2022 Prospectus Undergraduate Paetahi Tohu Puka Whakamahuki

UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO | UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2022 Wellington Auckland Christchurch Dunedin 0800 80 80 98 otago.ac.nz [email protected] Dunedin | New Zealand Invercargill This Prospectus is intended as a general guide for students and includes an overview NAU MAI, TĀUTI MAI of the courses available at the University of Otago and how degrees are structured. THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO Further details on all courses can be found online and in the Guide to Enrolment, which is available from August 2021. Welcome to Aotearoa is ranked in While all information in this Prospectus is, as far as possible, up to date and accurate at the time of publication, the University reserves the right to add, amend or withdraw courses and facilities, to restrict student numbers and to make any other alterations as New Zealand’s first the top 1% of may be necessary. The regulations of the University of Otago are published annually in the University Calendar. university and the universities Published April 2021 by the Division of External Engagement, University of Otago. first choice for more in the world.* than 21,000 students.

OTAGO GRADUATES Otago is known for its ARE GLOBALLY STATE-OF-THE-ART lecture theatres, EMPLOYABLE research labs and libraries.

95% go directly into work or on to further study.

5+

Highest possible Excellent support for local More than Over 150 student international students who are flatting, 200 undergraduate and clubs and societies quality rating boarding or living at home postgraduate programmes (QS Stars) COLLEGIATE COMMUNITY FLEXIBLE STUDY Our 14 residential colleges OPTIONS offer a campus community Many Otago degrees like no other university in can be tailor-made to New Zealand. suit you, with a mix of subjects that may not usually be put together.

We encourage and develop YOUR independent people: DEGREE, 85% of our students YOUR come from CHOICE. outside Dunedin. INDEPENDENCE *QS World University Rankings

Unmatched record in Our Dunedin campus National presence: New Zealand’s top the National Teaching is recognised as one campuses in Dunedin, university for Excellence Awards: of the most beautiful Wellington, Christchurch educational performance 7 Supreme Award Winners in the world and Invercargill (TEC Performance Indicators) 1 Iti rearea teitei kahikatea ka taea. Ko te reo rāhiri, ko te It is said that although the bellbird is small it can reach reo pōwhiri e karanga ana ki a koutou ngā rearea iti ka the highest branches of the tallest tree. The voice of whai wāhi kei raro i te rūhā o te rākau mātauranga o welcome from the University of Otago calls out to you, to Aotearoa, a ko te Whare Wānanga o Ōtākou. take rest beneath its branches. Tēnā, karapinepine mai, whakarauika mai. As the first university in New Zealand, the University of Otago can be likened to the most senior branch of the Ahakoa tō awhero, ahakoa tō wawata he wāhi hāneanea tree of education. mōu, he ara whakamua mōu hei tutuki tēnā tāu e hiahia ai. Mēnā ka whai tohu koe ki te reo Māori, ki Whatever your dreams or aspirations, they can be ngā āhuatanga Māori, ki te kete aronui, ki te ture, ki te realised here. Whether you want to pursue the Māori pūtaiao, ki te hauora, ki te tauhokohoko rānei, ahakoa te language or other aspects of Māori culture, humanities, kaupapa he wāhi mōu, he tohu māu. law, science, medicine or business, there is a place and a qualification for you here. Ko te ringa āwhina ka toro atu ki a koutou, ko ngā pou taunaki ka whakaakoria, ka ārahina, ka tautokona koe ki At the University of Otago we have the people to teach, te rere atu ki ngā karamatamata, ki ngā puhikaioreore o guide and support you to fly to the treetops and beyond. te rākau mātauranga nei. Welcome, welcome, welcome. Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai! Contents Section 1: About Otago 4 Life at Otago 6 Ōtepoti Dunedin 8 Section 2: Support for students 10 Section 3: Residential colleges 18 College life 20 Accommodation options 36 Section 4: Entrance and enrolling 38 Enrolment 44 Section 5: An Otago degree 48 Studying at Otago 50 Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai – welcome! The structure of your degree 52 We invite you to join us and experience why Otago deserves Degree structure examples 54 its reputation as Aotearoa New Zealand’s first and finest Section 6: Subject guide 58 university, with a long history of excellence in teaching and research. Future steps 144 Index 145 The University of Otago was founded in 1869 by early Scottish Contact us 146 settlers who recognised the importance of universities and placed a high value on education. Important dates 148 We work in partnership with Ngāi Tahu, the tangata whenua of this place, and we value the strong cultural contribution of both elements of our history; the bagpipes and the haka can be heard on our campuses and at our graduation ceremonies. Students at Otago are taught by academic staff who are dedicated to teaching and who are internationally recognised for their research. As a university community, we are committed to educating the next generation of professionals across a wide range of disciplines, and we are also committed to nurturing the next generation of citizens in New Zealand and other parts of the globe. At Otago you will gain a world-class qualification, and you will also learn other important lessons along the way – lessons that will allow you to thrive in all aspects of your adult life. Here, you will make friends you will keep for a lifetime. In order to make the best of your brief time with us, I strongly encourage you to be the best student you can be, and take advantage of the wide range of extracurricular and cocurricular activities that we have on offer. The University of Otago is located in one of the most beautiful places in the world – please take time out to discover the beaches, the hills and the native flora and fauna that are right on our doorstep. Most importantly, I challenge you to dream. I warmly welcome you to this exciting new chapter of your life.

PROFESSOR HELEN NICHOLSON Acting Vice-Chancellor

3 SECTION 1 About Otago Mō Ōtākou

The University of Otago ranks first in New Zealand for helping students succeed in their studies. When you come here, you’ll enjoy our world-class teaching, facilities and support, and a unique student lifestyle. otago.ac.nz/future-students

Life at Otago Te koiora i Ōtākou

OTAGO IS NEW ZEALAND'S ONLY TRUE RESIDENTIAL Our lecture theatres, research labs, libraries and recreation facilities are all situated together near the city centre. And UNIVERSITY. During semesters our students make up Dunedin’s best shopping, music, food and entertainment are 20 per cent of Ōtepoti Dunedin’s population, creating a just a short walk from the campus. community and atmosphere that’s unique to Otago. Most of our 3,500 first-year students choose to live in one of our 14 residential colleges, which offer support, guidance, and good food and facilities. They are great places to make new friends and share new experiences. Other students prefer to go flatting or boarding, or to live at home – whichever you choose, we’ll support you to get the best out of your time at Otago.

6 6 OUR MAIN CAMPUS IN DUNEDIN has been recognised as one of the most beautiful university campuses in the world, with many green spaces, the Leith river flowing through the middle, and a mixture of historic and state-of- the-art buildings. Several new purpose-built facilities have recently been completed.

Mellor laboratories New Zealand’s only dental school The Mellor laboratories offer teaching labs, a dietetics lab, The most technologically-advanced facility in Australasia a bioengineering lab and a metal-free clean lab. for teaching, patient care and research.

Award-winning Central Library Music, Theatre, Dance and Performing Arts Centre Our Central Library (one of seven libraries at Otago) is This new centre offers a recording studio, performance a warm and comfortable space to study, with access to a spaces and practice rooms, all equipped with the latest huge array of resources. technology.

7 Ōtepoti Dunedin

NO OTHER CITY in the country offers the same opportunities to get out and explore. Dunedin is surrounded by fantastic beaches, hills and harbour waters that offer opportunities for a range of activities, from surfing and kayaking to mountain biking and paddleboarding.

St Clair Esplanade Tunnel Beach Otago Harbour 10 minutes’ drive. 20 minutes’ drive. 5 minutes’ drive. Great surf spot with cafés Spectacular rocky coastline with Enjoy stunning views, nature cruises, and restaurants. cliffs, rock arches and caves. kayaking, rowing and windsurfing.

Dunedin Airport 30 minutes’ drive

Harbour cycleway

Otago Peninsula Home to world-famous marine wildlife, including the southern royal albatross, hoiho/yellow-eyed penguins and blue penguins.

8 Dunedin Botanic Garden Chinese Garden

George Street Dunedin’s main street, with shops, cafés and restaurants.

Forsyth Barr Stadium 5 minutes’ walk. New Zealand’s only The Octagon covered sports arena. 15 minutes’ walk. City centre with cafés, bars, restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Flagstaff University of Otago

Museums Art Galleries Farmers Market

Port Chalmers, Aramoana, Orokonui Ecosanctuary 9 SECTION 2 Support for students Ngā huarahi hei āwhina i te tauira

We have a range of student support services, dedicated to helping you get the very best out of your time at Otago.

10 11 Student support Taunaki ākonga

Academic Orientation Libraries Course advice Run the week before the start of semester Our seven libraries offer an outstanding 1, Academic Orientation includes a wide range of information services and It can be hard deciding which subject variety of academic events to help you resources, access to Wi-Fi, and warm to study, or what qualification will settle into university life. comfortable facilities suitable for individual help you achieve your goals. Otago’s study or group learning. course advice experts can help otago.ac.nz/academic-orientation you map out your study plans with otago.ac.nz/library confidence. Career Development Centre Your schools’ liaison officer will help you plan your first year of study when The Career Development Centre runs Student Learning Development interactive career workshops, co-ordinates they visit your school. Once you’re The Higher Education Development employer presentations and career fairs, and on campus, Student Development Centre provides free academic has a wide range of useful online careers student advisers are available by development including workshops, peer resources. Career advisers are available for appointment in the AskOtago Central learning and support programmes, and one-to-one discussions. Hub in the Central Library. online study resources. otago.ac.nz/careers Course advice is available as many otago.ac.nz/sld times as you need throughout your time at Otago. Computer services otago.ac.nz/course-advice Otago provides a range of IT services to students: 24-hour wireless study spaces with printers and computers, student webmail and online Office 365, and a student desktop that’s accessible anywhere. IT questions can be answered in-person or online, or come along to a free training session. blogs.otago.ac.nz/studentit

12 Campus Watch Disability Information and Support Office The Campus Watch teams are out and about Disability Information and Support provides 24/7, ensuring that our campus is a safe and learning support, advice, advocacy and friendly place to live and study. information to students with disabilities, otago.ac.nz/campus-watch impairments, medical conditions or injuries that may impact on their study. The support we provide is varied and may Chaplains include: access to specialised equipment, quiet study rooms, note-taking, tutoring, The chaplaincy team offers pastoral care, reformatting of course materials and spiritual support and a confidential listening alternative examination arrangements. Our ear to all students. student advisers are available to discuss otago.ac.nz/chaplain each student's requirements and work collaboratively to put together a support plan. otago.ac.nz/disabilities Childcare on campus The Otago University Childcare Association operates five childcare centres, including a Mature students bilingual centre, for children from birth to five Starting university as an older student, or years. Twenty hours’ ECE is available for all after being away from study for a while, three-and four-year-olds and WINZ subsidies can be challenging. UniStart is an informal also provide financial assistance. drop-in session run in the first few weeks of otago.ac.nz/childcare semester that will give you an opportunity to network with other students. otago.ac.nz/sld Code of Student Conduct The Locals Collegiate Community has a This set of common-sense rules prohibits senior student mentor tasked with connecting behaviour likely to endanger safety. The with mature students. University relies on Campus Watch to help otago.ac.nz/locals maintain a safe and healthy campus and ensure that the Code is observed. otago.ac.nz/code-of-conduct

Student Health Services Embracing inclusivity and manaakitanga, Student Health Services engages with all students and the diverse university community to support health and well-being, enabling students to reach their full potential and thrive during their Otago experience. We are centrally located on campus and provide daily urgent and routine appointments. otago.ac.nz/studenthealth

13 Te Huka Mātauraka

TĒNĀ KOUTOU, NAU MAI, HAERE MAI, Liaison, study advice and mentoring Te Heika Pounamu TAUTI MAI ki te Te Huka Mātauraka mō te Our staff can advise you about your We host six pre-graduation ceremonies for tau 2022. academic studies, welfare, finances, Māori graduands and their whānau. counselling services and iwi networks. We operate from a kaupapa Māori base, Māori student groups offering Māori students free academic, We also organise a year-long mentoring cultural and social support from pre- programme for first-year students. Te Roopū Māori (the Māori Students’ enrolment through to graduation. Tutorials and seminars Association) represents all Māori students alongside the Otago University Students’ Tūraka Hou / Māori orientation We provide a wide range of supplementary Association. There are also several We run several events during Orientation, tutorials. Exam preparation and seminar specialist groups for students on particular including a pōwhiri at the local Papatipu rooms are available for casual study. courses across all of the academic divisions. Marae to welcome first-year Māori students Counselling, advocacy and Ka karahipi / scholarships to Otago and introduce them to our staff, pastoral support Te Roopū Māori, and divisional Kaiārahi The University of Otago, Te Tapuae o and Kaiāwhina. We provide counselling and advocacy with Rehua, Māori Education Trust, Health study issues, mental health and well-being, Funding Authority, Hauora Māori, Iwi and welfare matters. Trust Boards/Rūnanga and other agencies make scholarships and grants available to Māori students. otago.ac.nz/maoricentre

Hani Prentice Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Te Arawa Studying for a Bachelor of Arts (Global Studies and Politics)

“The tutorials run by the Māori Centre are incredibly helpful – I find the best way to learn is if Māori are taught by Māori who understand our divergent understanding of the world and way of thinking.”

14 Pacific Islands Centre

TALOFA LAVA AND WARM PACIFIC The Centre is open Monday to Friday, • The annual Pacific Voices Symposium GREETINGS. We are here to help you 8:30am–5pm, and provides: for Pacific postgraduate students. flourish academically, mentally and • Supplementary tutorials and the • Friendly and experienced staff to Taimane academic mentoring help with the transition to university spiritually, and to find your place in the programme. and advice on matters such as world. accommodation, scholarships, legal and • Supervised study nights, tutorial rooms immigration issues, travel, places to Our role is to provide academic, pastoral and a warm place to study. worship, university and course-related and cultural support for all Pacific • Student computers and Wi-Fi. information, study skills and support students enrolled at Otago, and we work services. collaboratively with the academic divisions • Kitchen facilities. and the Pacific community to make your • Events to help you transition well and • Links to the Pacific community in time at Otago as memorable and successful achieve excellence with your studies. Dunedin and around the country. as possible. So, whether you relate strongly All our services are free and all matters are with your Pacific culture or want to learn • Cultural advice to staff and community. handled in the strictest confidence. more about your Pacific heritage, the • Support for Pacific students’ associations. Pacific Islands Centre is the place to be. Come join your family away from home – • A postgraduate reference group to we’re looking forward to meeting you. support postgraduate students. otago.ac.nz/pacific

Aytron Tatui Bachelor of Commerce Trade Officer, Government of Niue

“The support from the Pacific Islands Centre throughout my time in Otago was tremendous. Pacific Island students are lucky to have a special space within campus to study and socialise. They provide a lot of useful programmes and activities to help Pacific students succeed in their studies.”

15 Get involved Karawhiua

Volunteering Student exchange Local students We know how important social purpose is Spend one or two semesters overseas at to students. Our student-led Social Impact one of Otago’s 115+ partner universities. The Locals Collegiate Community Studio provides volunteering opportunities You can travel the world, experience new supports first-year students who and leadership programmes that allow cultures, gain skills to enhance your CV, choose to live at home, flat or board. students to channel their creativity, and still earn credits towards your Otago Since a quarter of all first-year vision and insight into projects that have degree. You will receive a travel grant from students are Locals, there are heaps of maximum social impact. the University of Otago and several other opportunities to meet new people and scholarships and awards are available. make friends. Opportunities include mentoring young people, helping in the community, otago.ac.nz/student-exchange All students living locally are contributing to well-being initiatives, automatically a part of the Locals’ empowering young learners through community. Our goal is to provide literacy programmes, and taking part in Unipol Recreation Services the best Otago experience we can global citizenship projects. through social events, volunteering Entry into Unipol is free with a current opportunities, academic support and Through our programmes, you will gain student ID card. This purpose-built facility pastoral care. valuable learning experiences as well as a includes spaces for table tennis, basketball, chance to apply the skills and knowledge foosball, netball, volleyball, futsal, group Our Locals HQ is on the top floor of you already have. You can also enhance fitness, and functional, weights and cardio the Union Building and includes a your employability by complementing your training. There’s no need to book – just kitchen and study spaces. formal learning with experiences outside drop in. otago.ac.nz/locals the classroom. You can also arrange sessions with a otago.ac.nz/volunteer Unipol fitness leader, take part in our social sport programme or rent a large variety of outdoor equipment. otago.ac.nz/recreation

16 Otago University Students' Association Critic magazine OUSA represents students’ interests within Critic is OUSA’s independent student the University and provides a wide range of magazine, out every Monday during semester. services, events and support. It’s got all the on-campus gossip, plus it’s a ousa.org.nz good source of alternative news and general mayhem. Volunteer and be part of an award- winning publication. OUSA Executive critic.co.nz Your elected student executive run campaigns on student issues and work to safeguard OUSA and its services Radio 1 for future generations of students. OUSA owns Dunedin’s finest independent campus radio station. Volunteer and get OUSA Clubs and Societies yourself some valuable radio experience. Stream online or set your dial to 91FM. And There are over 150 sporting, cultural, political don’t forget to collect your Radio Onecard to and religious clubs and societies and they are take advantage of amazing Dunedin student all 100 per cent student-led. discounts. Joining a club gives you the opportunity to r1.co.nz try something new, make lifelong friends, and reap the mental and physical benefits of being University Book Shop active and engaged. ousa.org.nz/clubsandsocs OUSA owns UBS, where you can get a 10 per cent discount on all books. Find us on campus and at 361 Great King Street. OUSA Recreation Programme unibooks.co.nz Activities include arts and crafts, dance, health and exercise, sports, music and singing, languages, food and beverages, and Events everything in between. Keen to go to some of the best events in town? ousa.org.nz Chances are we’re hosting them. Concerts, market days, barbeques, theatre – we’ve got it covered. OUSA Student Support Centre Every year kicks off with Orientation, a OUSA’s Student Support Centre offers a welcome week to introduce you to student life. friendly and confidential advisory service for This is your chance to find your way around students seeking help with accommodation, campus, enjoy the full schedule of gigs, events financial, well-being or safety issues. It’s also and other entertainment, and ensure that the workplace of support dog @ellabellaousa. by the time classes start, you're ready to get ousa.org.nz going.

17 SECTION 3 Residential colleges Wharepuni

Leaving home is a big step, but when you come to the University of Otago, there are plenty of choices to make that transition easier, safe and fun! The Student Accommodation Centre co-ordinates membership of our residential colleges and provides advice on non-college accommodation options.

18 19 College life Te noho ki te wharepuni

OTAGO IS FAMOUS FOR ITS RESIDENTIAL What to expect: COLLEGES, which cater mostly for first-year • Support from professional, experienced • Recreational facilities, ranging from students. College life is an important part college staff who take a real interest in common rooms and games areas to gyms of the experience for many students leaving the well-being of their resident members. and outdoor spaces. They are supported by senior students home for the first time – the community • Warm, comfortable bedrooms. Each who mentor and guide new students room is heated and equipped with a bed, atmosphere, the support, and the opportunity through their first year of university. desk, chair, wardrobe and bookcase. Each college provides regular tutorials Your college will supply clean sheets to discover lifelong friendships all help to make and study spaces. that first year away from home not just easier, every week. • An exciting calendar of cultural and but also memorable. • All of our colleges are fully catered and sporting events throughout the year, provide three nutritional meals a day. including inter-college competitions and Specific diets may be catered for on cultural activities. request.

ThomasNick Griffen Aerepo-Morgan NgāiKāi Tahu, Tahu, Kāti Waikato, Māmoe Ngāti Whakaue (Te Arawa) Studying for a BachelorMaster of of Indigenous Dental Surgery Studies

“I'm glad I went to a residential college. It was really beneficial for helping my learning. There was a lot of support in place and you don't need to think about cooking.”

20 Applying for residential colleges You can apply online from 1 August each During October, you will either be year. When completing your application, offered a place in one of the colleges, or take the time to complete each section fully you will be advised that your application as any inaccuracies may cause delays in is on a waiting list. This list is reviewed sending it to your first choice of college. continually between October and when university starts in February. You will receive an email confirmation from the Student Accommodation Centre For more information contact the staff at on receipt of your application. the Student Accommodation Centre or one of our schools’ liaison officers. To be considered in the first round of offers for a place next year, the confidential NB: The college membership application reference form should be received at the is not your registration for study, which Student Accommodation Centre before 15 you must also complete to enrol at the September and your application completed University of Otago (see pages 44–45 for by 30 September. Membership applications enrolment information). received after this date will still be otago.ac.nz/accommodation considered as places become available.

City centre

Carrington

Te Rangi Hiroa Cumberland University campus Toroa Hayward

Selwyn University College Caroline Freeman St Margaret’s

Arana Aquinas Studholme Logan Park Botanic Garden

Forsyth Barr Stadium Salmond

Unipol gym Knox 200m 21 15 minutes’ walk from campus Free hourly shuttle.

158 Alcohol-free and single-gender floors available.

Aquinas College Fully catered Te Kāreti o Akuinahi

With stunning views over the campus and Dunedin, Aquinas has the perfect environment to combine study, community, relaxation and fun. Basketball court, exercise Our residents appreciate the sense of room, TV rooms, dining community at Aquinas and there are room, common room. plenty of opportunities to participate in social, cultural and sports events, as well as volunteering opportunities. Featuring a spacious, well-maintained environment with bright bedrooms, numerous common spaces and a reputation for a relaxed atmosphere with support from dedicated staff, Tutorials, tutorial rooms. Aquinas is a community that focuses on allowing you to combine study with a balanced lifestyle.

$16,340 Aquinas College | 74 Gladstone Road, Dunedin 2021 fees Tel 03 479 5560 | Email [email protected] otago.ac.nz/aquinas

22 3 minutes’ walk from campus

404 Students live in residential blocks or renovated houses. Most floors/houses have a lounge/kitchenette. Disabled facilities available.

Arana College Te Whare o Arana Fully catered

Open the front door to Arana College and step inside a community where your success is measured not only in academic achievement but also by your engagement with your community. Main common room Our diverse learning environment with Sky TV and pool table, dining room, allows you to thrive. From our humble music rooms. beginnings – established in 1943 to house returning soldiers – we have become a modern college that holds true to its core values of courage, care and compassion. Sure, sometimes we dress up and have fancy dinners, but we remain thoroughly relevant to today’s world. Help “wield the Study rooms, 24-hour paddles together” and be part of a new computer suite, tutorials. generation of leaders, thinkers and citizens who will help shape our future.

$16,340 Arana College | 110 Clyde Street, Dunedin Tel 03 479 5508 or 479 5509 | Email [email protected] otago.ac.nz/arana 2021 fees

2323 6 minutes’ walk from campus

300 CFC West: Student apartments with 4–6 bedrooms, lounge and bathrooms. Mixed, single-gender, alcohol-free or LGBTQIA-friendly apartments available. CFC East: Standard rooms, single ensuite rooms and shared ensuite rooms. Disabled facilities available. Caroline Freeman College Fully catered Te Kāreti o Caroline Freeman

Caroline Freeman College mixes modern living with a timeless collegiate atmosphere. We are renowned for our extensive range of social, sporting and Dining room, common cultural events and activities, excellent spaces, fitness centre, academic support, and a friendly, courtyards, outdoor sports inclusive and supportive culture. areas. Our student population comes from throughout the country and around the world. With 300 residents we are an ideal size to be closely knit but big enough to have a wide variety of people and interests. CFC – the place to be!

Tutorials, library, study rooms.

Caroline Freeman College | 911 Cumberland Street, Dunedin $16,340 Tel 03 479 5590 2021 fees Email [email protected] otago.ac.nz/carolinefreeman

24 6 minutes’ walk from campus

241 Students live in renovated villas and purpose-built dorm-style buildings.

Carrington College Te Kāreti o Carrington Fully catered

Lush greenery and colourful gardens provide the perfect backdrop for your first-year experience at Carrington – all within a short walk from campus. But while you’ll be sure to love our Gym, tennis court, pool stunning grounds, people are the room, dining room, art room, music room, heart and soul of what we do. We go common rooms with out of our way to make everyone feel Sky TV. welcome and included – we are all about whanaukataka (relationships), manaakitanga (caring for and nurturing others) and living with atawhai (kindness and generosity). We are a friendly, enthusiastic and engaged collective of scholars who Tutorials, study centre, make the most of everything the college study rooms. experience has to offer.

$16,340 Carrington College | 57 Heriot Row, Dunedin Tel 03 479 5533 | Email [email protected] otago.ac.nz/carrington 2021 fees

2525 4 minutes’ walk from campus

327 Each corridor has a kitchenette.

Cumberland College Fully catered Te Kāreti o Cumberland

Open your mind to new ideas and join a vibrant, academically focused college community where you will learn, discover and grow as a student Dining room, common and individual. Our motto – “Fortune room, TV rooms with Sky favours the bold” – embodies the TV, astroturf multi-sports culture and spirit of Cumberland, where court. we hope you’ll challenge yourself to think differently, get involved and “have a go”. Cumberland is your home away from home – with a unique, friendly character that you'll feel the moment you walk through the door. Tutorials, study room, computer suite.

$16,340 Cumberland College | 250 Castle Street, Dunedin 2021 fees Tel 03 479 5574 | Email [email protected] otago.ac.nz/cumberland

26 3 minutes’ walk from campus

174 Each floor has a kitchenette. Disabled facilities available.

Hayward College Te Kāreti o Hayward Fully catered

No matter where you come from, what you study or what you’re into, when you step into Hayward College you become a lifetime member of our family. Hayward is a nurturing place Dining room, common that embraces difference and celebrates areas, Sky TV lounge, individuality so that new students can exercise room, grow and thrive. music room. We support and encourage academic achievement and our priority is ensuring a balance of serious study and good times. Through our community, social and sporting events, you’ll feel part of something special and form lasting friendships. We’re proud of our Tutorials, study spaces, motto – “community and integrity” – computer room. and offer an annual prize for the top two students who best demonstrate these Hayward attributes.

