, and those approved for

inclusion in the degree. When selecting your courses you can take a broad-based

approach to the subject, or specialise in a particular area such as conservation,

hydrology and water resources, or natural hazards.

Environmental Studies courses form part of the BA major in Mäori Resource

Management, and can also be added to other degrees, such as the LLB, BArch, BDes

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300-level coursesBIOL 371 Marine Ecology; BIOL 328Animal Ecology and Behaviour; BIOL 327 Plant Ecology andConservation; ECON 307/PUBL 303Public Sector Economics (includingnatural resource economics); ENVI 314/GEOG 314 Environmentand Resources 2; GEOG 318Geomorphic Systems; GEOG 319Atmospheric and Coastal Systems;POLS 373 International Relations inthe Pacific; RELI 301 Religion and theEnvironment.

PostgraduateGraduate Diploma in EnvironmentalStudies.Master of Environmental Studies.



Related subjects:Biological Sciences page 116Development Studies page 135Geography page 153Geology page 155Geophysics page 157Physical Geography page 197Public Policy page 203

For information on courses in specificEuropean languages taught at Victoria, seetheir separate subject entries: French page 150;German page 158;Italian page 170;Spanish page 210.



Comparative Literature page 127Linguistics page 176Modern Languages page 189



School of Asian and European Languages andCultures School Office: Room 402, von Zedlitz Building Head of School: Professor Hansgerd Delbrück, tel 0-4-463 5321 Administrator: Morna Lorden, tel 0-4-463 6699E-mail: [email protected]/saelc/european_languages

European Languages

European language study is becoming more and more relevant to New Zealand as it

continues to find its place in the global community.

At Victoria, European Languages is organised into three sections: French, German and

Italian/Spanish. You can take French, German, Italian, Spanish, European Studies or

Modern Languages as a major for a BA. Other courses involving European languages

include EURO 101 Introduction to European Studies, EURO 301 The Making of Modern

Europe, the Comparative Literature courses CRIT 201 European Tragedy, CRIT 202

European Romanticism (see page 127) and MUSI 126 European Languages for Singers

(see page 191). Languages complement other Arts subjects, such as English, History,

Linguistics, Music, Philosophy, Sociology or Gender and Women’s Studies. Languages can

also be combined with a Commerce or Law degree.

Career opportunities include diplomacy, teaching, librarianship, journalism, tourism,

interpreting and translating, banking, finance and business. Career possibilities for

graduates in any discipline are enhanced by the oral and written skills developed by

language study.


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Requirements for a BA majorLanguage courses in French, German, Italian orSpanish up to 300-level, and three non-languagecourses with European content:

(a) EURO 101 and EURO 301;

(b) one elective chosen from a schedule of approvedcourses offered at 200- and 300-level, includingArt History, English, History, Music,Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Theatre andFilm, LING 223 and CRIT 201 and CRIT 202.

First-year course

EURO 101 18 POINTS [1/3]

Introduction to European StudiesA course for students who wish tobroaden their studies with a Europeanperspective. All material is studied inEnglish, and covers: the EuropeanUnion, its current institutions and its

European Studies

Since the late 1980s there has been a sharply perceived need for a knowledge of Europe

to complement knowledge of individual European countries. European Studies is

offered as a major for the BA.

EURO 101 and EURO 301 can be taken as part of the major in European Studies,

taught by the School of Asian and European Languages and Cultures and other schools

in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, or as a subject of general interest. The

European Studies major can be combined with majors in European languages and with

other majors. The non-language work in French, German, Italian and Spanish focuses

on countries where those languages are spoken, whereas the major in European Studies

looks at the multi-faceted realities of Europe as a whole.

Career opportunities include teaching, librarianship, journalism, diplomacy, tourism,

interpreting and translating, banking, finance and business. Career possibilities for

graduates in any discipline are enhanced by the oral and written skills developed by

language study.

relationship with non-Europeancountries, including New Zealand;European writing in translation from1960 to the present; and keycharacteristics of the European lan-guage families.

Approved 200-level coursesARTH 217 The Renaissance; ARTH 218 The Baroque; ARTH 219Modernism and Postmodernism;ARTH 222 Neoclassicism toImpressionism; CRIT 201 EuropeanTragedy; CRIT 202 EuropeanRomanticism; ENGL 228 Special Topic(2003: Classic Theatre); ENGL 232/THEA 201 Theatrical Revolution:Drama from Realism to thePostmodern; HIST 228 A Topic inEuropean History; LING 223 LanguageLearning Processes; MUSI 241 Music inthe Medieval and Renaissance Eras;MUSI 242 Music in the Baroque Era;MUSI 243 Music in the Classical Era;MUSI 244 Music in the Romantic Era;MUSI 245 Western Music 1900-1950;PHIL/POLS 261 Social and PoliticalPhilosophy; PHIL/POLS 262 Moraland Political Philosophy; POLS 205The New Europe; SOSC 205 Sociologyof Religion.

Approved 300-level coursesARTH 315 Topics in 18th Century Art;ARTH 316 Topics in 19th Century Art;ARTH 317 Topics in 20th Century Art;ARTH 335 Topics in the Renaissance;HIST 330 European History; POLS 351Power and Policies in the European


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PHIL 363/POLS 363/HIST 363 A Topicin Political Philosophy.

For information on courses in specificEuropean languages taught at Victoria, seethe page references below.

300-level courseEURO 301 The Making of ModernEurope.

PostgraduateEURO 401 Europe and New Zealandand ASIA 403/EURO 403 Asia andEurope can be taken as part of aGraduate Diploma in Arts or substitutedinto other Honours programmes. EURO 401 may also be taken as part of aMaster of New Zealand Studies.



Comparative Literature page 127European Languages page 146French page 150German page 158Italian page 170Linguistics page 176Modern Languages page 189Spanish page 210

Film

The Film studies programme examines cinema as an art of narrative, spectacle and

performance, within a university context of research and teaching in the creative arts

and humanities. The programme incorporates practical work where feasible.

Film is offered as a major for the BA. Film students often combine studies with Theatre

courses, and joint Theatre and Film (THFI) courses are offered. Double majors in Film and

Theatre, Film and English Literature or Film and Media Studies are encouraged, especially

if you intend to go on to postgraduate work. Alternatively, Film studies courses may

complement majors in other areas such as Gender and Women’s Studies, Political Science,

Art History, Anthropology, languages and literature, History, European Studies, Music and

Sociology. Film studies courses can also be be taken as part of the new English Studies

major (see English Literature and Language page 143).

Film courses are useful for careers in film and television production, film distrib-ution

and exhibition, film archiving, arts administration, teaching and journalism.

Requirements for a BA major(a) FILM 231;

(b) One 300-level FILM course and one further300-level FILM or THFI course;

(c) Two further 200- or 300-level FILM or THFIcourses, one of which may be substituted withanother approved course.

Planning your studyFILM 101 plus one further 100-levelENGL, SEFT or MDIA course arerequired for entry into FILM 231, whichin turn must be completed before doingany more advanced film studies. Entryto all FILM courses at 200 level andabove is restricted, and separateapplications for FILM 332, 335 and 404are required (forms are available from theFilm and Theatre Office).


School of Economics and Finance Murphy Building Head of School: Dr Stephen Burnell, tel 0-4-463 5764Director, Financial Mathematics: Dr Leigh Roberts, tel 0-4-463 5937Administration Assistants: Alice Fong, tel 0-4-463 5353; Sue Freear, tel 0-4-463 5380;Amanda Dillon, tel 0-4-463 5354E-mail: [email protected]

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FILM 101 18 POINTS [2/3]

Introduction to Film StudiesAn introduction to cinema as an artform, within a social and culturalcontext.


Cultural Encounters: Literature, Filmand Theatre of Aotearoa New Zealandand the PacificMuch of the literature, film and theatrefrom, or about, Aotearoa New Zealandand the Pacific is concerned withencounters within and between theregion�s various cultures. This intro-ductory course examines the parts thatwritten, spoken and visual narrativesplay in representing, and even shaping,such encounters.

200-level coursesFILM 231 History and Criticism ofFilm; FILM 233 and 234 NationalCinema A and B; FILM 237 Cinema ofAotearoa New Zealand; FILM 238Auteur Study.

300-level coursesFILM 331 Film Analysis; FILM 332Film Production; FILM 333 and 334National Cinema A and B; FILM 335Documentary Film; FILM 336 Issues inFeminist Film Studies; FILM 337Cinema of Aotearoa New Zealand;FILM 338 Genre Study; THFI 312 Topicin Theatre and Film; THFI 313Shakespeare on Film.

PostgraduateGraduate Diploma in Arts.BA (Hons), MA, PhD in Film.



English Language and Literature page 143Media Studies page 187Theatre page 215

Financial Mathematics

The School of Economics and Finance

offers a 300-level course in Financial

Mathematics, a Postgraduate Diploma in

Financial Mathematics, taught in

conjunction with the School of

Mathematical and Computing Sciences,

and a Master of Financial Mathematics.

The 300-level course (FINM/ QUAN 371)

requires, as a minimum, a good

background in first-year Mathematics.

Students considering taking the

Postgraduate Diploma should have a

minimum of two years’ previous study in

Mathematics or related subjects. Entry to

the Master’s degree is generally through

the Postgraduate Diploma in Financial

Mathematics or a relevant Honours

degree.


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Requirements for a BA majorFREN 311 and one further 300-level course. Notethat FREN 221, as well as the 200-level languagecourses, is required for entry to 300-level.

The following subjects are particularly relevant to amajor in French: English, another modern language,Classics, Latin, Linguistics, Music, History andPhilosophy.

French students interested in teaching shouldinclude courses in Linguistics, especially LING 223Language Learning Processes.

First-year coursesAll first-year courses, except FREN 104and 124, are internally assessed with nofinal examination. If you have lived inFrance, or have reached a higher levelthan is normal on entering university,contact the French Programme forinformation about testing for directentry into second-year level.

FREN 104 18 POINTS [2/3]

Exploring French CultureIt is recommended that all first-yearFrench language students enrol for thiscourse, which introduces present-dayFrance. Others too will be interested inits geographical, historical, political,sociological, intellectual and artisticaspects. No knowledge of French isnecessary. Many lectures are illustratedby slides, films and videos.


French Language for BeginnersThis intensive course for absolutebeginners teaches listening, reading,speaking and written skills in aninteractive and communicative way.Students can expect to have reached alevel approximately equivalent to NCEALevel 1 (School Certificate) by the end ofthe course.


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French

French is a major language, not only in Europe but also in Africa, North America and

the Pacific. French Language and Literature is offered as a major for a BA. Alternatively,

French may form part of a major in Modern Languages (see page 189), European

Studies (see page 147) or Pacific Studies (see page 195). Courses in French have affinities

with courses in other European languages, Linguistics, English Literature, Music, Art

History, Drama, Film, Gender and Women’s Studies, History and Sociology. Commerce,

Law and Tourism degrees can also be enhanced through the addition of courses in

French. The language is taught in the context of French culture, politics and society. A

broader background is offered by EURO 101 Introduction to European Studies (see page

147).

A student French Club organises social activities including French breakfasts, film

evenings and a play or concert. The French library on the fifth floor of the von Zedlitz

Building has French magazines and dictionaries available for use by all students in

French.

The study of French can lead to careers in diplomacy, teaching, librarianship,

journalism, tourism, interpreting and translating, banking, finance and business.

Knowledge of another language is becoming increasingly important in today’s global

economy and graduates in any discipline will find their career prospects enhanced by

their study of French.

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200-level coursesFREN 215 French Language 2A; FREN 216 French Language 2B;FREN 221 French Literary Studies.Also offered at this level are theComparative Literature courses: CRIT 201 European Tragedy; CRIT 202European Romanticism (see page 127).

300-level coursesFREN 311 French Language; FREN 33119th-20th Century French LiteraryStudies; FREN 332 20th CenturyFrench World Literature; FREN 33317th-18th Century French LiteraryStudies.

PostgraduateBA (Hons), MA and PhD in French.



European Languages page 146European Studies page 147Linguistics page 176Modern Languages page 189Pacific Studies page 195



Elementary French

This intensive course is for students whohave mastered the basics of French. Itaims to teach speaking, listening, readingand writing skills to Year 12 or 13 (sixthor seventh form) level in an interactiveand communicative way, and to preparestudents for more advanced Frenchcourses.

FREN 123 18 POINTS [1+2/3]

French Language 1AThis course is the normal entry point forstudents with Year 13 (7th form) Frenchor a good Year 12 result. Studentsdevelop skills in oral/aural language,written language and French grammar.Classes are organised into small groupsfor intensive oral work.

FREN 124 18 POINTS [1+2/3]

French Language 1BTogether with FREN 123, this course isfor students proceeding with French,and is a prerequisite or corequisite for200-level French. It emphasisescomprehension and linguistic andliterary analysis of modern short texts.

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Requirements for a BA majorSix WISC courses including at least two at 300-level; up to two may be substituted by approvedcourses, such as Women and Religion, and Womenand Equality in Politics.

First-year course

WISC 101 18 POINTS [2/3]

Introduction to Women’s StudiesThis course provides a basic generalintroduction to the position of womenin Aotearoa New Zealand. It focuses onissues such as women and work,language, education and the media, andintroduces feminist theories.

200-level coursesWISC 202 Images of Women; WISC 203 Queer Studies; WISC 209 Special Topic: TamaWahine; WISC 217 Feminist Theory.

300-level coursesWISC 301 Gender Analysis of Economicand Social Policy; WISC 302 FeministWriting; WISC 303 Oral History andAuto/biography; WISC 304 FeministEconomics; WISC 305 Women, Powerand Knowledge; WISC 306 MäoriWomen’s Studies – Mana Wahine.

PostgraduateBA (Hons), MA and PhD in Gender andWomen�s Studies.



Anthropology page 108Development Studies page 135History page 159Philosophy page 196Political Science page 200Religious Studies page 204Sexuality Studies page 207Sociology page 209


The Kate Edger Centre for Gender and Women’sStudies, Education Prefabs, Gate 7, KelburnParade Gender and Women’s Studies ProgrammeDirector: Associate Professor Kay MorrisMatthews, tel 0-4-463 5161 Administration Assistant: Sheila Law, tel 0-4-463 5348 E-mail: [email protected] www.vuw.ac.nz/wisc

Gender and Women’s Studies

Gender and Women’s Studies is an internationally recognised multidisciplinary field of

teaching and research that seeks to understand the social construction of gender, and

the historical and contemporary mechanisms that promote or limit women’s

development as full participants in society.

Gender and Women’s Studies is available as a major for a BA. Among relevant subjects

to take with Gender and Women’s Studies are Sociology, Anthropology, Political

Science, Education, English, Film, Mäori Studies, Media Studies, Pacific Studies and

Sexuality Studies. Gender and Women’s Studies courses are available to all students at

Victoria.

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Requirements for a BSc or BA major48 points in 300-level GEOG courses. Because ofprerequisites this will require taking GEOG 111 andeither GEOG 112 or GEOG 114 in the first year,and 44 GEOG points at 200-level.

First-year courses

GEOG 111 18 POINTS [1/3]

Fundamentals of GeographyThis requires no previous study of the subject and must be passed by allthose intending to major in Geography.It provides an introduction to bothphysical and cultural processes andpatterns that mould both local andglobal landscapes. The localenvironment is used as a window toview such topics as natural hazards,industrial restructuring, hydrologicalmodels and the geography of the contemporary city. The courseemphasises the interrelationshipsbetween the biophysical and humanenvironments. It includes �hands-on�field trips and practical classes.

Geography

Geography is concerned with the evolving physical and cultural environments of the

contemporary world, as well as the economic and social consequences and planning

and policy implications of patterns made by societies on the surface of the earth.

Current topics in Geography at Victoria include: the economic and social geography of

developed countries and developing countries (especially Asia and the Pacific); physical

geography, especially fluvial geomorphology, slope stability, mass movement,

hydrology, coastal processes and climatology; environmental geography, especially

policy issues/resource management; geographic information systems; and geographic

research techniques. Geography is part of the School of Earth Sciences, which is very

active in postgraduate research.

You can take Geography as a major for a BA or BSc. Good background courses are

Economics, Statistics (STAT 193), languages and graphic skills; or in broader subject

areas such as History, Economic History, Sociology and Anthropology. For Science

students courses in Chemistry, Physics, Geology or Ecology and Biodiversity offer

attractive supporting studies. Some students combine Geography with BCA courses for a

career in environmental management or planning, or with an LLB degree for

environmental law.

Career prospects for Geography graduates have broadened enormously in the past

decade. In New Zealand, as we become more active at an international level, a

knowledge of geography is increasingly relevant to many professions. You will develop

valuable skills increasingly sought by employers: the ability to present, both verbally

and in writing, a clear and concise expression of a complex issue; data analysis and

diagrammatic presentation; and training in research techniques and field investigation

backed by the use of computers. Graduates have good opportunities in the public

sector, State-Owned Enterprises and regional and urban planning, as well as in the

private sector, in banking, finance, journalism, tourism, manufacturing, economic and

environmental consultancy groups, and in marketing.

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GEOG 112 18 POINTS [2/3]

Development in the Asia PacificThis course is designed for thoseinterested in development studies orwhose work requires a knowledge ofthe Pacific. The course reviews commonthemes such as resources, population,trade, neo-colonialism, modernisationand multinationals, and examines themajor economic and political units ofthe region.

GEOG 114/ENVI 114 18 POINTS [2/3]

Environment and Resources: The Foundations

An introduction to environment andresource studies from the perspective ofthe geographical sciences. The courseprovides an understanding of keyconcepts and processes in the formationand management of New Zealand�senvironment and resources andexplains the arrangements establishedfor their management.

200-level coursesGEOG 212 Worlds of Development;GEOG 214 Environment andResources: New Zealand Perspectives;GEOG 215 An Introduction toGeographic Information Systems andSpatial Analysis; GEOG 216 Urbanand Population Geography; GEOG 218Landform Development and CoastalProcesses; GEOG 219 Climatic andHydrological Processes; GEOG 223Physical Environmental Processes:Field Methods.

300-level coursesGEOG 311 New Zealand and Australia;GEOG 312 Gender and Development;GEOG 314 Environment andResources: Advanced Global Issues;GEOG 315 Advanced GeographicalInformation Systems; GEOG 316Geographies of Globalisation; GEOG318 Geomorphic Systems; GEOG 319Atmospheric and Coastal Systems;GEOG 323 Advanced PhysicalEnvironmental Field Methods.

PostgraduateBA (Hons), BSc (Hons), MA, MSc, PhDin Geography.BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD in PhysicalGeography.Graduate Diploma in Science(Geography, Physical Geography,Hydrology).Graduate Diploma in EnvironmentalStudies.Master of Environmental Studies.Master of Development Studies.



Related subjects:Development Studies page 135Environmental Studies page 145Geology page 155Physical Geography page 197

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First-year coursesAll first-year Earth Sciences (ESCI) andGeology courses are suitable for Scienceand non-Science students and requireno previous knowledge of the subject.They take advantage of the excellentexamples of geological processes in theNew Zealand region, with its activenatural processes including volcanicactivity, the rise of the Southern Alps,earthquakes, glaciation, coastal erosionand river flooding.

ESCI 111 18 POINTS [1/3]

Earth Systems and Global Change: AnIntroduction to the Earth SciencesAn introduction to the fundamentals ofthe Earth Sciences using an EarthSystems approach. The course exploresthe interaction between the majorcomponents of the Earth�s planetarysystem; the solid Earth; thehydrosphere; the atmosphere; and thebiosphere. It also addresses how thisinteraction affects the people living onthe planet.

ESCI 132 18 POINTS [2/3]

Antarctica: Unfreezing the ContinentVictoria University�s long involvementwith Antarctic studies provides thebackground for this course, whichexamines the highest, driest, coldestcontinent on Earth. Topics include thegeological development of thisfascinating continent and the growth of

Requirements for a BSc majorGEOL 361, 362 and 363 and their co-requisite fieldcourses GEOL 341 and 342 plus an additional 15points from GEOL 364-399.

Faculty of Science

School of Earth Sciences Cotton Building, blocks A and B Head of School: Associate Professor Philip Morrison Geology Programme Director: Dr Tim LittleAdministration Assistant: tel 0-4-463 5346E-mail: [email protected]

Geology

Geology particularly appeals to those who enjoy the mix of a wide range of science

subjects, the combination of laboratory and field studies and the opportunity to travel

widely. Geology is part of the School of Earth Sciences. Topics of current research

include the deformation of New Zealand over the last few million years, the formation

of oil and gas fields, climate and sea level changes as recorded by geological deposits,

coastal processes, management and erosion in Pacific islands, volcanism in the central

North Island, the history of the Antarctic ice sheet and its lessons for past climates, and

the structure and geological evolution of the New Zealand crust and upper mantle.

You can take Geology as a major for a BSc – no previous study of Geology is necessary.

Supporting subjects for degrees in Geology can come from a wide range of other

sciences: first-year Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography or Physics would be

advantageous.

Geology offers a wide range of career opportunities and provides skills and a

background useful for many areas, including the Earth Sciences. Geologists find

employment in exploration, research and management, in both environmental and

resource-related fields. Geology research takes place in universities, government

laboratories and comparable overseas organisations, oceanographic institutions and

various government Ministries. Many Victoria graduates are employed around the

world in petroleum and coal exploration and in the search for a wide range of

economic minerals. Many go overseas to do postgraduate study.

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day biology, Antarctica�s role as arecorder of past climate change and itsimportance to future climate change,and Antarctic policy and the keyenvironmental issues facing thecontinent.

GEOL 113 18 POINTS [2/3]

Fundamentals of GeologyAn introduction to the principles ofGeology. You will study fossils, rocksand minerals and learn how they helpus to understand the history of theEarth. In lectures and laboratories youwill learn to recognise the various typesof rocks and minerals and theenvironments in which they formed,and about the origin of mineralresources, including fossil fuels.

Field coursesAll second-year students enrolled in aGEOL 200-level course are encouragedto attend an eight-day field trip (GEOL 241). Those intending to majorin Geology must attend. The fieldcourse is based at the School�s fieldstation at Onekaka in north-westNelson during the first trimester. Afield trip for GEOL 214, GEOL 242focuses on soil and alluvial processes inthe Nelson Lakes area. Most 300-levelGeology courses have as a co-requisitea one-week field trip, and includeadditional shorter ones.

200-level coursesGEOL 214 Physical and BiologicalProcesses in Ecology; GEOL 221Understanding the StratigraphicRecord; GEOL 222 Life Through Time;GEOL 223 Earthquakes and EarthStructures; GEOL 224 Rocks andMinerals in a Dynamic Earth; GEOL 241 Introductory Field Geology;GEOL 242 Field Ecology andLandscape Evolution.

300-level coursesGEOL 341 Structural Field Geology;GEOL 342 Sedimentary Field Geology;GEOL 343 Volcanic Field Geology;GEOL 344 Field Geophysics; GEOL 361Palaeoenvironments and SedimentaryAnalysis; GEOL 362 StructuralGeology; GEOL 363 Igneous andMetamorphic Petrology; GEOL 364Petroleum and Coal Geology;GEOL 365 Quaternary Geology; GEOL 366 Global Tectonics; GEOL 367Gravity and Magnetics and EarthDeformation; GEOL 368 SeismicMethods.

PostgraduateBSc (Hons), MSc and PhD in Geology.Graduate Diploma in Science (Geology,Petroleum Geology and Geochemistry,Volcanology).


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Environmental Studies page 145Geography page 153Geophysics page 157Physical Geography page 197

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Solid Earth GeophysicsYear 1: ESCI 111 and GEOL 113; MATH 113, 114; PHYS 114 and 115.Year 2: MATH 206, 207, 210 and 222;GEOL 223, 224; PHYS 215 and 209.Year 3: GPHS/GEOL 367, 344 and 368;GPHS/MATH 323; MATH 301; PHYS 304.

For other possibilities, and for advice ondetailed planning, feel free to consult theProgramme Director.

PostgraduateBSc (Hons), MSc and PhD inGeophysics, Graduate Diploma inScience (Geophysics, Meteorology).


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Environmental Studies page 145Geography page 153Geology page 155Mathematics page 185Physical Geography page 197Physics page 198

Requirements for a BSc major(a) GPHS/MATH 323, MATH 206 and 207, PHYS

209, 215;

(b) Either (i) GPHS/GEOL 344, 367, 368; ESCI111, GEOL 113 and at least 22 points from 200-or 300-level MATH or PHYS or (ii) MATH 322and one of MATH 301, OPRE 352, PHYS 304,305, STAT 331.

Suggested programmes for aBSc in GeophysicsYou would generally choose between aninterest in the solid earth or inmeteorology, although you may pursueboth streams if you wish. The followingpossible programmes reflect thosestreams.

Faculty of Science

School of Earth Sciences Cotton Building Head of School: Associate Professor Philip MorrisonProgramme Director: Professor Euan Smith,tel 0-4-463 6422Administration Assistant: tel 0-4-463 5346 E-mail: [email protected]

Geophysics

Geophysics uses Physics and Mathematics to examine the structure and properties of

the Earth, earthquakes, the Earth’s magnetism and gravity, volcanic and geothermal

activity, the Earth as a planet, the structure of the Earth’s interior, and dynamical and

physical meteorology. It therefore includes the sciences of seismology, geomagnetism,

geodesy and meteorology.

Geophysics is offered as a major for the BSc, in two alternative themes: Meteorology;

and Solid Earth Geophysics. Current research in this area at the School of Earth Sciences

includes: the deep structure of New Zealand using gravity, magnetic, magnetotelluric

and seismic techniques; plate tectonic forces; fault mechanics; seismic, tectonic and

volcanic studies using local and distant earthquakes; seismo-genesis, including precur-

sors and forecasting; palaeo-magnetism for tectonics and the history of the Earth’s

magnetic field; physical and satellite meteorology; mid-latitude weather systems,

mesoscale numerical modelling and fog forecasting; and seismic hazard assessment

and microzoning.

UndergraduateThe major in Geophysics gives a broadintroduction to fundamental concepts inPhysics, Mathematics and Earth Sciencethat are later developed in the study ofthe physics of the solid earth andmeteorology in the GeophysicsHonours programme. However,admission to the Honours programmewith other majors is possible.

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Elementary GermanThis follows GERM 103, and coversbasic grammar, text production andconversation.

GERM 114 18 POINTS [2/3]

German Society and CultureThis course introduces contemporaryGermany, including a study of society,politics, economy, media, film andcultural life. No previous knowledge ofGerman is required.

200-level coursesGERM 213 German Literature 2; GERM 214 German Economy, Societyand Culture 2; GERM 215 GermanLanguage 2A; GERM 216 GermanLanguage 2B.

300-level coursesGERM 311 German Language 3; GERM 314 German Economy, Societyand Culture 3; GERM 318 GermanLiterature 3.

Requirements for a BA majorGERM 311 and one of GERM 314, 318. In yourfirst year, you should enrol in both the Languageand the Society and Culture courses. The study ofGerman complements studies in languages orLinguistics, Arts, Commerce, Law and the Sciences.

First-year courses

GERM 103 18 POINTS [1/3]

Introduction to the German LanguageThis introductory course for beginnerscovers pronunciation, grammar (forrecognition), reading and listeningcomprehension and simple conversation.


School of Asian and European Languages and Cultures German Office: von Zedlitz 418 Head of School and Programme Director:Professor Hansgerd Delbrück, tel 0-4-463 5321Administration Assistant: tel 0-4-463 5294E-mail: [email protected]/saelc/european_languages/german

German

Germany is one of the leading countries of the European Union, and the German

language is also spoken in Austria, Switzerland, and Eastern Europe.

German can be taken as a major for a BA, and/or as part of a major in Modern

Languages (see page 189) or European Studies (see page 147). At Victoria, courses are

offered in Geman language, literature and German society and culture. A broader

context is offered by EURO 101 Introduction to European Studies (see page 147). Staff

research interests include language teaching methodology, comparative literature, the

relationship of literature and music, drama, the Novelle, women’s literature, medieval

literature, and the history of Germans in New Zealand. The German library is open to

all students of German. Students are automatically members of the German Students’

Club and a German choir meets weekly.

The study of German can lead to careers in diplomacy, teaching, librarianship,

journalism, tourism, interpreting and translating, banking, finance and business.

Some students study German to further careers in music. Graduates in any discipline

will find their career prospects enhanced by the study of German.

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Requirements for a BA majorYou must first pass at least two of 100-level HISTcourses or CLAS 104 and 105 dealing with Greekand Roman history. You then need to complete atleast five courses in any of HIST or ECHI 200-399,CLAS 207/307, 208/308, ECON 204, 205 andincluding:

(a) at least three courses from HIST 200-399;

(b) at least two courses from HIST, or ECHI 300-399, or CLAS 307 or 308;

(c) at least one HIST 300-level course.

Students advancing in History should carefully plana programme centred on History and stronglysupported by one other discipline; for example:History/social studies (History, Economics,Economic History, Social Policy, Sociology, MediaStudies or Anthropology); History/literary studies(History, English, languages); History/philosophy(History, Philosophy, Psychology or Politics). Schoolstaff are always happy to talk about your course ofstudy.

Greek

See Classical Studies, Greek and Latinpage 124.


School of History, Philosophy, Political Scienceand International Relations History Office: Old Kirk 405 Head of School: Associate Professor Stephen Levine, tel 0-4-463 6099 Programme Head: Dr Sekhar Bandyopadhyay, tel 0-4-463 6772 Administration Assistant: Pennie Gapes, tel 0-4-463 5344E-mail: [email protected]/history

History

History courses at Victoria are intended to help you to analyse, think critically, and

evaluate other societies in their own terms rather than in yours. They introduce you to

ways of understanding not only the period you study but also your own society and the

problems of the 21st century.

History can be taken as a major for a BA, or its individual courses can be added to

most degree programmes. It is not necessary for you to have studied History at school

and, indeed, those who have may find that we look in rather a different way at periods

you have already covered. First-year courses include the teaching of essential skills for

ongoing study in the subject.

The study of History encourages an imaginative and intelligent understanding of the

past, but also teaches important skills which will be valuable in many areas of

employment. You learn to analyse complex and often contradictory evidence, to assess

differing interpretations of events, and to argue in a lucid and logical way.

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HIST 110 18 POINTS

Nations, Frontiers and EmpiresThis course examines the experiences ofthe settlers and indigenous peoples inareas of North America which becamethe United States and Canada. It looksat their beliefs and patterns ofinteraction that emerged fromcolonisation, warfare and conquest.Not offered in 2004.

HIST 111 18 POINTS

Colonial Encounters: PacificExperiencesFrom trans-cultural travellers to thetrade in microbes and muskets, thiscourse will introduce you to someaspects of colonial encounters in NewZealand, Australia and the PacificIslands. It looks at the ways Europeansand indigenous peoples responded tocontact with each other.Not offered in 2004.

HIST 112 18 POINTS [2/3]

Introduction to New Zealand HistoryAn introduction to the history andhistoriography of New Zealand in the 20th century. This course is for allwho want to find out more about thehistory of their own country. Aparticular theme is the relationshipsbetween social history and the role ofthe state.


Europe and the World, 1500-1750A comparative study of Europe fromc.1500 to c.1750, focusing on the reasonswhy an area that was, in 1500, relativelybackward compared with China, Indiaand the Ottoman Empire, had by 1750become so dynamic.


Revolutionary Europe, c.1750-1850In this course you will learn about thefirst European baby boom and thebeginnings of Europe�s transformationfrom a rural and agrarian world into anindustrial and urban one. This periodsaw the emergence of democraticpolitics and the great �isms� of themodern world: liberalism, socialism,conservatism, nationalism andfeminism. Many of the developmentsand the conflicts of this era shaped theEuropean world we know today.

HIST 115 18 POINTS

European History, 1850-1940A survey of Europe from c.1850 toc.1940, focusing on the dynamicinteractions of economic, social,political and cultural changes in an eraof revolutionary transformation. Not offered in 2004.


East Meets West: Asia in the Age ofEuropean Expansion, c.1500-1900Merchants, missionaries, soldiers,diplomats, opium traders, carpet-baggers, adventurers, racketeers, do-gooders, drop-outs � these were thekind of people who carried �the West� to�the East� during the heyday ofEuropean empire-building in Asia. Thiscourse puts the spotlight on East�Westinteractions and on responses by Asianpeoples to European imperialism.

200-level coursesHIST 211 Early Modern Europe; HIST 215 American History 1790-1890;HIST 217 The US and Global Power1890-2000; HIST 218 HistoricalMethods; HIST 219 Pacific History;HIST 220 Medieval History; HIST 221From Napoleon to the National Front:Revolution, War and Democracy inFrance since 1800; HIST 222 AustralianHistory; HIST 223 German History;HIST 224 NZ Labour History; HIST 226International History; HIST 227 Mäoriand Pakeha in the 19th Century; HIST228 Special Topic; HIST 229 History ofthe Metropolis; HIST 230 Gandhi,India and the World; HIST 231Changing China; HIST 232 The Worldsof Christopher Columbus; HIST 233Special Topic: The Atlantic World,1700-1850; HIST 234 Special Topic: ATopic in Modern European History;HIST 235 Special Topic: A Topic inFilm and History.

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300-level coursesHIST 309 Rural History, RuralCultures; HIST 315 Media and theModern United States; HIST 316 NewZealand Social History; HIST 317 Racein New Zealand; HIST 318 SpecialTopic: Asia-Pacific Crises: HistoricalPerspectives Aceh to Suva; HIST 320Urban History; HIST 321 InternationalHistory; HIST 323 CommonwealthHistory; HIST 324 Comparative LabourHistory; HIST 325 Gender and History;HIST 326 Asian History; HIST 327Special Topic: The Great Sacrifice:Social and Cultural Perspectives onWorld War 1; HIST 328 Women’sHistory in New Zealand; HIST 329Special Topic: A Topic in EuropeanHistory; HIST 330 European History;HIST 331 Slavery and the Slave Trade;HIST 332 Understanding theHolocaust; HIST 333 Crime in Fictionand Social History; HIST 363 A Topicin Political Philosophy.

PostgraduateBA (Hons), MA and PhD in History.Master of Public History.



Architectural Studies page 109Classical Studies page 124Economic History page 138Political Science page 200

Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations

Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations (HRIR) is a multidisciplinary

area that investigates all aspects of employment relations in the public and private

sectors. Modern organisations increasingly regard staff as their most valuable asset

and chief source of competitive advantage. Consequently, they attach great

importance to how they manage people. Successful management of employment

relations is vital if employees are to be motivated and organisations are to be

successful.

You can major in HRIR for a BCA or include HRIR courses as part of a BTM or BA degree.

BCA graduates in HRIR will be eligible to apply for membership of the Human Resources

Institute of New Zealand. Victoria also offers a range of part-time post-experience

courses and qualifications in the field (see Post-experience, overleaf). HRIR fits well with

the study of Management, Marketing, Information Systems and Economics and

complements areas where people management skills are of vital importance, such as

Law, Accounting, Architecture and Nursing.

BCA graduates in HRIR find work in management and administration generally, and as

human resource or industrial relations managers and trade union officials. HRIR is also

important for careers in the public sector, including policy advice roles in the

Department of Labour and the State Services Commission, as well as the growing area

of industrial relations/human resource management throughout the wider state sector.

HRIR courses will be useful to a career in any aspect of business.

Requirements for a BCA major(a) MGMT 101; HRIR 201; MGMT 202;

(b) Two courses from HRIR 300-399;

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200-level courseHRIR 201 Managing HumanResources.

300-level coursesHRIR 301 Strategic Human ResourceManagement; HRIR 302 ManagingEmployment Agreements; HRIR 303International Employment Relations;HRIR 304 Workplace IndustrialRelations; HRIR 305 EmployeeRecruitment and Selection; HRIR 306Remuneration and PerformanceManagement; HRIR 307 HumanResource Development; HRIR 308Special Topic.

PostgraduateGraduate Diploma in Commerce.BCA (Hons), MCA in HRIR*, PhD.

Post-experienceCertificate in Management Studies.Postgraduate Diploma in HumanResource Management. Postgraduate Diploma in BusinessAdministration.Master of Business Administration.


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*Subject to approval for 2004.

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BDes and BDes (Hons) in Industrial DesignFirst-year BDesDESN 101, 104, 111, 113, 131 and 171 (see Design, page 132) plus 18 points incourses of your choice.

Second-year BDes DESN 233 Ergonomics; IDDN 211Industrial Design; IDDN 212 IndustrialDesign; IDDN 271 History ofIndustrial Design; plus two 100- or 200-level elective courses.

Third-year BDesIDDN 311 Industrial Design; IDDN 312 Industrial Design; IDDN 331 Materials and Processes;IDDN 371 Industrial Design Theoryand Criticism; plus two electives at 200-level or above.

Third-year BDes (Hons)IDDN 311 Industrial Design; IDDN 312 Industrial Design; IDDN 331 Materials and Processes;IDDN 371 Industrial Design Theoryand Criticism; IDDN 489 DesignResearch; plus one elective at 200- to300-level.

Fourth-year BDesIDDN 413 Industrial Design;IDDN 414 Industrial Design; IDDN 461 Professional Practice forIndustrial Designers; plus threeelectives at 200-level or above.

Fourth-year BDes (Hons)IDDN 415 Industrial Design; IDDN 461 Professional Practice forIndustrial Designers; IDDN 485Design Thesis; plus one elective at 200-to 400-level.

First-year electives*DESN 103 Life Drawing for Designers;DESN 114 Photography for Design.


School of Design 139 Vivian Street Head of School: Professor Clarence Aasen, tel 0-4-463 6226E-mail: [email protected] Officer/PA Design: Margaret Smith, tel 0-4-463 6227 www.design.vuw.ac.nz

Industrial Design

Industrial Design examines all aspects of the design and production of contemporary

artefacts. Teaching has a strong focus on the cultural context of Industrial Design,

broadening the scope of the discipline beyond its roots in industrial problem-solving

and extending it widely into exciting and highly creative areas. Courses in the historical

evolution of Industrial Design start with prehistoric times (tools and implements) rather

than the Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries or the modernism of the

1920s, and help to build a fundamental understanding of the genesis and development

of the field essential for truly creative endeavour.

Industrial Design courses are normally taken as part of the professional discipline

stream of BDes and BDes (Hons) degrees (see page 71). Some courses may be taken as

electives in the Bachelor of Architecture or Building Science degrees or within a BA or

other degree programme. Contact the School of Design to find out more.

Victoria BDes Industrial Design graduates establish their own businesses or find

employment in industrial design, architecture and other design firms, manufacturing

companies, in government agencies, and as CAD and/or computer graphics specialists.

Industrial Design graduates also have a sound preparation for postgraduate study in

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DESN 203 Life Drawing for Designers;DESN 204 Drawing for Design; DESN 205 Digital Design 3D Form andSpace; DESN 206 Design and theInternet; DESN 212 Product Design;DESN 213 Stage and Theatre Design;DESN 214 Exhibition Design; DESN 215 Furniture Design.

300-level electives*DESN 304 Computer Aided Design;DESN 315 Furniture Design; DESN 333 Ergonomics; DESN 383-388 Special Topics.

PostgraduateMDes, PhD.Graduate Diploma in Design.



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* These electives are closely related to theIndustrial Design programme. There is alsoa wide range of electives from otherprogrammes for each year – see theArchitecture and Design Prospectus,available from the Faculty Office.

Requirements for a BCA major(a) INFO 101, 212, 213;

(b) Two courses from INFO 300-399;

(c) One further course from INFO 200-399.

Information Systems for the BCAThe study of Information Systemsbegins at 100-level with INFO 101. If you are majoring in InformationSystems for the BCA, you should takeINFO 101 in your first year together


School of Information Management Level 1, Easterfield BuildingHead of School: Professor Sid Huff, tel 0-4-463 5819School Office: tel 0-4-463 5103E-mail: [email protected]

Information Systems

Computers and information technology have a major impact on society, organisationsand the individual. The widespread use of computers has created increasing demandfor people with knowledge of computing and an understanding of how computers canbe used in organisations.

Information Systems is concerned with the role of computers and informationtechnology in modern organisations, particularly the design, delivery and use ofinformation systems in business and government.

Information Systems can be taken as a major for a BCA or BA degree. The subject canalso be usefully combined with Marketing, Management or e-Commerce as a doublemajor.

Careers in Information Systems can include business and systems analysts, designers,educators and trainers, consultants, information systems managers and dataadministrators. In addition to careers as Information Systems professionals, manypeople find that the study of Information Systems advances their prospects ofemployment in areas such as accounting, computer science, finance, marketing,human resource management, law, economics and public policy.

Students who are successful in Information Systems have good people andcommunication skills, as well as reasonable technical aptitude. While a knowledge ofcomputer programming is useful, it is not essential for a career in InformationSystems.

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with the three core BCA courses (seepage 67). Other recommended first-yearcourses are MARK 101 and MGMT 101.

First-year course

INFO 101 18 POINTS [1/3][2/3][3/3]

Foundations of Information SystemsAn examination of the role of infor-mation systems in business operations,managerial decision-making and strategyof modern organisations. This courseintroduces the fundamental concepts ofcomputer-based information systems,acquisition and use.

200-level coursesINFO 212 Systems Analysis; INFO 213Database Management; INFO 214Systems Implementation; INFO 215Programming for Information Systems.

300-level coursesINFO 311 Information ResourcesManagement; INFO 312 AdvancedDatabase Programming; INFO 313Information Services Management;INFO 314 Telecommunications inBusiness; INFO 320 Project inInformation Systems.

PostgraduateBCA (Hons), MCA in InformationSystems, PhD.Graduate Diploma in Commerce.


BA page 54BCA page 64BIT page 74

Faculty of Science

School of Mathematical and Computing SciencesSchool Office: Cotton 358, tel 0-4-463 5341Head of School: Dr Peter Donelan Programme Director: Professor John H. HineE-mail: [email protected] www.mcs.vuw.ac.nz


School of Information Management Level 1, Easterfield BuildingHead of School: Professor Sid Huff School Office: tel 0-4-463 5103E-mail: [email protected]

Information Technology

Information technology (IT) is critical to the success of most of today’s businesses and

organisations, creating an urgent demand for highly skilled IT professionals of all

kinds, particularly those with a sound business/management knowledge.

As computing environments become more complex, specialist graduates are required.

The widespread use of the Internet, for example, has created the need for specialists

in the areas of web development, computer interface design, network engineering,

and the development of web-based e-Commerce solutions.

Intensive study in IT can be done in two vocational degrees – the Bachelor of

Information Technology (BIT) (see page 74) or the BScTech (see page 88). The BIT

combines a thorough grounding in IT with specialisation in one of four areas (see

page 166 for details). A work experience programme and an industry-driven project in

the fourth year give real-life experience with design and practical aspects of system

development.

More generic IT study can be done in a BSc in Computer Science or in a BCA in

Information Systems, perhaps with a Marketing, Management or e-Commerce major.

These two degrees could be combined in a Conjoint BCA/BSc. IT courses can be a

useful addition to many degree programmes.

BIT graduates will be ideally placed for jobs both in New Zealand and

internationally, including: application programming; systems development and

administration; hardware development; computer and network systems support;

teaching; research; and information systems management. Study in IT can be useful

in areas such as accounting, computer science, finance, marketing, human resource

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All specialisations:

Part 1: COMP 102, COMP 103, INFO 101, MATH 114, MGMT 101, TECH 102;

Part 2: COMP 204, INFO 212 and 213, BITT 301,302, 401 and 489; plus the requirements for one ofthe specialisations below.

You can choose additional courses in your area ofspecialisation or in another specialisation or fromany other courses to make up the remainder of yourdegree.

There are 800 hours of IT work, taken after thesecond year of study.

For entry requirements to Part 2, see page 75.

Computer System Engineering

COMP 305, PHYS 340, TECH 431, and fourfurther courses chosen from COMP 301, 306, 310,413, 414, PHYS 341, TECH 420, 421, 422, 423,432, 433 and 434, of which at least 30 points mustbe above 300-level.

Information Systems

INFO 214, 311, 312, 313, 314, 415 and four furthercourses chosen from ELCM 201, 202, 301, 302, 306,INFO 404, INFO 409, INFO 416, COMP 453.

It is highly recommended that students wanting tospecialise in Information Systems take FCOM 110.

Internet Computing

COMP 413, 417, 305, 306 and four further coursesfrom COMP 302, 310, 311, ELCM 306, COMP414, 415, 416, 418, 442, 444, 453 and ELCM 401,of which at least 15 points must be above 300-level. For a sample degree in Internet Computing, seepage 76.

Software Engineering

COMP 201, 202, 301, 302, 311, 466, 467 and afurther course chosen from COMP 304, 310, 426,453, 462 (or another course approved by theProgramme Director).

Information Technology coursesInformation Technology is a multi-disciplinary area of study. Courses witha strong IT content and focus offered atVictoria include the following.

100-level coursesINET 101 Introduction to InternetTechnology (see Computer Science, page128); TECH 102 Foundations of DigitalTechnology (see Technology, page 213).

200-level coursesCOMP 204 Digital NetworkTechnology; INFO 212 SystemsAnalysis; INFO 213 DatabaseManagement; INFO 214 SystemsImplementation. (For further courseinformation, see Computer Science, page128 and e-Commerce, page 140).

300-level coursesBITT 301 IT Project Management; BITT 302 Ethical and Legal Issues;COMP 310 System and NetworkProgramming; COMP 311 UserInterface Design; ELCM 306 InternetComputing Databases.

400-level coursesBITT 401 Case Studies in InformationTechnology; BITT 489 Project.A range of 400-level courses in ComputerScience, Information Systems, e-Commerceand Technology is offered.

PostgraduateBSc (Hons), MSc and PhD in ComputerScience. Master of Computer Science.Graduate Diploma in ComputerScience.Graduate Diploma in Science(Computer Science).Graduate Diploma in Commerce.Postgraduate Diploma in InformationSystems Management.BCA (Hons), MCA and PhD inInformation Systems.


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Related subjects:Computer Science page 128e-Commerce page 140Information Systems page 164Mathematics page 185Physics page 198Technology page 213

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BDes and BDes (Hons) in Interior ArchitectureFirst-year BDesDESN 101, 104, 111, 113, 131 and 171 (seeDesign, page 132) plus 18 points incourses of your choice.

Second-year BDesITDN 211 Interior Architecture; ITDN 212 Interior Architecture; ITDN 234 Human and EnvironmentalFactors; ITDN 271 History of InteriorArchitecture; plus two 100- or 200-levelelectives.


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Interior Architecture

Interior Architecture is intimately concerned with people and their physical, cultural

and emotional environments. It reveals and celebrates the multiplicity of space and

difference, opening up an expansive world of possibilities. Study in Interior Architecture

at Victoria encompasses the design of social, commercial, residential and institutional

space through to performance, installation and exhibition design. It embraces all space

from the architectural interior and out into the city and landscape to spaces of fiction

and beyond.

Interior Architecture courses are normally taken within the professional discipline

stream of the BDes and BDes (Hons) degrees (see page 71). Some courses may be taken

as electives in the BArch or BBSc degrees or within BA or other degree programmes.

Contact the School of Design for more information.

Victoria BDes Interior Architecture graduates establish their own businesses or

find employment in interior design, architecture and other design firms. Interior

Architecture graduates also have a sound preparation for postgraduate study in

the field.