$16,340 Hayward College | 110 Frederick Street, Dunedin Tel 03 479 5520 | Email [email protected] otago.ac.nz/hayward 2021 fees

2727 15 minutes’ walk from campus

262 Students live in cottages, houses and the main accommodation block. Disabled facilities available.

Knox College Fully catered Te Kāreti o Knox

Whether it’s dining in the Great Hall, performing in the Concert on the Stairwell, enjoying the Garden Party, Junior Common Room attending the Larnach Castle Ball, or (with billiards table), the competing for the Cameron Shield and Great Hall, the Buttery, Nevill Cup, everything we do has a small common rooms, sense of occasion and is an expression of Ross Chapel, Cameron Hall, gym, music room. our strong communal life. The Knox experience is rich and diverse, owing much to the role that returners play in welcoming new members, passing on traditions and organising all the events that comprise the Knox calendar. Strong pastoral and academic support ensures residents are Tutorials, Hewitson Library. given every opportunity to succeed and flourish.

$16,872 Knox College | 3 Arden Street, Dunedin 2021 fees Tel 03 473 0788 | Email [email protected] knoxcollege.ac.nz

28 0 minutes’ walk from campus

224 Each floor has a kitchen. Disabled facilities available.

St Margaret’s College Te Kāreti o Makere Tapu Fully catered

With roses growing at the entranceway and large trees surrounding the exquisite red brickwork, you’d be forgiven for mistaking St Margaret’s Dining hall, common for a grand stately home, rather than a rooms, games room, TV residential college. room, outdoor courtyard. But alongside the beauty of the place – located right on campus – are our excellent facilities, which offer everything you need to thrive academically and socially. Our regular formal dinners include guests from the wider community who offer an insight into what it takes to succeed throughout your career, while our three core values Tutorials, mentoring, – consideration for others, common tutorial rooms, study sense and courtesy – provide a solid centre, library. foundation for a thriving community.

St Margaret’s College | 333 Leith Street, Dunedin Tel 0800 COLLEGE (265 534) $17,822 Email [email protected] stmargarets.college 2021 fees

29292929 12 minutes’ walk from campus Free shuttles 7:30am to campus. 6pm, 10pm from campus.

260 Each floor has a kitchenette. Alcohol-free and single- gender floors available. Disabled facilities available.

Salmond College Fully catered Te Kāreti o Salmond

Ask any member of Salmond College what makes their college special and they’ll tell you it’s because it’s “home”. Common rooms, Sky TV room, Friendly, welcoming and diverse, exercise room, dining room, gaming room, tennis court, residents become part of our whānau basketball hoop, the Waddell the moment they step inside. Salmond Chapel, Nithvale lounge for senior is a community where personal qualities students, outdoor grassed area. are celebrated, academic and social needs are met, and residents are encouraged to be themselves. Custom-built as a residential college in the 1970s and set in extensive grounds beside the Botanic Garden, Salmond offers fabulous facilities and outdoor Tutorials, study spaces, areas. library.

$16,416 Salmond College | 19 Knox Street, Dunedin 2021 fees Tel 03 473 0750 | Email [email protected] salmondcollege.ac.nz

30 0 minutes’ walk from campus

201 Disabled facilities available.

Selwyn College Te Maru Pūmanawa Fully catered

There’s something special about being the oldest. And in a city known for its many firsts – the first university, medical and dental school – we take pride in Common rooms, dining being the country’s first university room, tennis court, college. We honour our rich heritage music room, All Saints’ and traditions at Selwyn – we embrace Church. returning members, remain connected with our alumni, our Selwyn Ballet is the oldest amateur all-male ballet troupe in the world, and we continue to take on Knox College every year in sporting and cultural competitions. But make no mistake – we offer everything you need as a 21st century Tutorials, Northcroft student. Our heritage buildings and Library, Study Centre. grounds, located on campus, house exceptional learning and social facilities.

$18,021 Selwyn College | 560 Castle Street, Dunedin Tel 03 477 3326 | Email [email protected] selwyn.ac.nz 2021 fees

3131 3 minutes’ walk from campus

184 Students live in the main accommodation complex and 6 houses.

Studholme College Fully catered Te Kāreti o Studholme

For more than 100 years we’ve created a home for our resident members – a place where you’ll feel supported as you transition into adulthood and tertiary Common room with learning. pool table, table tennis The original homestead is attached table and big screen TV; dining room; music to our main building with several room; exercise room. beautifully maintained bungalows, cottages and houses on-site. We understand what it takes for you to succeed. Our motto – “Scientia Et Amor Illuminant Domum” (“knowledge and love enlightens the home”) – is at the heart of our philosophy. With the Tutorials, study room, right people around you – friendly staff seminar room, computer and fellow members – you’ll be able to room. “give it your best shot” and achieve your goals.

$16,340 Studholme College | 127 Clyde Street, Dunedin 2021 fees Tel 03 479 5504 | Email [email protected] otago.ac.nz/studholme

32 5 minutes’ walk from campus

125 Each room has an ensuite bathroom. Female-only and alcohol-free wings available. Disabled facilities available.

Te Rangi Hiroa Te Kāreti o Te Rangi Hiroa Fully catered

Named after the University of Otago’s first Māori graduate, Te Rangi Hiroa (Sir Peter Buck), we aim to hold true to the values, respect and mana that come with this extraordinary individual. Recreation area with pool and Each floor is named after one of the snooker tables, table tennis, rivers in Urenui, Taranaki, where Te foosball, air hockey and exercise Rangi Hiroa originated from – so his equipment; common room with life force flows through our building Sky TV; outdoor deck; theatre inspiring you to reach your full potential with big screen TV. – academically, physically, spiritually and emotionally. Achieve your goals in our friendly, supportive environment where we’ll help you to achieve balance between work and play. Tutorials, study centre.

$17,860 Te Rangi Hiroa College | 192 Castle Street, Dunedin Tel 03 479 4330 | Email [email protected] otago.ac.nz/terangihiroa 2021 fees

3333 3 minutes’ walk from campus

152 Suite-style accommodation with shared living, bathroom and kitchen facilities.

Toroa College Fully catered Te Whare o Toroa

You’ve made it home – the place where you can kick off your shoes, rest and revive before you take flight, like the mighty toroa. Common room with big We are best described as a place of screen TV, pianos and belonging – a close-knit community pool table; dining room; roof terrace with giant where we hope you’ll feel like part of the chess and Connect Four. whānau straight away. Grow and thrive in your new nesting ground – this is where you can achieve all your goals. With staff on hand to encourage and support you, the Toroa whānau is never too far away.

Tutorials, tutorial room, computer suite.

$16,340 Toroa College | 8 Regent Road, Dunedin 2021 fees Tel 03 479 5500 | Email [email protected] otago.ac.nz/toroa

34 0 minutes’ walk from campus

501 Four accommodation blocks. Most floors have their own common room. Alcohol-free and single- gender floors usually available.

University College Te Kāreti o te Whare Wānaka Fully catered

Multicultural and multiethnic, University College is your big, bold and vibrant home, where we will help you achieve your academic goals while experiencing all that university life Main common room with offers. We are the complete package – large screen projector, pool combining a perfect location (situated tables, foosball table, table right on campus), great facilities, a tennis table, gaming area; supportive academic environment and a large dining room; smaller high-energy vibe. common rooms. Work hard, play hard and be yourself. At UniCol you’ll thrive, enjoying a wide range of activities – from themed dinners to 48-hour-film clubs, sports competitions to cultural challenges or Tutorials, seminar rooms, hanging with friends in our fantastic University College Library. common spaces. Join the pride!

$16,340 University College | 315 Leith Street, Dunedin Tel 03 479 5580 | Email [email protected] otago.ac.nz/unicol 2021 fees

3535 Accommodation options Whiringa wāhi noho

THERE ARE MANY ACCOMMODATION Flatting properties are available for students who use guide dogs. OPTIONS within walking distance of After the first year of study, many students campus, including flats, private boarding move into flats. Dunedin has a wide range The Student Accommodation Centre can of rental accommodation – from studio help with further details but it is important and homestay options. The Dunedin rooms and character houses to multi-unit to register an interest during August and community welcomes students and many purpose-built complexes. The Student September if you require accommodation families enjoy sharing their homes with Accommodation Centre website provides for the following year. up-to-date flat listings that cover one- students from other parts of bedroom to eight-bedroom flats. They offer New Zealand and around the world. a service where flatmates can advertise Homestay to fill vacancies in their flat and can also provide sample budgets for flatting, a Homestay is an option that allows students list of students looking for flatmates, flat to concentrate on their studies while also agreements between flatmates, and helpful offering them the opportunity to join in a hints for flatting life. family lifestyle. Students are provided with breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday and three meals a day at the weekend. Accommodation for people The student’s bedroom is private and is with disabilities furnished with a study desk, heater and bedroom furniture. Students are given a The University of Otago is committed to key to the host’s home so they can be as assisting students with disabilities. Our independent as they wish. residential colleges offer a range of facilities for students with disabilities, with some You can arrange homestay accommodation colleges particularly suitable for people by contacting University of Otago who use wheelchairs or have limited Foundation Studies. mobility. When making an application for [email protected] accommodation, please advise us of your individual needs. Several University-owned flats have been modified to meet the needs of students with physical disabilities and some secure

36 International students International students already studying in New Zealand schools can apply for colleges using the same application process as New Zealand students. International students who want to study in New Zealand, and have applied for an academic offer to study at the University of Otago, will receive information about accommodation options. International students may apply online for University-managed accommodation. The University of Otago welcomes all international students to Dunedin. International students accepted for a college can look forward to being active in the social, cultural and recreational programmes provided.

Postgraduate Postgraduate students are welcome at Arana College, Knox College and Salmond College. Many senior students, especially those with partners or families, prefer to rent houses or flats near shops or schools. Although there is some accommodation suitable for couples or families close to the campus, affordable accommodation is available in the suburbs, often only a short drive or bus trip from the main campus. The Student Accommodation Centre website provides lists of suitable houses and flats.

Temporary accommodation We recommend that you book temporary accommodation before you arrive in Dunedin. A list of temporary accommodation providers can be found on our website.

otago.ac.nz/accommodation

37 SECTION 4 Entrance and enrolling Te tomo mai me te whakaurunga

A university entrance qualification is essential for admission to the University of Otago. Find out about our admission requirements and application process in this section, or contact one of our liaison team.

38 39 Admission to Otago Te whakaurunga ki Ōtākou

TO ENROL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, you’ll need to be at least 16 years old by the start of classes, meet English Language requirements and hold one of the following university entrance (UE) qualifications.

Admission with New Zealand secondary UE via NCEA Level 3 school entrance qualifications Cambridge Assessment International Education International Baccalaureate (IB) Other New Zealand secondary school qualifications Bursary or Scholarship Examination or Unit Standards

Admission with overseas secondary Australian secondary school ranking school qualifications General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level International Baccalaureate (IB) taken overseas Other overseas qualifications

Admission with tertiary qualifications Admission ad eundem statum with tertiary-level passes or study Admission ad eundem statum at graduate level

Admission from Foundation Studies

Alternative methods of admission Discretionary Entrance (not available for international students) Special Admission

Obtaining one of the university entrance qualifications above allows you to be considered for a place at university. As part of this consideration, to be selected you may also need to meet particular academic thresholds and other requirements that are in place for particular universities and/or qualifications. It is important to be aware that these requirements are not necessarily the same for all qualifications and may differ between universities.

40 UNDER OTAGO’S ENTRY PATHWAY SYSTEM there are two pathways for admission to general bachelors’ degrees for new domestic undergraduate students (and some students who have enrolled at Otago previously).

The Otago system It is expected that the majority of students The programmes subject to the Entry (apart from those applying for specialised Pathways system are: An overview of the Otago selection system bachelors’ degree programmes, see page is provided below. Contact one of our liaison • Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) 42) admitted to Otago in 2022 will achieve • Bachelor of Arts (BA) team for more details, or visit our website. entry via the Preferential Entry pathway. • Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom) otago.ac.nz/entrance As long as enrolment patterns remain • Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) similar to previous years, a reasonable • Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences Admission via Entry Pathways number of places will also be available via (BBiomedSc) (first year only) the Competitive Entry pathway. • Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) A university entrance qualification is Entry pathways do not apply to • Bachelor of Commerce and Science essential for admission to the University. international students. (BComSc) However, not all students with a university • Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc) entrance qualification will necessarily The Entry Pathway system also includes an • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (first year only) be admitted. enhanced admission system for Māori and Pacific applicants. Particular consideration • Bachelor of Music (MusB) There are caps on the number of domestic may also be given to applications from • Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) students who can enrol in general prospective students with disabilities if they • Bachelor of Science (BSc) bachelors’ degrees, with selection primarily supply the relevant information on the form • Bachelor of Theology (BTheol) based on academic merit. provided for that purpose, available on • Health Sciences First Year There are two pathways for admission to request from AskOtago. • Social Work Pre-professional (BA) these programmes: The following information reflects the • Surveying First Year • Preferential Entry admission requirements for the 2021 • Certificate of Proficiency (COP) for enrolment year. The standards for 2022 are undergraduate papers • Competitive Entry. not expected to be significantly different • Diploma in Language (DipLang) from the 2021 standards. • Diploma in Global Cultures (DipGlobalC) • Diploma in Theology (DipTheol) • other intermediate courses.

41 Preferential Entry • are a Māori applicant, or a Pacific order of priority, subject to the availability applicant of Polynesian, Melanesian, of places in their nominated programmes. Preferential Entry guarantees a place at or Micronesian descent, who has not Otago for high-calibre students (other previously studied at a tertiary institution It is expected that the majority of students than those applying for Special Admission but who holds or is studying towards who are initially placed on the Competitive or Discretionary Entrance), subject to a New Zealand university entrance Entry pathway will subsequently meet gaining a university entrance qualification qualification (you may be required to the criteria for Preferential Entry. Such and fulfilling minimum age and language provide verified evidence of your iwi students will then be transferred to the requirements. affiliations and/or of family ancestry Preferential Entry pathway. You will qualify for Preferential Entry originating from at least one relevant Applications for admission via Special if you fulfil at least one of the following Pacific nation). Admission or Discretionary Entrance will criteria: Note: Other than in exceptional circumstances, be considered under the Competitive Entry pathway. • have, in Year 12 or earlier, achieved students who have previously studied at tertiary NCEA Level 2 awarded with merit or level will be considered on the basis of their tertiary In every student’s case, admission will be excellence GPA rather than their secondary school results. subject to meeting university entrance and minimum age and language requirements. • have achieved an entry score of at least In addition, you need to have applied to the 140 points for NCEA Level 3 or have University by: The Entry Pathway system does not apply achieved NCEA Level 3 awarded with • 10 December 2021 (for study to postgraduate students, international merit or excellence (see example on commencing in the Summer School or students or students who have accepted page 43) semester 1), or places in programmes that have their own selective entry regulations. • have achieved the International • 15 June 2022 (for study commencing in Baccalaureate Diploma with at least the semester 2). 26 points Preferential entry automatically converts Specialised entry qualifications • have achieved an entry score of at least to a guaranteed place at Otago when you Students applying for the specialised 140 points for the Cambridge Assessment also meet university entrance requirements qualifications of Bachelor of Oral Health, International Education (see example on (including minimum age and language Bachelor of Dental Technology, Bachelor page 43) requirements). of Radiation Therapy, Diploma for • have an ATAR of 80 or above or an OP Many who do not have Preferential Entry Graduates, and any of our Teaching rank of 10 or below when they first apply may qualify later degrees, will be considered for admission • have accepted a place in a residential when their examination results become according to specific criteria for each college owned by or affiliated to the available or they accept a place in a programme and, if selected, must also meet University of Otago residential college. university entrance requirements (including minimum age and language requirements) Some students may hold a university • have accepted a University of Otago as outlined on page 40. entrance scholarship entrance qualification and meet one of the Preferential Entry criteria at the time of • are a recommencing Otago student, or a application. For such students a place at student transferring from another New Otago is immediately guaranteed. Zealand university, or a student who has previously studied at an overseas university, with a Grade Point Average Competitive Entry (GPA) of 4 (B-) or more for your most recent university study (only your New and recommencing students who results from your most recent equivalent do not gain Preferential Entry and are two years of full-time enrolment will applying to a programme subject to the be considered). Where tertiary study Entry Pathway system will be placed on the has been undertaken other than at a Competitive Entry pathway. Competitive university, it will be considered on a Entry students will be assessed and ranked case-by-case basis depending on the according to academic performance and programme and level of study other relevant criteria, and offered places in

42 An example of an entry An entry score will be calculated by awarding points as follows: score for an NCEA Level 3 Excellence 4 points; Merit 3 points; Achieved 2 points student Approved Subject Excellence Merit Achieved (best 24 credits per subject) Credits Credits Credits

English 3 4 9 Accounting 3 - 12 French - 3 18 Economics - - 16 Statistics 2 3 10

Subtotals 8 10 65

Best 80 credits 8 10 62

Calculate points 32 pts (8x4) 30 pts (10x3) 124 pts (62x2) Entry score 186 Note: Excellence and Merit credits are counted first, then Achieved credits as required to a maximum of 80 credits in up to five approved subjects. In this example, only 62 of the achieved credits may be counted.

Preferential Entry An entry score will be calculated by awarding points as follows: requirement from Level A* A B C D E Cambridge International A 140 points 120 points 100 points 80 points 60 points 40 points The entry score requirement for AS n/a 60 points 50 points 40 points 30 points 20 points Preferential Entry for the applicable undergraduate programmes from Cambridge International is 140 points. An example of an entry score for a CIE student: Scores that do not meet this requirement Subject Level Subject units Grade Tariff points Entry score will be considered for Competitive Entry. English language A 2 D 60 60

How to calculate a Cambridge Physics AS 1 C 40 40 International entry score Biology AS 1 C 40 40 Your entry score will be calculated on the basis of your NZ Cambridge Chemistry AS 1 E 20 20 International Tariff score. Mathematics AS 1 E 20 20

You can count no more than six subject French AS 1 E 20 nil units over the last two years of study, in subjects at AS, A2 or A level from Entry score: 180 subjects equivalent to the NCEA In this example, French is not included as only 6 subject units may be used to calculate the entry score. University Entrance approved subjects. An A level counts as two subject units and an AS level counts as one subject unit. Students can include only their six best subject units when calculating their entry score.

43 Enrolment Whakaurunga

TO ENROL AT OTAGO you will complete the following process:

Preparation Application Course enrolment Payment of fees

Are you eligible for admission Create your eVision account Provide annual details All the information you to the University? need to organise payment is in the Finance section of What, where and when do Complete your application and Select your papers your eVision account you intend to study? submit supporting documentation

What are the entry requirements University admission Course approval of the programme?

What are the application Programme admission Declaration due dates?

otago.ac.nz/enrolment

eVision Otago. You will be able to apply for credit University of Otago Language Centre via your eVision portal once you have been The University uses an online system offered a place at Otago. The University of Otago Language Centre called eVision to handle application and offers comprehensive English language enrolment. You’ll use eVision as you apply tuition for international students and a to the University and enrol for your course. wide selection of courses. It is also the Australian students only registered examination centre south Australian students living and studying of Christchurch for the International Late enrolment in New Zealand are classified as domestic English Language Testing System (IELTS), students rather than international students. Internet-Based Test of English as a Foreign While late enrolments may be accepted, They therefore pay the same fees as New Language (TOEFL iBT) and Test of we recommend enrolling in your chosen Zealanders but are not necessarily entitled English for International Communication programme(s) as soon as you can. Late to Government student loans, allowances (TOEIC) examinations. fees may apply where late enrolment is or healthcare. accepted. Courses include General English, Australian applications are assessed for preparation for IELTS and TOEIC admission on the basis of their Australian examinations, English for Academic Transferring from other universities qualifications and, where relevant, are Purposes, English for Study Groups, English subject to the Entry Pathway system. for Teachers, non-IELTS progression to If you are or have been enrolled at another University of Otago Pathways, and the university and wish to transfer to Otago, For information on entrance requirements: premium programme, English for Otago, you enrol in the same way as first-year Freephone 1 800 468 246 (Australia) which meets English language requirements students but you must also provide a copy of for undergraduate and postgraduate study at your official academic transcript (academic the University of Otago. record), including any results for 2021, when The Language Centre welcomes students from you apply. You may apply to have work over 20 countries and features small classes successfully completed at another university of no more than 18 students. Individual credited to your degree programme at attention is given to improve specific skills,

44 and weekly social, cultural and sporting health, Unipol, clubs and societies, and International students should make an activities are organised to help students make discounts at cafes, and on shopping, online application prior to 31 October friends and practise their English. entertainment and travel. Professional 2021 (late applications not requiring student support officers provide assistance evaluation for credit will be considered Students have access to University with visa issues and any questions. until 1 December). Application links can resources including libraries, 24-hour be found on the programme information computer suites, student health, Unipol, Students who are awarded the Foundation pages on the University’s website. The and clubs and societies. The Language Studies Certificate are guaranteed entry to University of Otago, under New Zealand Centre provides access to a multimedia their chosen University of Otago first year Government law, is required to ensure that language laboratory, an independent course. all international students hold a visa valid learning centre, a computer suite for For mature students, it is an opportunity for study and a compliant insurance policy internet and email access, an intranet and a to explore options for further study, while they are studying in New Zealand. student common room. particularly if students require an otago.ac.nz/international Student support officers provide assistance introduction to the skills needed for with any issues, and an accommodation academic study at university level. Note: If you are a New Zealand citizen, or resident office helps students find quality homestays. visa holder of New Zealand (living and studying University of Otago Pathways has three in New Zealand), or an Australian citizen or otago.ac.nz/uolcfy intakes per year: February, June and October. permanent resident of Australia (living and otago.ac.nz/uolcfy studying in New Zealand), you are classified as a domestic student. University of Otago Pathways The University of Otago Pathways International students prepares prospective students for all The University of Otago offers international undergraduate degrees at Otago. Our students an unrivalled campus experience academic streams are designed to help and a vibrant, social student culture. The students prepare for, and gain the majority of Otago’s 21,000 students live, knowledge they will need for successful work and play in Dunedin – New Zealand’s undergraduate study. There are students only true university city. There are over 150 from over 25 different countries. student clubs and societies to get involved in; Four streams are available: Arts, Business/ forested hills, beaches, incredible wildlife and Commerce, Health Sciences and Sciences. a beautiful natural harbour on the doorstep; A six-week Bridging Programme, and lakes, mountains and world-class ski immediately prior to these intakes, is resorts within a few hours’ drive of the city. available for selected students. Otago prides itself on offering a Students are taught in lecture theatres warm welcome to all. The concept of and laboratories right on campus ensuring “manaakitanga” – loosely referring to they feel confident and familiar with the the importance of openly and warmly University environment. Students will welcoming visitors, of having a mutual learn how to work and study independently respect for one another – is key in Māori and in small groups, and will develop and New Zealand society. Otago offers communication, time-management and a rich cultural life, reflecting a diverse problem-solving skills. international university community and New Zealand’s own multicultural population. We One-on-one consultation times are offered warmly welcome all international student with assistance from teachers regarding applications. You can apply for most degree learning new information and study skills. programmes, although some have limitations Academic advice on future study pathways on enrolment. and career planning is also offered in International students are also supported addition to full student-support services and by a dedicated team of on-campus student activities, and a comprehensive introduction advisers, ensuring that students get the very to studying and living in Dunedin, best out of their time here. Student advisers including a homestay placement service. can provide advice about insurance, study, A student ID card gives access to social and personal matters, as well as visa University of Otago resources including application processing and other related libraries, 24-hour computer suites, student enquiries.

45 What will it cost? He aha te utu? 2021 undergraduate domestic tuition fee bands for subject categories

$ (GST incl) FEES-FREE STUDY Arts, Languages, Theology, Mathematics, Education 6,093 Most domestic students who are new Commerce, Teaching 5,818 to tertiary education will be eligible Law 6,797 for one year of fees-free study at the University of Otago in 2022. Computer Science, Geography, Information Science, 7,281 Music, Science For information about fees-free study, and to find out how to check your Health Sciences (1.0 EFTS), Pharmacy, Surveying 8,418 eligibility, please visit our website. Physical Education 7,281 – 8,418 otago.ac.nz/fees-free Physiotherapy – Years 2 to 3 inclusive 7,281

Physiotherapy – Year 4 8,497

Medicine, Dentistry – Year 2 onwards 16,187 Fees Details of University of Otago domestic fees for 2022 will be available in November/ Student services fee (based on 2021) December 2021. The 2021 tuition fee and student services fee bands on this page give Service $ (GST incl) students an idea of what they might expect to Advocacy and legal 66.01 pay but these figures may change for 2022. Careers information, advice and guidance 55.16 Note: These figures are the fees payable for an average one-year course of study (1.0 EFTS) in the specified Counselling 7.21 subject categories. The fee bands are GST inclusive Student Health 361.90 and apply to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. (Please note: Permanent residents must Media 16.51 be resident in New Zealand for the duration of their Financial support and assistance 0.45 course to be eligible to pay the domestic fee rate.) Your annual fee will depend on what papers you take and Sports and recreation facilities 371.76 the fee band to which they belong. TOTAL 879.00 Tuition fees information for international students is available online: Some services are provided by the University, and others are purchased from contracted otago.ac.nz/tuition-fees third parties which include OUSA.