Third-year BDesITDN 311 Interior Architecture; ITDN 312 Interior Architecture; ITDN 331 Material Processes andConstruction; ITDN 371 InteriorArchitecture Theory and Criticism;plus two elective courses at 200-level or above.

Third-year BDes (Hons)ITDN 311 Interior Architecture;ITDN 312 Interior Architecture; ITDN 331 Material Processes andConstruction; ITDN 371 InteriorArchitecture Theory and Criticism;ITDN 389 Design Research; plus oneelective course at 200- to 300-level.

Fourth-year BDesITDN 413 Interior Architecture;ITDN 414 Interior Architecture; ITDN 461 Professional Practice forInterior Architects; plus three electivecourses at 200-level or above.

Fourth-year BDes (Hons)ITDN 415 Interior Architecture; ITDN 461 Professional Practice forInterior Architects; ITDN 485 DesignResearch; plus one elective course at200- to 400-level.

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300-level electives*DESN 315 Furniture Design; DESN 383-388 Special Topics;ITDN 384 Special Topic: Retail Design.

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Requirements for a BCA major(a) IBUS 201, 202, 301 and 305;

(b) 18 100-level ASIA, CHIN, EURO, FREN,GERM, ITAL, JAPA or SPAN points, or ASIA202 or 203, or an approved substitute (notrequired if native language is other than English);

(c) One course from ACCY 309, COML 306,ECON 309, ELCM 303, ELCM 304, GEOG312, HRIR 303, IBUS 311, MARK 302, MGMT310, MGMT 311 or MGMT 318.

International Business for the BCAThe study of International Businessbegins at 200-level with one course onthe principles of international businessand another on the development of themodern international economy. At 300-level the core courses include one onInternational Management and one onOrganisational Structure and Strategy.The degree is completed with another

300-level course plus a 100-level coursein language or culture, and electivesthat could provide additional depth inone or more Commerce subjects orcover a wide range of related fields.

200-level coursesIBUS 201 Principles of InternationalBusiness; IBUS 202 The Developmentof the Modern International Economy.

300-level coursesIBUS 301 International Management;IBUS 305 Dynamic OrganisationalStructures in International Business;IBUS 311 International BusinessResearch Project.

PostgraduateGraduate Diploma in Commerce.Honours in International Business.



Economics page 139e-Commerce page 140Marketing page 184Money and Finance page 190


School of Marketing and International Business Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay Head of School: Professor Peter Thirkell, tel 0-4-463 5086Acting Director of International BusinessProgramme: Dr Joanna Scott-Kennel, tel 0-4-463 6913Administration Assistant: Margaret Boon, tel 0-4-463 5723www.smib.fca.vuw.ac.nz

International Business

International Business is concerned with doing business across national and cultural

frontiers. It includes export–import trade, technology transfer, foreign direct

investment, inter-firm collaboration (joint ventures and strategic alliances) as well as

the operations of transnational firms. Because of its multidisciplinary nature,

International Business draws on a variety of subjects such as Accounting, Commercial

Law, Communications, Economics, e-commerce, Finance, Information Systems,

Management and Marketing.

International Business is offered as a major for the BCA. Individual courses can be

invaluable to many other BCA majors and in other degrees.

A strong platform for a future career can be built by following an International

Business major and combining it with a second major in another area of commerce

such as Accounting, Commercial Law, Economics, e-Commerce, Human Resource

Management and Industrial Relations, Information Systems, Management, Marketing

or Money and Finance.

Internet Computing

See Information Technology page 165.

Degrees:BIT page 74

Related subjects:Computer Science page 128Information Systems page 164

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First-year courses

ITAL 114 18 POINTS [1/3]

Introduction to ItalianAn introduction to basic grammar,pronunciation, reading comprehensionand conversation for beginners.

ITAL 115 18 POINTS [2/3]

Elementary Italian This course follows on from ITAL 114,developing the skills of oral and writtencomprehension and expression.

Italian

Italian is a language rich in culture and history. Italian literature, music, art, cinema,

architecture and design have been, and remain, enormously influential throughout the

world. Italy is one of the world’s leading economies and an important member of the

European Union.

Italian is offered as a major for the BA. Italian courses can also contribute directly to a

major in Modern Languages, European Studies or Linguistics, while the study of Italian

language, society and culture is also useful for majors such as English, Music, Art

History, History, Political Science and Tourism Management.

The offices, an Italian/Spanish library and a common room are located on the fifth

floor of von Zedlitz Building. You are encouraged to join the various activities

organised by the Italian Students’ Club.

200-level coursesITAL 206 Italy through Fiction andDrama; ITAL 207 Italy through Film;ITAL 215 Italian Language 2A; ITAL 216 Italian Language 2B.

300-level coursesITAL 306 Dante’s Inferno; ITAL 308Contemporary Italian Literature;ITAL 311 Italian Language.

Postgraduate400-level Italian courses are offered forinclusion in other Honoursprogrammes.MA in Italian.






School of Asian and European Languages and Cultures Italian and Spanish Office: von Zedlitz 502 Head of School: Professor Hansgerd Delbrück, tel 0-4-463 5321Programme Director: Dr Sarah Leggott, tel 0-4-463 5765Administration Assistant: Nina Cuccurullo, tel 0-4-463 5293 E-mail: [email protected]/saelc/european_languages/italian_spanish

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Requirements for a BA major114 points in JAPA courses from JAPA 200-399including JAPA 302.

First-year courses

JAPA 104 36 POINTS [1+2/3]

Japanese Language 1This course is designed for studentswho have passed Bursary Japanese orits equivalent and aims at developingoral and written language skills.

JAPA 111 18 POINTS [1/3]

Introduction to Japanese LanguageA beginners� course, covering basic oraland written skills.

JAPA 112 18 POINTS [2/3]

Elementary JapaneseFollowing JAPA 111, this course isdesigned to increase proficiency in oraland written Japanese. It covers 174 kanji.

200-level courses JAPA 201 Japanese Language 2; JAPA 211 Modern Japan (in English);JAPA 221 Readings in JapaneseCulture and Society; JAPA 231Japanese Linguistics.

300-level coursesJAPA 301 Japanese Language 3A; JAPA302 Japanese Language 3B;JAPA 311 Japanese Intellectual History;JAPA 321 Modern Japanese Literature.

PostgraduateBA (Hons), MA and PhD in Japanese.



Asian Languages page 113Asian Studies page 114Linguistics page 176Modern Languages page 189



School of Asian and European Languages and Cultures Asian Languages Office: 16 Kelburn Parade Head of School: Professor Hansgerd Delbrück, tel 0-4-463 5321 Programme Director: Dr Yushi Ito, tel 0-4-463 6464 Administration Assistant: Shirley Pack, tel 0-4-463 5635 E-mail: [email protected]/saelc/asian_languages/japanese

Japanese

Japanese is now one of the most useful languages for New Zealand’s economic, trade

and cultural links. Offered as a major subject for a BA, Japanese can also contribute to

a BA major in Asian Languages or Modern Languages, and complements other courses

in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Commerce and Administration, and

Law. Courses emphasise the development of communication skills including practical

translation and writing. You can study Japanese Linguistics, Japanese Intellectual

History and Modern Japanese Literature, as well as Modern Japan, which covers life

and society. You are encouraged to join the Victoria Japanese Cultural Club, which

offers various cultural programmes.

The demand for competent speakers of Japanese continues to grow. Graduates can find

work in business and industry concerned with trade, tourism, diplomacy, international

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The BDes and BDes (Hons) inLandscape ArchitectureFirst-year BDesDESN 101, 104, 111, 113, 131 and 171(see Design, page 132); plus 18 points incourses of your choice. GEOG 111Fundamentals of Geography must betaken as one of your electives in eitherthe first or second year of study.

Second-year BDesLADN 211 Landscape ArchitectureDesign; LADN 212 LandscapeArchitecture Design; LADN 231Landscape Planting Design; LADN 271History and Theory of LandscapeArchitecture; plus two 100- or 200-levelelective courses.

Third-year BDesLADN 311 Landscape ArchitectureDesign; LADN 312 Landscape Architecture Design; LADN 334Landscape Assessment, Managementand Legislation; LADN 371 LandscapeArchitecture Theory and Criticism;plus two electives at 200-level or above.

Third-year BDes (Hons)LADN 311 Landscape ArchitectureDesign; LADN 312 Landscape Architecture Design; LADN 334Landscape Assessment, Managementand Legislation; LADN 371 LandscapeArchitecture Theory and Criticism; LADN 489 Design Research; plus oneelective at 200- to 300-level.

Fourth-year BDesLADN 413 Landscape ArchitectureDesign; LADN 414 LandscapeArchitecture Design; LADN 461Professional Practice for LandscapeArchitects; plus three electives at 200-level or above.


School of Design 139 Vivian Street Head of School: Professor Clarence Aasen, tel 0-4-463 6226 E-mail: [email protected] Officer/PA Design: Margaret Smith, tel 0-4-463 6227www.design.vuw.ac.nz

Landscape Architecture

Landscapes are of immense cultural, social, aesthetic and economic value,

underpinning the very identities, social relations and economies of countries such as

New Zealand. Victoria’s BDes in Landscape Architecture integrates the core

professional skills required of a landscape architect. There is a strong emphasis on

urban landscapes, reflecting the need for local landscape architects to better

understand the relationship between urban areas and the landscapes they inhabit,

impact on, and form, to improve more creatively the physical and environmental

qualities of cities and towns. Other areas of study include landscape architectural

history, materials of landscape design and implementation, landscape management,

the legislative context, earth studies and landscape technologies.

While Landscape Architecture courses are normally taken within the professional

discipline stream of the BDes and BDes (Hons) degrees (see page 71), some courses may

be taken as electives in the BArch or BBSc degrees or in other degree programmes such

as the BA or BSc. Contact the School for more information.

BDes Landscape Architecture graduates will be ideally placed to find employment as

qualified professionals in landscape architecture practices, or to work in a variety of

design firms (eg, architecture and urban design), engineering or planning practices and

both local and central government agencies. Postgraduate study in the field is a

further option.

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Fourth-year BDes (Hons)LADN 415 Landscape ArchitectureDesign; LADN 461 ProfessionalPractice for Landscape Architects;LADN 485 Design Thesis; plus oneelective at 200- to 400-level.

First-year electives*DESN 103 Life Drawing; DESN 114Photography for Design.

200-level electives*DESN 205 Digital Design 3D Form andSpace; DESN 206 Design and theInternet; DESN 216 Urban FurnitureDesign; DESN 217 Land Art and PublicArt in Landscape Architecture; DESN 237 Landscape Analysis andDesign; DESN 241 Urban LandscapeConstruction; DESN 274 CulturalLandscapes in Design; DESN 383-388Special Topics.

300-level electives*DESN 316 Designed Ecologies; DESN 317 Design of Communities.

* These electives are closely related to theLandscape Architecture programme. Thereis also a wide range of electives from otherprogrammes for each year – see theArchitecture and Design Prospectus,available from the Faculty Office.

Latin

See Classical Studies, Greek and Latin page 124.

PostgraduateMDes, PhD.Graduate Diploma in Design.


BArch page 51BDes page 71

Related subjects:Architecture page 110Design page 132Industrial Design page 163Interior Architecture page 167

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LAWS 122 18 POINTS [2/3]

Introduction to Case LawAn introduction to Case Law techniqueand the doctrine of precedent, anintroduction to Case Law reasoningskills, the social context of judicialreasoning, and the interaction betweenCase Law and legislation. Note: You must have passed LAWS 121before beginning this course.


Introduction to Statute LawAn introduction to the process oflegislation, the techniques of statutoryinterpretation and legislative drafting,the interaction with Case Lawinterpretation, and the impact ofvarious other issues (including theTreaty of Waitangi) on interpretation

First-year courses


Introduction to the New ZealandLegal SystemAn introduction to the New Zealandlegal system and its relationship togovernment, Parliament and theCourts; the place of the Treaty ofWaitangi in the legal system; and anintroduction to the constitutionalframework; and to critical, theoreticaland cultural perspectives on the legalsystem, including race and genderissues.

principles and methods. Note: You must have passed LAWS 121before beginning this course.

Non-Law first-year course

FHSS 114 18 POINTS [1/3][2/3]

Introduction to Criminal Law andProblem SolvingThis course focuses on the role ofcriminal law and the criminal justicesystem in the resolution of communityproblems. There is an emphasis on thelimits of legal intervention and on thedevelopment of effective problem-solving methodology and practice inlaw enforcement.

This course may be taken as part ofthe non-Law points of an LLB, as partof a BA, or as a core course for theCertificate in Contemporary Policing(see page 100).

200- and 300-level coursesSee pages 77-80.

PostgraduateCertificate and Diploma in Law.Master of Laws, PhD.


BA page 54LLB page 77

Related subjects:Commercial Law page 126Criminology page 130

Faculty of Law

Government Buildings, 15 Lambton Quay Undergraduate Administrator: tel 0-4-463 6433E-mail: [email protected] www.vuw.ac.nz/law

Law

The Faculty of Law offers three first-year courses, LAWS 121, 122 and 123. These

courses are compulsory for a law degree (LLB), and are taken in the first year together

with non-Law subjects. These courses can also be taken as part of another first degree

at Victoria, such as a BA, BCA or BSc. LAWS 121 in particular provides a general

introduction to the New Zealand Legal System, which could be an extremely valuable

addition to subject areas such as Criminology, Politics, Media Studies and Social Policy,

all Commerce and Administration majors, and many Science degrees , particularly

those involved with technology, industry or environmental issues.

Some 300-level Law courses are also offered during the summer trimester. Contact the

Law Faculty for details, or visit our website www.vuw.ac.nz/law.

For an outline of the requirements for the LLB degree, see page 77.

Leisure and Heritage Studies/

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Information Systems page 164


Anthropology page 108Art History page 112Environmental Studies page 145Geography page 153Mäori Studies page 181Pacific Studies page 195Religious Studies page 204Samoan Studies page 206Sociology page 209Tourism Management page 216


Leisure and Heritage Studies Level 3, Old Kirk Building Programme Director: Dr Michael Volkerling, tel 0-4-463 5928Administration Assistant: Elissa Yearsley, tel 0-4-463 5807E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]/leisure-heritage

Leisure and Heritage Studies

Recreation and leisure is a growth industry: since 1990, New Zealand’s leisure sector

has experienced more rapid growth in employment opportunities than any other sector.

For many years, Victoria has offered postgraduate qualifications in Recreation and

Leisure Studies, and recently introduced a Master’s degree in Museum and Heritage

Studies.

The Leisure and Heritage Studies programme also offers an undergraduate course, FHSS

301 Leisure, Society and the Environment. This course covers a variety of disciplinary

perspectives and is designed to complement study in areas such as Sociology, History,

Anthropology, Religious Studies, Art History, Geography, Psychology, Environmental

Studies, Mäori Studies, Pacific Studies and Tourism Management.


School of Information Management School Office: Level 1, Easterfield BuildingHead of School: Professor Sid Huff, tel 0-4-463 5819School Office: tel 0-4-463 5103E-mail: [email protected]

Library and InformationStudies

Information management is a critical

field of study in the information age.

Graduates seeking employment in

libraries, archives or in the corporate

information sector require Master’s-level

education in the complex disciplines

governing information storage and

retrieval, information management and

communication.

The Master of Library and Information

Studies offers professional education in

these three disciplines, based on a core set

of courses incorporating management,

information technology and research

methods. Students then pursue courses

and research leading to their chosen

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Requirements for a BA or BSc majorLING 221, 325 and one further 300- level LINGcourse. Also 18 points in an approved course in asecond language or languages, logic or computerscience. If your first language is not English youmay be exempted from this requirement.

Note that LING 211 is a prerequisite for LING 325and many other courses.

Plan your major with care as many coursesalternate from year to year. There are manycombinations of courses for a Linguistics major.

First-year courseAlthough you can begin a Linguisticsmajor at 200-level without having doneany specific 100-level courses, you areencouraged to take LALS 101. It is alsoadvisable to include study of a secondlanguage. Note that the study of NewZealand Sign Language (DEAF 101, 102or 201 � see page 132) can fulfil thesecond language requirement for theLinguistics major.

LALS 101 18 POINTS [2/3]

Language and CommunicationThis course aims to introduce a numberof issues concerning language andlanguage use from the point of view ofthe individual and society.

200-level coursesLING 211 Introduction to Linguistics;LING 221 Sociolinguistics; LING 223Language Learning Processes; LING 224 InterpersonalCommunication.

300-level coursesLING 321 Discourse and Meaning;LING 322 New Zealand English;LING 323 Psycholinguistics; LING 325 Linguistic Analysis.

Linguistics

Language makes us human. It helps us to think and to socialise. Linguistics provides

ways of studying the features of language which make thinking and socialising

possible.

Linguists are interested in the structure of all languages: what they have in common

and how they differ. Exploring the similarities of languages leads to insights about the

structure of the human mind. Linguists also explore questions such as: How does the

child acquire language? How and why do women and men speak differently? What are

the features that distinguish conversations from radio news broadcasts? How do

dialects develop? Why do languages survive or die out? These are some of the issues

you will meet in Linguistics courses at Victoria.

Linguistics is offered as a major for a BA or a BSc, with courses leading to the major

beginning at 200-level (see First-year course, below). Linguistics courses complement

areas such as language-specific studies (Mäori, Samoan, New Zealand Sign Language,

Asian and European languages, classical languages and the study of present and

earlier stages of English), Anthropology, Asian Studies, Computer Science, Law,

literature, Music, Mathematics, Media Studies, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Psychology

and Sociology.

A BA/BSc in Linguistics is relevant to careers in teaching, especially language teaching

(including teaching English as a second or foreign language), editing, journalism, and

computer applications in language perception and production.


School of Linguistics and Applied LanguageStudies School Office: Level 2, von Zedlitz Building Head of School: David Crabbe, tel 0-4-463 5603Programme Director: Dr Elizabeth Pearce, tel 0-4-463 5616Administration Assistant: Vivien Trott, tel 0-4-463 5601E-mail: [email protected] www.vuw.ac.nz/lals

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PostgraduateGraduate Diploma in Arts.BA (Hons), MA and PhD in Linguistics.



Related subjects:Chinese page 123Classical Studies page 124Computer Science page 128Deaf Studies page 131French page 150German page 158Italian page 170Japanese page 171Logic page 177Mäori Studies page 181Modern Languages page 189Psychology page 202Samoan Studies page 206Spanish page 210

100-level coursePHIL 111 Introduction to Logic (see page 197 for details).

200- and 300-level coursesPHIL 211 Logic and Computation; PHIL 311 Logic.

PostgraduateBA (Hons) in Philosophy, Logic or Logicand Computation.MA and PhD in Philosophy.MA and PhD in Logic.*MA and PhD in Logic andComputation.*


Computer Science page 128Linguistics page 176Mathematics page 185Philosophy page 196

*Offered in 2004 subject to approval.


School of History, Philosophy, Political Scienceand International Relations Philosophy Office: Room 101, 22 Kelburn ParadeHead of School: Associate Professor Stephen Levine, tel 0-4-463 6099 Programme Head: Dr Ken Perszyk, tel 0-4-463 5233 x 8649Administration Assistant: Sophia Zhao, tel 0-4-463 5368 E-mail: [email protected]/phil

Logic

Some arguments are valid, some are not. Logic investigates this distinction, and

contemporary formal logic does so by expressing the underlying structure of

argument and statement using techniques that have links with mathematics.

Three courses in Logic, PHIL 111, 211 and 311, are offered. Although particularly

relevant to mathematical theory, computer science, operations research, statistics

and linguistics, the concepts and terminology of contemporary formal logic have

applications in many fields. The clarity and rigour of analysis involved at even the

introductory level make Logic attractive for those interested in the foundation of

reason.

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Requirements for a BCA major(a) MGMT 101, 202, 205, 206;

(b) Two courses from MGMT 308-399 (one of thesemay be replaced by ECON 335 or PUBL 302 orHRIR 301).

Management for the BCAThe study of Management begins at100-level with the introductory courseMGMT 101. To major in Managementfor the BCA, you should take thiscourse in your first year together withthe three core BCA courses (see page 67).Other recommended first-year coursesinclude INFO 101, MARK 101, QUAN101 and QUAN 102.

First-year course

MGMT 101 18 POINTS [2/3][3/3]

Introduction to ManagementThis introductory course in Manage-ment offers a broad perspective onmodern management in the business,public and voluntary sectors andexamines key issues likely to facemanagers in the near future. This courseis also offered by distance learning.

200-level coursesMGMT 202 Organisational Behaviour;MGMT 205 Strategic Management;MGMT 206 Systems Thinking andDecision Making.

300-level coursesMGMT 311 Knowledge Management; MGMT 313 Strategic OperationsManagement; MGMT 314 Operationsand Services Management; MGMT 316Decision Modelling for Managers;MGMT 317 Organisational Innovationand Change; MGMT 318 Organisa-tional Analysis and Design; MGMT 319 Sports Management.


Victoria Management SchoolSchool Office: Level 10, Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay Head of School: Dr Brad Jackson, tel 0-4-463 5700Professors of Management: Professor John Brocklesby, tel 0-4-463 5136;Professor David Barry, tel 0-4-463 5381; Professor Stephen Cummings, tel 0-4-463 6931Administration Assistant: Tricia Lapham, tel 0-4-463 5381E-mail: [email protected]

Management

Management courses provide broadly based knowledge of managing as a process and

function in organisations. They develop problem-solving and analytic skills, and

present a broad and critical perspective from which core assumptions about managing

are scrutinised in some detail.

Management can be taken as a major for a BCA. As Management is concerned with

how people behave in organisations, Management courses are a valuable addition to

many degree programmes and combine particularly well with areas such as

Marketing, Public Policy, Economics, Tourism Management, Human Resource

Management and Industrial Relations, International Business, Accounting,

Information Systems, Psychology and Sociology.

Graduates in Management can expect to find employment opportunities in a variety of

careers in business and government enterprises. These include banking, insurance,

tourism, manufacturing and service industries, wholesaling and retailing, State-Owned

Enterprises, government departments and management consultancy. In these fields

you can apply your general understanding of decision-making and more specialised

skills in working with people, analysis, research and planning. Specific career

opportunities arise in business planning, operations and services management, human

resources, project management, market research and international management.

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Requirements for a BCA major(a) MGMT 101, QUAN 102, QUAN 111

(or equivalent);

(b) MGMT 203 or OPRE 251;

(c) MGMT 314 and one of 312, 313, 315, 316;

(d) OPRE 351 or 352.

The study of Management Science begins at 100-level, with the introductory course in Management.Management Science majors for BCA are advised toadd QUAN 102 (or STAT 131 if you are planningto do STAT 231) and QUAN 111 in year 1, togetherwith the three core courses (see page 67).

Requirements for a BSc major(a) MGMT 206 or OPRE 251;

(b) OPRE 351, OPRE 352;

(c) One of MGMT 314, 315, 316;

(d) 22 further points from MGMT 200-399.

In their first year, BSc majors in ManagementScience should take COMP 102, STAT 131 andeither MATH 113 or 114.


BCA page 64BSc page 84

Related subjects:Management page 178Mathematics page 185Operations Research page 194Statistics page 211

PostgraduateGraduate Diploma in Commerce.BCA (Hons), MCA and PhD inManagement.Master of Management Studies.

Post-experienceCertificate in Management Studies.Postgraduate Diploma in HumanResource Management. Postgraduate Diploma in BusinessAdministration.Master of Business Administration.



Information Systems page 164Management Science page 179Operations Research page 194Psychology page 202Public Policy page 203Statistics page 211


Victoria Management SchoolSchool Office: Level 10, Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay Head of School: Dr Brad Jackson, tel 0-4-463 5700www.vms.vuw.ac.nz

Faculty of Science

School of Mathematical and Computing SciencesSchool Office: Cotton 358, tel 0-4-463 5341Head of School: Dr Peter DonelanManagement Science: Dr Stefanka Chukovawww.mcs.vuw.ac.nz

Management Science

Management Science examines the different methods used in decision-making and

solving managerial problems, and also develops interpersonal skills for working in

interdisciplinary teams. It draws on other subjects taught at Victoria including

Econometrics, Financial Mathematics, Management, Mathematics, Statistics and

Operations Research.

This subject major for the BCA and BSc degrees is taught by the Faculties of Science

and Commerce and Administration. The Management Science major provides an

opportunity for BCA students to build on their analytical strengths through taking

Science courses, and for BSc students to extend their management-related studies.

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Requirements for BCA major(a) MBUS 201, MBUS 202, MBUS 203;

(b) MBUS 301 and MBUS 302.

Mäori Business for the BCAThe study of Mäori Business begins at200-level, with MBUS 201 as theintroductory course. To major in MäoriBusiness, you should include MGMT101 in your first year, together with thethree core courses (see page 67).

200-level coursesMBUS 201 Management of MäoriResources; MBUS 202 MäoriAuthorities; MBUS 203 Mäori SmallBusiness.

300-level coursesMBUS 301 Mäori Claims; MBUS 302Advanced Management of MäoriResources.

Other qualificationsCertificate in Mäori Business.Graduate Diploma in Commerce. PhD.



Economics page 139Mäori Studies page 181Tourism Management page 216


Victoria Management SchoolSchool Office: Level 10, Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay Head of School: Dr Brad Jackson, tel 0-4-463 5700Professor of Business Development: ProfessorNgatata Love, enquiries: tel 0-4-463 6922Administration Assistant: tel 0-4-463 6910E-mail: [email protected]

Mäori Business

Mäori business has become a major contributor to the New Zealand economy.

The return to Mäori of significant resources and the further development of

strategic investments have created a demand for administrators and managers

who have a sound understanding of the dynamics of Mäori business.

Mäori Business is offered as a major for the BCA degree. Courses can also be

taken to complement other areas of study or credited towards the undergraduate

Certificate in Mäori Business (see page 101). Mäori Business majors will study core

business courses, which give a sound knowledge of public policy, legal, financial,

investment and marketing issues generic to all businesses, and specific issues in

these areas that relate to Mäori business and Mäori organisations.

While strong in land-based industries, Mäori business has expanded to cover all

aspects of the economy, including tourism, forestry, fisheries and related

businesses in the service sector. Excellent career opportunities exist for those who

have the specific skills necessary to administer and manage areas of Mäori

business within today’s public and private sector organisations.

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Requirements for a BA majorThere are three majors to choose from. You maycombine majors as long as there is one 300-levelcourse which is exclusive to each major that youcomplete. These majors may also be combined withmajors from other disciplines. Note that 300-levelcourses have specific prerequisites � the CourseCatalogue you receive with your Enrolment Packwill list these entry requirements. See also theprospectus for Te Kawa a Mäui � School of MäoriStudies.

Mäori Studies

Mäori Studies graduates will be competent speakersof the Mäori language by the end of their third year,and will have a well rounded understanding of theMäori culture and its associated concepts.

There are two main streams required for this major:language and culture. You must complete:

(a) MAOR 311, 313;

(b) One further course from MAOR 212-299, 312-399, for which HIST 317 may be substituted.

Mäori Resource Management

Mäori Resource Management integrates MäoriStudies subjects with Environmental Studies,Geography or Mäori Business, all within a normal-length degree. Required courses are:

(a) MAOR 121, 215 and 313;

(b) One of ENVI/GEOG 314, MBUS 302.

See degree example, page 59.

Te Reo Mäori

Graduates with a Te Reo Mäori major will have abase level of fluency in te reo encompassing oral andwritten competency and a sound grounding in theanalysis of the language.

Required courses are MAOR 221, 321 and 322.Note: you also have to complete MAOR 222 and 311for entry to the required 300-level courses.

Tohu MäoritangaThis one-year full-time or two-yearpart-time diploma in Mäori languageand culture can be taken by studentswithout a formal University Entrancequalification. Many students thenproceed to a BA and may be granted upto 90 points towards that degree. For a copy of the course prospectus andrequirements, contact theAdministration Assistant, tel 0-4-4635314.

Mäori Studies

Mäori Studies examines the Mäori people – their language and culture, past and

present, and their place in relation to the other cultures of New Zealand,

Polynesia and the world. It offers a dynamic choice of courses, specialising in a

complete language programme taught by native speakers and second language

learners, and a diverse range of traditional and contemporary culture courses.

Coursework is supplemented by practical experience at the University’s own

marae, Te Herenga Waka.

If you want to major in a Mäori-related subject, there is a range of majors offered:

Mäori Studies, Mäori Resource Management and Te Reo Mäori. Mäori Studies

courses are also a popular addition to many BA degrees in other fields such as

Education, History, Linguistics, Anthropology and Political Science.

If you have no formal Entrance qualifications, or if you just want a taste of what

university study is like, then Mäori Studies offers the Tohu Mäoritanga, a one-year

diploma for students to study Mäori culture while gaining an Entrance

qualification (see below).

Graduates in Mäori Studies are in demand in secondary and tertiary teaching and

in most government departments, in industry, the news media, and in iwi and

pan-tribal organisations.


Te Kawa a Mäui – School of Mäori StudiesSchool Office: Room 102, 50 Kelburn Parade Head of School: Te Ripowai Higgins, tel 0-4-463 5472Administration Assistant: tel 0-4-463 5314 E-mail: [email protected]/maori Te Herenga Waka Marae: 46 Kelburn Parade

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MAOR 101 18 POINTS [1/3][3/3]

Introduction to MäoriThis beginners� course in Mäorilanguage has strong emphasis on oralMäori and writing, with sometranslation and grammar. Students withSchool Certificate Mäori should start atMAOR 102.

MAOR 102 18 POINTS [2/3]

Elementary MäoriThis course follows MAOR 101 withstrong emphasis on oral performance,written work, translation and grammar.

MAOR 121 36 POINTS [1+2/3][3/3]

Te Reo Mäori 1A course that develops writing,translation, listening and speakingskills in Mäori. Use of the language inclass is encouraged with strongemphasis on oral competence. A live-inweekend at the Marae is required.


The Peopling of PolynesiaThis course covers the discovery andsettlement of Polynesia with particularemphasis on the settlement of NewZealand. It examines theories of originand explores different lines of evidence,including traditional, linguistic andarchaeological. Visits to somearchaeological sites are offered.

MAOR 123 18 POINTS [1/3][2/3]

Mäori Society and CultureThis course examines Mäori cultureand society from the early contactperiod with Europeans to the presentday, focusing on the political, economicand social systems of Mäori. These areinterpreted in terms of Mäori meaningsystems. This course is also offered bydistance.


The Science of the MäoriA study of Mäori science andtechnology in its cultural context, andits relevance to modern science.

200-level coursesMAOR 211 Te Reo Mäori 2A; MAOR 212 Te Hanga Rawa a Te IwiMäori/Culture, Performance andTechnology; MAOR 213 Te Kawa o teMarae; MAOR 214 Tikanga Whenua,Tikanga Moana/Mäori Land and SeaTenure; MAOR 215 Te Whakahaere i

ngä Täonga a Te Mäori/MäoriResource Management; MAOR 216 TeTiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty ofWaitangi; MAOR 221 Te Reo Mäori 2B;MAOR 222 Current Issues in MäoriLanguage.

300-level coursesMAOR 311 Te Reo Mäori 3; MAOR 312Ngä Whakairo ä te Mäori/The Arts ofthe Mäori; MAOR 313 Ngä TikangaTuku Iho/Customary Concepts of theMäori; MAOR 316 Mäori Politics;MAOR 321 Te Reo Karanga, Te ReoWhaikörero; MAOR 322 Topics in theStructure of Mäori Language.Other relevant courses include: HIST 317 Race Relations in NewZealand; MUSI 362 Pacific IslandsMusic and Dance; WISC 306 ManaWahine and courses in Pacific Studiesand Samoan Studies.

PostgraduateBA (Hons), MA, PhD in Mäori Studies.



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Faculty of Science

School of Biological Sciences School Office: Level 5, New Kirk BuildingHead of School: Professor Charles Daugherty Administration Assistants: tel 0-4-463 5339 or 0800 227 755E-mail: [email protected] www.vuw.ac.nz/sbs

Marine Biology

Marine Biology is the study of marine organisms in ecosystems and the economiccontributions of marine organisms to human life. Victoria has long been a leader inthis field. The University’s location near Wellington Harbour, its proximity to Nelson,the country’s major fishing port, and the Marlborough Sounds, the nation’saquaculture centre, give Victoria closer access to the sea than any other New Zealanduniversity. The University has its own marine field station, the Island Bay MarineLaboratory, with research and teaching facilities and a research vessel, the RauwakaChallenger. Practical links with the fishing industry in both Wellington and Nelson, theNational Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), Industrial Research Ltd(IRL), the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Ltd (IGNS), the Department ofConservation, Te Papa and other agencies in Wellington provide a unique opportunityfor a strong marine biology programme relevant to both environmental and fishingindustry needs.

Marine Biology is offered as a major for the BSc. Courses in Marine Biology can beusefully included in many degree programmes, and are particularly relevant to studiesin Environmental Studies, Ecology and Biodiversity and other biological science areas.

A BSc in Marine Biology will serve as an ideal foundation for work in the many areasrelevant to the marine environment. These include fisheries, marine biodiversity, eco-tourism, marine conservation (in which New Zealand is a world leader), environmentalsciences (including the atmosphere and climate change), marine law and public policy,and oil, gas and minerals exploration (New Zealand’s most lucrative marine industry)and its related technology.

For BSc major requirements and courses, see Biological Sciences page 116.

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Requirements for a BCA major(a) MARK 101, 202, 211 and 311, and QUAN 102;

(b) Two further courses from MARK 300-399 (or COML 308 plus one further course fromMARK 300-399).

Marketing for the BCAThe study of Marketing begins at 100-level with MARK 101. For a BCA major

in Marketing, you should take MARK101 in your first year together with thethree core BCA courses (see page 67).Other recommended first-year coursesinclude INFO 101 and MGMT 101.

Many students combine Marketingwith other Faculty disciplines such as e-Commerce, Econometrics, InternationalBusiness, Management or Statistics. Fora degree strong in internationalmarketing, include a language, such asGerman or Japanese.

First-year course

MARK 101 18 POINTS [1/3][3/3]

Principles of MarketingAn introduction to marketing and itsrole in developing a strategic customerand client focus in commercial, publicsector and non-profit organisations.

200-level coursesMARK 202 Buyer Behaviour; MARK 203 Marketing Research; MARK 204 Tourism Marketing; MARK 211 Marketing Management.Note: MARK 203 is recommended if youplan to continue to Honours � pleasediscuss your programme when selecting200-level courses.

300-level coursesMARK 301 Marketing Communications;MARK 302 International Marketing;MARK 306 Internet Marketing; MARK307 Marketing Decision Support; MARK 311 Strategic MarketingManagement; MARK 314 ConceptualFoundations of Marketing(recommended if you plan to do Honours).

Other qualificationsCertificate in Management Studies.

PostgraduateBCA (Hons), MCA and PhD.Postgraduate Diploma in BusinessAdministration.Graduate Diploma in Commerce.Master of Business Administration.


BCA page 64BIT page 74

Related subjects:Economics page 139e-Commerce page 140Management page 178Tourism Management page 216


School of Marketing and International Business Rutherford House, 23 Lambton QuayHead of School and Professor of Marketing:Professor Peter Thirkell, tel 0-4-463 5086Professor of Marketing Science: Professor James Wiley, tel 0-4-463 5725 Administration Assistant: Jessie Johnston, tel 0-4-463 5330www.smib.fca.vuw.ac.nz

Marketing

Marketing can be taken as a major for a BCA and is also popular as part of a double

major or double degree course of study. Marketing courses can also complement many

other areas of study.

Career opportunities include Internet marketing, product and brand management,

advertising and public relations, sales management, marketing, marketing research,

exporting, and marketing planning. Careers can be pursued in a wide variety of

commercial and industrial enterprises such as retailing, banking and financial

services, foreign exchange markets, computers, information services,

telecommunications, transportation, tourism and manufacturing. As organisations

become increasingly marketing-oriented, a background in marketing will benefit

career prospects in any field.

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Requirements for a BA or BSc majorMathematics(a) MATH 113, 124, a further 18 points from

COMP 102, QUAN 102, STAT 131, 193.

(b) 92 points from MATH 200-399, of which atleast 48 points must be from MATH 300-399;

Mathematics bridging programmeA four-week bridging course is offeredin February to provide an introductionto, or revision of, some fifth and sixthform mathematics. Organised jointlyby the School and the Student LearningSupport Service, this course isespecially useful as preparation forMATH 103 or 104 or STAT 193. Note: This is not a course for credittowards a degree.

MATH 104 (see below) is also offeredover the summer trimester.

Computer-aided learningComputer-aided learning packages areavailable for some courses in theSchool�s computing laboratory.

First-year coursesEntry criteriaFor entry to MATH 113 it is stronglyrecommended that you have:� an A or B grade in Bursary

Mathematics with Calculus (BMC);or

� an A grade in Bursary Mathematicswith Statistics (BMS); or

� 1 or 2 in Sixth Form Certificate (6FC).Otherwise, to study calculus you areadvised to take MATH 103 first.

For MATH 114 an A or B in BMC/BMSor 1 or 2 in 6FC is sufficient, otherwiseit is recommended you take MATH 104first. You will generally not be acceptedfor MATH 103 or 104 if you meet thecriteria for MATH 113 or 114. Pleasecontact the School for further advice.

Faculty of Science

School of Mathematical and Computing SciencesSchool Office: Cotton 358, tel 0-4-463 5341Head of School: Dr Peter DonelanProgramme Director: Dr Mark McGuinness E-mail: [email protected] www.mcs.vuw.ac.nz

Mathematics

Mathematics is rich in history, ideas and questions and is supreme in requiring precise and

logical thinking. It also provides a wide array of concepts and techniques of calculation for

solving problems in a variety of disciplines, scientific and otherwise.

Starting from core courses in calculus and algebra and geometry, you can progress to

pure and applied mathematics, and theoretical computer science. Mathematics is a

major subject for the BA, BSc and Conjoint BCA/BSc. Some is required for the BIT and

the BScTech. You can also major in Statistics or Operations Research (see separate

subject entries). Courses in Mathematics are important requirements for study in other

subject areas such as Computer Science, Operations Research, Statistics, Physics,

Geophysics, Logic and Economics. Mathematics courses can also be taken in

combination with other disciplines such as Architecture, Law, Music, Philosophy,

Psychology, Teaching and Linguistics.

Mathematics graduates are highly valued by employers for their numeracy, problem-

solving skills and ability to think logically and independently. They are frequently

employed in the public and private sectors as research mathematicians or scientists,

teachers, actuaries, systems analysts, financial and policy analysts, and software

developers.

Postgraduate study is available in the School of Mathematical and Computing Sciences –

home to some of New Zealand’s best research mathematicians in areas such as the theory

of computability, modelling of geothermal fields and sea-ice, infinite-dimensional analysis

and super-geometry, combinatorics and mathematical logic.

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MATH 113 18 POINTS [1+2/3]

Calculus 1A more rigorous consideration of theideas of limit and continuity, leading tothe study of functions including cubics,rational, piecewise, trigonometric andhyperbolic functions and their inverses,and to more advanced techniques ofdifferential and integral calculus.Applications include optimisationproblems, surface area and volume, andan introduction to differentialequations. A special feature of thiscourse is the integrated use of thecomputer algebra system, Maple.

MATH 114 18 POINTS [1+2/3][2/3]

Algebra and Discrete MathematicsThis course combines the study ofmethods and problems of discretemathematics (including logic and proof,sets and relation) and algebra (naturalnumbers and induction, complexnumbers, polynomials, linear equationsand matrices). This knowledge isvaluable in many areas of Mathematics,Physics and Computer Science.

200-level coursesMATH 206 Calculus 2; MATH 207Linear Algebra; MATH 214 DiscreteMathematics 2; MATH 210 NumericalComputation; MATH 222 DifferentialEquations.

If you have an outstanding record inMathematics you may, with permissionfrom the Head of School, gain directentry to 200-level courses, or take 100-level courses while still at secondaryschool.

MATH 103 18 POINTS [2/3]

Introductory CalculusThis course presents the ideas of realnumbers and functions, includingpolynomials, exponential and trig-onometric functions, as well as anintroduction to the techniques ofdifferentiation and integration, withsome applications. This course issuitable for students requiring somecalculus but whose background isinsufficient for entry to MATH 113.

MATH 104 18 POINTS [1/3][3/3]

Introductory Discrete MathematicsAn introduction to topics in algebra anddiscrete mathematics, including solvingequations, analytic geometry, sets, logicand proof, and matrices. The course iswell suited as a prerequisite course forthose who are required to take MATH114 but do not have an adequatebackground, and also to those returningto study Mathematics after a significantbreak.

300-level coursesMATH 301 Calculus 3; MATH 308Geometry; MATH 309 MathematicalLogic; MATH 311 Algebra; MATH 312Analysis; MATH 314 Combinatorics; MATH 322 Applied Mathematics;MATH 323 Mathematics for EarthSciences.

PostgraduateBSc (Hons), BA (Hons), MSc, MA, PhDin Mathematics.Graduate Diploma in Science(Mathematics, Modelling withDifferential Equations).


BA page 54Conjoint BCA/BSc page 68BIT page 74BSc page 84BScTech page 88

Related subjects:Computer Science page 128Econometrics page 137Geophysics page 157Logic page 177Operations Research page 194Statistics page 211

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Planning your first year The prerequisite for most 200-levelMDIA courses is one 100-level MDIAcourse plus one further 100-levelMDIA, ENGL, FILM or SEFT course (orPOLS 111 or SOSC 112). This facilitatesthe combining of Media Studies,English, Film, and Theatre courses atadvanced level.

If you are intending to major inMedia Studies, you are advised to taketwo 100-level MDIA courses and atleast one other ENGL, FILM or SEFTcourse or POLS 111 or SOSC 112 in yourfirst year.

Requirements for a BA majorMDIA 201 and 301, and two further courses fromMDIA 200-399, including one at 300-level. Oneequivalent course may be substituted, with approvalfrom the Head of School.

First-year courses

MDIA 101 18 POINTS [1/3]

Media: Texts and ImagesAn investigation into the role of media insociety and culture, and a comparativestudy of several different kinds of mediaand media text including new digitalmedia like the Web.


Media, Society and PoliticsAn introduction to the role of the mediain social and political contexts. Areascovered may include: deviance, crimeand social problems; the globalisationof culture; representations of genderand sexuality; and the place, role andeffects of the media in domestic andinternational politics.


Popular Media CultureAn introduction to the study of popularmedia culture, with reference to therelationship between cultural theoryand selected popular media forms.Particular attention is paid to issues ofauthorship (auteur theory, stardom,celebrity) and consumption (tastecultures, fandom, subcultures). Thecourse critically examines theproduction and consumption ofmass/popular media culture in society.


School of English, Film and Theatre School Office: Level 8, von Zedlitz Building Head of School: Associate Professor David Norton, tel 0-4-463 6811 ProgrammeDirector: Dr Roy Shuker, tel 0-4-463 6821Administrator: Jennifer Findlay, tel 0-4-463 6801E-mail: [email protected] www.vuw.ac.nz/seft

Media Studies

Media Studies analyses the central role played in society and culture by traditionalmedia such as newspapers and broadcasting, and contemporary media such as theInternet. With rapid globalisation, understanding of the media is increasinglyimportant as media systems bring individuals and nations closer together. Theybecome the major source of everyday and specialised information, and shapeperceptions and values.

Media Studies is offered as a major in the BA degree. The study of media draws on awide range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. By linking Media Studiescourses with majors in other disciplines, students are encouraged to explore historical,social, political and cultural aspects of the media. The goals of this programme includeunderstanding the distinctive attributes of media texts produced with differenttechnologies, the implications of international, mass-media culture for New Zealand,and the significance of new digital media. Media Studies courses may also be be taken aspart of the new English Studies major (see English Literature and Language page 143).

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200-level coursesMDIA 201 Media in Aotearoa NewZealand; MDIA 202 Television Studies; MDIA 203 Spectatorship, Commodity,Culture and Advertising; MDIA 204Print, Communication and Culture;MDIA 205 Popular Music Studies;MDIA 206 New Media Technologies;MDIA 207 News Analysis.

300-level coursesMDIA 301 Media Theory and CulturalProduction; MDIA 302 TelevisionNarrative; MDIA 303 Spectatorshipand Public Space; MDIA 304Journalism; MDIA 305 A SocialHistory of Popular Music; MDIA 306Media, Gender and Sexuality.

Courses that may be approved forsubstitution include:COMM 201 Introduction toCommunications; ELCM 202Principles and Applications ofMultimedia 1; ENGL 237 Journalismand Literature; FILM 231 History andCriticism of Film; WISC 202 Images ofWomen; WRIT 201 ProfessionalWriting; FILM 331 Film Analysis;FILM 332 Film Production; FILM 335Documentary Film; HIST 315 Mediaand the Modern United States.

PostgraduateBA (Hons) in Media Studies*.



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Requirements for a BA major(a) Two courses from LING 200-399;

(b) Either: two of CHIN 311, FREN 311, GERM 311, ITAL 311, JAPA 301, MAOR 311,SAMO 301, SPAN 311; or one of the above 300-level courses together with the equivalent of one300-level course in another language (subject toapproval).

PostgraduateBA (Hons), and MA in ModernLanguages.



Chinese page 123French page 150German page 158Italian page 170Japanese page 171Linguistics page 176Mäori Studies page 181Samoan Studies page 206Spanish page 210



Office: Room 402, von Zedlitz BuildingConvener of the Board of Studies: Professor Hansgerd Delbrück, tel 0-4-463 5321or Professor Laurie Bauer, tel 0-4-463 5619 Administrator: Morna Lorden, tel 0-4-463 6699E-mail: [email protected] www.vuw.ac.nz/saelc/modern_languages

Modern Languages

Victoria offers Modern Languages as a BA major. For this, you study two or more

languages, and take some Linguistics courses which provide an awareness of the

structure of the languages being studied, and make the learning of new languages

easier and more interesting.

Graduates in Modern Languages find jobs in teaching, technical translation,

interpreting, overseas news reporting or external relations, librarianship, banking,

finance and business. Career possibilities for graduates in any discipline are enhanced

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Money and Finance courses give anoverview of financial management andmonetary theory and policy in adomestic and an international context.MOFI 201 focuses on how individualsand corporations make their financialdecisions. MOFI 202 examines domesticand international financial markets, andtheir interaction with the rest of theeconomy. Special emphasis is given to

such topics as financial intermediation,inflation, monetary policy and centralbanking, and determining exchange andinterest rates.

200-level coursesMOFI 201 Finance; MOFI 202 Moneyand Banking.

300-level coursesMOFI 301 Corporate Finance; MOFI 302 Financial Policy andManagement; MOFI 303 MonetaryEconomics; MOFI 305 Investments.

PostgraduateGraduate Diploma in Commerce.Postgraduate Diploma in FinancialMathematics.Master of Financial Mathematics.Postgraduate Diploma in FinancialAnalysis.Postgraduate Diploma in TreasuryManagement.Master of Applied Finance.BCA (Hons), MCA and PhD.



Accounting page 107Economics page 139Management page 178


equivalent);

(b) MOFI 201 and 202*;

(c) Two courses from MOFI 300-399 (ACCY 306,ECON 305 or 309 or QUAN 304 or 371 may besubstituted for one of those).

* If three courses are included from MOFI 300-399then MOFI 202 may be dropped.