Loans and allowances StudyLink processes student loans and allowances on behalf of the Ministry of Social Development. Contact StudyLink for information and application material. studylink.govt.nz

46 Scholarships Ngā karahipi FUND YOUR STUDY WITH A SCHOLARSHIP, so that you can focus on what matters. The University of Otago offers entrance and undergraduate scholarships that recognise academic excellence, leadership qualities, ethnicity, financial hardship, disability and excellence in sporting or cultural pursuits. Applications for 2022 open in July 2021 and close 15 August 2021. There is also a range of donor- and trust-funded entrance scholarships with applications opening at various times throughout the year. See our website for more information: otago.ac.nz/entrance-scholarships Scholarship NZ$ (one- to three-year tenure) Eligibility

Academic Excellence Typically around $30,000 Students who have outstanding previous (over three years) academic performance. Leadership qualities and community involvement also considered.

Performance Standard value $16,000** Students with excellent academic results (over three years) who have performed in sport or cultural activities at an elite level.

Māori Standard value $13,000 Māori students with academic ability and (over two years) involvement in their communities.

Pacific Peoples' Standard value $13,000 Indigenous Pacific students with academic (over two years) ability and involvement in their communities.

150th Standard value $13,000 Academically strong students with financial (over two years) or life circumstances that make attending university difficult.

Leaders of Tomorrow Standard value $6,000* Students with excellent academic results (one year) and outstanding leadership.

Donna-Rose McKay Standard value $6,000* Students who have a disability, good (one year) academic ability, and financial or life circumstances that make attending university difficult.

Dux $6,000 (or with reduced value if held in Recipients are Duxes of their high school conjunction with another Otago scholarship) and have an automatic entitlement to (one year) this scholarship.

New Frontiers $3,500 or up to $5,000 Recipients do not have another University (closes 4 March 2022) of Otago entrance scholarship and have gained overall Excellence endorsement at NCEA Level Two and/or Three (or IB or CIE equivalent). Recipients must not be studying HSFY or Engineering Intermediate.

* Exceptional applicants may be offered this scholarship at a higher value and longer tenure. ** Exceptional applicants may be offered this scholarship at a higher level in year one.

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the above information is current and correct, applicants are advised to check our website for the most up-to-date scholarship regulations, eligibility criteria, scholarship value and tenure, and closing dates. The University reserves the right to change the nature and value of its entrance scholarships up to the closing date for those scholarships.

47 SECTION 5 An Otago degree He tohu paetahi mai Ōtākou

For your bachelor’s degree, you’ll need to choose a major subject. This is what you’ll specialise in. With most degrees, you can optionally add a minor subject (which is like a mini specialisation), and a mix of papers from other subjects. With over 100 subjects available to new students, one of the best things about Otago is our flexible degree structure.

48 49 AN OTAGO DEGREE

Studying at Otago Te ako ki Ōtākou

UNIVERSITY IS DIFFERENT TO SECONDARY Papers Minor subjects SCHOOL in many ways. Here is some The building blocks of your degree are It is possible to gain recognition for a information to help answer questions you called papers. A paper is a fixed amount minor subject within a BA, BACom, BASc, of work in certain aspects of a subject at a MusB, BPA, BTheol, BSc, BAppSc, BCom, might have about how it all works. particular level. The first papers you take BComSc, BHealSc or BASc programme. are called 100-level papers. You move on To be recognised as having achieved Degrees to 200-level and 300-level papers. Most of a minor you are normally required to The qualification you normally aim for at your 300-level papers will be in your major complete a minimum of 90 points in that university is called a degree. Each degree subject. subject with at least 18 points at 300-level. has an abbreviation, such as BA (Bachelor Your minor can be a subject more of Arts) or BCom (Bachelor of Commerce), commonly taken for a different degree; for which you can use after your name once Codes example, a BCom majoring in Marketing can include Japanese as a minor subject. you have graduated. Your first degree is Each paper is identified by its subject code: called a bachelor’s degree. a subject name followed by a three-digit number, e.g. GEOG 101 Physical Geography. Prerequisites and corequisites Second-level papers are numbered in the Major subjects 200s (e.g. GEOG 210) and third-level A prerequisite is a paper that you must pass The subject you choose to specialise in is papers in the 300s. before you can take another paper. Most called your major. A degree almost always papers beyond 100-level have prerequisites. includes subjects other than your major, Some papers have corequisites. If you have but the major subject is generally studied in Points not already passed a corequisite, you must every year of the course up to 300-level. take it at the same time as your other paper. Each paper is worth a number of points that Each degree has its own set of subjects, you earn when you pass. To complete a degree although a number of subjects can be taken you must accumulate a number of points, Semesters as a major for more than one degree. For with a required number at higher levels. You example, Economics can be a major in a BA, cannot earn a degree simply by taking lots of The academic year is divided into two main BSc, BCom or an interdivisional degree. 100-level papers over three or four years. teaching periods called semesters. Some Most papers are single-semester papers and papers are completed in a single semester (i.e. are worth 18 points. If you pass, you get all a half year, either semester 1 or semester 2), 18 points. Your grade shows how well you while others run for the whole year. passed, but does not affect the number of 50 points you earn. What to expect Online learning Otago offers students a variety of digital tools. Workload Blackboard A full-time first-year course is generally 54–72 points in any one semester or 108–144 points in any one year. As an approximate Blackboard is an online academic space where course materials, guide, you can expect to spend about 12 hours per week for each class discussions, assignments and assessments can be made single-semester paper (18 points). These hours are made up of a available for each of your papers. combination of lectures, tutorials, labs, assignments and reading. eVision Very able students may take 144 points annually with the load split eVision is your one-stop shop for study-related information. as evenly as possible between both semesters. It is where you apply to study, access information about your You can study part-time by taking fewer than 54 points in any one programme, view your exam results and timetable, and maintain semester or 108 points in any one year. Part-time students do not your personal information. normally receive student allowances, and obviously take longer to complete degrees. StudentMail Every student at Otago gets their own web-based student email address. This is how the University will contact you, so you Teaching need to check it regularly. You can arrange to have StudentMail There are many different ways you learn at university. emails forwarded to another email account. Lectures give you the core information for each paper and are the Student desktop main method of instruction. Lectures normally last 50 minutes The student desktop is a virtual computer environment that gives and, in many first-year subjects, there can be up to 500 students at you access to your files and all the software required for your a lecture at one time. courses on your own computer anywhere via the web, and from Tutorials are small group sessions, led by a tutor, for discussion any student computer on campus. and individual assistance. Some are compulsory and some will be optional. Student app Laboratory sessions (labs) involve experimental or practical work. Our student app helps you to keep track of your key university They may be compulsory and participation may contribute towards information, including: your final grade. • your study timetable • your final academic results • a Dunedin campus map Assessment • your academic orientation events and key dates Papers are assessed in a variety of ways. Examinations (finals) are • notification of university emergencies and university updates usually the most important, and most papers end with a three-hour • useful contacts examination. Finals are held at the end of each semester. Full-year • links to resources, including Blackboard, Moodle, eVision, the papers are examined at the end of the second semester. student desktop and libraries • current campus weather. Many subjects also have internal assessment: shorter tests during the year, written essays and assignments, and laboratory work that Download for free from the app store (search for “University of count towards your final grade. Otago”) or at: For some papers, students must gain “terms” before being able to otago.ac.nz/app sit the final examination. This can vary from paper to paper but may include attending a number of lectures or laboratories, taking part in seminars and practical sessions, or submitting an amount COVID-19 of written work. Terms requirements are made clear at the start of each paper. When possible, we will be delivering your education in-person in 2022 but, if required, we are ready to move to fully online teaching; with general learning support available on Blackboard via UNIO 101: Getting Started at Otago, and specific paper information via each paper’s webpage. Our COVID-19 site has up-to-date information to ensure every student has access to the knowledge they need. otago.ac.nz/COVID-19

5151 AN OTAGO DEGREE

The structure of your degree Te anga o tō tohu paetahi

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AT OTAGO can be divided into The BACom, BASc and BComSc degrees each require at least two main types: general degrees and specialised degrees. 480 points and require two major subjects: one each from those available for BA and BCom (BACom); BA and BSc or BAppSc (BASc); or BCom and BSc or BAppSc (BComSc). General degrees BAppSc Bachelor of Applied Science BA Bachelor of Arts Specialised degrees BACom Bachelor of Arts and Commerce Each specialised bachelor's degree has specific entry requirements, a restricted choice of papers and its own subjects, structure and BASc Bachelor of Arts and Science admission procedures. BBiomedSc Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences BDS Bachelor of Dental Surgery *+ BCom Bachelor of Commerce BDentTech Bachelor of Dental Technology # BComSc Bachelor of Commerce and Science LLB Bachelor of Laws + BHealSc Bachelor of Health Sciences BMLSc Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science *+ MusB Bachelor of Music MB ChB Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery *+ BPA Bachelor of Performing Arts BOH Bachelor of Oral Health # BSc Bachelor of Science BPharm Bachelor of Pharmacy *+ BTheol Bachelor of Theology BPhty Bachelor of Physiotherapy *+ Each of these degrees (except for BACom, BASc and BComSc) BRT Bachelor of Radiation Therapy # requires a minimum of 360 points. At least 180 of these must be above 100-level and at least 72 must be at 300-level in your major BSW Bachelor of Social Work + subject. There must be a major subject in every degree other than BSurv Bachelor of Surveying + the MusB, BPA and BTheol, which means that you must satisfy the BTchg Bachelor of Teaching # major requirements for that subject. # These qualifications have selective entry at first year. It is often possible to include two major subjects in a degree programme (a “double major”). + These qualifications have selective entry at second year. In Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Theology, Science and * These professional Health Sciences degrees require a Health Sciences Commerce degrees, you can include papers from other degrees First Year course. Admission to the second year of each degree depends on the results in the first-year course. For details, see the subject entries worth up to 90 points. for each and for the Health Sciences First Year course in the Subject Guide in Section 6 of this Prospectus.

52 Double degrees and cross crediting It is possible for students to take two degrees at the same time. This doesn’t mean you double your workload. You can count some papers twice, by studying them in one degree and cross crediting them to the other degree as well. This means you can complete two degrees in less time than if you had studied them separately. Students can cross credit 126 points between two three-year degrees, so that 594 points are required instead of 720 to complete two three- year degrees, such as a BA and a BSc. This takes between four and five years, depending on how many papers are passed each year. You may cross credit 180 points between a four-year degree and a three-year degree (e.g. LLB and BSc), saving two years and completing both degrees in five years instead of seven. If you want to plan a double-degree course, seek advice from a schools’ liaison officer or staff in AskOtago or Student Experience (Student Development). Entry requirements for double-degree programmes are the same as for the individual degrees involved. If one of the degrees has restricted entry (e.g. LLB) then you still have to meet the entry requirement for that degree if you are taking it together with a general degree (e.g. LLB and BCom). You do not have to enrol for a double-degree programme in your first year. Many students take a mixture of papers from two degrees in their first year (you are allowed to include some papers from another degree in your primary degree). You can then decide at the beginning of the second year whether or not to set up a double-degree structure.

Changing majors and degrees We understand that not all students know exactly what they want to study when they first enrol with us. We also understand that university is a life-changing experience for many students, so we know that your study and career goals may change. If you decide you want to change direction, you can change your papers, your major or your whole degree – and it may not even take any longer than you initially planned. Talk to our course advice experts for help as many times as you need throughout your time at Otago. otago.ac.nz/course-advice

53 Degree structure examples Tauira anga tohu paetahi

OTAGO'S FLEXIBLE DEGREE STRUCTURES make it possible for you to combine most subjects, majors and degrees. An Otago schools’ liaison officer can help you plan the course you would like to take. The following are examples of some possible degree and double-degree structures:

SAMPLE DEGREE STRUCTURE FOR 360 Bachelor of Commerce, BCom POINTS

MAJOR SUBJECT: Accounting, MINOR SUBJECT: Management Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 1 Paper Code Paper Name Points Paper Code Paper Name Points Paper Code Paper Name Points

BSNS 111 Business and Society 18 ACCT 211 Financial Accounting and ACCT 302 Accounting Performance Reporting 18 Management 18 BSNS 112 Interpreting Business Data 18 ACCT 233 Fundamentals of Accounting for ACCT 315 Advanced Financial Accounting 18 BSNS 115 Accounting and Information Financial Decisions 18 Systems 18 MANT 330 Leadership 18 MANT 250 Managing People 18

SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 2 Paper Code Paper Name Points Paper Code Paper Name Points Paper Code Paper Name Points

ACCT 102 Principles of Accounting 18 ACCT 222 Cost and Management ACCT 306 Accounting Information Systems 18 Accounting 18 BSNS 113 Economic Principles and Policy 18 ACCT 325 Corporate Sustainability MANT 252 Developing Responsible Accounting and Reporting 18 BSNS 114 Financial Decision-Making 18 Leadership 18 MANT 331 Business Ethics 18 MANT 101 Managing for Performance 18 MAOR 110 Introduction to Conversational TOTAL POINTS 108 TOTAL POINTS 126 Māori 18 GRAND TOTAL 360 TOUR 102 Global Tourism 18

TOTAL POINTS 126

For BCom degree regulations see otago.ac.nz/courses/qualifications/bcom.html

54 SAMPLE DEGREE STRUCTURE FOR 360 Bachelor of Science, BSc POINTS

MAJOR SUBJECT: Genetics Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 1 Paper Code Paper Name Points Paper Code Paper Name Points Paper Code Paper Name Points

CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology 18 BIOC 221 Molecular Biology 18 BIOC 352 Advanced Molecular Biology 18 and Bioinformatics CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology FREN 131 Introductory French 18 and Human Health 18 GENE 315 Genomes 18 GENE 221 Molecular and HUBS 191 Human Body Systems 1 18 Microbial Genetics 18 MART 112 Marketing Management 18

MICR 221 Microbes to Medicine 18

SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 2 Paper Code Paper Name Points Paper Code Paper Name Points Paper Code Paper Name Points

BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry 18 GENE 222 Genes, Chromosomes GENE 312 Evolutionary Genetics 18 and Populations 18 BIOL 112 Animal Biology 18 GENE 313 Medical Genetics 18 GENE 223 Developmental and HUBS 192 Human Body Systems 2 18 HIST 106 Global History: Asia, Europe and Applied Genetics 18 the Middle East 18 STAT 115 Introduction to Biostatistics 18 ZOOL 222 Evolutionary Biology 18 TOTAL POINTS 108 TOTAL POINTS 126 TOTAL POINTS 126 GRAND TOTAL 360

55 SAMPLE DOUBLE-DEGREE STRUCTURE FOR Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts, LLB, BA

DOUBLE DEGREE: LLB and BA BA MAJOR SUBJECT: Politics BA MINOR SUBJECT: Economics Year 1 Year 2

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 1 Paper Code Paper Name Points Paper Code Paper Name Points

BSNS 113 Economic Principles and Policy 18 LAWS 201 Criminal Law (full year) --

LAWS 101 The Legal System (full year) -- LAWS 202 Law of Contract (full year) --

POLS 101 Political Philosophy – LAWS 203 Property Law (full year) -- Basic Problems 18 LAWS 204 Public Law (full year) -- RELS 102 Introduction to Hinduism LAWS 298 Legal Writing (full year) -- and Buddhism 18

SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 2 Paper Code Paper Name Points Paper Code Paper Name Points

ECON 112 Principles of Economics 2 18 LAWS 201 Criminal Law (cont.) 30

LAWS 101 The Legal System (cont.) 36 LAWS 202 Law of Contract (cont.) 30

POLS 102 New Zealand Politics – LAWS 203 Property Law (cont.) 30 Introduction 18 LAWS 204 Public Law (cont.) 30 TOTAL POINTS 126 LAWS 298 Legal Writing (cont.) 0

TOTAL POINTS 120

56 714 POINTS

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 1 Paper Code Paper Name Points Paper Code Paper Name Points Paper Code Paper Name Points

ECON 201 Microeconomics 18 LAWS 404 Administrative Law 15 LAWS 407 Company Law 15

LAWS 301 Law of Torts (full year) -- LAWS 440 Environmental Law 15 LAWS 413 Labour Law 15

LAWS 302 Jurisprudence (full year) -- LAWS 450 Law of Restitution 15 LAWS 464 Advocacy 15

LAWS 398 Legal Research Skills (full year) -- POLS 312 Ethics and International LAWS 469 Law and Religion 15 Relations 18 LAWS 499 Advocacy Skills 0 POLS 308 United States Foreign Policy POLS 315 Nationalism and Identity 18 since 1945 18 POLS 207 Environmental Politics 18

POLS 208 Democracy 18

SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 2 Paper Code Paper Name Points Paper Code Paper Name Points Paper Code Paper Name Points

ECON 207 Environmental Economics 18 LAWS 415 Resource Management Law 15 ECON 302 International Trade 18

LAWS 301 Law of Torts (cont.) 30 LAWS 424 International Criminal Court 15 LAWS 406 Civil Procedure 15

LAWS 302 Jurisprudence (cont.) 30 LAWS 425 Energy Law 15 LAWS 463 Legal Ethics 15

LAWS 398 Legal Research Skills (cont.) 0 LAWS 447 Law and Medicine 15 LAWS 468 Advanced Company Law 15

POLS 211 Global Political Economy 18 PHIL 103 Ethical Issues 18 LAWS 498 Research and Writing 0

TOTAL POINTS 150 TOTAL POINTS 159 POLS 318 Chinese Foreign Policy 18

TOTAL POINTS: 159

GRAND TOTAL 714

(This includes cross credits of 180 points between these degrees)

57 SECTION 6 Subject guide Ko ngā kaupapa ako e āhei ana

This section lists all the subjects you can take as part of a bachelor’s degree, with information about: > which qualifications are available for that subject > which papers are available for that subject > employability and career options.

58 59 List of subjects Rārangi kaupapa ako

THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY TABLE lists the subjects available at the University of Otago and their associated degrees. Information for each subject, including the course and 100-level paper details, is on the following pages.

SUBJECT MAJOR DEGREE(S) MINOR SUBJECT MAJOR DEGREE(S) MINOR

Accounting M BCom/BAppSc* m European Studies M BA m Agricultural Innovation M BAppSc m Exercise and Sport Science M BSc m Anatomy M BSc/BAppSc* m Film and Media Studies M BA m Anthropology M BA/BAppSc* m Finance M BCom/BAppSc* m Applied Geology M BAppSc m Food Science M BSc/BAppSc* m Aquaculture and Fisheries M BAppSc m Forensic Analytical Science M BAppSc Asian Studies M BA m French M BA m Biblical Studies M BTheol/BA m Functional Human Biology M BBiomedSc Biochemistry M BSc/BAppSc* m Gender Studies M BA m Botany M BSc/BAppSc* m Genetics M BSc/BAppSc* m Buddhist Studies m Geographic Information Chemistry M BSc/BAppSc* m Systems M BAppSc m Chinese M BA m Geography M BA/BSc/BAppSc* m Christian Thought and History M BTheol/BA m Geology M BSc/BAppSc* m Classics M BA m German M BA m Communication Studies M BA/BAppSc* m Global Studies M BA m Community Health Care M BHealSc m Greek m Computational Modelling M BAppSc m History M BA m Computer Science M BSc/BA/BAppSc* m Hospitality m Consumer Food Science M BAppSc m Human Nutrition M BSc/BAppSc* m Criminology m Human Resource Management M BCom/BAppSc* m Dance m Human Services Law m Data Science M BAppSc Indigenous Development / He Kura Matanui M BA m Dental Technology M BDentTech Infection and Immunity M BBiomedSc Dentistry M BDS Information Science M BCom/BA/BSc/BAppSc* m Drugs and Human Health M BBiomedSc International Business M BCom/BAppSc* Ecology M BSc/BAppSc* m Irish Studies m Economics M BCom/BA/BSc/BAppSc* m Japanese M BA m Education M BA m Land Planning and Energy Management M BAppSc m Development M BSc m Energy Science and Technology M BSc Language and Linguistics M BA English M BA m Latin m Entrepreneurship m Law M LLB Environment and Society m Linguistics M BA m Environmental Management M BAppSc m Management M BCom/BAppSc* m Ethnomusicology m

60 SUBJECT MAJOR DEGREE(S) MINOR SUBJECT MAJOR DEGREE(S) MINOR

Māori Health M BHealSc m Plant Biotechnology M BSc/BAppSc* m Māori Studies M BA/BAppSc* m Politics M BA/BAppSc* m Marine Science M BSc/BAppSc* m Psychology M BSc/BA/BAppSc* m Marketing M BCom/BAppSc* m Public Health M BHealSc m Mathematical Statistics m Radiation Therapy M BRT Mathematics M BSc/BA/BAppSc* m Religion M BA m Medical Laboratory Science M BMLSc Reproduction, Genetics and Medicine M MB ChB Development M BBiomedSc Microbiology M BSc/BAppSc* m Science Communication m Molecular Basis of Health Social Work M BSW and Disease M BBiomedSc Sociology M BA/BAppSc* m Molecular Biotechnology M BAppSc Software Engineering M BAppSc m Music M BA/MusB m Spanish M BA m Music Technology m Sport and Exercise Nutrition M BAppSc Neuroscience M BSc/BAppSc* m Sport Development and Nutrition, Metabolism and Management M BA/BSc m Human Health M BBiomedSc Sports Technology M BAppSc m Oral Health M BOH Statistics M BSc/BA/BAppSc* m Pacific and Global Health M BHealSc m Surveying M BSurv Pacific Islands Studies M BA/BAppSc* m Surveying Measurement M BSc Performing Arts M BPA Teaching M BTchg Pharmacology M BSc/BAppSc* m TESOL (Teaching English to Pharmacy M BPharm Speakers of Other Languages) m Philosophy M BA m Theatre Studies M BA m Philosophy, Politics and Theology M BTheol/BA m Economics M BA/BCom/BAppSc* Tourism M BCom/BAppSc* m Physical Education, Activity Tourism, Languages and and Health M BAppSc Cultures M BA Physics M BSc/BAppSc* m Writing m Physiology M BSc/BAppSc* m Zoology M BSc/BAppSc* m Physiotherapy M BPhty

Major: you can major in this subject Notes: Minor: you can minor in this subject • All major subjects available for the BA are also available for the Degree: the degrees in which this is a specialist subject BASc and BACom. * For a BAppSc only available as a second major subject • All major subjects available for the BSc or BAppSc are also available for the BASc and BComSc. • All major subjects available for the BCom are also available for the BACom and BComSc. 61 200-level and beyond The Department of Accountancy and Finance teaches financial accounting, A management accounting, financial management, accounting information systems, business law, taxation and Accounting auditing at 200-level or above. The four 100-level papers listed above must be Accounting is the language of business. passed with a grade of at least a C+ (60%) in Accounting is a dynamic, changing field order to study Accounting at 200-level. with exciting opportunities. While studying for a BCom in Accounting, you’ll learn all To practise as a chartered accountant you about recording, reporting and advising on must complete specified accounting papers financial activity, both manually and using and professional papers in business law, cloud-based software. tax and audit as part of your BCom degree and then seek admission to a professional Career opportunities body. The Department of Accountancy Businesses, the government, city councils, and Finance provides the academic papers schools and boards of trustees all use required for full or partial provisional Bayley Skerrett accounting to help control their resources entry into four professional accounting Ngāi Tahu and measure their success, so accountants bodies. These are: Chartered Accountants Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) can work just about anywhere. Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ), CPA Financial Accountant at Ngāi Tahu Farming Many graduates join the accounting Australia, ACCA (UK) and CIMA (UK). There profession as auditors, tax advisers, will be additional requirements after “I like processes and systems, financial managers, investment advisers, university (practical experience and/ but more importantly I love the financial consultants, valuation experts, or further technical/academic modules) satisfaction I get when a problem company directors and controllers of to be completed to become a chartered financial information systems. accountant. For further information is solved. Having the ability to visit otago.ac.nz/accountancyfinance/ Other graduates work in a variety of study/professional/index.html or the understand financial statements occupations such as financial executives, individual professional body websites: is a valuable asset to any industry management accountants and office charteredaccountantsanz.com or managers or accountants in manufacturing you wish to pursue. If you are able nzica.com (CAANZ), cpaaustralia.com.au or trading firms; others become teachers or (CPA Australia), accaglobal.com (ACCA) and to combine this ability with another research workers in educational institutions cimaglobal.com (CIMA). skill set, such as operations or IT, or executive officers, treasurers and then the world is your oyster. accountants in central and local government. “Otago helped shape the person 100-level papers Agricultural Innovation I am today and exposed me to a If you intend to major in Accounting (BCom), you must take the following 100-level papers: Agricultural Innovation is a major in the range of interesting opportunities ACCT 102 Principles of Accounting Bachelor of Applied Science programme. It is a three-year degree that includes a and career paths.” BSNS 112 Interpreting Business Data compulsory second subject in a related BSNS 114 Financial Decision Making area – either as a minor or as a double BSNS 115 Accounting and Information Systems major. You must also meet BCom degree The Agricultural Innovation programme requirements, including the completion is designed to develop future leaders of all BCom core BSNS papers – see the in agriculture. The focus is on science Business and Commerce entries for details. and technology, but you will also gain