School of Economics and Finance Murphy Building Head of School: Dr Stephen Burnell, tel 0-4-463 5764Administration Assistants: Alice Fong, tel 0-4-463 5353; Sue Freear, tel 0-4-463 5380;Amanda Dillon, tel 0-4-463 5354E-mail: [email protected]

Money and Finance

The subject area of Money and Finance overlaps with those of Accounting, Economics

and Management. Money and Finance can be taken as a major for a BCA.

Career opportunities exist in the financial management of major business enterprises,

government departments and corporations. In particular, graduates who specialise in

micro finance find roles in the financial services industry such as merchant banking,

security analysis, portfolio management, sharebroking and foreign exchange dealing.

Graduates who specialise in macro finance may find interesting career opportunities in

the Reserve Bank, Treasury, major financial and non-financial corporations, economic

forecasting groups and international agencies, all of which have a major interest in

assessing the existing and prospective economic environment. Postgraduates find ready

employment as academics or private-sector specialist consultants in the finance field.

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Requirements for a BA majorThe major subject for a BA in Music is History andLiterature of Music. The requirements are:

(a) MUSI 108, 141;

(b) At least 102 MUSI points including at least 48at 300-level and at least one course from three ofthe four following groups:

(i) MUSI 241, 242, 243, 244, 341, 342, 343, 344;

(ii) MUSI 171, 181, 245, 345;

(iii) MUSI 161, 262, 263, 361, 362;

(iv) MUSI 104, 204, 304.

Note that Composition at 100-level, or Performanceto 200-level may be included in a BA.

Requirements for a BMusSee: Bachelor of Music, page 81. The BMus provides an opportunity forintensive study in a particular branch ofmusic, but allows relatively little roomfor non-Music subjects. You must takeone of the following three options:History and Literature of Music,Composition, Music Performance. First-year students should plan for analternative major subject option in caseyour first choice does not eventuate.

First-year coursesMost Music courses may be credited toeither a BMus or a BA degree. Coursesthat do not require any prior training,and that do not have MUSI 108 as a co-requisite are MUSI 105, 126, 141, 161,171 and 181.

MUSI 102 36 POINTS [1+2/3]

Musical Performance The first of three courses in musicalperformance. Entry is limited, andsubject to audition. Applications areaccepted in all standard orchestralinstruments, piano, voice, organ,harpsichord, recorder, saxophone andguitar. You should preferably haveGrade 8 (ABRSM) or the equivalent,and a good background in musician-ship, aural training and keyboard. You must also enrol in MUSI 108 and atleast one other Music course. MUSI 108 finishes later than othercourses, with some final examinationstowards mid-November.

Music

The Bachelor of Music is a specialist degree for students who want to pursue music as a

profession. There are three majors within the BMus to choose from: History and

Literature of Music, Musical Performance, and Composition.

History and Literature of Music can also be taken as a major for a Bachelor of Arts.

This option allows you to combine the study of music with other Arts subjects, since

compulsory music courses take up less than half of the BA degree. Music matches well

with subjects such as Anthropology, Art History, Asian Studies, Education, English or

other European languages, History, Mäori Studies, Pacific Studies, Religious Studies,

Theatre and Film.

Those with a capacity for academic work and who enjoy being extended should

consider a BMus with a double major – any two of the three major options can be

taken. It is also possible to complete a double degree, BMus/BA, in four years. These

combined programmes lead to a very adaptable qualification.

A number of music courses require no previous musical training. These include all the

courses in Ethnomusicology, and the foundation course MUSI 105.

BMus graduates in Musical Performance will have laid the groundwork that can lead to

a professional career in your chosen instrument. The skills and experience acquired by

BMus graduates in Composition can open up options such as writing for film, theatre,

dance, multi-media and freelance composition work. Careers for all music graduates

include teaching, librarianship, radio work, and administrative roles in cultural

organisations or other sectors of the music industry.


School of Music School of Music Building, Gate 7, Culliford Drive (off Kelburn Parade)Head of School: Dr Greer Garden, tel 0-4-463 5855Music Administrator: tel 0-4-463 5850Performance Administrator: tel 0-4-463 5851Reception: tel 0-4-463 5369E-mail: [email protected]/music

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MUSI 103 18 POINTS [1+2/3]

CompositionThe first of three composition coursesfor students with creative ability. Itintroduces principles of compositionand gives experience of the practicalproblems inherent in composition andperformance. Informal performancesessions are included. You must alsoenrol in MUSI 108.

MUSI 104 18 POINTS [1+2/3]

Introduction to Music TechnologyThis course is an introduction toacoustics and basic principles of musictechnology, including MIDI, synthesisand digital audio.

MUSI 105 18 POINTS [3/3]

Basic Musical TechniquesThe fundamental written skills inmusic, and basic keyboard skills.Practice is also provided in auralperception. This course preparesstudents with no musical training forenrolment in MUSI 107 and MUSI 108.

MUSI 107 18 POINTS [1+2/3]

MusicianshipThe principles and practice of sight-reading, elementary score-reading (altoclef, three-part open score) andrhythmic training through weeklysight-singing and aural-training classesand fortnightly individual keyboardtutorials.

MUSI 108 18 POINTS [1+2/3]

Materials of MusicStudy through practical exercises of theprocedures of Western harmony andcounterpoint, and an introduction toanalytical techniques.

MUSI 126 18 POINTS [1+2/3]

European Languages for SingersThe pronunciation of Italian, Germanand French, the principles of singingdictation where different from those ofthe spoken language, and rudimentarygrammar for the basic structures andmeanings of sung texts. This course isnot restricted to voice students.

MUSI 132 18 POINTS

Composition for the ClassroomThis course introduces aspects of 20thcentury music for creative use in schoolmusic. It covers basic principles of musiceducation, creative improvisation,graphic notation and music theatre.Not offered in 2004.


Hildegard to Avant Garde: WesternMusic 900-2000An introduction to the study of Westernmusic, via the examination of majormusical works from AD900 to thepresent. It is compulsory for studentsmajoring in music.


Introduction to World MusicAn introduction to the major kinds ofmusic and musical instruments outsidethe European concert tradition, and thebasic attitudes and traditions ofethnomusicology.


Music in New ZealandA study in historical background, majorcomposers and contemporary issues inNew Zealand music.

Not offered in 2004.


Ragtime to RapAn introduction to the riches of theAfrican-American music tradition,understood through the music�s originin the Black community and its socialand political experiences. Commercialand technological influences on thetradition are also examined.

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Preparatory Musical Performance This course is for students who haveauditioned for MUSI 102 and whom theaudition panel considers will benefitfrom a four-year course. It developstechnical skills, repertoire and style.

MUSI 193 12 POINTS [1+2/3]

AccompanyingThis course teaches accompanying andcollaborative techniques through study,rehearsal and public performance. Onlystudents concurrently enrolled in MUSI102 may take this course.

MUSI 194 12 POINTS [1+2/3]

Orchestral StudiesThis course aims to prepare studentsstudying an orchestral instrument forprofessional orchestral playing bydeveloping the techniques and disciplinerelevant to orchestral repertoire throughthe development of rhythm, intonation,style and audition skills and psychology.Only students enrolled in MUSI 102 maytake this course.

MUSI 195 18 POINTS [1+2/3]

Second Instrument StudyEntry is limited, and subject to audition.Applications are accepted in allstandard orchestral instruments, piano,

voice, organ, harpsichord, recordersaxophone and guitar. To enrol, applyand audition alongside your firstinstrument. The level of attainment forentry is normally that of your firstinstrument; course work andassessment are half of MUSI 102.

200-level coursesMUSI 202 Musical Performance; MUSI203 Composition; MUSI 204 ElectronicComposition; MUSI 207 Musicianship(Conducting); MUSI 216 Instrument-tation; MUSI 218 Materials of Music;MUSI 226 Chamber Music 2; MUSI 241Music in the Medieval and Renais-sance Eras; MUSI 242 Music in theBaroque Era; MUSI 243 Music in theClassical Era; MUSI 244 Music in theRomantic Era; MUSI 245 WesternMusic 1900-1950; MUSI 262 PacificIslands Music and Dance; MUSI 263Music in Asia; MUSI 265 Gamelan; MUSI 293 Accompanying; MUSI 294Orchestral Studies; MUSI 295 SecondInstrument Study.

300-level coursesMUSI 302 Musical Performance; MUSI 303 Composition; MUSI 304Electronic Composition; MUSI 326Chamber Music; MUSI 341 Music inthe Medieval and Renaissance Eras; MUSI 342 Music in the Baroque Era;MUSI 343 Music in the Classical Era;MUSI 344 Music in the Romantic Era;MUSI 345 Western Music 1900-1950;MUSI 361 Ethnomusicology:Technique and Theory; MUSI 362

Pacific Islands Music and Dance; MUSI 372 Historical PerformancePractice; MUSI 393 Accompanying;MUSI 394 Orchestral Studies; MUSI 395 Second Instrument Study.

PostgraduateBMus (Hons) and MMus inComposition, Performance orMusicology.BA (Hons), MA in Musicology and PhDin Composition or Musicology.Artist Diploma (pending).


BMus page 81Related subjects:

Asian Studies page 114European Studies page 147Film page 148Mäori Studies page 181Pacific Studies page 195Theatre page 215

New Zealand Sign Language

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200-level courseOPRE 251 Operations Research.

300-level coursesOPRE 351 Operations Research;OPRE 352 Simulation and StochasticModels; OPRE 358 StaticOptimisation; OPRE 359 DynamicOptimisation; FINM 371 FinancialMathematics.

PostgraduateBSc (Hons), BA (Hons), MSc, MA andPhD in Operations Research. Postgraduate Diploma in FinancialMathematics.Graduate Diploma in OperationsResearch and Statistics.Graduate Diploma in Science (Statisticsand Operations Research).Master of Financial Mathematics.



Related subjects:Econometrics page 137Financial Mathematics page 149Management Science page 179Mathematics page 185Statistics page 211

Requirements for a BA or BSc majora) OPRE 251 and 22 approved points from MATH

200-269 or STAT 200-289;

b) At least 48 points from 300-level OPRE courses.

Suggested programme for a BSc inOperations ResearchYear 1: COMP 102; MATH 113 and 114;STAT 131; other courses. Year 2: MATH 207; OPRE 251; STAT231; plus three other courses.Year 3: OPRE 351 and 352; STAT 331and 333; plus other courses to completethe degree.Other courses could include Biology,Economics, Education, Finance,Financial Mathematics, PoliticalScience, Psychology or Sociology. Study

Faculty of Science

School of Mathematical and Computing Sciences School Office: Cotton 358, tel 0-4-463 5341Head of School: Dr Peter DonelanProgramme Director: Dr Yu HayakawaE-mail: [email protected] www.mcs.vuw.ac.nz

Operations Research

Operations Research is the study of scientific techniques for decision-making in

business, industry and government. Most Operations Research projects involve

elements of data collection and analysis; many statistical projects form part of some

more comprehensive programme of optimisation and rational planning. Operations

Research and Statistics are closely related to each other and to Financial Mathematics

and Management. Operations Research is offered as a major for the BA and BSc, as is

Statistics.

Graduates in Operations Research, possibly combining Mathematics, commerce or

computing courses, are employed in many areas in both the public and commercial

sectors. In government departments they are employed in research, development and

data analysis, possibly moving into managerial positions. In the private sector the

demand is much more for a combination of Operations Research and Statistics (see

page 211) with Economics, Computer Science, Management Science or other commerce

subjects.

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PASI 101 18 POINTS [1/3][3/3]

The Pacific HeritageA survey of a range of Pacific nations,covering sociocultural, geographic,historical and economic issues,including indigenous perspectives.

200-level coursesPASI 201 Changing Environments;PASI 202 Globalisation and PopularCulture in the Pacific*.Approved courses:ANTH 211 Topics in Gender; ARTH214 Art in the Pacific; EDUC 243Pacific Nations Education; HIST 219Pacific History; MAOR 212 CulturePerformance and Technology; MUSI262 Pacific Islands Music and Dance;SAMO 201 and 202 Gagana Samoa 2Aand 2B; WISC 202 Images of Women.


300-level coursesPASI 301 Framing the Pacific:Theorising Culture and Society; PASI 302 Special Topic.Approved courses:EDUC 305 Multiethnic Education;EDUC 312 Contemporary Issues inIndigenous Education Aotearoa; LAWS 347 Pacific Legal Studies;MAOR 312 The Arts of the Mäori;MAOR 314 Te Hunga Takatäpui; MUSI 362 Pacific Islands Music andDance; POLS 373 InternationalRelations in the Pacific; SAMO 301Gagana Samoa 3A; SAMO 302Interpreting and Translation.



Education page 141French page 150Mäori Studies page 181Music page 191Samoan Studies page 206


Te Kawa a Mäui – Pacific StudiesPacific/Samoan Studies Office: Room 101, 6 Kelburn Parade Head of School: Te Ripowai Higgins, tel 0-4-463 5472Programme Director: Dr Teresia Teaiwa, tel 0-4-463 5110Administration Assistant: Diana Felagai, tel 0-4-463 5830E-mail: [email protected]

Pacific Studies

As citizens of a Pacific nation, New Zealand graduates must be well informed about

the Pacific region. Pacific Studies is multidisciplinary, and studies the histories,

cultures, languages, ideas and traditions of the indigenous peoples of the islands of

Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia. Three courses are offered, with relevant

programmes available in other areas. You can take courses in the Samoan and Mäori

languages and a number of other courses with a significant component dealing with

aspects of Pacific societies and cultures.

Requirements for a BA major (a) PASI 101, 201, 301;

(b) At least 18 points in Samoan, French or Mäorilanguage;

(c) Three further approved advanced courses withsignificant content in Pacific Studies, at leastone of which must be at 300-level.

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The Big QuestionsAn introduction to some centralproblems of contemporary philosophy.Topics include: Are any of our actionsfree? Are humans nothing but complexphysical systems? Are you the sameperson you were 10 years ago? Can aperson survive death? If there is noafter-life, should we fear our owndeath? Is time-travel possible?


Contemporary Ethical IssuesAn introduction to issues in appliedethics, including the morality of thedeath penalty, abortion, cloning,euthanasia, prostitution and terrorism.


Philosophy of Media and the ArtsAn introduction to aesthetics, focusingon philosophical issues concerningpopular culture, film, fiction, music andthe visual arts. Topics include issuesconcerning narration in words andpictures, emotional responses to fiction,scandals and forgeries, how musicexpresses emotion, and whether theproducts of mass media can really be art.

First-year coursesNo previous knowledge of Philosophyis required for the 100-level courses.Each can be taken as an introduction toPhilosophy on its own. Studentsadvancing to higher levels are expectedto have passed two courses.


Argument and AnalysisAnalysis of some contemporaryphilosophical arguments, includingarguments for and against the existenceof God, the limits of knowledge, themorality of war, moral and culturalrelativism and the meaning of life.

Faculty of Humanities and SocialSciences

School of History, Philosophy, Political Scienceand International Relations School Office: Room 101, 22 Kelburn Parade Head of School: Associate Professor Stephen Levine, tel 0-4-463 6099Programme Director: Dr Ken Perszyk, tel 0-4-463 5233 x 8649Administration Assistant: Sophia Zhao, tel 0-4-463 5368 E-mail: [email protected]/phil

Philosophy

Philosophy focuses on basic issues about our values, about meaning and truth, about

what we know and what might be possible. Many of the questions it deals with spring

naturally out of everyday things we say and do. Philosophy examines much of what we

ordinarily take for granted and tries to find answers to some things that puzzle us

about ourselves and our world. Philosophy courses help in analysing and presenting

arguments, and are useful to a major in virtually any field. Whatever the choice of

major, there will be Philosophy courses to support it.

Philosophy is offered as a BA major and some courses are also available for the BSc. A

Philosophy major allows great flexibility in the choices of other courses. It is advisable

to do the Philosophy courses early in the degree, so you can do advanced courses in

other areas, perhaps even a double major. Philosophy graduates with analytical and

reasoning skills are employed in a wide variety of fields.

Requirements for a BA majorSix PHIL courses, with at least four above 100-level, and at least two at 300-level. One other coursemay be substituted, with approval of the ProgrammeDirector, who should be consulted well in advance.

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Introduction to LogicAn introduction to modern techniquesfor analysing reasoning. Topics includepropositional and predicate calculus.

200- and 300-level coursesPHIL 201/301 Theory of Knowledge;PHIL 202/302 Ethics; PHIL 205 IndianPhilosophy; PHIL 211 Logic andComputation; PHIL 215/315 SpecialTopic; PHIL 217 Feminist Theory;PHIL 222/322 Philosophy ofLiterature*; PHIL 224/324 Philosophyof Religion; PHIL 225/325Metaphysics; PHIL 226/326 Topics inIndian Philosophy; PHIL 227/327Minds and Persons; PHIL 228/328Ethics and Genetics; PHIL 229/329Philosopy of the Emotions; PHIL231/331 Philosophy of Language;PHIL 233/333 Individuals, Societiesand Cultures; PHIL 261 Social andPolitical Philosophy; PHIL 262 Moraland Political Philosophy; PHIL264/364 Morality and InternationalRelations; PHIL 269/369 Sex andSexuality; PHIL 307 Theories ofExistence; PHIL 311 Logic; PHIL 312Value; PHIL 313 Aesthetics; PHIL 314Contemporary Philosophy; PHIL 316Philosophy of Mind; PHIL 317

RequirementsTo study Physical Geography at postgraduate level,your BSc or BA programme must contain 48approved points in 300-level Geography.

The core courses for PhysicalGeography are normally: GEOG 111Fundamentals of Geography; GEOG 114 Environment andResources: the Foundations; GEOG 214Environment and Resources: NewZealand Perspectives; GEOG 218Landform Development and Coastal

Feminist Philosophy; PHIL 318Philosophy of Science; PHIL 319Philosophy of Biology; PHIL 320Selected Topic in Philosophy; PHIL361 Selected Topic in Ethics andPolitics; PHIL 362/363 Topic inPolitical Philosophy.Note: Not all 200- or 300-level courses areoffered in any one year.

PostgraduateBA (Hons), MA and PhD in Philosophy.



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Physical Geography

Physical Geography is the study of natural

features, resources and environmental

processes at the surface of the earth.

It has close links with other Earth Sciences

as well as Geography. At the under-

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School of Earth Sciences Cotton Building, blocks A and B Head of School: Associate Professor Philip MorrisonAdministration Assistant: tel 0-4-463 5346 E-mail: [email protected]


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Hydrological Processes; GEOG 315Advanced Geographical InformationSystems; GEOG 318 GeomorphicSystems; GEOG 319 Atmosphere andCoastal Systems. You are stronglyadvised to take these courses with othernatural sciences, particularly Geology.You will also be expected to take thetwo field methods courses GEOG 223and 323.

ResearchCurrent topics of research in PhysicalGeography include fluvial geomorph-ology; land slope stability; soil erosion;coastal processes and hazards;environmental impact assessment;Antarctic hydrology; terrain modelling;micro-climatology; hydrology andnatural hazards.

PostgraduateBSc (Hons), MSc and PhD in PhysicalGeography.Graduate Diploma in Science (PhysicalGeography, Hydrology).



Related subjects:Environmental Studies page 145Geography page 153Geology page 155Geophysics page 157

Electronic and Computer Systems

(a) PHYS 340, 341;

(b) 30 points from COMP 301, 305, 306;

(c) At least 15 further approved points from PHYSor COMP 300-level courses.

Suggested course outline for the firstyear of a BSc in PhysicsTo major in Physics, you should takePHYS 114 and 115 and MATH 113 and114 in your first year.

Students interested in applied physicsand electronics should include the corecourses PHYS 114 and 115, MATH 113and 114 and COMP 102 and 103.

Faculty of Science

School of Chemical and Physical Sciences Laby Building Head of School: Associate Professor Jim Johnston Programme Director: Dr Gillian TurnerEnquiries: Room 101, Laby Building, tel 0-4-463 5335E-mail: [email protected] www.vuw.ac.nz/scps

Physics

Physics is a basic science which aims to understand matter in all its forms, from

fundamental particles to complex materials. It provides the foundations on which

chemistry, geology, engineering and technology are built.

Taught by the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Physics can be taken as a BSc

major and is an integral component in the BScTech (see pages 88 and 213).

The School has recently established the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials

and Nanotechnology, one of the Government’s five national Centres of Research

Excellence. It is named after Professor Alan MacDiarmid, a Victoria graduate, who was

awarded the 2000 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, and with whom School staff and students

work closely. School research includes: condensed matter physics including electronic

and opto-electronic devices; superconductors; conducting polymers; NMR studies of

soft materials and rheological fluids; the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with

matter; electron microscopy; Antarctic and environmental physics; astrophysics; and

geophysics.

Physics graduates are employed in electronic and technology-based companies, govern-

ment laboratories, hospitals (as medical physicists), traffic and aviation engineering,

secondary school teaching and in universities. Some graduates move into related fields

such as geophysics, meteorology or computing.

Requirements for a BSc majorPhysics

(a) PHYS 214, 215 and a further 22 points from PHYS 200-299;

(b) PHYS 304, 305, 307, 309;

(c) One of PHYS 339, 340, 341, or MATH 301, 322.

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mechanical waves, including sound,and introductory material on quantumsystems. A pass in PHYS 114 enablesentry into PHYS 115 and is aprerequisite for PHYS 209 and 214.

PHYS 115 18 POINTS [2/3]

Physics 1BThis course follows PHYS 114 andcompletes the core Physics offerings at100-level. It covers material in electro-magnetism, electric circuits, geometricand physical optics, thermal propertiesof matter and thermodynamics.Students considering further study inthe physical sciences (Physics inparticular) should take this course.PHYS 115 is a prerequisite for PHYS215, 234 and 235.


Introductory PhysicsThis course is for students with littleknowledge of Physics but who wish tobe familiar with the principles of thesubject. It presents an elementarytreatment of mechanics, wave motion,light, electricity, magnetism andmodern Physics. The course provides asuitable background for PHYS 131 and132, although it is not a prerequisite forthem. In general, a pass in PHYS 130does not usually enable you to enrol in200-level Physics courses, but you maycontinue further study of Physics byenrolling in PHYS 114.


Energy and the EnvironmentThis course uses basic physical conceptsto study our use of the Earth�s energyresources and physical environment.Energy topics include renewable versusnon-renewable energy resources with anemphasis on uses in New Zealand.Environmental topics include energypollution, greenhouse gases and ozonein the atmosphere, earthquakes,volcanoes and elementary meteorology.


Introductory AstronomyAn elementary introduction to astro-nomy. Although not a requirement, it isuseful to have done Physics to sixthform level. Topics include ancient andclassical astronomy, elementaryspherical astronomy, astronomicalobservations and techniques, planets,stars, compact stars, galaxies andelementary cosmology. The laboratorycomponent of the course introduces theprocess of observing the skies, throughthe use of portable eight-inch telescopesand visits to the Wellington Planetariumand Carter Observatory.

200-level coursesPHYS 209 Physics of the Earth andPlanets; PHYS 214 Physics 2A; PHYS 215 Physics 2B; PHYS 217Computerised Data Acquisition andAnalysis; PHYS 234 Digital Electronics;PHYS 235 Analogue Electronics.

First-year coursesFor advancement in Physics, and otherdisciplines that build on a Physics base,PHYS 114 and 115 form the core firstyear (but see entry criteria below). Pleaseconsult the School when enrolling inany first-year course � particularly forPHYS 114, 115 and 130.

Architecture and Building Sciencestudents are recommended to enrol inPHYS 131.

Entry criteriaEntry into PHYS 114 is reserved forstudents who have at least 50% inBursary Physics. In general, a comparableperformance in Mathematics withcalculus is also expected. If you do nothave this background, you should eitherenrol in PHYS 130 or discuss yoursituation with the School. (Very well prepared students with a mark of75% or better in Bursary Physics may bepermitted to enrol in PHYS 214 rather thanPHYS 114. PHYS 214 is a course in specialrelativity, quantum mechanics, nuclear,astro- and particle physics.)