62 an understanding and appreciation AGRI 221 New Zealand Agricultural concentrate on those that really excite and A for agriculture in broader contexts Systems inspire you. The flexibility of the structure including economic, social, cultural and A survey of New Zealand’s leadership of an Anatomy degree will also allow the B environmental aspects. role in agriculture, including farm types, opportunity to add in genetics, physiology, C financial models, and agricultural science Government projections are that there will biochemistry, anthropology, as well as and technology, and the social and D be 50,000 additional skilled jobs generated arts and humanities – pretty much any environmental imperatives that result. E within the agricultural sector by 2050. other courses of study can be combined Agricultural Innovation has been developed AGRI 321 Agricultural Production and with a degree in Anatomy. We collaborate F to produce graduates with specialist but Food Security with leading research institutions and G diverse skills for a career in agriculture or Biosecurity, animal health and well-being, universities all around the world, and this the rural sector. food integrity, provenance, appellation global perspective is an integral part of our H and branding, nutritional and medicinal courses. I Background required properties of food. During the first year at university you Career opportunities J AGRI 322 Innovation and Healthy Soils will be required to take 100-level papers Anatomy students gain a high level of Building healthy and valuable soil, K in Agricultural Innovation, Biology and knowledge and competencies across a enriching the soil microbiome, carbon L Chemistry. Taking Year 13 NCEA papers broad range of topics with a range of skills sequestration, water retention, sustainable in Agricultural and Horticultural Science, that can be applied to any chosen career. M food production in healthy soils; biological, Agribusiness, Biology and Chemistry before Many graduates proceed to higher degrees, chemical, and physical aspects of soil; soil N entering university will be helpful. While including Master of Science and PhD, or regeneration. O Agribusiness is only available at a limited into a health professional course. Our number of secondary schools it is anticipated AGRI 323 Agricultural Genetics and alumni end up in diverse occupations all P Breeding it will be available in the majority of schools over the globe. Achieving genetic improvement in Q in the immediate future. During your first Some examples of what our Anatomy agriculture; underlying principles and year at university it is important to consider graduates are now doing include: medical R applications, focusing especially on registering for other papers that are doctor, national health promotion S New Zealand examples from animal and required to obtain a second major or minor adviser for the Cancer Society, genetic plant research. Advances in genetic and T in: Business, Economics, Marketing, and counsellor, developing Māori-focused associated technologies; innovation and Biological, Environmental, Physical or Social science education policy for the Ministry U commercialisation. Sciences. of Education, respiratory therapist, St John V Career opportunities ambulance officer, admissions coordinator W for a district health board, intensive care After graduating with a BAppSc in Anatomy technician, exercise prescription instructor, X Agricultural Innovation you will have the research technicians, sales representatives Y expertise to gain employment in the Otago is the only university in New Zealand for medical and pharmaceutical companies, Z agricultural and food sectors, such as that offers a bachelor’s degree in Anatomy and medical writers. research and development within scientific – a diverse field of study that explores or corporate entities; management roles the relationship between the structure of 100-level papers within the many industries that service the human body and its functions, from If you intend to major in Anatomy (BSc), you Agriculture, central government or rural single cells to multi-organ systems. As an must take all of the following 100-level papers: financial service agencies; and banking, Anatomy student, you have the flexibility to CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology insurance and accountancy. play to your strengths and study aspects HUBS 191 Human Body Systems 1 of biology that interest and excite you. The Core papers HUBS 192 Human Body Systems 2 department is divided into five key areas of AGRI 101 Agricultural Innovation CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology research and teaching expertise: biological Current global issues and solutions in and Human Health anthropology; clinical/functional anatomy; agriculture and food production, including neuroscience; reproduction, genomics and The Department also offers a 100-level social, commercial and environmental development; anatomical education and Summer School paper (ANAT 131, The aspects, and the role of science and learning. A degree in Anatomy will allow Origins of Anatomical Language), run technology for driving innovation. you to explore some of these areas, or jointly with the Classics Department and

63 a 100-level Biological Anthropology paper level of human life, from the local to the Career opportunities (BIOA 101). Both are offered as interest global, in the recent past as well as the Many graduates become professional papers that can be incorporated into other present. anthropologists and archaeologists, degree structures such as a BA, BACom Social Anthropology specialisations at museum staff, social scientists, or BASc. BIOA 101 can also be taken as an Otago include the Pacific, history and researchers, cultural analysts, writers, optional 8th paper for the Health Sciences anthropology, medical anthropology, and policy analysts and advisers with First Year. religion and ritual, ethnicity, development, government ministries and departments. 200-level and beyond political anthropology, legal anthropology, Anthropology graduates are sought 200-level topics include the structural and economic anthropology, globalisation, by non-governmental and private functional organisation of the: migration, new media, and anthropological organisations. theory and methods. Our social Graduates who have specialised in human body at cellular, tissue, system • anthropology staff are the recipients of archaeology also find employment and regional levels multiple teaching awards, research grants within the culture heritage management • nervous system at the cellular, tissue, and medals. We conduct dynamic national field, working for private heritage system and integrative levels and international research programmes. consultancies on development work, • male and female reproductive systems Archaeology is the study of the material or for large industries with heritage including consideration of fertilisation, remains related to the human past. We management interests, such as mining. implantation, pregnancy, lactation and cover the entire time period of human There are also opportunities to work an introduction to development history, from the earliest evolution of for government organisations such as • human skeleton and human variation our species, through to the invention of Heritage New Zealand or the Department from an evolutionary perspective, agriculture and the emergence of the of Conservation, or internationally for forensic anthropology. ancient civilisations, right up until the organisations such as UNESCO. recent past. Archaeologists investigate 100-level papers 300-level explores aspects of functional the human species by exploring the A major in Anthropology requires two anatomy, cell biology, neurobiology, development of our shared biology and 100-level papers from: reproductive biology, developmental how the cultural diversity we see today has biology, and biological anthropology. developed over time. ANTH 103 Introduction to Anthropology These advanced courses delve deep into Otago has a world-renowned Archaeology ANTH 105 Global and Local Cultures the research literature and teach students programme. Staff specialise in the ANTH 106 Human Origins and Civilisations how to address and formulate their own archaeology of New Zealand, the Pacific, ANTH 103 Introduction to Anthropology research questions. South-east and East Asia. Areas of research Introduces fundamental concepts and All 200- and 300-level papers can also include the colonisation and adaptation branches of Anthropology and the be taken as single papers to complement to new landscapes, the development of development of fieldwork methods and other degrees. agriculture, trade and exchange networks, theoretical frameworks in Archaeology material culture studies, technological and Ethnography. developments, interaction with animal species, subsistence strategies and ANTH 105 Global and Local Cultures Anthropology and religious belief systems. To understand Explores contemporary cultural issues the past, our archaeological staff use drawing on case studies – from cyberspace Archaeology a wide range of techniques both in the to island village communities. Reflects upon There are two broad areas of Anthropology laboratory and in the field, and provide the latest anthropological thinking about studied at Otago: Social Anthropology opportunities for students to learn cutting culture and society with critical insights into and Archaeology. These are two separate edge specialities and undertake fieldwork globalisation. both in New Zealand and internationally. programmes, but have key shared papers ANTH 106 Human Origins and Civilisations We also collaborate widely with other at undergraduate level. A review of the archaeological evidence disciplines, including Anatomy, Zoology, for the origins and cultural development Social Anthropology focuses on the Botany, Geology, Te Tumu, Geography and cultural basis of social life and diversity and History, and work closely with Māori and of the human species from its earliest similarities between cultures. It examines Pacific communities. appearance up to and including the rise of the dynamics of cultural change at every early civilisations.

64 Please note: In case of any changes to paper 100-level papers If you are interested in a career in Applied A codes, see the latest information on paper Papers worth at least 126 points, including: Geology, contact the programme director, codes on the University of Otago website. Associate Professor Andrew Gorman: B EAOS 111 Earth and Ocean Science [email protected] C 200-level and beyond GEOL 112 Dynamic Earth: A New Zealand 200-level and 300-level papers in Social Perspective D Anthropology cover contemporary Pacific and one of MATH 151, 160, 170, COMO 101, E STAT 110, 115 cultures, visual culture, ethnography, Applied Science F globalisation, economic anthropology, EAOS 111 Earth and Ocean Science Otago’s Bachelor of Applied Science ethnographic research, health Features the evolution of continents G degree links the excitement of science and and reproduction, religion and the and oceans; sea-floor spreading; technology with a strong focus on solving H supernatural, ritual and death, cultural mountain ranges; plate tectonics; oceanic real-world challenges. I politics, human development, money circulation and global cycles; erosion and and transnationalism. Specialist field sedimentation on land and sea; marine Students first select one of our majors, J developing specialty knowledge in an training begins at 200-level. At 400-level, biological systems; evolution of life through K applied subject ranging from Agricultural papers and a dissertation can provide the ages; oceans and climate; and the solar Innovation to Sports Technology. L opportunities for advanced ethnographic system. fieldwork. Interdisciplinary capability – highly desired M GEOL 112 Dynamic Earth, a New Zealand by employers – is developed through 200- and 300- level papers in Archaeology Perspective a minor or second major chosen from N cover New Zealand, Pacific and Asian Features volcanoes, earthquakes and relevant subjects across Commerce, O archaeologies, as well as the study of related hazards; crystals, minerals; igneous, Humanities or Sciences. All of this is P animals, landscapes, methods, practice sedimentary and metamorphic processes; accomplished within a single three-year and theory in archaeology. Specialist lab geological structures and geological degree. Q and field training begins at 200-level. At maps; Earth resources; and New Zealand’s R 400-level, papers and a dissertation can geological evolution. Career opportunities provide opportunities for advanced study. With the strong sector-focus of our majors S 200-level and beyond There are also opportunities for supervised and links to employers, our graduates are T lab research and archaeological fieldwork. Two core geology papers, which build on career-ready. We know that innovative your foundation knowledge of minerals thinkers and doers need to combine U and field geology, are required at 200-level: subject-area knowledge with lifelong V Minerals and Rocks (GEOL 251) and skills in problem-solving, learning and W Applied Geology Field Studies and New Zealand Geology communication. We value Kiwi ingenuity, (GEOL 252). At 300-level, an Advanced Geological resources must be extracted to and expect our graduates to contribute X Field Studies paper (GEOL 344), will create and fuel the hardware we depend to the success of any organisation, big Y provide training and practical expertise in on. Resource discovery and extraction, or small. advanced field techniques and a Tectonics Z and the environmental consequences of For more information on the degree, and paper (GEOL 353) will provide professional resource production, are fundamental your subject options, go to otago.ac.nz/ knowledge of tectonic systems. Students aspects of our civilisation. Applied applied-science have a wide range of optional papers to Geology graduates are in high demand select from at both levels and have the for their technical and managerial skills. opportunity to carry out independent field- Employment is found in organisations based research in their third and fourth that deal with the extraction of metals, Aquaculture and Fisheries years of Geology. For further information petroleum, coal and groundwater on papers and qualifications, please see: Aquaculture and Fisheries is a major in the resources; with regulatory bodies otago.ac.nz/geology Bachelor of Applied Science programme. associated with geological resources It is a three-year degree that includes a Opportunities for postgraduate study and the environmental impact of their compulsory second subject in a related include BAppSc(Hons), MSc, MAppSc, extraction; and in agencies concerned with area – either as a minor or as a double PGDipAppSc and PhD. Some advanced geological hazards such as earthquakes, major. landslides and volcanoes. papers may be valuable to students majoring in other subjects.

65 From salmon and mussel farming to wild increasingly require graduates to have fish and fishery habitat management, there Archaeology a combination of skills, and the ability is substantial industry demand for skilled See Anthropology and Archaeology. to acquire new skills. Many are seeking and innovative individuals with a strong creative graduates with highly developed scientific skill set. Aquaculture and fisheries Archaeology seeks to understand earlier communication and business skills. scientists are essential as our production of human societies and cultures through This degree will provide you with the food from aquatic environments continues the study of material evidence from the necessary tools for the future to succeed to grow rapidly but is increasingly affected past. This evidence can include portable in workplaces that require critical thinking, by human activities. Fisheries science is artefacts such as stone tools, larger problem solving and teamwork. the study of managing and understanding monumental structures like Mayan fisheries and their impacts. temples, and entire human-modified landscapes. Archaeologists generate data Aquaculture science enhances aquaculture through fieldwork and excavation, and use production, limiting environmental impacts Arts and Science both laboratory science and interpretive of one of the world’s fastest growing Otago offers a combined Bachelor of Arts theory to study that data. industries. and Science (BASc) degree, which enables Archaeology is our primary source of Fisheries and aquaculture scientists require you to combine your love of both Arts knowledge about the deep history of a broad understanding of biology, ecology, and Science subjects in a single four-year humankind, and the gradual developments oceanography, chemistry, statistics and degree. in culture and society that led to the management. You will learn fundamental You need to choose two specialist areas present-day arrangement of human aspects of these subjects in first and for your degree, one from Arts subjects communities. Otago offers a range of second years. As you progress through the and one from Science subjects. These two stimulating archaeology papers, including course, more specialist subjects such as specialist areas are called major subjects, opportunities for postgraduate students to fisheries, aquaculture and food science will and each major usually consists of between carry out supervised field and laboratory be introduced. nine and 11 papers. There is also room in research, particularly in New Zealand and the degree to add additional papers that If you are interested in a career in the Pacific. aquaculture and fisheries, contact the interest you from outside of your major Director of Aquaculture and Fisheries: areas. [email protected] Arts and Business Career opportunities First-year papers could include: There is a wide range of subjects to Otago offers a combined Bachelor of Arts choose from and this means you will MARI 112 Global Marine Systems and Commerce (BACom) degree, which have a very personalised degree that will BIOL 112 Animal Biology enables you to combine your enthusiasm make you stand out in the job market. BIOL 123 Plants: How They Shape the for both Arts and Business subjects in a Employers are looking for graduates with World single four-year degree. knowledge in science and technology, who CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology Choose two specialist areas for your degree can also understand the impact of these CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology developments on people and society. The and Human Health – one from Arts subjects and one from BASc degree will give you these skills. EAOS 111 Earth and Ocean Science Business subjects. These two specialist For more information on the degree, and ECOL 111 Ecology and Conservation of areas are called major subjects, and each Diversity major usually consists of between nine and your subject options, go to 11 papers. There is also room in the degree STAT 110 Statistical Methods otago.ac.nz/arts-science to add additional papers that interest you Note: The course must include either a from outside of your major areas. minor or a second major in a related subject area. This supporting subject can be from Career opportunities Commerce, Humanities or Sciences. There is a wide range of subjects to choose from and this means you will have a very personalised degree that will make you stand out in the job market. Employers

66 Asian Studies Classical Hebrew papers A HEBR 131 Introductory Biblical Hebrew 1 B From both economic and cultural points A paper for beginners covering the of view, Asia has become a vital part C B basics of Biblical Hebrew grammar and of New Zealand life. Asian Studies is vocabulary, to enable you to read the D an interdisciplinary programme that Hebrew Bible in the original. E includes Asian history, literature, film, Biblical Studies religion, politics, music, anthropology and HEBR 132 Introductory Biblical Hebrew 2 F economics. Papers in Asian Studies help Biblical Studies is devoted to the study A continuation of HEBR 131, including the G students gain a greater awareness of New of the Jewish and Christian Scriptures. It exegesis of selected passages from the Zealand’s largest neighbours and trading looks in detail at the biblical writings in Hebrew Bible. H partners, where ancient cultural traditions their ancient contexts and considers how Career opportunities I mix with cutting-edge modern technology. they should be interpreted. Biblical Studies Graduates work in a wide range of careers. Asian Studies papers are also approved papers are divided between Old Testament J Our students are found in teaching, for majors in Chinese, Japanese and Global (Tanakh or Hebrew Bible) and New K social work, policy analysis, journalism, Studies and they are highly recommended Testament. You can also study the biblical librarianship, and administration, as well as L for any degree with a career-focus in the languages (Classical Hebrew and New a wide variety of church-related roles. Asia-Pacific region. Testament Greek) to an advanced level. M Career opportunities Core 100-level papers N O An understanding of Asia opens up a great BIBS 112 Interpreting the Old Testament Biochemistry variety of international or domestic career The interpretation of the Old Testament P paths in private and public sectors, in (Tanakh or Hebrew Bible) in its historical Te Tari Matū Koiora – the Department of Q industry and government. context, covering the books from Genesis Biochemistry. “Matū koiora” translates as R Core papers to Kings, with an in-depth examination of “the quintessence of life”. This beautifully selected texts. captures what biochemists do – explain S ASIA 101 Introducing Asia life in terms of the fundamental building BIBS 121 Interpreting the New Testament T Kung Fu? Sushi? Gangnam Style? Bollywood? blocks. While watching a living organism, if The interpretation of the New Testament Gandhi? Mao Zedong? Pokemon? What do we you’ve ever asked yourself “I wonder how U in its historical context, including an really know about Asia? This multidisciplinary ...?”, then Biochemistry is for you. In this introduction to critical methods and to the V course develops students’ knowledge and discipline you will learn how organisms study of the Gospels and the Epistles, with understanding of the Asian region, society, read the information in their genes, and W an in-depth discussion of selected texts. people and cultures. what happens when things go wrong and X Both papers are required for a BTheol ASIA 201 Asian Popular Cultures people get sick. As a biochemist, you’ll degree and for a BA, BACom or BASc Y Why do we consider this to be the “Asian answer these questions by understanding majoring in Biblical Studies. century”? How does popular culture the functions of, and interactions between, Z crucially contribute to Asia’s changing and New Testament Greek papers the biological molecules that make up all growing role in the world? This course is an living things – DNA, proteins, sugars and BIBS 131 Introductory New Testament exploration of contemporary Asia through Greek Language 1 fats. And because the building blocks are the analysis of popular culture, with a focus A paper for beginners covering the basic essentially the same for micro-organisms, on media. elements of New Testament Greek grammar plants and animals, whichever area of biology interests you, you can discover how ASIA 301 Topics in Asian Studies and vocabulary, designed to develop reading it works through Biochemistry. A comparative study of selected themes skills in New Testament Greek. in the history of Asian societies, such BIBS 132 Introductory New Testament Career opportunities as nationalism, modernisation and Greek Language 2 During a Biochemistry degree, you will transnational issues. A continuation of BIBS 131, including the learn knowledge and skills valuable exegesis of passages from the Greek New in many different careers, including Testament. biomedical research in academia and industry, agricultural research, publishing,

67 pharmaceuticals, patent law, education, and may take them to fulfil degree and forensic science. Recent Biochemistry requirements in other biological sciences. Biology graduates have jobs that include wine You can also learn the biochemistry Biology studies living organisms and is maker, medical writer, publishing manager, of specialised topics in Genetics, Plant the basis of all studies in the life sciences. business consultant, information analyst, Biotechnology and Forensic Science papers Students taking these papers are often scientific adviser, portfolio manager, policy at the 200- and 300-levels. doing majors in Anatomy, Biochemistry, analyst, biomedical scientist, forensic At 300-level you will master both laboratory Botany, Ecology, Genetics, Human Nutrition, scientist, and even a diplomat at Foreign experiments and computer analysis of Marine Science, Microbiology, Plant Affairs and Trade. bioinformatics. You will explore current Biotechnology, Physiology and Zoology. At Other graduates hold key research research questions, focus on experimental the University of Otago, Biology is used as a positions at universities, Crown Research design and analysis, and prepare for your name for courses at 100-level only. There is Institutes and with major private companies career by discussing the practice of science no Department of Biology. in New Zealand and overseas. Some are in New Zealand and internationally. With Career opportunities secondary and tertiary teachers, while your foundation in Biochemistry at Otago, There are opportunities in agriculture, others have become patent lawyers. With a you can go anywhere! forestry and horticulture, as well as Biochemistry degree you will go places! conservation and resource management. 100-level papers Students who have studied Biology can To get started with a major in Biochemistry Bioethics obtain positions such as research scientist, (BSc), you should enrol in: university lecturer, school teacher, forest Bioethics gives you a set of tools for ecologist, science technician, ecological BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry identifying and thinking through moral consultant, Ministry for Primary Industries CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology issues that arise in the health and life biosecurity officer, resource management CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology sciences. These sciences aim to understand co-ordinator, water quality scientist, and Human Health and manipulate humans, animals and local government environmental officer, the environment, raising many important Your first year course selection should include biotechnologist, plant pathologist and ethical questions for scientists and non- three or four papers each semester, with marine botanist. at least one additional 100-level paper in scientists alike. Bioethics teaches you how The foundation paper in most biological Biology, Chemistry, Human Body Systems or to reason about these moral problems subjects is: Statistics. clearly and critically, to arrive at conclusions about what is at stake and what ought to be CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology The first-year Biochemistry paper, BIOC done about it, with implications for science Progression to 200-level requires one or more 192, emphasises the structure and function and society. Bioethics teaching encourages of the following additional first-year papers: of proteins, how the body uses energy, thought, discussion and refining of ideas. and the metabolic processes associated BIOL 112 Animal Biology with health and disease. This paper is Career opportunities BIOL 123 Plants: How They Shape the compulsory for all Health Sciences First Bioethics will distinguish and add value World Year students. You should also take it if you to your degree if you’re considering a BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry intend to major (or minor) in Biochemistry career in life or health sciences, health ECOL 111 Ecology and Conservation of or are interested in other biological law, management or education, or health, Diversity sciences. science or environmental policy. HUBS 191 Human Body Systems 1 200-level and beyond 200-level and beyond HUBS 192 Human Body Systems 2 As a major, at 200-level you will examine Undergraduate papers in Bioethics are: Requirements vary from subject to subject. Refer to the relevant subject entries. biochemistry in more depth, and begin BITC 201 Bioethics and the Life Sciences to focus on interesting areas like protein BITC 202 Animal Ethics Note: Students interested in BIOL 112, structure and function, replication and BITC 301 Bioethics BIOL 123, HUBS 191 or HUBS 192 are manipulation of DNA and RNA, and cellular recommended to take CELS 191. These papers can be taken alongside study metabolism. You will take these papers in many other subject areas in all Divisions. if you major (or minor) in Biochemistry

68 CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology A Introduces cell structure and function, the Biomedical Sciences B fundamentals of molecular biology and The Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences degree genetics, human genetic variation, and the is a multidisciplinary programme of study C diversity and biology of micro-organisms, relevant to understanding the scientific D applied microbiology and their role in basis of human health and disease. You human health. will choose diverse papers from Anatomy, E BIOL 112 Animal Biology Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, F Introduces animal diversity and evolution, Nutrition, Pathology, Pharmacology and G Physiology. the variation in the structure and life H processes of animals, their interactions with You can choose from six different majors other animals and their environment, and that each provide research-informed I the threats to New Zealand’s unique animals training in areas of biomedical sciences J posed by introduced animals, human where Otago has significant strengths. activities and harvesting. K Career opportunities BIOL 123 Plants: How They Shape the L As a BBiomedSc graduate you will develop World M An introduction to botany, how the study knowledge and skills that are applicable to of plants aids our understanding of Earth’s many careers, and our graduates are found Keresoma Leaupepe N history and human society, and how plants in diverse specialties across the range of Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences with Honours O will respond to our changing world. biomedical sciences. You will be well placed Master of Science (Genetics) to continue on to postgraduate studies in a PhD candidate P BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry range of biotechnology and health-related Q Introduces the structure and function of fields. You may find yourself continuing to “I chose to study Biomedical R proteins, how the body uses energy, and the MSc and PhD studies if you wish to become metabolic processes associated with health a professional scientist. This degree is also Sciences because I was fascinated S and disease. excellent preparation for graduate-entry by biochemistry and pathology. T ECOL 111 Ecology and Conservation of health science programmes including The degree also allowed me to take U Diversity Audiology, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Examines species and population ecology, Optometry, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy. papers in subjects like genetics, V including the patterns of biodiversity, Biomedical Sciences is a flexible and very anatomy and human nutrition and W management of threatened species, marketable degree and our graduates can introduced me to research and lab evolution and environmental influences, be found in a range of careers including X and how individuals interact with each research technicians and scientists, work. Ultimately, I want to research Y other in populations and with their physical orthopaedic sales specialists and cardiac population genetics in Samoa.” Z environment. physiologists. HUBS 191 Human Body Systems 1 You’ll find Otago BBiomedSc graduates HUBS 192 Human Body Systems 2 working in universities, research institutes Introduce the structure and functions of and private industry all over the world, from selected systems of the human body with Dunedin to Doha, Sydney to Stockholm. clinical examples for an understanding of health and disease. First year To start a BBiomedSc degree you must take the 200-level and beyond following 100-level papers as part of Health 200- and 300-level courses in specialised Sciences First Year, Biomedical Sciences First life sciences include: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Year or a BSc*: Botany, Ecology, Genetics, Human Nutrition, BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry Marine Science, Microbiology, Plant Biotechnology, Physiology and Zoology. CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology

69 CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology Infection and Immunity and Human Health With the rise in antibiotic resistance and Botany HUBS 191 Human Body Systems 1 threat of pandemics, it is more important Botany is the study of plants: their HUBS 192 Human Body Systems 2 than ever to find new ways to control structure and development, physiology, PHSI 191 Biological Physics and prevent microbial disease. In this genetics and biochemistry, health and and two further papers at 100-level from any major you will study infectious diseases, disease, relationships with other organisms degree schedule. HUNT 141, STAT (110 or 115) the importance of a healthy microbiota and the environment as well as the impacts and PHSI 191 are highly recommended. and the development of new antibiotics. plants have on our daily lives. You will explore how the immune system * These requirements reflect proposed At the University of Otago, the emphasis is fights infection and cancer and learn how changes that are pending approval. Please on general biology, ecology and physiology of vaccines are designed. Students in this check the University website. vascular plants, marine algae, phytoplankton, major have gone on to careers in diverse cyanobacteria and fungi, although other Second year and beyond areas such as medicine, disease control groups (plant viruses, lichens, mosses and From second year you can choose from six and scientific research. liverworts) are included in some papers. majors. These are: Molecular Basis of Health and Disease Drugs and Human Health In this major you’ll explore the Career opportunities This major specialises in skills related to molecular and pathological basis of There is a wide range of employment the benefits and risks of medicines. You will health and disease and investigate how opportunities for graduates in Botany: gain an up-to-date knowledge of how drugs altered metabolic events can result in these jobs can cover research scientists, are used to treat disease, and learn the cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes university lecturers, school teachers, forest pathways by which new therapeutic agents and obesity. You will learn about the ecologists, science technicians, ecological are discovered and progressed through to regulation of cell metabolism and how consultants, biosecurity officers, resource human clinical trials. DRHH graduates are changes in cellular function can lead to management co-ordinators, water quality especially suited to roles in pharmaceutical disease. Your future career might be in scientists, local government environmental or biotechnology companies, and many clinical or biomedical research, in medicine, officers, biotechnologists, geneticists, plant use the degree as an entry pathway into or in the biotechnology industry. pathologists and marine botanists. professional courses such as medicine or Nutrition and Metabolism in Human Health 100-level papers pharmacy. In this major you’ll learn how the physiology At first year you must take a number of Functional Human Biology and biochemistry of nutrition and dietary required papers and several others are With its focus on how the body works, assessment is relevant to human health. highly recommended. Please refer to the this major is a great choice if you wish to You will study macro- and micronutrient Guide to Enrolment for further details. pursue a health-related career. Our health requirements, assessment of nutrient is a function of the normal operation of status, energy requirements and 200-level and beyond the cells, tissues and organ systems of balance, and the role of nutrition in non- 200-level papers examine a range of subject the body: sicknesses and diseases occur communicable diseases and in metabolic areas including plant functional biology and when normal operation goes awry. To disorders. You might then apply this biotechnology, plant and fungal diversity understand disease, you must learn about knowledge in your future career as a doctor including global and Southern Hemisphere both normal and abnormal processes on or lecturer in human nutrition! affinities; and marine and freshwater primary the various body systems. Many FUHB production – particularly the biology, ecology Reproduction, Genetics and Development graduates are now working as doctors, and physiology of seaweeds, cyanobacteria This is a popular major for students dentists, physiotherapists, audiologists and and phytoplankton. interested in a career in clinical embryology optometrists. Others are working at the and genetics, and in medicine. It focuses 300-level papers consider a range of limits of human knowledge in an attempt to on understanding the interplay between subject areas including community, find cures or develop treatments for major genes and structure in reproductive and population and evolutionary plant ecology, health issues facing New Zealanders. developmental processes. You will explore as well as the physiological responses how our genes and environment influence of plants, algae and phytoplankton to our adult anatomy, reproduction and fertility, terrestrial and aquatic environments, the and the processes by which a fertilised egg is biology and ecology of plant interactions transformed into a whole organism. with animals and microbes.

70 are called major subjects, and each major A Business usually consists of between nine and 11 B Graduates from the Otago Business School papers. There is also room in the degree to gain a solid understanding of their chosen add additional papers that interest you from C business discipline(s), and an appreciation of outside of your major areas. D the wider business sector. They also take on Career opportunities the challenge of ensuring our communities E There is a wide range of subjects to choose grow culturally, socially, economically and F from and this means you will have a very sustainably. personalised degree that will make you G There is no single subject called Business. stand out in the job market. Employers H Refer to the major subjects of Accounting, are looking for graduates with technical I Economics, Finance, Human Resource expertise and transferable skills, who can Management, Information Science, also problem solve. This degree will provide J International Business, Management, you with the necessary tools for the future K Marketing, Philosophy Politics and to succeed in workplaces that require critical Economics (PPE) and Tourism. All subjects thinking, creativity and communication. L taught in the Otago Business School can M be put towards a Bachelor of Commerce N (BCom). James Crofts-Bennett In addition, you can undertake a minor in all Kāi Tahu, Kāti Mamoe, Waitaha O of these areas except International Business Bachelor of Science (Botany and Zoology) and P Master of Science or PPE. Hospitality and Entrepreneurship are Q offered as specialist minors only. C PhD candidate R To complete a BCom, you must complete, in addition to your major’s requirements, a set “I’m an arachnologist based in the S of “core” papers that provide an excellent Chemistry Botany department. On the surface T general understanding of business. Chemists work to understand the nature that doesn’t make much sense but U To view all core paper requirements and to of the world around us – they study the it turns out that spiders love plants. find out more visit otago.ac.nz/business composition, properties and transformations V Spiders are very resilient but also With flexible course structure, you can of matter. However, more than simply mixing W combine most subjects, majors and chemicals in a lab, chemists invent new highly selective about their habitat, X chemical reactions, develop new materials, degrees to create a path that works for you. particularly the plants on which Y Academic advisers are available throughout design new drugs, and create new models they live. I recently completed my the year to help you organise your study to understand the world and then devices Z programme. to explore it. In many different ways, the master’s thesis on spider ecology, discoveries made by chemists help us to and I’m continuing on with a PhD improve our lives and our planet. investigating the effects of climate Business and Science Career opportunities change on spiders. With 800 With the problem-solving skills developed species of spiders in New Zealand, Otago offers a combined Bachelor of as students of chemistry, our graduates Commerce and Science (BComSc) degree, have gone on to a variety of roles: they work many of them unnamed, the field is which enables you to combine your as patent lawyers, forensic scientists and wide open for research.” enthusiasm for both Business and Science scientific equipment sales reps; they work subjects in a single four-year degree. for local and regional councils, in industry, Choose two specialist areas for your degree schools and start-up companies and as – one from Business subjects and one from professors and researchers in universities Science subjects. These two specialist areas around the world.

71 Chemistry is an increasingly multi- molecules and how this understanding disciplinary degree, which is reflected explains the properties of materials. CHEM 150 Concepts in in our graduates choosing to complete Topics covered include introductory Chemistry (Summer School) double degrees, such as Chemistry/Law, quantum mechanics; atomic structure; This bridging paper provides an Chemistry/Finance, Chemistry/Anatomy. chemical bonding; stereochemistry, introduction to the key concepts of In addition, with the ongoing shortage of isomerism, conformational analysis; chemistry, and is designed for students secondary school teachers, many of our methods of structural determination who have a limited background in graduates enter the teaching profession. – spectroscopy (electronic absorption, chemistry or who feel they need a infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance), 100-level papers catch-up before enrolling for 100-level mass spectrometry; colloids. If you intend to major in Chemistry (BSc or chemistry courses (CHEM 111 or CHEM BASc), you must take papers worth at least This course can be selected in Semester 2 191, which are part of the Health Sciences 90 points (5 papers) from 100- and 200-level as an optional eighth paper for the Health First Year programme) or to provide an Chemistry papers. Sciences First Year (HSFY) programme. understanding of basic chemistry concepts CHEM 111 and CHEM 191 cover the 200-level and beyond to complement their current studies. theoretical, quantitative and practical The BSc and BASc courses in Chemistry are The content of the course is at senior aspects of chemistry – these are flexible and cater for wide interests. Majors, high school Chemistry level (NCEA Levels considered the core of the chemistry minors, and anyone interested in studying 2 and 3). degree and are both strongly more advanced chemistry can select from The course runs for six weeks. The first recommended. At least 14 credits in NCEA papers on a range of topics, including four weeks will be distance taught, with Level 3 Chemistry Achievement Standards biological, physical, forensic, analytical and students completing lessons online. are strongly recommended as an synthetic (organic and inorganic) chemistry. The final two weeks will be taught on appropriate background for these papers. In their third year, students can also take the Dunedin campus, and will involve For some advanced chemistry papers, CHEM 390, a year-long paper that allows lectures/tutorials and laboratory classes. study of Mathematics and/or Physics at them to carry out independent work as Assessment will be by means of online 100-level, or at least to NCEA Level 3, is part of a research laboratory. tests and laboratory exit tests, as well as a helpful. final examination. CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology The course is normally restricted to and Human Health (Semester 1) students who have attained no more than This paper shows how an understanding Introductory Chemistry 14 credits at NCEA Level 2 Chemistry (or of the composition and structure of Students who have not done Year 13 equivalent). Enquiries regarding course molecules can explain the chemical Chemistry (or equivalent), or feel their eligibility should be directed to the course reactions that the molecules undergo. background in Chemistry is weak, can enrol co-ordinator, Dr David McMorran In particular, it introduces the chemical for the Introductory Chemistry catch-up ([email protected]). course. This is an online, distance-taught, ideas that underpin important processes For more information see not-for-credit course that runs throughout in biology and human health, including otago.ac.nz/chemistry/study/papers energetics, kinetics, equilibria and the year. It provides a good introduction solubility, properties of water and to the basic ideas of chemistry and so is a solutions, acids, bases, complexation and helpful preparation for 100-level chemistry electron transfer, mechanisms of organic papers, including CHEM 191 (which is Chinese reactions and properties of important part of the Health Sciences First Year Modern Standard Chinese is the most classes of biological molecules. programme). This course may particularly suit students who also need to take the widely spoken language in the world. As CHEM 191 is one of the seven compulsory University of Otago’s JumpStart Physics China is becoming increasingly important papers in the Health Sciences First Year course during Summer School. to New Zealand’s future, it is crucial that we programme. know more about Chinese culture, history, For further information including CHEM 111 Chemistry: Molecular politics and its economy. Learning the enrolment details for the course visit: Architecture (Semester 2) Chinese language is an essential first step otago.ac.nz/chemistry/study/distance This paper shows how chemists can work towards this understanding. out the composition and structure of

72 Career opportunities *If you already have some proficiency in Career opportunities A Chinese (e.g. have studied it at secondary There is a definite demand for people Graduates develop valuable skills in critical B who understand Chinese culture and school, lived in China, or have been exposed thinking, research and communication. who can communicate effectively with to Chinese in a family setting), you should They go on to develop careers in any C Chinese speakers. Our graduates work in seek special permission to enrol in 200-level number of roles: teaching, social work, D language acquisition papers. New Zealand and overseas in business, journalism, librarianship, administration, E law, tourism, information science 200-level and beyond aid and development agencies, government F and technology, teaching, translation Our Chinese language acquisition papers department work, and church leadership and interpreting, print and electronic at intermediate level (CHIN 231 and CHIN and ministry. G journalism, and government departments. 232) and advanced level (CHIN 334, CHIN There are three main dimensions to Christian H Studying Chinese 335, CHIN 441) are designed to develop Thought and History: I At Otago, you can study Chinese at any communication skills in spoken and written • Church History – the growth and level. Chinese is a major for the Bachelor of Chinese, as well as increase knowledge of J development of the Christian faith from the Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Commerce and Chinese culture, literature, media practices, first century to the present day. K Bachelor of Arts and Science. You can also and society. The Chinese Programme also L study Chinese as part of a major in Global offers culture papers taught in English • Systematic Theology – a critical Studies or a major in Tourism, Languages and a Chinese/English translation paper exposition of the content of Christian belief, M and Cultures. taught from the sociocultural perspective both historically and in contemporary N (CHIN 250). BA(Hons) and the postgraduate contexts. Papers explore the nature and 100-level papers qualifications MA, PGDipArts and PhD are implications of Christian understandings of O If you have no previous knowledge of Chinese* also available. God, Jesus, humanity, salvation, the natural P you need to enrol in the following 100-level The University of Otago has established world, community and worship. Q papers: student exchange programmes with • Christian Ethics and Public Theology R CHIN 131 Introductory Chinese 1 prestigious universities in Beijing, Dalian, – link the history and ideas of Christian Introduces reading, writing, listening Hong Kong, Shanghai and Taiwan where belief to present-day questions about life, S and speaking Chinese. This course is for our students may spend one or two death, relationships, suffering, violence, T absolute beginners. semesters and complete courses that war, poverty and justice. Some papers count towards their Otago degree. There pay special attention to the particular U CHIN 132 Introductory Chinese 2 are also many scholarships (such as the NZ- contributions Christian theology may Building on CHIN 131, this is an elementary V China scholarship, the Shanghai Summer make to issues of major political and social course in reading, writing, listening and W School or the Tertiary Summer Camp in debate in a pluralist society. speaking for students with some basic Fudan) available for students who wish X Chinese. Core papers at 100-level are: to deepen their knowledge of Chinese Y Students then choose either ASIA 101 or language and culture. CHTH 102 The History of Christianity GLBL 101. A survey of the history of Christianity from Z ASIA 101 Introducing Asia around 100 AD to the present day: from Kung Fu? Sushi? Gangnam Style? Bollywood? early formation to recent contexts in Nazi Gandhi? Mao Zedong? Pokemon? What do we Christian Thought Germany, Soviet Russia and North America. really know about Asia? This multidisciplinary and History CHTH 111 Doing Theology course develops students’ knowledge and What is theology? How should it be done, understanding of the Asian region, society, Christianity has been a hugely influential and why? The roles of scripture, tradition people and cultures. force in the development of Western and experience; exploring doctrines of civilisation, helping to shape the world in GLBL 101 Introduction to Intercultural God, Jesus Christ, salvation, creation and Communication which we live today. It continues to have a the last things in a pluralist world. Understanding communication across very significant global presence. Christian Thought and History explores the history, CHTH 131 God and Ethics in the Modern cultures: communication styles, World beliefs and values of Christianity – their interpersonal relationships and intercultural An introduction to Christian ethics in the origins, development and varying contexts. competency. modern world, with particular attention to

73 the major cultural shifts that have shaped CLAS 105 Greek Mythology Level 2 Latin (or equivalent), you may enrol contemporary thinking about society, God CLAS 108 Classical Art and Archaeology: Of for this paper without taking LATN 111. Heroes, Gods and Men and ethics. 200-level and beyond All three of these papers are compulsory CLAS 109 Roman Social History: Slaves, Gladiators, Prostitutes Classical Studies in the BTheol degree; for a BA, BACom Our papers cover Greek and Roman myth, GREK 111 Introductory Greek 1 or BASc major in Christian Thought and Greek philosophy, the Trojan War, Roman GREK 112 Introductory Greek 2 History, you need to take CHTH 102 and archaeology, Alexander the Great and his LATN 111 Introductory Latin 1 either CHTH 111 or CHTH 131. successors, Athenian social life and religion, LATN 112 Introductory Latin 2 Roman emperors, and Cicero’s oratory. The ideal would be to take four papers, Greek and Latin combining Classical Studies with one of the Greek and Latin papers focus on improving Classics languages, or combining Greek with Latin. language skills and reading major texts. If Classics is the study of the civilisations of CLAS 105 Greek Mythology you have at least 16 credits in NCEA Level 3 ancient Greece and Rome. These have had A study of the myths of Ancient Greece Latin (or equivalent), you may be admitted immense influence on the development with particular reference to the origins and directly to LATN 211. of Western civilisation. Our language, nature of gods and heroes. literature, art and architecture, drama, CLAS 108 Classical Art and Archaeology: philosophy, political and legal systems are Of Heroes, Gods and Men all derived (in part) from Greece and Rome. An introductory study of Classical art and Commerce Greece and Rome are fascinating subjects archaeology, examining both the ancient Graduates from the Otago Business School in themselves, and our interdisciplinary Greek and Roman worlds. gain a solid understanding of their chosen papers mean there are links with almost all CLAS 109 Roman Social History: Slaves, business discipline(s), and an appreciation of other Arts subjects. The major in Classics Gladiators, Prostitutes the wider business sector. They also take on covers Classical Studies, Greek and Latin, A study of ancient Roman social life, with the challenge of ensuring our communities which can be combined in proportions to particular emphasis on the marginalised (or grow culturally, socially, economically and suit you. so-called “invisible”) lower classes, including sustainably. Classical Studies covers history, literature, slaves, gladiators, prostitutes and bandits. There is no single subject called Commerce. mythology and archaeology (taught in GREK 111 Introductory Greek 1 Refer to the major subjects of Accounting, English translation), while Greek and Latin A beginners’ paper covering the basic Economics, Finance, Human Resource papers offer linguistic training and the elements of ancient Greek grammar and Management, Information Science, experience of reading major works of vocabulary, and designed to develop skills International Business, Management, ancient Greek and Roman literature, drama, in translating ancient Greek. Marketing, Philosophy Politics and history and philosophy in the original Economics (PPE) and Tourism. All subjects GREK 112 Introductory Greek 2 languages. A knowledge of ancient Greek taught in the Otago Business School can A continuation of GREK 111, incorporating and/or Latin is an essential skill required for be put towards a Bachelor of Commerce more advanced grammar and syntax, and postgraduate work in Classics. (BCom). designed to develop skills in translating Career opportunities ancient Greek. In addition, you can undertake a minor in all Graduates teach in schools and of these areas except International Business LATN 111 Introductory Latin 1 or PPE. Hospitality and Entrepreneurship universities, and work in foreign A beginners’ paper covering the basic are offered as specialist minors only. affairs, trade and industry, university elements of Latin grammar and vocabulary, administration, libraries, art galleries, and designed to develop skills in translating To complete a BCom, you must complete, in museums, theatre and journalism. Latin. addition to your major’s requirements, a set of “core” papers that provide an excellent 100-level papers LATN 112 Introductory Latin 2 general understanding of business. If you intend to major in Classics (BA, BACom A continuation of LATN 111, incorporating or BASc), you must take at least two of the more advanced grammar and syntax, and To view all core paper requirements and to following 100-level papers: designed to develop skills in translating find out more visit otago.ac.nz/commerce Latin. If you have at least 18 credits in NCEA

74 With flexible course structure, you can 100-level papers A combine most subjects, majors and COMS majors must take: degrees to create a path that works for you. B MFCO 102 Media, Power, Society Academic advisers are available throughout C and the year to help you organise your study MFCO 103 Introduction to Communication D programme. Studies E MFCO 102 Media, Power, Society F Equips students with tools for engaging G Communication Studies critically with our world in both New Zealand and international contexts. H We live in a mediatised world. Our Students will engage with theories experiences of reality, relationships I of representation, power, and what and politics are shaped by media and makes us who we are as well as develop J communication. valuable skills for analysing media texts. K In the Communication Studies major, we These skills include discourse analysis L explore: of a range of media texts in terms of the • how everyday life is structured through following frameworks: Marxism, feminism, M media and digital technologies postcolonialism and postmodernism. Laura Quigley N • the relationship between data and social MFCO 103 Introduction to Communication Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies) O power Studies Managing Director SE Asia, Integral Ad Science (IAS) P • the historical development of Introduces students to the core critical communication theory and practice theories, ideas, concepts and debates at Q the heart of communication research. Gives a “The University of Otago is a • how to intervene and communicate R grounding in issues in communication theory, solid learning institution with a critically in our mediatised world mass communication, audience studies, digital strong curriculum and a diverse, S • how media creates new public and communication and the communication knowledgeable pool of lecturers. My T political formations. industries. Students will also develop their U Students can also study Communication own skills in writing and reflecting critically Bachelor of Arts degree gave me the Studies as a minor to enhance their about communication studies. confidence and clarity to successfully V undergraduate majors. Any MFCO coded Please check the programme website pursue a career in the media W paper counts towards the Communication otago.ac.nz/mfco for the most recent paper industry. I have lived and worked in X major. information. London, Sydney and now Singapore Y Career opportunities 200-level and beyond for companies including Māori TV, the Z Communication Studies is a major that From media history and mass communication recognises the need for graduates to selfies and surveillance, papers New Zealand Herald and Google. I’ve who understand communication in the beyond 100-level provide perspectives given and taken enough interviews to information age and the era of globalised on media theories, communications know that a good qualification opens media. The skills that students learn history, technology, policy and audiences, are widely applicable to a broad range important social, political, environmental up doors to different opportunities.” of occupations and professions. Our and cultural issues involving media. graduates work as journalists (TV, radio, print), teachers, administrators, managers, Combine with other subjects communications and marketing co- Communication Studies can be combined ordinators, registrars and policy-makers with the study of a wide range of other in the public service sector (Tertiary subjects, including Film and Media, English, Education Commission, Department of Anthropology, Political Studies, Geography, Internal Affairs). Others are employed in History, Gender, Languages and Marketing. private creative and media industries.

75 worthless and possibly even dangerous, Community Health Care as we have seen with epidemiological Computer Science Community Health Care focuses on models of COVID-19. It is no wonder that Computer Science is an exciting subject, providing the skills and knowledge required skilled computational modellers are in high especially since computers are more to work in our changing healthcare demand. We are fortunate to have some of important in our modern world than system. The course is multidisciplinary, the top mathematical and computational ever before. In various forms, from smart encompassing biological, sociological, modellers at the University of Otago. technology, through phones, tablets and cultural, psychological and developmental The COMO programme will help laptops, to supercomputers, they are essential perspectives. You will learn about human you develop the skills for successful to how we all work, play, and communicate. health and well-being across the lifespan, computational modelling. Many students Programming is a fundamental part of core illnesses and treatments, disability, take COMO courses as part of a degree computer science, but computer scientists patient assessment and care co-ordination, in another discipline; others specialise in are not just programmers. The subject also and bioethical principles underpinning computational modelling itself. includes problem-solving, manipulating healthcare. If you are interested in Computational data, understanding the role of computers Graduates will have a thorough Modelling, contact the programme director in society, building networks, computer understanding of health, well-being and the Professor David Bryant at graphics, artificial intelligence, designing health system, and will be well equipped to [email protected] games, web and cloud development, and gain employment in a variety of community more. Computer Science can be taken as a COMO 101 Modelling and Computation healthcare roles within a wide range major for either a Bachelor of Arts (BA), a This is a general-purpose paper providing of primary, secondary, and health and Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom), a general introduction to techniques in disability sector services. a Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) or computational modelling and applied a Bachelor of Science (BSc), as a second You can study Community Health Care as mathematics. Applications range from major for a Bachelor of Applied Science a major in the Bachelor of Health Sciences estimation of tidal power output to (BAppSc), as a minor for BA, MusB, BPA, (BHealSc) degree, or as a minor in a range epidemiology and genetics. It has no BSc, BASc, BAppSc, BHealSc, BTheol, BCom of degrees. Please see the Health Sciences prerequisites, and is recommended for or as an elective. entry for more information or visit our science and health science majors. website otago.ac.nz/bhealsc COMO 204 Differential Equations Career opportunities This paper provides a comprehensive This is a great time to think of an IT career. introduction to the theory and practice Over the past few years, the number of Computational Modelling of differential equations, one of the most jobs has continued to increase steadily fundamental tools for computational and while the number of skilled graduates has Science, technology, engineering and mathematical modelling. lagged behind. A career in the IT sector mathematics (STEM) skills are the offers high salaries and job security. It Prerequisite: MATH 140 backbone of a modern economy. A also offers a lot of variety, since computer computational modeller bridges the gap COMO 303 Numerical Methods skills can be combined with any other between mathematics and the other STEM This paper presents key techniques and interests you have. On our web pages you disciplines. When industrial scientists want theory required to carry out mathematical can see what a wide range of positions our to use mathematics and computing to and modelling calculations on a computer. graduates have had. solve a problem, they need computational In particular, it discusses solving systems modelling. of equations, matrix decompositions, 100-level papers There are three papers that you need A computational modeller studies curve fitting, and numerical integration. to take in your first year to progress in problems and processes in the real world Moreover, it develops further ideas from Computer Science: and then distills the key features into COMO 204 on numerical methods for mathematical equations to construct a working with differential equations. COMP 101 Foundations of Information Systems model. Prerequisites: COMO 204 and MATH 202 An introduction to information systems A well-designed model is the key to a for the management and exploitation of successful outcome, while a badly designed data and information, and to relational model will make any mathematical solution databases.