Physics 1AThis course develops the subjects ofnon-relativistic mechanics, wave motionand quantum mechanics. Topicscovered in the mechanics sectioninclude kinematics and dynamics,fundamental conservation laws,rotational motion and oscillations. Thesecond part of the course contains

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PostgraduateBSc (Hons), MSc and PhD in Physics.Graduate Diploma in Science(Electronics, Physics).


BIT page 74BSc page 84BScTech page 88

Related subjects:Computer Science page 128Geophysics page 157Information Technology page 165Mathematics page 185Technology page 213

Requirements for a BA majorSeven POLS courses, including five above 100-leveland at least two at 300-level.You may take coursesfrom all areas in the discipline or specialise in onemajor field such as International Relations or Com-parative Government. Personal combinations ofcourses suited to your interests can be devised.

First-year courses

POLS 111 18 POINTS [1/3]

Introduction to Government andPoliticsThis course introduces the study ofpolitics with special reference to NewZealand. It develops knowledge of theNew Zealand political system incomparative perspective, skills in thecritical analysis of sources andscholarship in New Zealand politics,


School of History, Philosophy, Political Scienceand International Relations School Office: Room 101, 91 Fairlie Terrace Head of School: Associate Professor Stephen Levine, tel 0-4-463 6099 Head of Programme: Associate Professor Nigel Roberts, tel 0-4-463 5288Administration Assistant: Adrienne Nolan, tel 0-4-463 5351E-mail: [email protected] www.vuw.ac.nz/pols

Political Science and International Relations

How do those who govern and those who are governed really behave – and why? Can

political systems and processes be improved and how? Governments are only means to

ends; what are proper ends – and are there better ones than those pursued? These

questions affect the lives of everyone, and are examined in Political Science courses.

There are four main teaching streams: Comparative Politics, International Relations,

Political Philosophy and New Zealand Politics.

Political Science is offered as a major for a BA. A double major, in combination with

another discipline such as Economics, Law, Public Policy, History, Geography,

Anthropology, Asian Studies, Philosophy or language studies, is always encouraged.

BA graduates in Political Science have found work in politics, government, journalism

or teaching. Courses provide an understanding of national and world affairs, provide

training to understand and evaluate documentary material and to present oral and

written reports, and produce a sensitivity to political issues and relationships

important to all administrative and organisational careers.

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and skills in research and writing forthe study of politics.


Introduction to Political IdeasThis course introduces the study ofpolitical ideas past and present. Thecourse aims to introduce the mainconcepts of politics and key politicalideas relevant to New Zealand, and todevelop skills in research and writingfor the study of political ideologies.


Introduction to World PoliticsThis course examines key aspects ofglobal politics, such as power politics,diplomacy, arms control, the UN, theinternational political economy, andglobal civil society, as well as the effectof regional politics on world politics.

200-level coursesPOLS 203 The Dynamics of AsianPolitics; POLS 205 The New Europe;POLS 206 New Zealand Politics; POLS 207 Modern American Politics;POLS 208 Environmental Politics;POLS 209 Revolutions, Dictators andWorld Politics; POLS 210 Introductionto Comparative Political Economy;POLS 217 Feminist Theory; POLS 218 Politics and the Media inNew Zealand; POLS 235 Institutionsand the Policy Process; POLS 238Power and Bureaucracy; POLS 244

International Relations and NewZealand; POLS 245 Foreign PolicyAnalysis; POLS 246 InternationalRelations Selected Topic; POLS 247Wealth and World Affairs; POLS 248Conflict Analysis; POLS 261 Social andPolitical Philosophy; POLS 262 Moraland Political Philosophy; POLS 264Morality and International Relations*;POLS 269 Sex and Sexuality.

300-level coursesPOLS 351 Power and Policies in theEuropean Union; POLS 352Globalisation, New Zealand andAustralia; POLS 353 New Zealandunder MMP; POLS 354 AsianGovernance in Global Context; POLS 355 Comparative Politics:Selected Topic; POLS 356 PoliticalSociology; POLS 357 Women andEquality in Politics; POLS 358 HowDemocracies Vote; POLS 359 SelectedTopic: Directed Individual Study;POLS 361 A Selected Topic in Ethicsand Politics; POLS 362/363 Topics inPolitical Philosophy; POLS 364Transforming Politics: Democracy,Politics and the Media*; POLS 371International Co-operation andConflict; POLS 372 InternationalOrganisations; POLS 373 InternationalRelations in the Pacific; POLS 374International Relations Theory; POLS 375 International Politics ofDevelopment; POLS 381 CabinetGovernment; POLS 383 ResearchingPolitics.


PostgraduateBA (Hons), MA and PhD in PoliticalScience, International Relations orPublic Administration. Master of Asia-Pacific Affairs.Master of International Relations.



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First-year coursesPSYC 121 and 122 introduce the majorfields and methods. Laboratory classesgive first-hand experience of researchmethods. A pass in STAT 131, 193 orQUAN 102 is required for PSYC 232.PSYC 101, offered online in the summertrimester, is an introduction toPsychology, bringing a scientificperspective to issues such as topicscovered in the media, as well as mythsabout human and animal behaviour. PSYC 101 is not required for any furtherPsychology courses.

PSYC 101 15 POINTS [3/3]

Popular PsychologyBecause principles of Psychology aregrounded in real-world problems,PSYC 101 is based entirely on real-world issues. It addresses severaldifferent topics, presented as questionswe try to answer. Questions may rangefrom �How well do we remember ourexperiences?� to �Can animals think?� or�What does it mean to be a �right-brained� person?�.This course is offered online in the summertrimester.


Introduction to Psychology 1

An introduction to the history of psy-chology, social processes, individualdifferences, abnormal behaviour,human development and language.


Introduction to Psychology 2An introduction to the biological basesof behaviour, perception, learning,cognition, memory and healthpsychology.

200-level coursesPSYC 221 Social Psychology; PSYC 231Cognitive Psychology; PSYC 232Research Methods in Psychology;PSYC 233 Brain and Behaviour; PSYC 234 Developmental Psychology.

Faculty of Science

School of Psychology Easterfield Building, Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6 Head of School: Professor Colleen Ward Administration Assistant: tel 0-4-463 5373E-mail: [email protected] www.vuw.ac.nz/psyc

Psychology

Psychology is the systematic study of behaviour and mental processes. It asks questions

like: How do we learn, think and remember? What is the relationship between thinking

and behaviour? How do we perceive the world, communicate, and fall in love? How do

children acquire language and knowledge of the world around them? Why do

adolescents (and adults) conform to peer-group pressure? How do individuals function

in work situations? What does ageing entail? What is the relationship between

behaviour and the brain? How does disturbed or criminal behaviour develop? What

can be done to prevent or remedy it?

Psychology can be taken as a major for a BA or BSc degree. The subject overlaps with

other disciplines in which behaviour is important, such as Anthropology, Architecture,

Biomedical Science, Criminology, Education, Human Resource Management, Industrial

Relations, Law, Linguistics, Political Science and Sociology.

Career opportunities are found in a large range of occupations where behaviour is

central. Psychology graduates work in public and private service organisations

(eg, health, justice), personnel selection and management, and applied research (eg,

drug effects, opinion polls). Many also train to become counsellors, speech therapists,

special education teachers and university lecturers. Clinical psychologists must

complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology together with a Masters or

PhD in Psychology.

Requirements for a BSc or BA major 18 points of 100-level STAT, 66 points from PSYC200-299 including PSYC 232 and 72 points fromPSYC 300-399.

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300-level coursesPSYC 321 Abnormal Psychology; PSYC 322 Memory and Cognition;PSYC 325 Advanced Research Methodsin Psychology; PSYC 326 Language,Thought and Social Behaviour; PSYC 327 Neuropsychology; PSYC 331Visual Perception; PSYC 332Behaviour Analysis; PSYC 333 AppliedSocial Psychology; PSYC 335Psychology, Crime and the Law;PSYC 336 Indigenous Psychology inAotearoa; PSYC 337 FamilyPsychology; PSYC 338 Cross-culturalPsychology.

PostgraduateBA (Hons), BSc (Hons), MA, MSc andPhD in Psychology. Postgraduate Diploma in ClinicalPsychology. Graduate Diploma in Science(Psychology).


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Related subjects:Biological Sciences page 116Criminology page 130Education page 141Human Resource Management and

Industrial Relations page 161Linguistics page 176Philosophy page 196Sociology page 209Statistics page 211

you should include ECON 130, FCOM 110, POLS 111 and QUAN 102 (or an equivalent course)in your first-year programme.

Requirements for a BA major(a) ECON 130 (or ECON 110 or ECON 102);

POLS 111; QUAN 102 (or STAT 193 or SPOL 205);

(b) PUBL 201, PUBL 202, PUBL 203;

(c) PUBL 306 and one further course from PUBL300-399.

To major in Public Policy for the BA, in your firstyear you will need to develop the analytical skillsand the knowledge of the two major disciplines ofPublic Policy � Political Science and Economics � bytaking ECON 130 and POLS 111. However, entryinto 200-level PUBL courses requires only one of ECON 130 or POLS 111.


School of Government School Office: Rutherford House Head of School: Professor Gary Hawke, tel 0-4-463 5794 E-mail: [email protected]/government

Public Policy

Public Policy looks at the role, operation and policies of government. This includesconsidering the analytical basis for policies, the processes by which policies are designed,implemented and managed, and methods of monitoring and evaluating policy outcomes.

The study of Public Policy requires understanding the decision-making process withingovernment, its political and economic constraints, its social and cultural context andthe interrelationships between the public and private sectors. Public Policy draws on arange of disciplines, especially economics and politics, quantitative and qualitativetechniques, and policy experiences in different countries. Majoring in Public Policyinvolves the study of government policy-making and policy analysis using analysis basedon public economics, politics, public administration and public management. PublicPolicy is offered as a major for a BCA and a BA.

Excellent career opportunities exist for graduates with an understanding of governmentinstitutions and policy-making processes. Public sector reforms, and changes in localand regional government, have created a strong demand for policy advisers withanalytical and managerial skills.

Requirements for a BCA major(a) POLS 111, QUAN 102 (or STAT 193 or

SPOL 205);

(b) PUBL 201, 202, 203;

(c) PUBL 306 and one further course from PUBL300-399.

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PUBL 201 Introduction to Public Policy;PUBL 202 Institutions and the PolicyProcess; PUBL 203 Introduction toPublic Economics; PUBL 205Development Policy and Management;PUBL 206 Power and Bureaucracy;PUBL 207 Environmental Policy.

300-level coursesPUBL 302 Public Management;PUBL 303 Public Sector Economics;PUBL 304 Cabinet Government; PUBL 306 Policy Analysis.

PostgraduateGraduate Diploma in Commerce.BCA (Hons), BA (Hons), MCA, MA andPhD in Public Policy. Postgraduate Certificate and Diplomain Public Policy.Master of Public Policy.Postgraduate Certificate and Diplomain Public Management.Master of Public Management.



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Requirements for a BA majorSix RELI courses including at least two from RELI200-299 and at least two from RELI 300-399. Withapproval, up to two courses can be substituted from:PHIL 205 Indian Philosophy; PHIL 224/324Philosophy of Religion; PHIL 226/326 Topics inIndian Philosophy; SOSC 205 Sociology of Religion;SOSC 316 Religion, Culture and Society.


School of Art History, Classics and Religious Studies Religious Studies Office: Room 105, 94 Fairlie Tce Programme Director: Associate Professor James Veitch, tel 0-4-463 5394 Administration Assistant: Aliki Kalliabetsos, tel 0-4-463 5299E-mail: [email protected] www.vuw.ac.nz/reli

Religious Studies

It is difficult to understand ourselves, our cultures or other cultures without extensive

reference to religion. Our literary, legal, musical, philosophical, political and cultural

traditions have been, and continue to be, informed by our religious traditions.

Religious Studies explores different systems of belief and practice, and critically

analyses the various methods and theories employed by scholars in their attempts to

explain and account for religion. Religious Studies focuses on the complexity and

diversity of the forms of religion and attempts to understand its place and role in the

modern world.

Religious Studies can be taken as a major for a BA degree. Complementary subjects

include Philosophy, Anthropology, Asian Languages, Asian Studies, Classics, English,

History, Art History, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology.

Religious Studies can lead to careers in teaching, journalism, social work, counselling,

the health sector, some areas of commerce and government departments. For

professions involving intensive contact with people, first-year Religious Studies courses

are especially recommended.

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RELI 102 18 POINTS [1/3]

Contemporary Western Religions:From Jerusalem to Mecca via RomeAn introduction to contemporaryWestern religions, focussing on thebeliefs, practices and forms of Judaism,Christianity and Islam in today�s world,and addressing the recent challengesand transformations of these traditions.


Contemporary Asian Religions: India,China, Tibet and JapanAn introduction to contemporary Asianreligions, focusing on the beliefs,practices and forms of religion in theregions of India, China, Tibet and Japan.


Prayer, Meditation, Trance and EcstasyAn exploration of the different modelsof mind, body and spirit and the waysin which spiritual practice (includingrituals, bodily posture and training,drugs, and music) is used to shapeindividual and collective religious andspiritual experience.


Religion, Law and PoliticsAn examination of the relationshipsbetween religious traditions and polit-

ical and legal systems in the contemp-orary world. Topics include the relig-ious underpinnings of legal systemsand the role of religion in political andpublic life with special focus on NewZealand, Australia and the US.

RELI 108 18 POINTS [1/3][3/3]

The World’s ReligionsA thematic introduction to the majorreligious traditions of the world. Do allreligions teach basically the samethings? What is religion? Are religionsthe cause of wars and conflicts aroundthe globe? Do we still need religion inan age of modern knowledge? Isreligion comparable with science? Arethere different kinds of salvation? Whydo people worship and pray? Can onebe moral without being religious?

200-level coursesRELI 203 Islam: The Sword and theCrescent; RELI 205 The Religions ofIndia: Gods, Goddesses and theSacred; RELI 206 Buddhism: TheNoble Path; RELI 207 Judaism: Israel,Holocaust and Diaspora; RELI 208Christianity: The Search for Jesus inHistory, Text and Film; RELI 212Religion, Culture and Politics inAotearoa and the Pacific; RELI 221Religion and Disenchantment:Politics, Power and the Sacred;RELI 225 Religious Art andArchitecture; RELI 226 Psychology ofReligion.

300-level coursesRELI 301 Religion and Nature; RELI 302 Religion and Sex; RELI 303New Religious Movements and NewAge Spirituality; RELI 305 Death,Dying and Religion; RELI 320Religion, Political Violence andTerrorism; RELI 321 Selected Topics inAsian Religions; RELI 322 Pilgrimage:Travellers, Trekkers and Tourists enRoute to the Sacred; RELI 325 TheFuture of Religion: Spirituality andGlobalisation; RELI 326 Religion andHealing; RELI 328 Religion andHuman Biology.

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SAMO 101 18 POINTS [1/3]

Introduction to SamoanThis course introduces reading, writing,understanding and speaking Samoan,with an emphasis on spoken language.No previous knowledge is required.


Elementary SamoanA follow-on course to SAMO 101,aimed at developing further skills inspeaking, understanding, reading andwriting Samoan.


Samoan Society and Culture

An overview of Samoan culture andsociety with a focus on fa’asamoa(Samoan culture) and historical, socialand political factors that have shapedthis in New Zealand and other centressuch as Honolulu and the west coast ofthe United States. The course is taughtin English.

200-level coursesSAMO 201 Gagana Samoa 2A; SAMO 202 Gagana Samoa 2B.

300-level coursesSAMO 301 Gagana Samoa 3A; SAMO 302 Translation andInterpreting.

See also…Degrees:


Linguistics page 176Mäori Studies page 181Modern Languages page 189Pacific Studies page 195



Te Kawa a Mäui – Samoan StudiesPacific/Samoan Studies Office: Room 101, 6 Kelburn Parade Head of School: Te Ripowai Higgins, tel 0-4-463 5472Programme Director: Galumalemana AlfredHunkin, tel 0-4-463 5831 Administration Assistant: Diana Felagai, tel 0-4-463 5830E-mail: [email protected]

Samoan Studies

Samoan Studies provides opportunities for learning the Samoan language and

studying Samoan culture in its new setting in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

In 2002, Victoria led the way by offering the first BA major in Samoan

Studies/Fa’asamoa. Samoan Studies courses are also approved for inclusion in the

Pacific Studies and Modern Languages BA majors.

The Samoan Studies major also complements courses offered throughout the Faculty of

Humanities and Social Sciences, such as those in Linguistics, Music, Education,

Anthropology, History, Art History and Pacific Studies.

A Samoan Studies major will assist career opportunities in teaching, journalism,

tourism and trade, and jobs in the health, housing, employment and welfare fields.

Requirements for a BA majorSAMO 111, SAMO 301 and SAMO 302.

Note: Entry to the 300-level courses is dependent oncompletion of the 200-level courses. If you have some knowledge of Samoan, contact thestaff of Samoan Studies so that you enter theprogramme at the appropriate level for you.

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and Politics; CRIM 313 Women, Crimeand Social Control; GEOG 312Development Experience in South-eastAsia; PHIL/POLS/WISC 217 FeministTheory; LAWS 331 Feminist LegalTheory; LING 321 Discourse andMeaning; PHIL/POLS 362 Sexuality,Gender and Politics; PHIL/POLS269/PHIL 369 Sex and Sexuality; SOSC215/315 Gender: Politics and Policy.


Anthropology page 108Biomedical Science page 118Gender and Women’s Studies page 152Philosophy page 196Sociology page 209


Enquiries to: Dr Pat Moloney, tel 0-4-463 5233x 8501 or Dr Allison Kirkman, tel 0-4-463 5676

Sexuality Studies

Most people take it for granted that sex is a biological fact and that contemporary

sexual identities are eternal features of human society. Sexuality Studies challenges the

‘naturalness’ and universality of these ideas. Assuming, instead, that sexuality is

socially constructed, and drawing on the approaches of varied disciplines, Sexuality

Studies investigates the constitution of human beings as sexual beings in New Zealand

and in other Western and non-Western societies.

The study of sexuality is a new and exciting development within the University. This

field of study draws on a number of different traditions – feminism, lesbian and gay

studies, postmodernism and sexology – and is taught at Victoria by an eclectic group of

scholars from many different disciplines. Although not a major, this interdisciplinary

field of study is available to BA and other interested students. FHSS 111 complements

the Biomedical Science course BMSC 116 Human Reproduction, Evolution and

Sexuality.

First-year course

FHSS 111 18 POINTS [1/3]

Sexuality and SocietyApproaching sexuality from a variety ofdisciplines, this course exploressexuality as a social, rather than abiological, phenomenon.

Relevant 200- and 300-level coursesANTH 211 Topics in Gender; WISC 203 Queer Sexualities, Histories

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Requirements for a BA majorSPOL 113 and SOSC 112, and four further SPOLcourses, including two at 300-level.

You can plan your degree to include other socialscience courses, such as Sociology, Economics,History, Education, Criminology, Mäori Studies,Gender and Women�s Studies and Public Policy.Depending on your first-year courses, it is sometimespossible to begin Social Policy at 200-level.

First-year course

SPOL 113 18 POINTS [1/3]

Social Policy: Values and ChangeThis course examines the values thatunderlie social action and social changeand how these are expressed in recentsocial policy development in NewZealand.

200-level coursesSPOL 205 Methods of Social Research;SPOL 207 Population Studies; SPOL 210 Biculturalism: Process andPolicy.

200- and 300-level coursesSPOL 209/309 Social Policy and theFamily; SPOL 215/315 Gender: Politicsand Policy.

300-level coursesSPOL 302 Social Policy andAdministration; SPOL 306 SocialInequality; SPOL 317 Population andPolicy.

PostgraduateBA (Hons), MA and PhD in SocialPolicy.



Criminology page 130History page 159Public Policy page 203Sociology page 209


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Social Policy

Social Policy is a broadly based subject in which social, economic and political

perspectives are used to address social issues including the alleviation of poverty, the

provision of health care, the allocation of housing resources and equity in education.

It provides an analytical approach to the study of social problems and social trends. It

is concerned with the policies and social service provision made by central and local

government as well as those of voluntary organisations, those providing or financing

social services for profit (including insurance companies) and the extensive network of

caring work provided by family and community.

Social Policy is offered as a major for a BA. It has strong links with many other

disciplines and its courses will be of interest to students of Sociology, Economics,

History, Education, Criminology, Mäori Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, Public

Policy, Law and Commerce.

Career opportunities for Social Policy graduates include policy analysis and research in

the public, voluntary or private social service sectors, professional work, including

legal practice, or management in the health, housing, education, social security,

employment or welfare fields.

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First-year courses

SOSC 111 18 POINTS [1/3]

Sociology: Foundations and ConceptsThis course introduces the maintheoretical and conceptual areas incontemporary sociology, and examinesselected aspects of major socialprocesses, and of key institutions andstructural components of society.Examples include power and socialcontrol, crime and deviance, socialchange and the role of religion.

SOSC 112 18 POINTS [2/3]

New Zealand: SociologicalPerspectivesThis course focuses on how class,ethnicity, gender and age operate inNew Zealand society. Some issuesexplored include social inequality,changing ethnic, gender, sexual andnational identities, and how theseinfluence and impact on differentgenerations. This course is a requiredcourse for a Social Policy major.

200-level coursesSOSC 203 Population Studies;SOSC 205 Sociology of Religion; SOSC 210 Biculturalism: Process andPolicy; SOSC 211 Interpreting Society; SOSC 212 Methods of Social Research;SOSC 214 Special Topic 2004:Globalisation and its Discontents;SOSC 215 Gender: Politics and Policy;SOSC 216 Everyday Life: Time, Space,Bodies.

Requirements for a BA majorSOSC 111 and 112 and four further SOSC courses,including at least two at 300-level.

Depending on your first-year courses, it is possibleto begin a Sociology major at 200-level.


School of Social and Cultural Studies Head of School: Associate Professor Ian Culpitt, tel 0-4-463 5677 School Office: Murphy 921, tel 0-4-463 5317E-mail: [email protected] www.vuw.ac.nz/sacs/socpol

Sociology

Sociology is a broadly based discipline concerned with aspects of social life and

organisation, and with the theoretical perspectives used to understand and explain them.

Sociology is offered as a major for a BA degree. For this, there are core courses at 100-level

and a range of topics at 200- and 300-levels, including health, population, deviance,

religion, social inequality and gender. Emphasis is on acquiring research skills, for which

there is training available in research methods and practical research design. First-year

Sociology courses are a valuable addition to any degree, and higher-level courses will be of

interest to students of other disciplines.

Sociology relates to many occupations, and graduates find careers in social research

and advisory work, particularly in government. Sociology also combines well with

other social science disciplines. History, Social Policy and Statistics are useful for a

research career, and as supplements to a Sociology major. Administrators may choose

Political Science, Economics and Social Policy; a town planner may find Sociology,

Geography and Economics useful. Journalists might combine Sociology with Media

Studies, and perhaps a language; and a teacher of social studies should consider

History, Geography or Political Science. The course in Sexuality Studies is also relevant

for Sociology students.

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PostgraduateBA (Hons), MA and PhD in Sociology.



Anthropology page 108Criminology page 131Economics page 139Gender and Women’s Studies page

152Geography page 153History page 159Media Studies page 187Political Science page 200Sexuality Studies page 207Social Policy page 208

Requirements for a BA majorSPAN 311 and one further SPAN 300-level course.

First-year courses

SPAN 111 18 POINTS [1/3][3/3]

Introduction to the Spanish LanguageAn introduction to basic grammar,pronunciation, comprehension and oralexpression for beginners.

SPAN 112 18 POINTS [2/3]

Elementary SpanishThis course aims at reinforcing skills inwritten and oral Spanish acquired inSPAN 111.