76 COMP 161 Computer Programming information remotely. This paper teaches A This paper provides an introduction to you about the networks and databases computer programming suitable for that underpin this software in the context B beginners with little or no prior experience. of developing web applications. C You will learn fundamental skills in writing COSC 204 Computer Systems D computer programs to solve problems, the Developing secure and efficient code basics of object-oriented programming, E requires an understanding of how and how to design and test your solutions. computers work. In Computer Systems F Students with previous programming you will learn how code is executed on the G experience can speak to an adviser about CPU, the role of an operating system, and sitting an advanced placement test to H how resources are shared and scheduled progress directly to COMP 162. between multiple programs and processes. I COMP 162 Foundations of Computer J Science 300-level and beyond This paper further develops your At 300-level you can choose from a wide K programming skills, with a focus on object- variety of options. For a Computer Science L major you must include one of COSC oriented design and programming in Java. M It also introduces key computer science 326, Computational Problem Solving or concepts such as algorithms and data COSC 345, Software Engineering. Both of Abinaya Jayanthi N structures, and different approaches to these papers consolidate your software Bachelor of Science with Honours (Computer O programming. development skills and give you experience Science) and Bachelor of Laws working in a team to solve problems. P Students who major in Computer Alongside those you can choose from Science also need to include a 100-level “To bridge my Law and Computer Q options in fields like artificial intelligence, mathematics paper in their degree. There R computer graphics, cloud computing, Science degrees, I studied papers are a number of papers you can take, network security, games design, and more. S but MATH 160 is a common choice as it is in law and emerging tech, and required for some of our 300-level options. Computer Science also combines well information and data protection, and T with many other subjects – it leads to in my honours year I collaborated U 200-level papers careers in bioinformatics with the biological In your second year, a Computer Science and health sciences; opens new areas with a charitable company that V major consists of four core papers: of investigation for mathematicians, uses artificial intelligence to provide W COSC 201 Algorithms and Data Structures physicists and chemists; supports analysis people with legal help. We developed X and modelling in economics, finance, and Data structures and the algorithms a chatbot to identify the legal issue that operate on them are central to the management; helps lawyers and politicians Y development of effective and efficient understand how technology affects our a person needed help with (and Z computer programs. You will learn how to society; and much more. Talk to an adviser then direct them to the appropriate implement, use, and evaluate algorithms about how Computer Science might fit with specialist bot). Law is often slow that operate on collections of data; graphs, your other interests or chosen major. trees, and networks; and strings of text. to change, and technology is the COSC 202 Software Development opposite. In future, we will need Writing code is just a small part of Computing people who can facilitate the successful software development. This differences between these fields paper teaches you tools and techniques The University of Otago offers five computing- that can help you manage a software related subjects: Computational Modelling as they grow.” project, work in a team, and understand (BAppSc, BComSc, BASc), Computer Science how code becomes an application. (BA, BSc, BACom, BComSc, BASc or as a second major for BAppSc), Data Science COSC 203 Web, Networks, and Databases (BAppSc, BComSc, BASc), Information Much of the software we use every day is Science (available in BA, BCom, BComSc, delivered online via the internet, accessing

77 BACom, BASc, BSc or as a second major for consumer behaviours, diet, nutrition, At 300-level, a full-year paper in Food BAppSc) and Software Engineering (BAppSc, lifestyle and marketing influences. This Product Development will give you valuable BComSc, BASc). All of these majors have an area of study provides an opportunity to experience through a hands-on project, associated minor, and there could also be an combine courses in the consumer aspects applying all the skills learned to date. You opportunity to incorporate some papers for of food science, with business skills through will also study Advanced Sensory Science both a major and a minor. You can read about a compulsory minor (or second major). and look in more depth at factors affecting each of these elsewhere in this subject guide. Consumer Food Science is complemented consumer choice in Food and Consumers. very well by a minor (or second major) in You will also complete the requirements for You can take a first-year course that will Marketing and this is a popular choice with your minor or second major. allow you to develop majors in any of these employers. It also works well with subjects computing subjects. You can decide at the such as Management or Entrepreneurship. end of your first year which one you want Combining Consumer Food Science with as your major. COMP 101, 161, and 162 Nutrition Communication is another choice Criminology form the core of the first-year computing that opens different career options. A range curriculum, and taking those in your first Criminology is one of the fastest growing of combinations is available depending on year then will let you progress with a and most popular areas of study in your interests. major in Computer Science, Information the social sciences. Students studying Science, or Software Engineering. In Graduates are employed in careers as criminology learn about many of the social, addition, a mathematics paper is required diverse as food promotion, sensory analysis, cultural, political and economic dynamics or recommended for most majors; adding food quality management, marketing, that shape the social phenomenon of COMO 101 opens up Computational consumer research, food regulation and crime. The minor in Criminology provides Modelling; while the combination of COMP policy, and new product development. the opportunity to study key themes and debates, including: 120 and either STAT 110 or STAT 115 lets 100-level papers you major in Data Science. Each major has If you intend to major in Consumer Food • conceptions of crime, deviance and its own requirements, however, so it is Science (BAppSc), you must take the following victimisation in theory and history recommended that you consult an adviser 100-level papers: • the criminal justice system and of studies in your major subject department alternative forms of justice in order to select your first-year papers FOSC 111 Food Principles appropriately. FOSC 112 Introduction to Food Marketing • crime, equality and social difference either There are also papers that provide skills to • feminist criminology, gender and crime students who are taking a major or minor a STAT 110 Statistical Methods • victimology or computing discipline. These include: • criminality and victimisation in media, STAT 115 Introduction to Biostatistics COMP 151 Programming for Scientists film and literature CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology, is An introduction to the basics of also recommended. • forensic investigation of crime. programming using the Python programming language. This paper has an You will also need to select additional Students who take the minor in emphasis on techniques that are useful in papers required for your chosen minor or Criminology will find its fascinating learning the sciences, and provides practical skills second major subject. opportunities combine well within their that will help you process, analyse, and 200-level and beyond BA, BSc, BACom, BASc, BCom or BAppSc visualise data. studies. BA students combine the minor Three core food science papers, which with high profile disciplinary majors such build on your foundation knowledge of as Psychology, Sociology, Gender Studies, the science of food, are taken in second Anthropology, Politics, Philosophy, Film and Consumer Food Science year: Food Systems 1, Food Systems 2 Media Studies, Geography and Classics. and Sensory Science. Other papers are Students also combine the minor with Consumer Food Science involves the study selected to fulfil the requirements for your majors such as Forensic Analytical Science, of factors that influence our food choices chosen minor or second major and there Management, Anatomy and Neuroscience. and food production, such as cultural and may still be room to add extra papers ethical issues, sensory perception (taste, relevant to Consumer Food Science, such appearance, smell), food quality, policy, as Psychology or Statistics.

78 To fulfil the requirements of a minor in Career opportunities we can learn from data and how we can A Criminology students must take both of: meaningfully use it to improve our world. The combination of academic skills and B SOCI 103 Crime, Deviance and Social practical experience will prepare you for a Data science brings together techniques Transformation successful career as a dancer, performer, and methods from computer science, C CRIM 201 Crime, Justice and Society choreographer, researcher or dance information science and statistics in order D educator. to extract knowledge from large and The rest of the minor is made up of three E complex data sets, and to communicate choices from a range of approved papers DANC 101 Dance and Popular Culture and apply this knowledge. You will learn F in Psychology, Gender Studies, Sociology, Examines the role of dance in popular how to acquire, handle and analyse data to Politics, History, English, Anthropology, Film culture in local and global contexts through G solve problems in a wide variety of areas. and Media Studies, and Law. integrated theory and choreographic You will also learn to think critically and H explorations. It introduces the latest ethically about the increasing role data I dance fads and dance repertoire by New science plays in society. Zealand and international dance artists and J addresses the interconnections between Career opportunities K dance, transcultural identities and social Working as a data scientist for an L media. organisation means you will be at the heart M D DANC 201/ 301 Contemporary Dance of decision-making processes. Studying Fusions data science leads to opportunities in fields N Focuses on the choreographic process, as diverse as banking and biotechnology, O Dance aesthetic fusions and artistic vision of key entertainment and education, gaming and national and international contemporary government, medicine and manufacturing, P Dance at the School of Performing Arts choreographers of the 20th and 21st retail and research. offers a unique opportunity to study dance Q centuries. It provides a critical analysis as an art form. Feel the exhilaration of of the hybrid repertoire of the genre 100-level papers R moving, choreographing and performing and will help you develop your unique To major in Data Science you will need to S as you explore a diverse range of dance choreographic identity. take COMP 101 Foundations of Information styles and develop an understanding Systems, COMP 120 Practical Data Science, T DANC 204/304 Dance for Musical Theatre and a critical appreciation of dance as COMP 161 Computer Programming, COMP U Explores the artistic qualities and a performative medium and cultural 162 Foundations of Computer Science, and techniques of dance in musical theatre V expression in local and global contexts. In either STAT 110 Statistical Methods or STAT through integrated theory and practice. a combination of theory and practice you 115 Introduction to Biostatistics. You are W It will expand your knowledge on the will engage with current academic research also strongly encouraged to take MATH 130 X socio-cultural contexts that influence the and choreographic practice that will Foundations of Modern Mathematics 1. stimulate your critical thinking and help you dance styles of the genre and develop your Y acquire choreographic and performative technical, performative and choreographic 200-level and beyond Z qualities that will enhance your confidence, skills. Higher level papers focus on important aspects of data science such as data teamwork and communication skills. Full details of papers and activities are visualisation, programming and problem Dance is available as an optional minor available at otago.ac.nz/performing-arts solving, statistical modelling, databases, subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor machine learning and artificial intelligence. of Music (MusB), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), As Data Science is a major for the Bachelor Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc), Data Science of Applied Science, you will need a minor or a second major in an approved subject Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Data is at the core of modern society. We area. There is a large number of subject Health Science (BHealSc), Bachelor of Arts are producing it, collecting it, wrangling it, areas to choose from in Applied Science, and Commerce (BACom) or Bachelor of Arts analysing it, modelling it, understanding Arts and Music, Science, as well as all and Science (BASc) degree. You may also it, visualising it, and using it on a scale Commerce subjects. You may even choose study Dance as part of the interdisciplinary that seemed impossible not so long ago. Computer Science, Information Science or Bachelor of Performing Arts. Data science is fundamentally about how Statistics.

79 DTEC 101 Dental Materials 1 Dental Technology DTEC 102 Dental Technology 1 A dental technician makes a wide range of DTEC 103 Oral Health Sciences for Dental dental appliances by means of traditional Technology and digital technologies. The three-year CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology Bachelor of Dental Technology degree and Human Health (BDentTech) enables you to acquire the PHSI 191 Biological Physics knowledge, understanding and skills to 200-level and beyond become a competent dental technician and 200-level papers include dental work independently as a member of the biomaterials and the construction of dental team. Clinical dental technicians can partial dentures, orthodontic appliances offer a direct clinical service of removable and conservative restorations by means of denture prosthetics to patients, following traditional and digital technologies. completion of the Postgraduate Diploma 300-level includes digital manufacturing in Clinical Dental Technology. There technologies and construction of is also the option to do the Bachelor complex appliances for crown and bridge of Dental Technology with Honours restorations; implant restorations and (BDentTech(Hons)), which involves doing dentures as well as marketing, practice Ana Grymak additional research-based papers. management and biomaterials research. Bachelor of Dental Technology with Honours Career opportunities Health and conduct Once you graduate you can register with The Division of Health Sciences requires “The course is very hands-on, with a the Dental Council of New Zealand and all applicants applying for any of its health great balance between theory and work in many different areas of Dental professional programmes to declare any Technology. There are opportunities for practical aspects. The class culture criminal or disciplinary charges they have postgraduate study at the University of faced, or are facing, and any health status and the learning environment are Otago, such as the Postgraduate Diploma issues which could affect their participation friendly with great support from the in Clinical Dental Technology, Master of in clinical aspects of the programme or Dental Technology and PhD. lecturers.” their overall fitness to practise. Contact Admission AskOtago for more information: To be admitted to the course directly [email protected] from school, you should have attained a minimum of 14 credits in each of two National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 approved Dentistry subjects (or equivalent) from Science, Mathematics or Technology. You will find that Dentistry is a varied and exciting profession that combines Application is made online through the a high degree of manual dexterity and website otago.ac.nz/healthsciences and precision, with an ability to communicate must be completed by 15 September of the well and apply academic knowledge and preceding year. Late applications may be understanding of the mouth, head and considered. In addition, you must complete neck region to patient care. The skills of university enrolment procedures. a dentist enable you to work as an oral 100-level papers physician, who assesses oral health and If you wish to study for the Bachelor of patient goals, and diagnoses and carries Dental Technology degree, you must take the out treatment that is planned to an following 100-level papers: individual patient’s oral needs.

80 Career opportunities Graduate category of admission International students A Dentistry contributes to well-being, If you’re a graduate and you have If you’re an international student you may B general health and appearance. Following completed your first degree at a New be offered a place in second-year classes if graduation, you can enter a general dental Zealand university, you may apply for you are sponsored through the Ministry of C practice, become a hospital dental house admission under this category. You must Foreign Affairs and Trade, the government D surgeon or work in the defence force. have completed papers equivalent to the of your country of origin or if you are a full- E You can also undertake postgraduate HSFY papers, and the average of all papers fee-paying overseas student and you have study and research for an academic across the degree must be completed with met the academic, UCAT and interview F career, or complete postgraduate clinical a minimum of a B (GPA of 5). To apply under standards determined by the Admissions G qualifications before entering specialist this category, you must do so within three Committee. You should contact the H practice. years of the completion of the requirements International Office, University of Otago, for For you to practise dentistry in New of your first degree. You must also reach the application details. I Zealand you must be registered as a dentist academic and current UCAT thresholds to Beyond your first year J with the Dental Council (New Zealand). be invited to a Dental Admissions Interview. Each of the next four years of your five- K The minimum qualification to do this is the If you meet all three selection criteria your year BDS programme comprises three degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) selection will be based on your GPA. L papers: The Dentist and the Patient, from the University of Otago, which has Alternative category of admission Biomedical Sciences, and The Dentist M New Zealand’s only Faculty of Dentistry. To be considered under this category, you and the Community. These three papers N As a graduate from Otago, you’ll have an must hold a degree from a New Zealand continue through the programme with excellent reputation internationally. O university, and no longer be eligible under increasing experience in all aspects of Admission the Graduate category, or have completed clinical dentistry. In your later years, you P Entry is competitive and admissions a degree at an overseas university to will also have opportunities to undertake Q regulations provide different categories of the equivalent of NZQA Level 7, or have supervised clinical work outside of the R entrance (Health Sciences First Year [HSFY], a master’s and/or PhD qualification. You Faculty, and to undertake study involving Graduate, and Alternative categories). You must have passed the equivalent of the research. S should read the appropriate regulations papers prescribed for the Health Sciences Health and conduct T at otago.ac.nz/healthsciences, in the First Year course, and have achieved The Division of Health Sciences requires U University Calendar, and the Health Sciences a minimum academic standard to be all applicants applying for any of its health First Year Handbook. There are 60 domestic determined by the Dental Admissions V professional programmes to declare any places available for second-year classes Committee in any papers undertaken at criminal or disciplinary charges they have W each year, and the majority are admitted university level (usually a minimum of a B faced, or are facing, and any health status X from the HSFY category of admission. (GPA of 5) (Otago equivalent)). You must also have a current UCAT result that is issues which could affect their participation Y Health Sciences First Year category of admission in clinical aspects of the programme or above a threshold determined annually Z To be eligible for selection into Dentistry by the Dental Admissions Committee and their overall fitness to practise. Contact via this category, all your Health Sciences have undertaken a Dental Admissions AskOtago for more information: First Year papers must be passed with a Interview. If you have met these criteria [email protected] minimum average of 70% and you cannot your selection will be based on academic have any paper grades less than a B- (65%). merit and an interview. The Children's Act 2014 is aimed at providing better protection for vulnerable If you have reached the academic and If you are Māori or a Pacific Islander you children. One of the ways it aims to do current UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude may apply in any of the above categories this, is by introducing “safety checking”. Test) threshold you will be invited to a and will be considered separately. Dental Admissions Interview. Following this, Applicants who enter the programme will If you have lived, or been educated, in a if you have met all the criteria, selection to receive further information regarding the rural area of New Zealand you may seek Dentistry is based on your average mark in timing of these checks. admission under the New Zealand Rural the Health Sciences First Year papers. Origins sub-category. Your application must be submitted by 15 September in the year before admission.

81 Note: Please contact the Ecology Programme Director for further information: [email protected] E 200-level and beyond There are three required papers at 200-level (ECOL 211 - Ecology of Ecology Communities and Ecosystems, ECOL 212 Ecology is the scientific study of organisms and - Ecological Applications, and STAT 210 - their relationships within their environments. Statistical Methods 2), and two at 300-level: The diversity of Otago’s ecosystems, a field-based course in either New Zealand habitats, plants and animals is reflected in or Borneo (ECOL 313 or ECOL 314), and the Programme’s teaching. Ecology is taught ECOL 321, which seeks to understand the by staff from across the University (Botany, ecology of introduced and invasive species. Marine Science, Zoology, Politics, and Higher Besides these required papers, students Education Development Centre). All Ecology select other ecologically-oriented papers papers have fieldwork components. We from various departments to complete their explore local habitats and learn about national degrees. Skye Anderson and international ecological/environmental With appropriate prerequisite papers, Bachelor of Science (Zoology) and Bachelor of issues. You will learn by conducting your students may complete degrees with 100-, Science with Honours (Ecology) own research from day one. 200- and 300-level papers in science, as well Field biologist, Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Career opportunities as up to 90 points of non-science papers Project, Hawaii (e.g. Law, Management, Tourism). Pressing environmental and ecological issues combined with government and public Note: Please contact the Ecology Programme “In high school I knew that I was concerns mean there is a clear need for Director for further information: really interested in studying animals scientifically-trained ecologists. Our graduates [email protected] and the natural world, and I work around New Zealand and the world for government institutions (Department of wanted to make a difference with Conservation, Ministry for the Environment, a challenging and fulfilling career Ministry for Primary Industries), Crown Economics in conservation. I’m now a field Research Institutes (Landcare Research, Economics provides a framework for thinking NIWA, Cawthron), regional and city councils, about almost everything. When you are biologist, monitoring endangered consultancies, tourism operations, in trying to decide whether to blow your budget native seabird colonies and carrying secondary and tertiary teaching, and for and go on holiday or stay home and study, out habitat restoration and predator non-governmental organisations. you’re using basic principles of economics. control in Maui, Hawaii. My Otago 100-level papers When we as a society grapple with how to respond to climate change or child poverty, If you intend to major in Ecology (BSc), you must qualifications, and the skills and we’re using economics. take a number of specified 100-level papers: opportunities I had studying there, Economics is about choice and is at the heart of BIOL 112 Animal Biology led me to this role, which I love.” decision-making. Governments, businesses and BIOL 123 Plants: How They Shape the World individuals are all faced with making choices ECOL 111 Ecology and Conservation of in situations where resources are scarce. Diversity STAT 110 Statistical Methods Not just a subject, but a way of thinking, or Economics applies to business, finance, law, EAOS 115 Introduction to Biostatistics local and central government, and most plus at least one of aspects of everyday life. It provides a logical GEOG 101 Physical Geography way of looking at a huge variety of important EAOS 111 Earth and Ocean Science issues. MARI 112 Global Marine Systems 82 Economics examines topics central to human the understanding of education in its social A well-being such as unemployment, economic context and enhance educational processes. growth, inflation, poverty, and resource B Education papers investigate how learning allocation in areas such as education, health, C happens in its broadest sense. The study of business and the environment. At Otago, education is diverse and interdisciplinary. D you’ll learn how economics shapes society. Some Education papers focus on sociological E Economics at Otago can be studied as explanations; they investigate the politics of a major within the Arts, Commerce and education and the relationship of society and F Science undergraduate degrees, or as part group membership to achievement. Other G of the PPE programme (Philosophy, Politics, papers focus on psychological explanations, H Economics). A major or minor in Economics such as the mental activities associated with would complement most other subjects in learning. Still others focus on pedagogy and I Arts, Commerce and Science. what makes a “good” teacher. Regardless of J the Education papers you select, all of the Graduates work in commercial firms, banks K Education papers on offer at the University and financial institutions and many branches of Otago will support you to develop a global, L of the public sector, including the Ministries interdisciplinary perspective as you develop of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Health, M the scholarship to become a lifelong learner. Business, Innovation and Employment, Rachel Malden N the Reserve Bank, Treasury, Statistics New Education can be studied as a major or minor Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) O Zealand, the Department of Internal Affairs subject in a BA degree or Education papers Analyst at PricewaterhouseCoopers and local government. can enhance almost any other degree. P Students find that Education papers are a Some graduates work with health care Q useful complement to their study in other “I loved the wide range of economics providers, research and management R fields such as Sociology, Psychology, Law, papers available. There are so many consultancies, while others have careers Māori Studies, Physical Education, and Social S in universities and secondary schools. options which many of my friends Work. Some start their own businesses as were surprised were economics T entrepreneurs, while others work for non- Career opportunities papers. My absolute favourite was U profit organisations. Education provides a foundation for careers behavioural economics, and I also V 100-level papers that require critical thought, interactions with people, an understanding of human enjoyed the economics of health W If you intend to major or minor in Economics, development and learning, policy analysis, X you must take these 100-level papers: and education. Otago degrees and advanced communication. Y BSNS 113 Economic Principles and Policy are definitely well recognised by ECON 112 Principles of Macroeconomics 100-level papers employers. I know I’ve got a lot Z (pre- or corequisite: BSNS 113) If you intend to major in Education (BA) you more to learn on the job, but I think must take the following 100-level papers: Note: If you intend to progress to postgraduate my degree has given me a good study in Economics you should include EDUC 101 Education and Society 100-level papers in Mathematics and Statistics. An introduction to the political, social, base knowledge and taught me and cultural dimensions of contemporary a lot about work ethic and time educational practice. management.” Education EDUC 102 Human Development An introduction to the key developmental Everyone is touched by education. The study theories and studies that have shaped of education involves analysis of learning how we understand human development, through critical consideration of power, particularly during early childhood through people, places and politics. This analysis to adolescence. allows us to examine educational theories, policies and practices in order to promote

83 You may also take: fuel use. Otago’s unique BSc in Energy used to reduce carbon emissions. You EDUC 105 Disability Studies: An Introduction Science and Technology and BAppSc in will develop the skills and knowledge that Energy Management programmes provide energy professionals require: how to carry 200-level and beyond graduates with the scientific knowledge, out energy and carbon assessments; Study includes: understanding of energy technology, real design and implement efficient and world skills and creative problem-solving sustainable energy systems and help • critical analysis of the theory and practice to play a key role in reducing carbon people and organisations make better of teaching and learning in schools and emissions in New Zealand and globally. energy and carbon decisions. other contexts • inclusive education and issues of Career opportunities disability and social justice There are rapidly growing opportunities for qualified people with skills in energy • gender issues in education Engineering (Intermediate) and carbon reduction both within New • aspects of Te Ao Māori Students can take a first-year course Zealand and around the world. Our at Otago to satisfy the Intermediate • historical analysis of the origins of current graduates find successful and fulfilling Year requirements for the University of educational ideas and practices careers in a diverse range of energy and Canterbury’s Bachelor of Engineering. • the relationship between educational carbon management areas. These include: practices, social structures and social designing and implementing renewable Otago students enrol for a first-year BSc change in different societies energy supply solutions; renewable (EngInt) and take the following 126-point energy and energy-efficient technology • the analysis of the policy and ideological (seven paper) course: research and development; implementing contexts of education CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology energy efficiency, carbon reduction and and Human Health • information technology in education, sustainability measures for industry, or including the use of the internet for organisations, or in the residential sector; teaching and learning. CHEM 111 Chemistry: Molecular assessing or managing energy use and Architecture For more information about a Bachelor of carbon emissions at energy-intensive and Arts (BA) majoring in Education: industrial sites or in commercial buildings; PHSI 131 Physical Law and its Application and advising on or developing energy, or otago.ac.nz/education/undergraduate/ carbon and sustainability policy for national PHSI 191 Biological Physics otago022594 or local government. and The College of Education also offers initial 100-level papers PHSI 132 Fundamentals of Physics II teacher education programmes; for If you intend to major in Energy Management MATH 160 Mathematics 1 information on qualifying to be a teacher: (BAppSc), or Energy Science and Technology MATH 170 Mathematics 2 otago.ac.nz/education/index (BSc) you must take: COMO 101 Modelling and Computation one 100-level Physics paper (PHSI 132 is plus recommended, semester 2) one own-choice 100-level paper Energy Management MATH 160 Mathematics 1 (semester 1) Variations MATH 170 Mathematics 2 (semester 2) Option 1: Mechanical, Civil, Natural / Energy Science and Note: The BAppSc course also requires BSNS 114 Resources, Forestry Engineering – Technology Financial Decision Making and must include a programme as above. compulsory minor in a related discipline. There is a rapidly growing need to reduce Option 2: Computer, Electrical and the use of fossil fuels to avoid the worst 200-level and beyond Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics – add COMP 162 (S2), may also need COMP effects of climate change. At the same time From 200-level onwards, papers 161 (S1) depending on experience in advances in energy efficiency and new become more specialised. You will study programming (may drop Chemistry). technologies like solar PV, batteries and thermodynamics – the science underlying electric vehicles are revolutionizing the way energy, and explore the rapid technological Option 3: Chemical and Process energy is produced and used in society and developments in renewable energy and Engineering – take both CHEM 191 and could play a major role in reducing fossil energy efficiency and how these can be CHEM 111.