200-level coursesSPAN 212 Hispanic Studies; SPAN 215Spanish Language 2A; SPAN 216Spanish Language 2B.


School of Asian and European Languages and Cultures Italian and Spanish Office: von Zedlitz 502 Head of School: Professor Hansgerd Delbrück, tel 0-4-463 5321 Programme Director: Dr Sarah Leggott, tel 0-4-463 5765Administration Assistant: Nina Cuccurullo, tel 0-4-463 5293 E-mail: [email protected]/saelc/european_languages/italian_spanish

Spanish

Spanish is a language of immense cultural and economic importance. It is the third

most widely spoken language in the world, the language of Spain and of the majority

of countries that make up Latin America.

Spanish is offered as a full major in the BA, and Spanish courses can also contribute

directly to a major in Modern Languages, European Studies or Linguistics. The study of

Spanish language and Hispanic literature and culture is useful for majors in other lan-

guages, as well as for subjects such as Linguistics, History, Political Science and

Tourism Management.

An Italian/Spanish library and common room, with newspapers and magazines, are on

the fifth floor of von Zedlitz Building, and there is an active Spanish Students’ Club.

Knowledge of Spanish is useful for travel, trade and in many areas of work, such as

journalism, diplomacy, teaching, tourism, interpreting and translating.

Software Engineering

See Information Technology page 165;Bachelor of Information Technology page74; Computer Science page 128.

Statistics

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Requirements for a BA or BSc majorin Applied Statistics*(a) STAT 193 or QUAN 102; and 18 further

points in MATH, STAT or QUAN

(b) STAT 291, 338, 392

(c) either:

(i) 22 further points of 200-level STAT,OPRE or MATH; or

(ii) one of BIOL 214, 224, EDUC 369, GEOG215, GEOL 214, PSYC 325, QUAN 201,202, SOSC 203, 212, SPOL 205, 207,STAT 339.

300-level coursesSPAN 311 Spanish Language; SPAN 312 Hispanic Literary Studies:20th-Century Texts.

PostgraduateBA (Hons) in Spanish.






Faculty of Science

School of Mathematical and Computing SciencesSchool Office: Cotton 358, tel 0-4-463 5341Head of School: Dr Peter DonelanProgramme Director: Associate Professor Megan Clark E-mail: [email protected] www.mcs.vuw.ac.nz

Statistics

Statistics is concerned with the collection, analysis and interpretation of data. The role

of a statistician is to ascertain the facts that can be gleaned from the available data

and make inferences about the nature of the process or population from which the

data were drawn.

You can complete a major in Statistics or Applied Statistics for both the BA and the BSc.

The Applied Statistics major is a new degree which focuses on the practical application

of statistics to specific areas, and it is an extremely useful second major to degrees in

disciplines such as Ecology and Biodiversity, Marine Biology, Geography, Linguistics,

Psychology, Sociology and Social Policy.

Graduates in Statistics are employed in many areas in both the public and commercial

sectors. The financial sector requires graduates with strong quantitative skills. Banks,

stockbrokers and similar institutions need analysts who work closely with their dealers

to give them technical advice. Actuaries work in insurance companies or with

consultants or stockbrokers. In these areas, the demand is often for a combination of

Statistics and Operations Research (see page 194) with Economics, Computer Science,

Management Science or other commerce subjects. Increasing numbers of Statistics

graduates are employed in the health, conservation and agricultural sectors, where

they are needed for monitoring and forecasting. Such skills are also needed in social

science areas such as Criminology and Education.

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(b) STAT 331 and at least 24 further points from300-level STAT courses.

Suggested programme for a BSc inStatisticsYear 1: COMP 102; MATH 113 and 114;STAT 131; plus other courses. Year 2: MATH 206, 207; STAT 231; plusother courses.Year 3: STAT 331; at least 24 further 300-level STAT points; plus other courses tocomplete the degree.Note: Other courses could include Biology,Computer Science, Geography, Economics,Education, Finance, FinancialMathematics, Mathematics, OperationsResearch, Political Science, Psychology, orSociology.

Statistics bridging programmeA four-week bridging programme isoffered in February to provide an intro-duction to Statistics and preparation forits study at university level.

The course is organised jointly by theSchool and the Student LearningSupport Service.Note: This is not a course for credittowards a degree.

First-year coursesSTAT 131 and 193 typically involve anaverage of 10-12 hours per week,including three lectures and a tutorial.Weekly exercises and some largerprojects are set. STAT 193 also has aconsultation service to help you withany individual problems. Entry to STAT131 requires a pass in BursaryMathematics with Calculus.

STAT 131 18 POINTS [2/3]

Probability and Decision ModellingThis course introduces probability andtechniques of data analysis, and model-ling of random phenomena, withapplications in Statistics and OperationsResearch. It is intended for studentsmajoring in Statistics, OperationsResearch, Mathematics, Physics orComputer Science, or intending to studyFinancial Mathematics.

STAT 193 18 POINTS [1/3][2/3]

Statistics for Natural and SocialSciencesAn applied statistics course for studentswho will be advancing in otherdisciplines as well as those majoring inStatistics. It is particularly suitable forstudents majoring in Biology, includingthe Biomedical Sciences, Geography,Psychology and Social Sciences such asEducation. An additional stream is runin the second trimester tailored forstudents taking commerce subjects.

200-level coursesSTAT 231 Statistics; STAT 291 AppliedStatistics.

300-level coursesSTAT 331 Statistics; STAT 333Probability; STAT 338 MultivariateStatistics; STAT 392 Sample Surveys.

PostgraduateBSc (Hons), BA (Hons), MSc, MA and PhD in Statistics. Postgraduate Diploma in FinancialMathematics.Graduate Diploma in OperationsResearch and Statistics.Master of Financial Mathematics.Graduate Diploma in Science (Statisticsand Operations Research).



Related subjects:Econometrics page 137Mathematics page 185Operations Research page 194

Teaching/Technology

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Requirements for a BScTech majorYou must meet the requirements of at least one ofthree specialisations: Advanced Materials, ChemicalProducts and Processes, or Electronics andInstrumentation � see page 89.

First-year courses

First-year course

TEAP 131 18 POINTS [3/3]

Teaching – What’s It All About?This course challenges student teachersto examine their perceptions of teachingand learning and relate these to thecurrent New Zealand school system.This course will include two weeks ofteaching experience in primary andsecondary school settings, as well aspractical experiences in several of theseven learning areas of the New ZealandCurriculum Framework. This course istaken at the end of your first year ofuniversity study.


BA/BTeach (ECE) page 97BA/BTeach, BCA/BTeach andBSc/BTeach page 94

Faculty of Science

School of Chemical and Physical Sciences Laby Building Head of School: Associate Professor Jim JohnstonBScTech Director: Dr Gideon Gouws, Room 411,Laby Building, tel 0-4-463 5952 Enquiries: Room 101, Laby Building, tel 0-4-463 5335E-mail: [email protected] www.vuw.ac.nz/scps

Teaching

Victoria University and Wellington College

of Education together offer New Zealand’s

only four-year professional teaching

qualification in secondary and/or

primary teaching (BA/BTeach,

BCA/BTeach, BSc/BTeach) and early

childhood education (BA/BTeach [ECE]).

Technology

Technology is a broad subject area concerning the high-level technical sciences and

their application at all levels of industry and communications. Areas of Technology

include many aspects of Physics, Chemistry and Computer Science.

Intensive study of Technology at Victoria can be done within the vocational degrees of

the Bachelor of Science and Technology (BScTech) (see page 88) and the Bachelor of

Information Technology (see page 74). The BSc degree is another option. The 100-level

courses TECH 101 Technology in the Modern World and TECH 102 Foundations of

Digital Technology can be included in any degree programme.

The four-year BScTech combines the study of science and technology with the

appropriate skills in business and management. This innovative degree is designed to

meet the rapidly growing need for highly skilled graduates in the maintenance,

management and development of technology in modern-day life. Its focus is on

applying scientific research to real-world situations, processes and products using the

technologies of today and of the future. An important component is the three-month

work placement at a Crown Research Institute or a technology-based industry or

business, taken in your third or fourth year. In the fourth year you will be actively

involved in research projects at the cutting edge of science and technology, and will

work alongside experts in a particular field.

The current BScTech specialisations are Advanced Materials, Chemical Products and

Processes, and Electronics and Instrumentation.

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Technology in the Modern WorldThis broad-based course is open to allVictoria students. It is designed tointroduce and familiarise you withscience and technology, which play avital role in economic development andthe advancement of society. No formaltraining in Science or Technology isrequired.

TECH 102 18 POINTS [2/3]

Foundations of Digital TechnologyA general introduction to thefundamental technical concepts neededto understand the operation ofinformation and communicationtechnologies. This course not onlyserves as a basic background for allstudents interested in informationtechnology, it also provides thefoundation for further studies inCommunication/Computer SystemsEngineering.

200- and 300-level coursesTECH 203 Computerised DataAcquisition and Analysis; TECH 302 Technology Developmentand Management.

400-level courses

TECH 401 Research Project; TECH 409Management of TechnologicalProjects; TECH 410 Work Placement;TECH 411 & 412 Materials andTechnology A & B; TECH 420 & 421Signal Processing A & B; TECH 422 Instrumentation; TECH 423 Electronics.

Postgraduate

MSc and PhD in associated disciplines.


BIT page 74BSc page 84BScTech page 88

Related subjects:Chemistry page 121Computer Science page 128Information Technology page 165Mathematics page 185Physics page 198

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restricted, and a separate application for THEA 203is required. Practical work can be demanding of bothtime and commitment. Time is spent studying play-texts, theatre history, design, performance theoryand practice, and the political and social conditionsthat lead to different dramas and theatres. There isan opportunity for original creative work in acting,directing, writing, designing, choreography andmultimedia composition.

First-year course


Cultural Encounters: Literature, Filmand Theatre of Aotearoa New Zealandand the PacificMuch of the literature, film and theatrefrom, or about, Aotearoa New Zealandand the Pacific is concerned with theencounters occurring within andbetween the region�s various cultures.In this introductory course attention ispaid to the parts played by written,spoken and visual narratives inrepresenting, and even shaping, suchencounters.

200-level coursesTHEA 201 Theatrical Revolution:Drama from Realism to thePostmodern; THEA 203 Space, Lightand Text; THEA 204 Classic TheatreWorkshop; THEA 208 Shakespeare;THEA 220/THFI 221 Special Topics.

300-level coursesTHEA 301 Company*; THEA 302Conventions of Drama and Theatre*;THEA 303 Composition, Production,Performance*; THEA 304 Directing*;THFI 312 Topic in Theatre and Film;

Requirements for a BA major(a) THEA 201;

(b) One 300-level THEA course and one furtherTHEA or THFI course;

(c) Two further courses from THEA, THFI, CRIT201 or DESN 213.

First-year students are strongly advised to takeSEFT 101. THEA 201, for which the prerequisite isany 36 points, is the core course for the major, andnormally must be taken before more advanced study.Students wishing to major in Theatre should alsotake THEA 203 as the beginning of a sequence ofpractical courses. Entry to most THEA courses is


School of English, Film and Theatre Theatre and Film Office: Room 307, 77 Fairlie Tce Head of School: Associate Professor David Norton, tel 0-4-463 6811 Programme Director: Associate Professor David Carnegie, tel 0-4-463 6825 Administration Assistant: Thérèse Greenlees, tel 0-4-463 5359 E-mail: [email protected] www.vuw.ac.nz/seft

Theatre

The Theatre programme is designed to further the understanding of theatre as an art of

narrative, spectacle and performance, within a university context of research and

teaching in the creative arts and humanities.

Theatre is offered as a major for the BA. Although its aim is not primarily to offer

vocational or technical training, the programme stresses practical work as an integral

part of the learning environment, and provides both an interface with and a

contribution to the creative practice of theatre in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Student productions are open to the public; there are frequent visits by people working

in professional theatre and performance; and public lectures and critical forums allow

discussion of current topics. Wellington provides a wide range of professional

performance in its downtown venues, and aspects of these are often incorporated into

the teaching programme.

Theatre students frequently combine their studies with enrolment in Film courses, and

some joint courses with Film are offered (see page 148). Double majors in Theatre and

Film, or Theatre and English Literature, are encouraged, as well as with Architectural

Studies, Art History, Classics, Design, European Studies, History, Linguistics, Music,

Sociology and Gender and Women’s Studies. Theatre may also be be taken as part of the

new English Studies major (see English Literature and Language page 143).

Theatre courses may provide the groundwork for careers in acting, broadcasting,

theatre and media production, teaching, journalism and arts administration.

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PostgraduateBA (Hons), MA, PhD.Master of Theatre Arts.



Comparative Literature page 127English Literature and Language

page 143Film page 148Media Studies page 187Music page 191

First-year study for the BTMYou will normally take six courses inyour first year of study; these shouldinclude TOUR 101, 104 and 108. Threeother courses may be chosen from theBCA schedule: ACCY 111, ECON 113,INFO 101, MARK 101, MGMT 101 and QUAN 102; you may choose one or twoelectives from the courses offered forthe BA: ANTH, ASIA, CHIN, DEAF,ENVI, EURO, FREN, GEOG, GERM,HIST, ITAL, JAPA, MAOR, PASI, POLSand SPAN courses. Students who wishto include a language in their BTM arestrongly advised to include one or twolanguage courses in their first year ofstudy. For further details please see theBTM prospectus.


Victoria Management School School Office: Level 10, Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay Head of School: Dr Brad Jackson, tel 0-4-463 5700 Professor of Tourism Management: Professor Douglas Pearce, tel 0-4-463 5715 Administration Assistant: Linda Walker, tel 0-4-463 5720E-mail: [email protected]

Tourism Management

Tourism, in New Zealand and overseas, has become a significant economic activity

with a growing need for skilled people. It is an ever-broadening field of academic

study, presenting a wide range of intellectual challenges.

The Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM) is designed to create opportunities for

employment in positions of responsibility and management within the tourist industry.

It also equips students with a wide range of transferable skills which might be applied

to other sectors, and provides a sound platform for graduate study.

The BTM includes a wide range of core courses about the nature, structure and impact of

the tourism industry. You also have the opportunity to explore other subjects such as

Marketing, Management, Economics, Accounting, Commercial Law, Human Resource

Management and Industrial Relations, and languages. Evaluated work experience, usually

during the summer vacation, is included in the programme.

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in New Zealand and the importance oftourism as a contributor to economicdevelopment. It includes practicalexercises and case studies aimed atintroducing and developing techniquesfor data collection and analysis.

TOUR 110 14 POINTS [1/3][2/3][3/3]

Tourism PracticumThis course involves 240 hours ofapproved industrial experience intourism and visitor-related service,providing relevant skills and a networkof contacts within the industry.

The industry experience is assessedby academic staff on the basis of astudent report on the workplace thatdraws on concepts and skills learned incoursework.

TOUR 101, 104 and 108 (or 107) and atleast 44 200- or 300-level TOUR pointsare prerequisites for this course.Note: This course is normally taken in thethird year.

ECON 113 18 POINTS [1/3]

Economics for TourismAn introduction to the basic principlesof economics, and their application tocurrent problems and policy issuesfacing the tourism and hospitalityindustries in New Zealand.

200-level coursesACCY 211 Accounting for Tourism;MARK 204 Tourism Marketing; TOUR 230 Visitor Management; TOUR 240 Principles of TourismManagement; TOUR 250 ManagingVisitor Impacts.

300-level coursesTOUR 301 Tourism Planning andPolicy; TOUR 345 Tourist Behaviour;TOUR 370 Special Topic; TOUR 380Tourism Research; TOUR 390 AppliedTourism Management.

PostgraduateBTM (Hons), MTM, PhD.


BTM page 92Related subjects:

Economics page 139Management page 178Marketing page 184

First-year courses

TOUR 101 18 POINTS [1/3]

Introduction to TourismAs an introductory course, TOUR 101seeks to provide a systematic basis forexploring and understanding thecomplexities of tourism and its variousinterrelationships. An origin-linkage-destination framework is adopted andthe functioning of the overall system isexamined, followed in turn by each ofthese components: origins (patterns ofdemand), linkages (flows, channels ofdistribution, transport) and destinations(patterns and processes of development).


The Business Environment of TourismThis course examines tourism in thewider context of geographic, economic,political, technological, environmentaland socio-cultural forces. Issues exploredinclude the evolving structure of tourismconsumption, global economic growth,political and regulatory changes,technology advances, tourismglobalisation and sustainability.

TOUR 101 is a co-requisite course.


Tourism in New ZealandThis course examines the developmentof international and domestic tourism

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WRIT 101 18 POINTS [1/3][2/3][3/3]

Writing EnglishA course in which students from alldisciplines can develop their academicwriting through a thorough groundingin the principles of effective writtencommunication.

WRIT 151 18 POINTS [1/3][2/3]

Academic Writing in English as aSecond LanguageThis course is designed specifically fornon-native speakers of English. The goals of the course are similar toWRIT 101.

200-level courseWRIT 201 Professional Writing.


Creative Writing page 130English Literature and Language

page 143Linguistics page 176Media Studies page 187


School of Linguistics and Applied LanguageStudies Levels 2 and 3, von Zedlitz Building Head of School: David Crabbe, tel 0-4-463 5603Administration Assistant: Vivien Trott, tel 0-4-463 5601

Writing

Victoria prides itself on graduates who can express their ideas clearly and

appropriately. We can all learn to communicate better, and students from all

disciplines find out how to write for academic purposes in WRIT 101 and WRIT 151.

WRIT 201 is a practical course on writing for the workplace and writing for the public,

for all students and for those already working.

Reference

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Management and IndustrialRelations

IBUS International BusinessIDDN Industrial DesignINET Internet TechnologyINFO Information SystemsITAL ItalianITDN Interior ArchitectureJAPA Japanese LADN Landscape ArchitectureLATI LatinLAWS LawLIBR Library and Information

StudiesLING LinguisticsMACS Mathematics/Computer

ScienceMAIN Malay/Indonesian

MAOR Mäori StudiesMBUS Mäori BusinessMARK MarketingMATH MathematicsMDIA Media StudiesMGMT ManagementMOFI Money and FinanceMUSI MusicOPRE Operations ResearchPASI Pacific StudiesPHIL PhilosophyPHYS PhysicsPOLS Politics PSYC PsychologyPUBL Public PolicyQUAN EconometricsRELI Religious StudiesSAMO Samoan StudiesSEFT English, Film and TheatreSOSC SociologySPOL Social PolicySPAN SpanishSTAT StatisticsTEAP Teaching PracticeTECH TechnologyTHEA TheatreTHFI Theatre and FilmTOUR Tourism ManagementWISC Gender and Women�s

StudiesWRIT Writing

ACCY AccountingANTH AnthropologyARCH ArchitectureARTH Art HistoryASIA Asian StudiesBBSC Building ScienceBIOL Biological SciencesBITT Information TechnologyBMSC Biomedical ScienceCHEM ChemistryCHIN Chinese CLAS Classical Studies/ClassicsCOML Commercial LawCOMM Communications StudiesCOMP Computer Science/

ComputingCOOK Cook Islands MäoriCREW Creative WritingCRIM CriminologyCRIT Comparative LiteratureCUST Curriculum StudiesDEAF Deaf StudiesDESN DesignDEVE Development StudiesECHI Economic HistoryECON EconomicsEDUC EducationELCM e-CommerceENGL English Language/English

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[1/3] A first trimester course that runsfrom March to June.

[1+2/3] A course which runs throughoutthe first two trimesters, ie, from Marchto October.

[2/3] A second trimester course thatruns from July to October.

[3/3] A third (summer) trimester course.The trimester is from November toFebruary.

Admission Qualifying for admission touniversity is done in one of four ways:through a New Zealand Entrancequalification; through ProvisionalEntrance; Admission by QualificationAssessment; or through SpecialAdmission.

Aegrotat pass An aegrotat pass may begranted if your absence or impairedperformance in a universityexamination has been the result ofillness, injury, bereavement or otherpersonal circumstances. It is important torefer to the Calendar for regulations.Contact your Faculty StudentAdministration Office.

Bachelor degree A first orundergraduate degree.

Bridging courses Courses held duringthe summer trimester to help you preparefor university-level study in a subject,eg, Chemistry, Mathematics, Music.

Calendar The University�s officialstatement of important dates,regulations and degree schedules.

Certificate of Proficiency (COP) Acourse taken that is not towards adegree or diploma but which willappear on your academic record.

Change of course If you wish to changeyour course of study after you haveenrolled, eg, by joining or withdrawingfrom a course or by substituting onecourse for another, etc, you must obtaina Change of Course form from therelevant Faculty StudentAdministration Office, and follow thespecific procedures. If no formalwithdrawal is made in this way it willappear as a failed course on youracademic record.

Class reps Each class may elect a classrepresentative who is trained byVUWSA to express concerns of classmembers to appropriate staff (see page 29).

Conjoint degree A special programmein which you study for two Bachelor�sdegrees simultaneously with reducedrequirements for completion of the two

degrees (more so than in a doubledegree programme). Currently, Victoriaoffers the following conjoint degreeprogrammes: BCA/BSc, BA/BTeach,BA/BTeach (ECE), BCA/BTeach andBSc/BTeach.

Co-requisite Indicated as (C), a coursewhich must be taken at the same timeas, or before, another. This can bewaived in certain cases by the Head ofSchool.

Course A block of work in a subjectthat carries a specific number of points,eg, ECON 130.

Course Catalogue A booklet listing allcourses (undergraduate and postgraduate)taught at Victoria, which is included inthe Enrolment Pack (see below).

Course outline Information providedby your lecturer at the beginning ofeach course about assessment,assignment dates, course content andstaffing.

Course Planning Week 2�6 December2002. Faculty staff, Liaison Officers andteaching staff are available to discussyour course of study. Details areadvertised.

Course Reference Number (CRN) Aunique course-identifying number.

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Cross-credits Students taking a doubledegree programme or studying for asecond undergraduate degree can havesome courses or points credited to bothdegrees. If you are cross-crediting coursescheck the Calendar carefully, and with therelevant Faculty Student AdministrationOffice.

Dean The administrative head of afaculty.

Degree A qualification gained bymeeting certain requirements regardingtotal number of points, level of studyand subject combinations. An under-graduate degree will take at least threeyears full-time.

Diploma Diplomas at Victoria may be:an undergraduate (first) qualification,eg, Diploma in Mäori Studies/TohuMäoritanga; a postgraduate qualification,eg, Diploma in International Relations;or a post-experience qualification, eg,Diploma in Business Administration.

Direct entry If you have very highBursary results, you may be exemptedfrom some first-year courses and beadmitted to 200-level courses by �directentry�.

Double degree A programme of studythat leads towards two degrees, eg,BA/LLB, with cross-crediting.

Enrolment After submitting anEnrolment Application, and receivingan Offer of Study, enrolment is the finalprocess by which you officially joinVictoria.

Enrolment Application Yourapplication showing you wish to studyat Victoria, which is included in theEnrolment Pack (see below).

Enrolment Guide A booklet included inyour Enrolment Pack (see below)explaining how to complete yourEnrolment Application and theenrolment process.

Enrolment Pack This pack contains allyou need to apply to enrol at Victoria,including the Enrolment Application,Enrolment Guide and the Course Catalogue.They are available from StudentAdministration Offices, the EnrolmentOffice, or Student Recruitment & CourseAdvice, from mid October.

Examinations Examination timetablesfor first trimester courses are posted onthe University�s school noticeboards, onthe third level of the Kirk Building andin the Hunter/Robert Stout atrium inApril. For end-of-year examinations,timetables are posted in May. It isimportant to check these to avoidclashes. Help for students withdisabilities and others can be arrangedthrough the relevant Faculty StudentAdministration Office.

Faculty Victoria has five faculties:Architecture and Design, Commerceand Administration, Humanities andSocial Sciences, Law, and Science. Eachis headed by a Dean or Pro-ViceChancellor and is responsible for arange of academic programmes.