84 Option 4: Engineering (Canterbury) education, business or health. Feel free A and Surveying (Otago) – add ENGL 228 to talk to any of your lecturers about how Writing for the Professions and SURV 101 their papers can help you in employment. B Introductory Surveying. Most students 100-level papers C make their choice of pathway by S2. If you intend to major in English (BA), you must D If exempted from MATH 160, take MATH 170 take ENGL 121 or ENGL 131 and one further E (S1), then MATH 202 Linear Algebra (S2). 100-level English paper from the list below: F Repeating students take FULL course (126 ENGL 120 Creative Writing: How to G points/7 papers) with some 200-level papers. Captivate and Persuade ENGL 121 English Literature: The Remix H For further information contact one of ENGL 127 Effective Writing the University of Otago Schools’ Liaison I ENGL 128 Effective Communication Officers, Sandra Spence or Grant Heller, or J ENGL 131 Controversial Classics Canterbury Engineering Course Advisers: LING 111 Language and its Structure K [email protected] L [email protected] ENGL 120 Creative Writing: How to [email protected] Captivate and Persuade M Develops the ability to write expressively Laura Marwick N and persuasively across a range of creative Bachelor of Arts and Diploma for Graduates O modes and media, including print, social (Advertising) English media and marketing. Marketing Communications and Engagement P Literature is the “site of a constant ENGL 121 English Literature: The Remix Manager, PaySauce, and Freelance Writer Q creative renewal of language, perception, Presents major writers of English literature R communication, and imagination” (Zapf). from the Middle Ages to the present, focusing “My English degree taught me to S English at the University of Otago opens on imitation and adaptation of canonical examine language with much more literary works. Authors studied include T the vast and provocative range of discipline and to be deliberate both literatures written in English; provides Chaucer, Shakespeare, Austen, Carter, and a U range of poets writing in the sonnet tradition. with my words and with crafting an a grasp of concepts and techniques V for analysing texts; and improves ENGL 127 Effective Writing argument. When I began studying W communication skills. Students find Hones writing skills to help students write advertising and taking my first paid their perceptions sharpened, their effectively in any situation. Teaches key writing jobs, I was really grateful X understanding deepened and their aspects of effective writing: grammar, Y enjoyment enhanced – for life. And they punctuation, style and expression. The for the persuasiveness and acuity equip themselves for careers in almost any paper centers on practical writing sessions I’d spent three years practising as Z sector of society where critical and flexible which provide supervised opportunities to an undergrad. For my current role thinking and imagination are required. apply these skills. in marketing I have to be able to Career opportunities ENGL 128 Effective Communication “Good readers and writers can do anything.” Helps students speak and write with convince, reassure, excite and inform. confidence and skill. The paper is designed Graduates of our programme work in Advertising taught me why, but not only for arts students, but also for journalism, editorial work, publishing, English taught me how.” students in the sciences or professional library work, film, radio, theatre and programmes who are interested in television, personnel and information improving communication skills. management, government policy and diplomatic roles, arts management, ENGL 131 Controversial Classics teaching and educational administration A study of literary classics that have and research for business and industry. A attracted controversy for reasons including degree or minor in English also enhances political content; issues of morality/ any professional career such as law, obscenity; transgressing conventions 85 of form; polemical works; questions basic spoken and written communication (BCom regulation 1(e): No paper may count of authorial identity and authenticity; skills. It teaches advanced reading for both a major and a minor subject controversies over prizes and literary comprehension, academic and professional requirement or for more than one minor merit. Works from the historical to the writing, and presentation skills. subject requirement unless that paper contemporary, and from a wide range of is at 100- or 200-level and is specified as Note: First-year Health Sciences students are national backgrounds, are covered. compulsory for both requirements.) required to take ENGL 126 if they do not pass LING 111 Language and its Structure the Health Sciences English Diagnostic Test. An introduction to the analysis and description of language and its structure: Environment and Society phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics; includes a discussion of Entrepreneurship The Environment and Society minor language change, and similarities and deals with the relationships between “You miss 100% of the shots you differences among the world’s languages. people, their activities and the biophysical never take.” – Wayne Gretzky environment. It develops an understanding 200-level and beyond Individuals, teams and firms are pursuing of the sociocultural basis and response Courses range from medieval English to entrepreneurship in increasing numbers to environmental problems. It is intended the present. Literature papers include with the hope of becoming their own boss, for students from across the University contemporary American and New Zealand achieving financial rewards, scratching who want to further their environmental literature, Shakespeare, modernist and their own ‘itch’, or creating products awareness, without taking a specialist postmodernist fiction and poetry, textuality and services to enhance people's lives. minor or major. The minor requires ENVI and visuality, as well as postcolonial and Studying Entrepreneurship may appeal 111, ENVI 211 and ENVI 311, plus two digital fiction. to those who wish to launch their own more papers approved by the course co- English offers a minor in English and a minor venture, pursue new opportunities in ordinator as being relevant to the minor in Writing. (See separate entry for Writing existing companies, work in venture and the student’s area of interest. minor.) The minor in Writing includes papers capital, or enter professional consultancy. ENVI 111 Environment and Society in Creative Writing, Essay and Feature It facilitates learning and skill development This paper increases students’ awareness Writing, Travel Writing, Professional Writing focused on two cornerstones: opportunity of current environmental concerns at and Creative Non-Fiction. identification and opportunity execution. global, national and local levels. Students research and report on global and New Both minors may be included as minor Entrepreneurship is offered as a minor subject Zealand environmental issues, and in subjects in a Bachelor of Arts (BA), within the BCom and many other degrees. You small groups produce a short film or Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA), will need to complete: presentation on an environmental topic of Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor BSNS 115 Accounting and Information their choice. of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Applied Systems Science (BAppSc), Bachelor of Science MART 112 Marketing Management Papers in subsequent years: (BSc), Bachelor of Music (MusB), Bachelor of MART 212 Understanding Markets ENVI 211 Environmental History of Health Science (BHealSc), Bachelor of Arts or any other 200-level Commerce paper New Zealand and Commerce (BACom) or Bachelor of MANT 303 Entrepreneurship ENVI 311 Understanding Environmental Arts and Science (BASc) degree. and either Issues MANT 301 Managing Innovation and A fourth ENVI paper, which is not required Growth for the minor, can be taken as one of the two or approved papers: English for University MART 306 Innovation and New Product ENVI 312 Interdisciplinary Aspects of Development Purposes Climate Change Please note: You cannot normally double 100-level paper count 200- and 300-level papers towards ENGL 126 English for University Purposes more than one qualification. We are This paper caters for students in all developing some new entrepreneurship papers academic disciplines looking to improve which we hope will be ready for 2022.

86 papers that develop technical and field- discipline. A range of optional papers allows A Environmental based skills. You will learn to work in students to deepen their interest in the B Management teams, collect and analyse environmental history, politics and cultures of European information, write reports and present countries. C This Bachelor of Applied Science degree findings to a wider audience – all essential 200-level and beyond D provides science-oriented training in skills for employment in environmental environmental management theory and management. The minor or second major Core and optional papers are available E practice, based on a firm understanding subject you choose will enable you to at 200- and 300-level. They review the F of environmental systems, and the human emergence of the idea of Europe and develop specific theoretical and technical G context of environmental problems. skills to complement the Environmental illustrate how this idea has led to European integration, evaluating the prominent The course is based on a core of Management major. If you want to pursue H role played by rational understanding environmental management papers, but advanced studies, there are a number I in underpinning the project of Europe. with the flexibility for students to develop of postgraduate degree options in Other papers compare modernist and J a scientific or technical specialisation, with environmental management at Otago, postmodernist narratives in the context of particular relevance to the environment including a coursework master’s degree K contemporary Europe. and their own interests. (MAppSc) and the research-based L MSc degree. Career opportunities There is also a 200-level paper in Politics: M The demand for Environmental POLS 216 Politics of the European Union N Management graduates remains strong. O Our graduates may find employment European Studies P in central, regional or local government European Studies covers the remarkable Exercise and Sport Science departments that deal with the social, economic, political and cultural Q Sport and Exercise Science is a growing environment, resource management and/ transformations that have taken place field with application ranging from R or planning, as well as environmental over several centuries and have now, maximising athletic potential to enhancing consultancies, private industry and non- among other changes occurring in Europe, S well-being through increased physical governmental organisations. Many have resulted in European integration and the T activity in daily life. We are the first and found work in this field overseas. building of the European Union. By focusing most highly internationally ranked Sports U on the long-term factors that gave rise to 100-level papers Science programme in New Zealand. The these developments, students will gain a V If you intend to major in Environmental knowledge you will gain in biomechanics, substantive perspective on modern Europe Management (BAppSc), you must take the exercise physiology and metabolism, motor W and the issues emerging for an enlarged following 100-level papers, normally in your control and psychology provide for a broad X concert of European nations. first year of University study: understanding of human performance The major in European Studies provides Y GEOG 101 Physical Geography (as is necessary for elite sport, clinical language training in French, German or health contexts). You will gain hands- Z GEOG 102 Human Geography or Spanish. The minor shares the basic on experience with state of the art ENVI 111 Environment and Society features of the major, though language laboratories and equipment. Experiences and one of STATS 110 or MATH 160 or MATH 170. acquisition papers are optional. offered within our programme will give Note: The course must include either a minor Career opportunities you the platform necessary upon which subject (or a selection of papers that equate to to build a career. The aim of the programme is to provide a minor) or a second major subject, selected students with a clear pathway to Why study Exercise and Sport Science from an approved list of subjects. postgraduate training opportunities and at Otago? 200-level and beyond careers in law, commerce, arts and the • Our curriculum is aligned with Sport In addition to core papers that build diplomatic service. and Exercise Science New Zealand and your understanding of environmental 100-level papers Exercise and Sport Science Australia. management, you will take more After completing our major you will be A core paper provides an overview of the specialised papers on different aspects prepared to write the accreditation tests history, languages and culture of Europe. It of the natural environment and practical for these accrediting bodies. grounds the study of Europe as a distinct

87 • You can combine with other majors 300-level assistant editors, curators and policy and minors to provide multiple In the third year, you will have the makers in organisations such as Natural specialisations. opportunity to specialise by choosing at least History New Zealand, Television New • We offer a practicum providing the four from the following papers: SPEX 301 Zealand, The NZ Film Commission and Te opportunity to gain clinical, lab or field Performance Analysis,, SPEX 303 Exercise Papa Museum. Others are employed in experience. Energetics and Physiology, SPEX 304 Sport private, creative and media industries, while a number have gone on to independent Career opportunities Psychology, SPEX 305 Athletic Conditioning and Rehabilitation, SPEX 310 Exercise in media careers as filmmakers, comic artists, Our graduates have forged careers Clinical Populations, SPEX 316 Practicum (a web-authors and much more. in the following roles: sport scientist, practicum paper, providing practical, career exercise physiologist, mental skills trainer, 100-level papers and/or research focused experiences) SPEX performance analyst, technique analyst, FIME majors must take: 317 Neural Control of Movement. strength and conditioning trainer, sport/ MFCO 101 Screen Form and Culture health industry research and development, and personal trainer and exercise prescription MFCO 102 Media, Power, Society adviser. MFCO 101 Screen Form and Culture 100-level An introduction to the study of moving SPEX 101 Sport, Science and Society images, including film, television and social A critical overview of the nature and F media. The paper asks: how do moving influence of sport in society. The paper images make meaning and what does explores how sport intersects with the cinema mean to us? The paper combines fields of science, health, education, politics Film and Media Studies micro-analysis (of editing, mise-en-scène, and the economy. cinematography and sound) with macro- We live in a mediatised world. Our analysis (introducing the study of topics SPEX 102 Principles of Exercise for Health experiences of reality, relationships and and Performance such as genre, authorship, stars and politics are shaped by film and media. Introduces the principles and practice national cinemas). In the Film and Media Studies major, we of exercise science, including common MFCO 102 Media, Power, Society explore: and relevant myths or misconceptions. Equips students with tools for engaging Students will also develop skills in critical • the role of audio-visual technologies in critically with our world in both New thinking, analysis and measurement of shaping our reality Zealand and international contexts. exercise. • the historical development of film and Students will engage with theories ANAT 101 Anatomy for Sport and Exercise media of representation, power, and what Introduction to functional anatomy of the • theories of film and media makes us who we are as well as develop human body, with a focus on biomechanics valuable skills for analysing media texts. • the aesthetic, cultural and social of normal human movement. Examples in These skills include discourse analysis developments of cinema, television and sport and exercise are used to integrate of a range of media texts in terms of the new screen technologies. structure and function. following frameworks: Marxism, feminism, Students can also study Film and Media postcolonialism and postmodernism. PHSL 101 Physiology for Sport and Exercise Studies as a minor to enhance their An introduction to the function of the undergraduate majors. Any MFCO coded Please check the programme website musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, paper can be counted towards the Film and otago.ac.nz/mfco for the most recent paper blood, respiratory, endocrine, Media major. information. gastrointestinal, immune, urinary and reproductive systems of the human body. Career opportunities 200-level and beyond From the birth of celluloid to celebrity culture, 200-level Film and Media Studies equips students with skills that are widely applicable to a broad beyond 100-level our papers cover a In second year, you will take SPEX 201 range of occupations and professions. Our variety of historical and contemporary issues Biomechanics, SPEX 202 Motor Behaviour, graduates work as journalists (TV, radio, in media. MFCO Communication Studies SPEX 203 Exercise Physiology and SPEX 204 print), teachers, production managers, papers also count towards the FIME major. Psychology of Sport and Exercise.

88 Combine with other subjects 100-level papers A Film and Media can be combined with the For a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in B study of a wide range of other subjects, Finance, you must take the following 100-level including Communication Studies, English, papers (or approved equivalent papers): C Anthropology, Political Studies, Geography, BSNS 112 Interpreting Business Data D History and Art History, Gender, Languages BSNS 114 Financial Decision Making E and Marketing. BSNS 115 Accounting and Information F Systems FINC 102 Business Mathematics G Finance The three 100-level BSNS papers listed H above must be passed with a grade of at Finance is concerned with how markets I least a C+ (60%) in order to study finance at value risk and the implications for 200-level. J investment, financial planning, shareholder K wealth and corporate governance. It is a To graduate, you must also meet BCom modern and fascinating discipline dealing degree requirements, including the L with money, capital markets, and valuation completion of all BCom core BSNS papers M – see the Business and Commerce entries that is relevant to all aspects of business, N and personal and professional planning. for details. Georgia Freeman There are few businesses today that are not It is also recommended that BSNS 113 Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) O acutely aware of the significance of markets Economic Principles and Policy is taken in Jarden Capital Markets Rotational Programme P and financial planning for their viability. the first year of study. Q Professionals in finance are involved with 200-level and beyond “Finance is an extremely attractive a myriad of issues in investments, financial R 200-level papers cover corporate finance, major and provides you with multiple planning and risk management. It is also investments, financial data analysis and S a useful addition to other disciplines, job opportunities following your personal finance. 300-level papers include particularly Economics, Accounting and degree. The Finance lecturers at T financial management, applied investments, Law, as well as for Mathematics and U financial institutions, international finance, Otago are absolutely fantastic, and Statistics students wanting expertise financial modelling, fixed income securities, V in commerce. In addition to equipping although you might be sitting in and derivative securities. students with knowledge and tools desired 100-level Finance thinking this is W by the finance industry, the Finance the hardest thing in the world, trust X programme at Otago is also structured to me, it does get easier and really Y prepare you for the Chartered Financial Food Science Analyst (CFA) certification exams. As a interesting! Z At the heart of Food Science is Finance graduate with a CFA qualification “I found that many employers you significantly enhance your employment understanding food – its components, opportunities, both at home and in its quality and its consumer appeal. Food were attracted to Otago Finance overseas financial centres such as London, Science prepares people for creative, students as they thought the degree Singapore and Sydney. challenging, diverse and rewarding food industry careers. prepared them well for a graduate Career opportunities position. I found when applying for There are two major areas of study: Food Graduates work in investment and retail internships and jobs that Otago banks, brokerage houses, private sector Science (BSc degree) and Consumer Food organisations, government departments Science (BAppSc degree). students were extremely well- such as the Treasury and the Reserve Bank, 1. Food Science studies food composition represented both in the workplace chartered accounting firms, professional and chemistry, product development, and in the interview process.” organisations, research units, investment food quality and safety, and sensory consultancies and international agencies. properties. It builds on Biology,

89 Chemistry and Physics, and interacts how these factors impact on food quality with disciplines such as Microbiology, and consumer preferences. Biochemistry, Biotechnology and FOSC 112 Introduction to Food Marketing Nutrition. An introduction to the marketing 2. Consumer Food Science studies what environment, customer types, buyer influences our food choices, including behaviour, market segmentation and culture, sensory properties (taste, smell, product, pricing, distribution and appearance and texture), food quality, promotion issues in the context of diet, policy, lifestyle and marketing. It domestic and international food markets. can combine with a wide range of minors 200-level and beyond including Marketing, Management Three core food science papers are or Nutrition Communication. (For required in second year, which build your further information please refer to the fundamental knowledge of the science of Consumer Food Science entry.) food: Food Systems 1, Food Systems 2 and A Food Science major can be a valuable Sensory Science, as well as an introductory addition to a BComSc or a BASc degree and microbiology paper. At 300-level, a full-year a Food Science minor can complement a paper in Food Product Development will Alex Nicolle major in many topics including Chemistry, give you valuable experience through a Bachelor of Science with Honours (Food Science) Microbiology, Human Nutrition and hands-on project, applying all the skills Client Solutions Manager at FoodSouth Exercise and Sport Science. learnt to date. You will also study advanced Career opportunities food chemistry, food properties and food processing. Other papers can be selected Graduates in Food Science work in product “Food plays an essential role in our from Food Microbiology, Advanced Sensory development, food quality management, day-to-day lives. It is a powerhouse Science or Food and Consumers. Students food processing management, chemical/ may also enrol for a degree combining of New Zealand industry, a cultural nutritional analysis, sensory analysis and Food Science with subjects such as icon, and a source of health and research. Chemistry, Microbiology, Human Nutrition comfort. As the world’s population 100-level papers or Exercise and Sport Science. grows there is an increasing If you intend to major in Food Science (BSc), demand for food scientists to keep you must take the following 100-level papers: everyone fed with healthy and FOSC 111 Food Principles Food Technology FOSC 112 Introduction to Food Marketing interesting products. Because food See Food Science (BSc), Consumer Food CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology Science (BAppSc). is such a complex system, you’re either not locked into one particular field STAT 110 Statistical Methods when you study Food Science. I or have worked with the biggest food STAT 115 Introduction to Biostatistics Forensic Analytical Science manufacturers in the world and also either Forensic investigations are becoming more CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology and more sophisticated using the latest the smallest start-ups. I swear it’s and Human Health analytical techniques to keep outsmarting not just cooking!” or the criminals. Supporting the development CHEM 111 Chemistry: Molecular and implementation of new techniques Architecture requires well-trained practitioners and FOSC 111 Food Principles researchers. Introduces scientific and social aspects Additionally, many other professional fields, relating to food, including its composition, ranging from patent law, investigative processing, preservation, sustainability and journalism and wildlife protection, are

90 becoming increasingly dependent on 300-level Students are encouraged to use the French A forensic knowledge and techniques. In language whenever possible, both in and Analytical Forensic Biology (FORS 301) B general, there is an increased need for focuses on the forensic application of DNA outside class. excellent investigative skills, anchored in and its integration with other biological Career opportunities C solid analytical science training. evidence. The Forensic Chemistry (CHEM Graduates with expertise in French D The Forensic Analytical Science degree 306) paper teaches advanced forensic immediately increase the countries in the E at Otago focuses on modern analytical analytical chemistry techniques such world where they may pursue a variety of techniques of forensic biology (taphonomy F as Raman and NMR spectroscopy and careers. They also work in New Zealand in and DNA) and forensic chemistry different types of mass spectrometry and roles which call for French specifically such G (spectroscopy, mass spectrometry). The the statistical tools to interpret complex data. as teaching and translating, or where their principal forensic researchers at Otago H You will augment your choice of papers language skills are an added value, such as develop new applications and assist New I relevant to your interest in discussion with in journalism, law, business, government Zealand and overseas law enforcement the course director. After the third year departments (e.g. Foreign Affairs and J agencies with forensic casework such as there is the option to embark on a half-year Trade) and tourism. determining linkages between seizures exchange programme with the forensic K of illicit drugs. Postgraduate students are programme at Florida International You can also study French as part of the Major L involved in developing new techniques and University in Miami, which provides in Global Studies or the Major in Tourism, M applications. excellent training in complementary Languages and Cultures. N The course supports many other possible forensic topics. 100-level papers career opportunities, for example in areas The Bachelor of Applied Science is a three- There are two routes to the major in French O of commercial interest such as primary year degree programme that incorporates (BA): one for those with no prior knowledge P product traceability (milk powder, meat, a compulsory second major or a minor. of French, the other for those with prior Q wine) and combatting counterfeit materials Recommended second major or minors knowledge. The papers required in the first (pharmaceuticals), applications that are include Biochemistry, Applied Geology, year are: R growing rapidly in number, importance and Statistics, Bioanthropology, Law and S scope. Pharmacology. BA major (for those with no prior knowledge of the French language): T 100-level Note: Applicants should be aware that the job FREN 131 Introductory French 1 U The first year includes compulsory papers market in New Zealand for practising forensic FREN 132 Introductory French 2 in Chemistry and Cellular Biology. Statistics scientists is small and that this course is not a V and either further Biology, Physics or qualification for such a career without further GLBL 101 Introduction to Intercultural Communication W Human Body Systems papers would be an study or employment experience. However, X appropriate beginning for the Forensics the course provides excellent preparation for BA major (for those with prior knowledge of major in the Applied Science degree. those wishing to pursue postgraduate training the French language*): Y in the profession of Forensic Science. GLBL 101 Introduction to Intercultural Z 200-level Communication The Summer School paper FORB 201 is an FREN 232 Intermediate French excellent introduction to forensic biology FREN 233 French for Professional and forensic science in general. At second French Purposes year you will study Chemistry and Genetics French is a major international language. *Students may be given a placement test to as well as a specialist Forensic Analytical It is spoken in Europe, Africa, Asia and the ensure they are enrolled at the appropriate level. Science paper (FORS 201) that introduces South Pacific region in a total of 47 countries modern analytical techniques and concepts FREN 131 Introductory French 1 around the world. We offer courses and of Forensic Science including traumatology, A communicative course for beginners and study opportunities for all levels from forensic anthropology, spectroscopy, near-beginners. beginners to postgraduate level. crime scene analysis and DNA. Analytical FREN 132 Introductory French 2 French students study language, literature Chemistry (CHEM 206) introduces the A communicative course for near-beginners and culture, and receive tuition from native principles of analysis from sample design, that follows on from FREN 131. quality control and interpretation. French speakers in conversation classes.

91 GLBL 101 Introduction to Intercultural 200-level and beyond Communication Papers cover gender and work, consumer Understanding communication culture, crime and justice, the media, across cultures: communication politics, masculinity, victimology, feminist styles, interpersonal relationships and G theory, sexuality and subjectivity. At 200- intercultural competency. and 300-level, you can also select from a FREN 232 Intermediate French wide range of gender-related papers taught The development of skills (listening, Gender Studies in other departments. speaking, reading and writing) in French language to an intermediate level for those Gender has far-reaching implications for with the equivalent of four to five years of our lives. It shapes the work we do and high school French. how we spend our leisure time, our family Genetics relationships and friendships, what we eat Note: This paper should be taken in the first and how we dress, and even how we speak Genetics is an exciting and increasingly year in order to complete the major in three and move. relevant science, and a central theme of years. modern biology and medicine. Genetics In the past few decades, theoretical and delves into the full diversity of life, zooming FREN 233 French for Professional everyday notions of gender have undergone in to life’s molecular basis yet revealing the Purposes dramatic transformations, influenced by big picture of whole organisms, populations This language acquisition paper has a rapid social and technological changes. practical focus, with a particular emphasis and evolution. A Gender Studies major can be combined on the development of students’ aural and with subjects such as Sociology, Career opportunities oral skills. Anthropology, Criminology, English, Media, Genetics is a hands-on, multidisciplinary 200-level and beyond Film and Communication Studies, Politics, science that can develop you into a Beyond first-year papers students Law, History, Art History, Education and champion problem-solver for society: may continue with advanced language Social Work. whether in health, agriculture, biotech, conservation, genomics, or at the frontiers acquisition papers and choose from a Career opportunities range of papers on French, European of scientific research. The wide-ranging Graduates work in social and cultural policy and global cultures. BA(Hons), and the skills behind a genetics degree could propel development and analysis, education, the postgraduate qualifications MA, PGDipArts you into biologically-based industries, or media, art galleries and museums, Equal and PhD are also available. research and government organisations. Employment Opportunities, human rights You could be a researcher, policy analyst, Assistantships and exchanges and health professions, the corporate biotechnologist, conservation worker, or The French Government offers bursaries sector, non-governmental organisations, biosecurity analyst, to name but a few! and teaching assistantships for study health and community advocacy, human With further training, you could be a patent and work experience in France, New resources and social work. lawyer, genetic counsellor, or forensic Caledonia and Tahiti. A student exchange 100-level papers scientist. system operates with Lyon 3, Paris III If you intend to major in Gender Studies (BA or Sorbonne Nouvelle as well as universities 100-level BASc), you must take the following 100-level in francophone Canada and Belgium. There are no 100-level papers with a GENE papers: Students may attend a one- or two- code, but genetics forms a significant portion semester course which counts towards an GEND 101 Gender in Everyday Life of CELS 191. To major in Genetics, you must Otago degree. Explores the social relationships between take the following 100-level papers: women and men, with New Zealand CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology examples from the past and present. CHEM 191* The Chemical Basis of Biology GEND 102 Bodies, Sexualities and Society and Human Health Experiences of bodies, sexuality and BIOC 192 and STAT 110 or 115 are also identity, and the connections between highly recommended. Please refer to the them, in contemporary and historical Guide to Enrolment for other 100-level settings. options.