Faculty Student Administration OfficeEach faculty has a StudentAdministration Office to answerenquiries about qualifications andcourses, admission, course selectioncriteria, exemptions, prerequisites andenrolment. For contact details, see Howto find out more, pages 225-227.

First-year student A student who hasnever studied at a New Zealanduniversity.

Full-time student For StudentAllowance purposes, a full-timestudent is one studying at least 96points in a full year or at least 48 pointsin a half year.

Guaranteed entry If you haveUniversity Entrance you may be offeredguaranteed entry to some qualificationsdepending on your grades in SixthForm Certificate.

Lecture A university �class� where allstudents enrolled in a course are taughtby a lecturer. Courses with largenumber of students are divided intostreams.

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where a limitation has been put on thenumber of students that can beaccepted. Limited entry courses have anearlier application closing date.

Major The subject in which youspecialise to 300-level. A double majoris one where the appropriaterequirements are met in two subjectsunder the one qualification.

Offer of Study Victoria�s response toyour Enrolment Application, informingyou of the qualification and courses theUniversity has been able to offer you,and how much it will cost you to take upthat offer.

Points A term used to indicate theamount of work involved in aparticular course, and its value in atotal degree programme, eg, 360 pointsfor a BA. Every course passed earns anumber of points.

Postgraduate degree/diploma A degreeor diploma able to be taken aftercompletion of a Bachelor�s degree, orequivalent.

Prerequisite Indicated as (P), a coursewhich has to be passed before aparticular course can be taken. This canbe waived in certain cases.

Provisional Entrance A way to gainadmission to university for those under20 years of age without a New Zealanduniversity Entrance qualification.

Qualification Assessment A way togain admission to Victoria for thosewith a qualification gained outside theNew Zealand secondary school system.

Restricted course Shown as (X), suchcourses cannot be credited to yourdegree, because their content is similar,eg, SEFT 101 is restricted against ENGL112.

Restricted enrolment The requirementsthat restrict the enrolment of studentsnot making satisfactory academicprogress. (Refer to the Calendar.)

Returning student A student whosemost recent enrolment was at Victoria.

Room timetable The room timetable isposted on noticeboards before the startof lectures.

Salient Victoria�s student newspaper,published weekly during trimesters 1and 2.

Subject codes Each course has a code offour letters and three numbers. Thefour letters identify the subject. Thelevel of each course is shown by thefirst numeral: 100 indicatesintroductory courses.

Summer trimester The teaching periodfor courses run from November toFebruary, indicated by [3/3].

Transferring student A student whosemost recent enrolment was at anotherNew Zealand university.

Transitional Certificate A programmeof preparatory study, usually one year,to enable you to undertake postgraduatestudy in a subject not taken at anadvanced level in your undergraduatedegree.

Trimester The year at Victoria isdivided into three trimesters, the firstfrom March to June, the second fromJuly to October, and the third fromNovember to February. [1+2/3] denotesa course taught in the first twotrimesters, [1/3] the first trimester,[2/3] the second, and [3/3] the third.

Tutorial A small group-teachingsession with opportunity for discussionand individual help.

Undergraduate degree A Bachelor�sdegree, eg, BA, Bachelor of Arts.

Vic News Victoria�s campus publicationfor staff and students.

VUWSA Victoria�s Students�Association – see page 29.

WCE Wellington College of Education �Victoria works in partnership withWCE to teach its early childhood andConjoint teaching degrees.

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This Guide to Study provides most of theinformation you’ll need when considering coming to Victoria for

the first time. For more detailed information about degrees, courses and

timetables, consult the prospectuses, Course Catalogue (available in October in the

Enrolment Pack) and the University Calendar (available at bookshops in November

and on-line at www.vuw.ac.nz/publications/calendar). Information and Enrolment

Packs are available from Student Recruitment & Course Advice, Faculty Student

Administration Offices, and Schools. Information on fees is available from the

Student Fees Co-ordinators.

Victoria University’s websiteVictoria University�s website hascomprehensive information on everyaspect of studying at Vic, includingpages for Schools and programmes. Itprovides easy access to what�s onaround campus, news, the VUWStudents� Association, services forstudents, the Rec Centre, Book Centreand much more. Check it out atwww.vuw.ac.nz.

Student Recruitment & Course AdviceLevel 1, Hunter Building, tel 0-4-463 5374 or 0800 VIC UNI 0800 (842 864), fax 0-4-463 5193, e-mail [email protected].

Victoria�s Student Recruitment &Course Advice office provides informedadvice to all students about the widerange of degree and diplomaprogrammes available at the University,information on Entrance, the New StartProgrammes, First Year Orientation,subject prospectuses, and EnrolmentPacks including your EnrolmentApplication.

The Liaison Officers have a goodoverview of the University and can putyou in touch with other relevant staff.You can make an appointment to getadvice and discuss your plans.

Publications available include:prospectuses that provide detailedinformation on courses, timetables, andbooklets on individual degrees,graduate study and Student Services.

There is also a Parents� Guide toUniversity, and a resource pack forcareers advisers.

AccommodationFor information on Victoria�s Hallsof Residence, flatting or privateboarding in Wellington, contactthe Accommodation Service,14 Kelburn Parade, tel 0-4-463 5896,e-mail [email protected].

Admissions and enrolmentContact the Enrolment Office on Level 1of the Hunter Building, tel 0-4-463 5013or 0800 VIC UNI (0800 842 864),write to the Enrolment Co-ordinator,Enrolment Office, Victoria University,PO Box 600, Wellington, or [email protected].

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e English language coursesFor information on WRIT courses orDip/CertTESOL, contact the School ofLinguistics and Applied LanguageStudies, tel 0-4-463 5600, [email protected].

Faculty Student AdministrationOfficesEach of the five faculties at Victoria hasa Student Administration Office.Contact your Faculty Office (accordingto which degree you are completing)for information on admission,qualifications and courses, advice onthe content of courses, course selectioncriteria, exemptions and prerequisites,points, and your EnrolmentApplication.

See the faculty listings in this section. Seealso Admissions and enrolment, and StudentRecruitment & Course Advice, page 225.

FeesStudent Fees Co-ordinators, Level 1,Hunter Building, tel 0-4-463 5935(surnames beginning with A-L), tel 0-4-463 5484 (surnames beginning withM-Z), or 0800 VIC UNI (0800 842 864), e-mail [email protected].

Financial adviceFor financial advice, contact the StudentFinance Advisory Service, 14 Kelburn Parade, tel 0-4-463 6644.e-mail [email protected].

Counselling ServiceContact the Counselling Service: tel 0-4-463 5310, e-mail [email protected].

Course planningContact Student Recruitment & CourseAdvice, Level 1, Hunter Building, tel 0-4-463 5374 or 0800 VIC UNI 0800 (842 864), e-mail [email protected], or the ProgrammeDirector or School Head, or the relevantFaculty Student Administration Office �see the listings in this section.

CrechesContact Jean Sunko, 71 Fairlie Terrace,tel 0-4-463 5151, e-mail [email protected].

Disability Support ServicesContact Ava Gibson, ground floor,Robert Stout Building, tel 0-4-463 6070,e-mail [email protected].

Early Childhood EducationInformation on the BA/BTeach (ECE)and BEd(Tchg)EC: Dr Carmen Dalli,Institute for Early Childhood Studies,Murphy Annex, tel 0-4-463 5168; or Sue Cherrington, Director, EarlyChildhood Education, WellingtonCollege of Education, tel 0-4-476 1050.See page 97 for more details.

AlumniContact the Alumni Association, Level3, Hunter Building, tel 0-4-463 5246,e-mail [email protected],www.vuw.ac.nz/alumni.

Architecture and Design Faculty Faculty of Architecture and Design, 139 Vivian Street; Reception, tel 0-4-463 6200, fax 0-4-463 6204,e-mail [email protected], [email protected].

Career adviceContact Career Development andEmployment, 14 Kelburn Parade,e-mail [email protected], tel 0-4-463 5393. See page 24 for moredetails.

Commerce and Administration FacultyFaculty Student Administration Office:Level 3, Murphy Building, KelburnParade, tel 0-4-463 5376, fax 0-4-463 5360, e-mail [email protected].

Continuing Education and Executive DevelopmentFor information on lifelong learningprogrammes and professionaldevelopment options, contact CEED, Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay,CE tel 0-4-463 6556, ED tel 0-4-463 5450,www.vuw.ac.nz/conted orwww.vuw.ac.nz/execdev.

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Graduate studentsInitial enquiries should be directed toStudent Recruitment & Course Advice,Level 1, Hunter Building, tel 0-4-463 5374, or the relevant Facultyor School.

Humanities and Social SciencesFacultyFaculty Student Administration Office:Ground floor, Easterfield Building,Kelburn Parade, tel 0-4-463 5745,fax 0-4-463 5183 or e-mail [email protected].

IntermediatesSee page 100 for contacts.

International studentsInternational student enquiries arewelcome at Victoria International, 10 Kelburn Parade, tel 0-4-463 5350,fax 0-4 463 5056, e-mail [email protected].

Language Learning CentreThe Language Learning Centre is on theground floor of the von ZedlitzBuilding. To find out more, contactKaren Boxall, tel 0-4-463 5315. See page32 for further information.

Law FacultyLaw Faculty, Government Buildings, 15 Lambton Quay, tel 0-4-463 6366,e-mail [email protected].

The Mäori Law Students Co-ordinator, tel 0-4-463 6305,e-mail [email protected] Pacific Islands Law Students Co-ordinator, tel 0-4-463 6303,e-mail [email protected].

Loans and AllowancesContact Studylink, tel 0800 889 900.

Mäori and Pacific Students MentoringProgrammeSee page 25 for more details.

Mäori studentsFrances Rangihuna, Mäori LiaisonOfficer, Level 1, Hunter Building, or tel 0-4-463 6668. See page 14 for moredetails.

The Kaiwawao Mäori/Mäori StudentServices Adviser, tel 0-4-463 6001. Seepages 15 and 26 for more details.

Other undergraduate qualificationsSee page 100.

Pacific studentsSera Gagau, Pacific Liaison Officer,Level 1, Hunter Building, tel 0-4-463 6670.See page 16 for more details.

Postgraduate studySee Graduate Guide 2004, available fromStudent Recruitment & Course Advice.

Scholarships and prizesContact Maureen Penning, Level 1,Hunter Building, tel 0-4-463 5113, orcheck out www.vuw.ac.nz/home/study/scholarships.html.

Science FacultyFaculty Student Administration Office,Level 1, Cotton Building, tel 0-4-463 5101, fax 0-4-463 5122,e-mail [email protected].

Te Röpu Awhina Pütaiao mentoringfor Mäori and Pacific science students,www.vuw.ac.nz/science/Awhina, e-mail [email protected].

Student Exchange ProgrammeContact Victoria International, 10 Kelburn Parade, tel 0-4-463 5350.

Student Health Service4 Wai-te-ata Road, tel 0-4-463 5308, e-mail [email protected].

Student Learning Support ServiceFor information on summer work-shops, Mature Students� Orientation,Smart Start, study and writing skillsand workshop programmes, Level 0,Kirk Wing, Hunter Courtyard,tel 0-4-463 5999, e-mail [email protected],www.vuw.ac.nz/st_services/slss.

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Terms 3 and 4Liaison Officers visitschools for degree andcourse planning

7 July & 5 September Music Performanceapplications due

29 August Study @ Vic Day �explore campus, attendpresentations, visitSchools and talk to staffand students

1 October Accommodationapplications due (to beconsidered in the firstselection round for thefirst trimester 2004)

mid-OctoberEnrolment Packs areavailable from theEnrolment Office orFaculty StudentAdministration Offices

26 OctoberNew Start programmefor mature students

November Summer trimesterbegins. Enrolment in asummer trimestercourse due one weekbefore it begins

early DecemberProvisional Entrance, Discretion-ary Entrance, Admission atEntrance Level & Admissionwith Credit applications for the first trimester due

1-5 December Course Planning Weekfor first-year students

10 DecemberApplications due forlimited-entryqualifications or courses

30 January

22 FebruaryHalls Head StartProgramme for HelenLowry, Unicomm,Victoria House andWeir House begins

23-27 February Enrolment in Personweek and First-YearStudents� Orientationprogramme

1 March First trimester begins

1 May International students�first-year applicationsdue for July 2004 intake

16-20 February International students�orientation � contactVictoria Internationalfor dates

2 May Accommodationapplications due (to be considered in thefirst selection round forsecond trimester)

4 June Applications due forlimited-entry degreesand courses (to get firstpriority)

25 JuneApplications due foropen-entry degrees andcourses

7-11 JulyEnrolment in Person forsecond trimester. FirstYear Orientation fornew students in thesecond trimester

12 July Second trimester begins

Applications due foropen-entry qualificationsor courses

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1 December

18 OctoberNew Start DayInformation Sessions foradults consideringtertiary study

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IndexAAcademic writing courses 46, 218Accommodation 23, 225

international students 21students with a disability 21

Accounting 107for professional membership 66, 108with Commercial Law in a BCA 67

Adam Art Gallery Te Pataka Toi 33Admission to Victoria 37, 222, 225

international students 19Advanced Materials

major for a BScTech 89Allowances 39, 40, 227Alumni 34, 226Anthropology 108Applied Statistics. See StatisticsArchitectural Studies 109Architecture 110, 226

Bachelor of Architecture. SeeDegrees: BArchFirst year 52

Landscape 172Art Gallery. See Adam Art GalleryArt History 112Arts, Bachelor of. See Degrees: BAAsian Languages 113Asian Studies 114

with History in a BA 58

BBiodiversity (and Ecology) 136Biological Sciences 116Biology 116Biomedical Science 118

Bachelor of Biomedical Science.See Degrees: BBmedSc

Book Centre 28Budgeting 40Bursary Payments 40Building Science 119

Bachelor of Building Science.See Degrees: BBSc

Bus routes 11

CCalendar 222Capital city campus 10Car parking 11Career advice 24, 226Cell and Molecular Bioscience 120Centre for Continuing Education andExecutive Development 102Certificate

in Contemporary Policing 100in Deaf Studies (Teaching NZSL) 101in Mäori Business 101of Proficiency (COP) 100, 222

Change of course 222Chaplains 28Chemistry 121

summer introductory course 46, 121Chemical Products and Processes

in BScTech 89Chinese 123Classical Studies 124Clubs 29

Mäori 15Pacific students 17sports 28

Closing dates 47Codes (Subject) 221, 224Commerce and Administration Faculty 226Commercial Law 126

with Accounting in a BCA 67Communications Studies 127Comparative Literature 127Computer Science 128Computer System Engineering

in a BIT 75Computing facilities 31Conjoint BCA/BSc 68-70Conjoint degrees 222Conjoint teaching degrees 99, 213Contact Details 225-227Contemporary Policing

Certificate in 100Continuing Education 102

Co-requisite 222Counselling Service 25, 226Course Planning 12, 42, 222, 226Course timetables 45Creative Writing 130Creches 25, 226Criminology 130

DDates, important 228Deaf Studies 131

Certificate in 101Degrees 223

BA 54-59Sample BA degrees:

in Asian Studies 58in Education 56in English Literature 57in History 58in Linguistics 57in Mäori Resource Management 59in Pacific Studies 56with BSc (in Geology) 59with LLB 79

BA/BTeach Conjoint 94-96BA/BTeach (ECE) 97-99BArch 51-53BBmedSc 60-61Sample degree:

in Human Genetics 61BBSc 62-63BCA 64-68Sample BCA degrees:

in Accounting and Commercial Law 65

in Economics, and Money and Finance 66

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in Marketing and Psychology in BCA/BSc Conjoint 69

in Marketing (and Japanese) 67with LLB 79

BCA/BSc Conjoint 68-70BCA/BTeach Conjoint 94-96BDes (Design) 71-73BIT 74-76Sample BIT degree:

in Internet Computing 76BMus 81-83BSc 84-87Sample BSc degrees:

in Applied Statistics 87in Ecology and Biodiversity 87in Geology (with BA) 59in Mathematics in BCA/BSc

Conjoint 70in Operations Research in

BCA/BSc Conjoint 70in Physics 86in Psychology in BCA/BSc

Conjoint 69BScTech 88-91Sample BScTech degrees:

in Chemical Products and Processes 90

in Electronics and Instrumentation 91

BSc/BCA Conjoint 68-70BSc/BTeach Conjoint 94-96BTM (Tourism Management) 92-93LLB (Law) 77-80

Honours programme 79Sample LLB degrees:

with BA 79with BCA 79

Planning a degree 42-45Design 132

Bachelor of Design. SeeDegrees: BDes

Industrial Design 163Interior Architecture 167

Landscape Architecture 172Design Studies 134Development Studies 135Diploma 223

Graduate, in Professional Accounting 66

in Mäoritanga 101Direct entry 223Disability. See Students with a disabilityDouble degree 45, 223Drama Club 33Drama. See Theatre

EEarly Childhood.

See Degrees: BA/BTeach (ECE)Earth Sciences 155Eastside Bar 27Ecology and Biodiversity 136

major for a BSc 87Econometrics 137Economic History 138Economics 139

in BCA 68in BCA/BSc Conjoint 72

e-Commerce 140 Education 141-142, 226

Early ChildhoodSee Degrees: BA/BTeach (ECE)

teaching degrees, Conjoint 94-96BA/BTeach; BCA/BTeach;BSc/BTeach

in a BA 54Electronic and Computer Systems

major for a BSc 198Electronics and Instrumentation

major for a BScTech 91E-mail and Internet 31-32Employment service. See Student

Job SearchEngineering (for Canterbury)

first-year programme 100English 143

major for a BA 57English Language and Literature 143

competency 38courses for non-native speakers 21, 32

requirements for international students 18

writing courses 21, 32, 46, 218Enrolment 48, 225

Application 48, 223Pack 47, 223Restricted 224

Entrance 37See also Admission to Victoria

Environmental Studies 145in a BSc 87

European Languages 146European Studies 147Examinations 223Exchange Programme 7, 227Executive Development 102

FFacilities 30-34Faculty Student Administration Offices 223

contact details 226-227Fees, Loans and Allowances 39-40, 227

international students 19-20Film 148Financial assistance 26, 39, 226

international students 20sample budget 41

Financial Mathematics 149First-year planning 43-45First Year Orientation 13French 150

GGender and Women’s Studies 152Genetics. See Cell and Molecular BioscienceGeography 153

Physical. See Physical GeographyGeology 155

in a BA/BSc 59Geophysics 157German 158Glossary 222Graduate students 227Graduation

marae 15Greek. See Classical Studies 124Guaranteed Entry 223

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Medical insurance international students 20

Memorial Theatre 27Meteorology. See GeophysicsModern Languages 189Molecular Pathology

in a BBmedSc 60Molecular Pharmacology and

Medicinal Chemistry in a BBmedSc 60

Money and Finance 190in a BCA 66in a BCA/BSc Conjoint 70

Museums 34Music 32, 191

Bachelor of Music. See Degrees: BMus

NNew Start Programmes 13New Zealand Sign Language. See Deaf

StudiesNon school-leavers 12

OOffer of Study 48, 224Operations Research 194, 211

in a BCA/BSc Conjoint 70Orientation, First Year Students 13Orientation Week (VUWSA) 29Outdoor classrooms 33

PPacific students 16-17, 227

Mentoring Programme 25, 227Pacific Studies 195

in a BA 56Paying fees 39Personal Enrolment Week 48Philosophy 196Physical Geography 197Physics 198

major for a BSc Planning a degree 42-45Policing

Certificate in Contemporary Policing100

Latin 173. See also Classical Studies 124Law 174, 227

Bachelor of Laws. See Degrees: LLBFaculty of 227

Learning Support 26, 38Leisure and Heritage Studies 175Liaison Officers

Mäori Liaison Officer 15Pacific Liaison officer 17

Library 30Library and Information Studies 175Limited entry course 45, 224Linguistics 176

in a BA 57Literature

Comparative 127English 143

Loans and Allowances 39, 40, 227Logic 177

MMajors 42-45, 224Management 178Management Science 179Mäori 181

te reo 38Mäori Business 180

Certificate in 101Mäori students 14-15, 227

quota for Law 77Mentoring Programme 25

Mäori Student Services Adviser Kaiwawao Mäori 15

Mäori Studies 181Mäoritanga

Tohu (Diploma in) 14, 101Marae 15, 33Marine Biology 183

in a BSc 87Marine Laboratory 33Marketing 184

in a BCA 67in a BCA/BSc Conjoint 69

Mathematics 185Mature students 12Media Studies 187

HHalls of Residence 23

international students 21Health Service 26, 227History 159

Art 112How to find out more 225-227Human Genetics

in BBmedSC 61Human Resource Management and

Industrial Relations 161Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty 227

IImportant Dates 228Industrial Design 163Industrial Relations 161Information Systems 164Information Technology 165

in a BIT 74Interior Architecture 167Intermediates 100International Business 169International Relations

and Political Science 200International students 18-21, 227Internet Computing 169

in a BIT 76Italian 170

JJapanese 171

in a BCA 67

KKaiwawao Mäori 15Kapa haka 15Kohanga reo 15

LLandscape Architecture 172Language Learning Centre 32, 227Languages

Asian 113European 146Modern 189

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Pacific students 17Prerequisite 224Primary school teaching

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Graduate Diploma in 66Provisional Entrance 37, 224Psychology 202

in a BCA/BSc Conjoint 69in a BSc 85

Public Policy 203Publishing on campus 34

RRecreation services 27Religious Studies 204Research 7, 34Restricted course 224

SSalient 29, 224Samoan Studies 206Scholarships 227

international students 20Mäori students 14

School leavers 12Science Faculty 227Science and Technology. See Degrees: BScTechSecondary school teaching

See Teaching degrees, ConjointSeismology. See GeophysicsServices for students 24Sexuality Studies 207Social Policy 208Sociology 209Software Engineering 210

in a BIT 76Spanish 210Special Admission 37Sports 28Statistics 194, 211Student Accommodation Service 23Student Administration Offices 223,

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Student Allowances 40Student Assistance Scheme 26, 40Student computing facilities 31Student Exchange Programme 7, 227Student Finance Advisory Service 26, 226Student Health Service 26, 227Student Job Search 28Student Learning Support

Service 26, 38Student Loan Scheme 40Student Notes 28Student Permits

international students 19Student Recruitment & Course Advice

225Student services 24Student Union Complex 26Students

international. See Internationalstudents

Mäori. See Mäori studentsmature 12Pacific. See Pacific studentswith a disability 21-22, 25, 226

Students’ Association 29, 227Mäori students 14-15Pacific students 16-17

Study @ Vic Day 12Subject codes 221, 224Summer trimester programme 46, 224Surveying (for Otago)

First-year programme 100

TTagata Pasifika 15, 33Te Herenga Waka Marae 14, 32Te Whare Kohungahunga o Ahumairangi

(Mäori early childcare) 15Teaching and research facilities 7, 34Teaching degrees, Conjoint 94-96, 213

BA/BTeach; BCA/BTeach; BSc/BTeachTechnology 213

Bachelor of Science and Technology.See Degrees: BScTech

Textbooks 28Te reo Mäori 38

Theatre 33, 215Timetables 45Tohu Mäoritanga. See MäoritangaTourism Management 216

Bachelor of Tourism Management.See Degrees: BTM

Transferring student 224Transitional Certificate 224Transport 11Trimester 42, 224Tuition fees 39, 226

international students 20Tutorial 224

UUniversity Bursaries 40University facilities 30-34

VVictoria International 18, 227Victoria University Book Centre 28Victoria University Press 34Victoria University Students’ Association

29, 227Vic News 224Vic students 12-22

WWai-te-ata Press 34Website 225Wellington 8Where to live 23Women’s Studies

See Gender and Women’s StudiesWriters in residence 33Writing 218Workload 44

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