92 *We recommend that if you have not studied Geographic Information Systems have geographical or surveying application. A chemistry to Year 13 at school, you should become widespread in the form of 300-level papers introduce remote sensing, B take the paper CHEM 150 in Summer School Google Earth/Maps and through mobile photogrammetry, GIS programming, to prepare for CHEM 191. technologies. They are commonly used for further spatial analysis and a geography / C 200-level applications in business, health, ecology, surveying application. D planning, international development, Opportunities for postgraduate study Three 200-level papers introduce the environmental conservation and many E and research include a Master of Applied concepts and techniques of genetics. GENE areas of interest. Students can blend Science (MAppSc, a coursework-based F 221 Molecular and Microbial Genetics required courses with an application area master’s degree, papers only), as well as G gives you the fundamentals of prokaryotic that is of interest to them to get the most out the research-based MSc and PhD degrees. genetics and is also taken by Microbiology of the degree. H majors. GENE 222 Genes, Chromosomes I and Populations builds on this to cover Career opportunities concepts relevant to modern eukaryotic Graduates with the BAppSc in GIS work Geography J genetics, and GENE 223 Developmental in private consultancies, local authorities, K and Applied Genetics explores how genes central government departments and non- Geographers study the environment shape body plans as well as introducing government organisations in various analysis, – both physical and human, including L biotechnology. BIOC 221 Molecular Biology consultancy and management roles. the physical processes that shape the M is also highly recommended and MICR 100-level papers natural environment, and the social and N 221 Microbes to Medicine and ZOOL 222 cultural processes that explain patterns If you intend to major in Geographic Evolutionary Biology are recommended. of human activity, and the interactions O Information Systems you must take the between human activity and the P 300-level following 100-level papers: natural world. Geography also explores At 300-level you will need to take at least Q Papers worth at least 120 points including: key environmental and development four of the following six papers: GENE 312 challenges, such as climate change and R Evolutionary Genetics, GENE 313 Medical COMP 101 Foundations of Information inequality and the potential solutions S Genetics, GENE 314 Developmental Genetics, Systems to these problems. Geography helps us GENE 315 Genomes, MICR 335 Molecular COMP 161 Computer Programming* T manage human activity and secure the Microbiology and BIOC 352 Advanced COMP 162 Foundations of Computer future of our planet. U Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics. Science SURV 102 Geospatial Science BSc and BSc(Hons) students focus on V MATH 160 Mathematics 1 physical geography, including earth W surface processes and their expression or X Geographic Information MATH 170 Mathematics 2 in the landscape, the Earth’s weather systems and climates, factors which Y Systems and at least one of COMP 151 (recommended), GEOG 101, 102; STAT 110; SURV 101, ENGL 228 lead to geographic variations in the Z distribution and growth of living things, and The BAppSc in Geographic Information *Students are exempt from COMP 161 if they environmental controls on the availability Systems (GIS) will appeal to students with have gained entry to COMP 162 by passing and quality of water. an interest in geography, computers, COMP 151 with a grade of at least B or via an working with maps and applying map data Advanced Placement Test. BA and BA(Hons) students focus on issues to examine a wide variety of applications of urban and economic change, uneven and problems. The degree covers all Note: The Bachelor of Applied Science is development, social themes like ethnicity, aspects of geographic information from a three-year degree that incorporates a childhood and gender, geopolitical conflict its representation on maps and in aerial compulsory second major or a minor, making and the human use of natural resources. this a very versatile programme. An honours survey (including satellite and airborne Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) degree programme is also an option in remote sensing), how different types students focus on processes of Geographic Information Systems. of information are brought together, “environmental management”, taught techniques of spatial data analysis and 200-level and beyond through a series of undergraduate and approaches to data visualisation. It includes 200-level papers introduce the concepts postgraduate papers in Geography. They papers from Surveying, Information and techniques of GIS, databases, also take science papers in Geography, such Science and Geography. networks, systems analysis and a as climatology, biogeography, hydrology 93 and geomorphology, and other science 300-level places greater emphasis on field credits. Students are encouraged to pursue studies. Optional papers include papers associated sciences, such as Geology, dealing with climatology, biogeography, Surveying (particularly GIS), Botany, Ecology hydrology, water quality, climate and Commerce papers, and it is compulsory change, geomorphology, environmental to develop a minor or second major in one of management, social, political, economic these subjects in the BAppSc programme. and urban geography, and uneven Career opportunities development. Opportunities for postgraduate study Geography graduates work in the public and research include a two-year and private sectors. Their skills and programme in Planning, programmes for interdisciplinary outlook prepare them the postgraduate diplomas in Arts and for a diverse range of careers. Central Science and Applied Science, the Master of government departments, state-owned International Development and Planning, enterprises, local government and as well as the BA(Hons), BSc(Hons), private corporations and consultancies BAppSc(Hons), MPlan, MA, MSc, MAppSc employ Geography graduates in areas and PhD degrees. such as regional and resource planning, Nat Christensen environmental management, natural resources (especially water) analysis, social Bachelor of Arts (Geography and History), Master of Arts (Geography) and economic research, social services and Geology regional development. Geographers also Senior Policy Adviser, Ministry of Business, Geology, the science of the Earth, is Innovation and Employment become teachers. Many graduates have studied for higher degrees at the University concerned with understanding the of Otago or at universities in North geological principles and processes “Geography offered a valuable blend America, Australia and the United Kingdom. that link the physical, biological and of theory, academia and practical geochemical systems of our planet. This 100-level papers learning – equipping me to think understanding is increasingly essential for If you intend to major in Geography (BA, BASc those concerned with natural hazards, civil critically about the world around or BSc) or complete an honours degree, you engineering problems, impacts of global me and setting me up to contribute must take the following 100-level papers, change, the responsible stewardship of to making it a better place. My preferably in your first year of university study: Earth’s natural resources, pollution and waste disposal, and environmental and success at Otago and the support GEOG 101 Physical Geography GEOG 102 Human Geography resource planning and monitoring. I was given to achieve and push GEOG 101 Physical Geography Geology at the University of Otago myself has set me up well to work Introduces the study of the Earth’s highlights the exciting and dynamic in the sometimes high-pressure environmental systems, emphasising geological setting of New Zealand and the origin of New Zealand’s fauna and flora. environment at MBIE, especially over climate, earth surface processes, vegetation and water. Geology/Earth Science also complements the last year as we’ve been a key Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, GEOG 102 Human Geography part of the government’s successful Environmental Management, Environmental Focuses on environment and development Science, Geography, Marine Science, COVID-19 responses.” themes, population and urban growth, Oceanography, Physics, Surveying and resource, economic and community Zoology, in double major or major/minor development, and global and political spaces. combinations. 200-level and beyond Career opportunities The core paper at the 200-level is an Graduates work in the assessment of introduction to research methods in natural hazards (earthquakes, volcanoes, Geography, while the core paper at the landslides, floods); site investigations

94 for engineering projects; environmental 252). At 300-level, an Advanced Field Studies A planning and monitoring; conservation paper (GEOL 344), will provide training and management of soil and groundwater and practical expertise in advanced field B resources; exploration for energy and techniques and a Tectonics paper (GEOL C mineral resources; research into Earth 353), will provide professional knowledge D processes and history; Antarctic geology; of tectonic systems. Students have a wide oceanography and climate change. They range of optional papers to select from at E work in the private sector (e.g. earth both levels and have the opportunity to F science or engineering consultancies, carry out independent field-based research G mineral exploration or mining companies, in their third and fourth years of Geology. oil companies), regional councils or For further information on papers and H government agencies (e.g. GNS Science, qualifications, please see: I NIWA) and teaching. otago.ac.nz/geology J 100-level papers Opportunities for postgraduate study include BSc(Hons), BAppSc(Hons), MSc, K If you intend to major in Geology (BSc, BASc or MAppSc, PGDipSci, PGDipAppSc and PhD. BAppSc), you must take the following 100-level L Some advanced papers may be valuable to papers: M students majoring in other subjects. EAOS 111 Earth and Ocean Science Soltice Morrison N GEOL 112 Dynamic Earth, a New Zealand Ngāti Whakaue (Te Arawa), Ngāti Maniapoto O Perspective Bachelor of Science with Honours (Geology) one of MATH 151, 160, 170, COMO 101, Geoenvironmental Consultant, Aurecon P STAT 110, 115 German 2021 BLAKE GNS Ambassador Q German is one of the major European Note: Students must also take a paper worth R 18 points from BIOL, BTNY, CELS, CHEM, ECOL, languages. German culture has contributed PHSI or ZOOL before completing a degree. greatly to the development of literature, “I grew up in Rotorua, and as a child S science, philosophy, music and the visual cycled tracks to school that would EAOS 111 Earth and Ocean Science T arts in the Western world, and modern weave through bubbling mud pools Features the evolution of continents and Germany is a key player in the European U oceans; sea-floor spreading; mountain Union. The study of German enhances and steaming geysers – inevitably, V ranges; plate tectonics; oceanic circulation many other disciplines. I grew fascinated by the earth’s and global cycles; erosion and sedimentation W Courses are based on the active use of the on land and sea; marine biological systems; processes. My Geology studies took language, both oral and written, and include X evolution of life through the ages; oceans me to some of the most beautiful extra-curricular activities, such as German Y and climate; and the solar system. places in New Zealand and even films, visits to museums, cultural events, Z GEOL 112 Dynamic Earth, a New Zealand and an annual play. Study in Germany is overseas. I studied onboard Otago’s Perspective possible through exchange arrangements Features volcanoes, earthquakes and marine research vessel, tinkered with with the Universities of Heidelberg and related hazards; crystals, minerals; igneous, Tübingen. microscopes in laboratories, camped in sedimentary and metamorphic processes; alpine environments, and carried out geological structures and geological Career opportunities maps; Earth resources; and New Zealand’s Graduates work in teaching, the arts, fieldwork in Japan. I now work at an geological evolution. science, the media, law, government international engineering and design 200-level and beyond departments (e.g. Foreign Affairs and Trade), company, advising clients on how to tourism and business. Two core geology papers, which build on reduce pollution and contamination, your foundation knowledge of minerals You can also study German as part of the creating a healthier environment.” and field geology, are required at 200-level: major in Global Studies or the major in Minerals and Rocks (GEOL 251) and Field Tourism, Languages and Cultures. Studies and New Zealand Geology (GEOL

95 100-level papers *A placement test will decide which of GERM course of studies focused on enhancing There are two routes to the major in German 230 and GERM 231 is appropriate. career-readiness. (BA): one for those with no prior knowledge 200-level and beyond Core papers of German; the other for those with prior Papers continue the study of the German GLBL 101 Introduction to Intercultural knowledge. The papers required in the first language, and of German, European Communication year: and global cultures. A range of papers is GLBL 201/301 Cultures of the Environment GLBL 202/302 A World of Stories: Global BA major (for students who have not available at 300- and 400-level. BA(Hons), Storytelling in the Digital Age previously studied German): and the postgraduate qualifications MA, PGDipArts and PhD are also available. We offer an individualised course of study GERM 131 Introductory German 1 for each student, so it is important to GERM 132 Introductory German 2 discuss your interests prior to choosing GLBL 101 Introduction to Intercultural your programme of studies with the Global Communication Global Studies Studies director - Kaituitui Mātai Ao. Email BA major (for students with an appropriate Want to make a difference? [email protected] level of German language): The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Global Studies GERM 230* German Language 3 is a multidisciplinary major subject that GERM 231* Intermediate German 1 combines regional knowledge, language, Greek GLBL 101 Introduction to Intercultural cultural competencies, and a special area of Communication See Classics. study to equip you with the necessary skills GERM 131 Introductory German 1 for a globalised environment. It prepares Greek papers offer linguistic training and This is German language for absolute you to face the challenges of globalisation the experience of reading major works of beginners. and make a difference. ancient Greek literature, drama, history and GERM 132 Introductory German 2 Global Studies is a mentored course philosophy in the original language. (For Basic German language. Continuation of that emphasises applied learning. You Classical Studies courses taught in English GERM 131. Suitable for those with two to will work on individual projects, and translation, see Classics.) Greek and/or Latin three years of secondary school German. have the opportunity to complete a papers constitute an optional component local or international internship with a of the major for the BA and are strongly GLBL 101 Introduction to Intercultural Communication governmental institution or NGO, or in the recommended for the BA(Hons) in Classics Understanding communication private sector. (at 400-level). A knowledge of ancient Greek (and/or Latin) is an essential skill required for across cultures: communication Career opportunities styles, interpersonal relationships and postgraduate work in Classics. Employers consistently rank a global intercultural competency. perspective as one of the most sought 100-level papers GERM 230* German Language 3 after qualities in graduates. Our graduates GREK 111 Introductory Greek 1 The development of skills in German find exciting, challenging and highly A beginners’ paper covering the basic language to intermediate level, building on rewarding careers in environment and elements of ancient Greek grammar and GERM 132; also suited to incoming students sustainability, communication and creative vocabulary; designed to develop skills in with prior knowledge of the language but industries, commerce and tourism, translating ancient Greek. not yet ready for GERM 231. government and public administration, GREK 112 Introductory Greek 2 GERM 231* Intermediate German 1 teaching and learning. A continuation of GREK 111, incorporating The development of skills in German to Studying Global Studies more advanced grammar and syntax; intermediate level (for those with the designed to develop skills in translating You can complete a major in Global Studies equivalent of four to five years of high ancient Greek. as part of the Bachelor of Arts (BA), the school German). Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BASc), or the 200-level and beyond Note: This paper should be taken in the first Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom). Greek papers at these levels focus on year in order to complete the major in three The three key components of the improving language skills and reading major years. programme are the core GLBL papers, the texts of Greek literature in the original language-acquisition requirement and a language.

96 HUBS 191 and 192 Human Body Systems I You will learn to work effectively with Pacific A and II and POPH 192 Population Health (or people and their communities within the PUBH 192 Foundations of Epidemiology context of health care and provision at a B prior to 2019). population level. C H If you are planning to use your BHealSc The Pacific and Global Health major will D as a foundation for one of the health equip graduates with an understanding E professional programmes, you should talk of Pacific and global health priorities, Health Sciences to Health Sciences Admissions to ensure services and solutions, and build skills F that you meet the entry criteria. and knowledge to serve the needs of New approaches to health care are G diverse communities in New Zealand and required as we face important health You can choose your major as you start internationally. H challenges. These include: second year, and there are four options: 4. Public Health focuses on preventing I • An increase in the number of older adults 1. Community Health Care focuses on disease and injury as well as promoting J and people living with multiple long-term providing the skills and knowledge required the health of the population through conditions and disability. K to work in our changing healthcare the organised efforts of society. This • Limited health resources. system and support individuals to live differentiates it from the practice of L • Environmental change and its effects on healthy, good quality lives. The major is personal health care, as it involves M health. multidisciplinary, encompassing biological, collective action across sectors and sociological, cultural, psychological and N The Bachelor of Health Sciences is a disciplines, with a focus on populations developmental perspectives. O three-year degree for those who want and communities. It has a strong focus to be an integral part of these new Graduates majoring in Community Health on health equity, and reducing ethnic and P healthcare approaches. Graduates may Care will have the expertise to work socio-economic inequities in health. The Q find themselves working in a variety of with a diverse range of individuals and BHealSc Public Health major includes roles in the healthcare system or use communities in the health care sector to teaching in health promotion, Māori R this qualification as a foundation for a improve health outcomes for all. public health, health policy and politics, S professional or postgraduate degree. 2. Māori Health focuses on making a epidemiology, and public health research and current issues in public health from a T The degree is based on three prerequisite difference for Māori health outcomes. New Zealand and global perspective. U papers from the Health Sciences First You will learn about providing culturally Year (HSFY) programme, exciting papers competent health practices when Public health practitioners work in a range V at 200- and 300-level in the four majors, working with Māori individuals, whānau, of areas in the wider health sector including W communities, organisations and in government and non-governmental and a wide range of both required and X recommended papers from across the populations. Māori Health recognises organisations. Front line practitioners include University. Its content leans towards the that culturally focused and integrated policy analysts, health promoters, community Y social sciences in health, and you choose approaches will increase the impact of health workers and those working in Z one of four majors: health care for Māori. environmental and health protection. • Community Health Care The Māori Health major will equip For more information about the BHealSc, graduates to meet Māori health needs and please visit otago.ac.nz/bhealsc • Māori Health support the growth of the Māori health • Pacific and Global Health and disability workforce. A major in Māori • Public Health. Health will be particularly attractive for Health Sciences First Year To graduate, you will need 20 x 18 point Māori students and others wanting to have papers, 10 of which have to be at 200-level pathways in health care, public health or in The Health Sciences First Year (HSFY) or above. postgraduate study. prepares students seeking entry into 3. Pacific and Global Health focuses on Health Sciences professional degrees: At 100-level there are three papers that are globalisation, economic pressures and Dentistry (BDS), Medical Laboratory prerequisites for the 200-level required papers changing societies in order to serve the Science (BMLSc), Medicine (MB ChB), across the majors: needs of diverse communities in New Pharmacy (BPharm), or Physiotherapy Zealand and our neighbouring countries. (BPhty). It is also a suitable academic

97 preparation for students wishing to take complete and pass ENGL 126 during and UCAT thresholds, students proceed to programmes such as Oral Health (BOH), your second semester to be eligible interview. The final determining factor for Dental Technology (BDentTech), Radiation for admission to the Health Sciences selection for an applicant who has met all Therapy (BRT), or a BBiomedSc, BHealSc or professional programmes. three admission criteria will be based on BSc majoring in biological sciences. 3. CHEM 191 and PHSI 191 are challenging the average mark in the HSFY papers. HSFY is only available at Otago and consists papers for whose training in high school To be considered for admission to second- of seven compulsory papers plus the option to Chemistry or Physics is incomplete, having year classes in Medical Laboratory Science take an eighth paper in the second semester. not taken Year 13 Chemistry (NCEA Level you are required to pass all HSFY papers, The Health Sciences First Year course must 3) or Year 12 Physics (NCEA Level 2). Otago normally with a minimum average of 65%. be completed in its entirety in one year provides an Introductory Chemistry and To be considered for admission to second- and should be your first year of university Summer School paper CHEM 150 (distance year classes in Medicine you are required study. If you’re thinking of completing any taught for the first 4 weeks and in-person to pass all compulsory HSFY papers with no university study prior to enrolling in the in Dunedin for the final 2 weeks), and an paper less than a B (70%). You must have Health Sciences First Year course, or if you in-person 3-week long intensive JumpStart a current University Clinical Aptitude Test have already completed prior university Physics course. Contact the Departments of (UCAT) result. The final determining factor study, you should contact AskOtago for Chemistry and Physics for details. for selection for applicants will be based on further information. 4. For Medical Laboratory Science, the average mark in the HSFY papers. Enquiries should be made to AskOtago: Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, or Radiation To be considered for admission to second- Therapy, the Admissions Committees will [email protected] year classes in Pharmacy you must pass first select from those applicants who all HSFY papers, normally with a minimum The HSFY programme comprises seven have specified that they are seeking Single average of 65%. compulsory papers: Programme Preference to the respective To be considered for admission to second- programme and have also achieved the CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology year classes in Physiotherapy you must minimum academic standard. CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology pass all HSFY papers, normally with a and Human Health Course approval minimum average of 65%. HUBS 191 Human Body Systems 1 Course advice for HSFY students is The Mirror on Society Selection Policy PHSI 191 Biological Physics available all year around, as many times as (MoS) is designed to ensure that the BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry you need. The advisers will be able to help Division of Health Sciences promotes HUBS 192 Human Body Systems 2 those considering enrolling in the optional and facilitates academic equity for Māori POPH 192 Population Health eighth paper, and those who are concerned students, and for students from other Notes: with their progress in HSFY or who are under-represented MoS category groups, considering a programme change. Otago’s who have the potential to succeed 1. You may study an additional optional course advice experts can help you map academically, and who have applied via paper during the second semester (from out your study plans with confidence. the application process. Applicants may be the Approved List available at otago.ac.nz/ considered in one or more of the following hsfy/about/papers/optional-8th-paper). In Course advice is available throughout sub-categories: this instance, the results of your best seven the year by appointment at the AskOtago papers will be counted for the purposes Central Hub. • Māori of admission to the Health Sciences • Indigenous Pacific otago.ac.nz/course-advice professional programmes, provided the • Socioeconomic compulsory seven papers are passed at or Admission to second year • Refugee above the required minimum standard for To be considered for admission to second- admission to any of the Health Sciences year classes in Dentistry you are required • Rural. professional programmes. to pass all compulsory HSFY papers with HSFY is only one of the pathways of 2. All HSFY students will sit an English a minimum average of 70%, with no paper admission to the Health Sciences diagnostic test. If you don’t achieve less than a B- (65%). You must have a professional programmes. For further an acceptable standard in the English current University Clinical Aptitude Test details visit the Health Sciences website diagnostic test, you are required to (UCAT) result. Having achieved the academic otago.ac.nz/healthsciences

98 This information is provided on the analyse data and write clear, coherent offering an historical understanding of A understanding that you are classed as a and balanced assessments, together with Europe’s crucial role in the making of the domestic student. the ability to think independently, flexibly and modern world. B If you do not meet these residential objectively. As artificial intelligence takes HIST 123 Revolutions C requirements you should contact: over much mundane work, these distinctive Revolutions can be violent political D ‘humanities’ skills are increasingly sought after earthquakes, changing the landscape International Office E by employers. forever. Or they can be important leaps in University of Otago knowledge such as the Scientific revolution. F PO Box 56 Career opportunities This paper explores both types of historical Dunedin 9054 History graduates enter a wide range of G change, including fascinating political [email protected] professions, including government service, H examples from places such as France, Haiti, industry, all levels of teaching, journalism, I broadcasting, museum and library work. Ireland and Russia. Our graduates have the ability to collect 200-level and beyond J Hebrew and analyse data and write clear, coherent Advanced courses study a wide variety of K Classical Hebrew, which is closely related – and balanced assessments, together with geographical areas – including medieval L but not identical – to the modern language the ability to think independently, flexibly and modern European history, Eurasian, spoken in Israel, is the language of the and objectively. As artificial intelligence Chinese, Pacific, and New Zealand M Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) or Old Testament, takes over much mundane work, these history. Themes include science and N unique ‘humanities’ skills are increasingly and is an essential tool for the study of religion, crime and punishment, global O both the Bible and ancient Judaism. It is sought after by high-quality employers. migrations, indigenous lives, colonization taught at the University of Otago to an 100-level papers and decolonization, war and patriotism. P advanced level. If you intend to major in History (BA or At Otago, students have access to the Q 100-level papers BASc), you must take two 100-level HIST resources of the Hocken Collections, one of R papers worth at least 36 points. the best research libraries in the country. HEBR 131 Introductory Biblical Hebrew 1 S A paper for beginners covering the Note: It is possible to take 200-level HIST T basics of Biblical Hebrew grammar and papers after completing only one 100-level vocabulary, to enable you to read the History paper or if you have completed 108 Hospitality U points in total in any subject. Hebrew Bible in the original. If you are sitting in a coffee shop whilst V HEBR 132 Introductory Biblical Hebrew 2 HIST 102 The Global Twentieth Century reading this, or perhaps planning to visit W A continuation of HEBR 131, including the A fast-paced journey through the twentieth an event over the weekend, then you will X exegesis of selected passages from the century’s wars and coups, booms and be experiencing some form of hospitality. Hebrew Bible. busts, dictators and democratic forces, Hospitality, together with tourism, Y 200-level and beyond providing students with a secure historical represents one of New Zealand’s largest Z basis for understanding today’s complex industries and is so much a part of our lives Hebrew can be studied to an advanced globalised world. that we almost forget how important it is. level by way of selected papers in Biblical This minor provides a unique introduction Studies: BIBS 213, BIBS 313 and BIBS 411. HIST 107 New Zealand in the World from the 18th Century to the workings of hospitality, with both New Zealand history in global perspective: an Aotearoa/New Zealand and a global explore the way forces of imperialism, context. It not only focuses on many of the History colonisation, capitalism and racial conflict most interesting businesses in the industry, have shaped modern New Zealand and but also provides the fundamental History graduates are well-equipped determined its place in the world. concepts behind their operations. to enter a wide range of professions, including government service, business and HIST 108 From Medieval to Modern It will challenge you to think about Europe industry, all levels of teaching, journalism, hospitality and what sets it apart from An examination of Europe’s dynamic broadcasting, museum and library work. other business sectors by looking at areas growth from the ‘Dark Ages’ to a global Our graduates have the ability to collect and such as: the production of experiences; superpower by the nineteenth century, the significance of human resource

99 management; the impact of seasonality; Human Nutrition 200-level and beyond yield (revenue) management; and the 200- and 300-level papers cover nutrient unique nature of distribution for hospitality The knowledge and skills you will gain metabolism, nutrition assessment, lifecycle products. during your Human Nutrition degree will nutrition, sports nutrition, community and Students engage in fun, hands-on and allow you to make a real difference at the public health nutrition, behaviour change, collaborative learning. The lecturers have global, national, community and whānau nutrition communication, the role of nutrition extensive industry experience, blending levels. It provides you with the skills in chronic disease and management of theoretical research with practical industry required for numerous careers including food service operations. You will learn by knowledge, to prepare graduates to think private practice, public health, business investigating your diet and nutritional status. critically while operating in a diverse and owner, media and working with sporting These papers give you the opportunity dynamic work environment. organisations. It is also an excellent to work through case studies with the This minor will appeal to students opportunity for those seeking graduate assistance of dietitians and nutritionists. interested in the accommodation, events, entry into Health Sciences professional You will gain an in-depth knowledge of the and food and beverage sectors, or in programmes, e.g. Medicine, Dentistry. science behind nutritional information running their own hospitality businesses. Human Nutrition papers are useful and that will enable you to evaluate nutritional Students who are excellent communicators, interesting additions to a degree in Food claims, and you will also learn skills so good at multi-tasking, and enjoy leading Science, Physical Education, Psychology, you can communicate this information teams and projects will thrive in a career in Marketing, Physiology, Microbiology, effectively in your future careers. hospitality. Biochemistry, and many other disciplines, Other degrees that include majors in Human Career paths can include, but are not as we all eat, therefore, nutrition affects Nutrition are: Bachelor of Applied Science limited to: Hotel management - sales everyone. (BAppSc) majoring in Sport and Exercise and marketing, front office, reservations, High school students are highly Nutrition, and Bachelor of Biomedical revenue; Event management - business recommended to take Chemistry to Year 13 Sciences (BBiomedSc) majoring in Nutrition and corporate events, exhibitions and and Biology, Mathematics (with Statistics) and Metabolism in Human Health. conventions, private events such as and English to Year 12, preferably Year 13. weddings and celebrations; Food and Career opportunities beverage management - sales, quality Human Nutrition will equip students assurance, regional outlet management; Human Resource with skills that can be used in a number Online travel company roles - market of careers. Our graduates work in the Management development, pricing and revenue, health sector, government organisations, People are the heart blood of every marketing and sales. corporations, research, teaching, high organisation; without people organisations 100-level papers performance sport, private practice and the cannot function. A Human Resource TOUR 103 Introduction to Hospitality food industry. Management (HRM) major provides you 200-level papers 100-level papers with the skills and knowledge needed TOUR 218 Tourism and Hospitality to inform your practice, enabling you to Enterprise Management HUNT 141 Understanding Human Nutrition design people management systems which will motivate employees to excel. plus THREE of the following If you intend to major in Human Nutrition (BSc or BAppSc) you must take the HRM teaches you the underlying principles TOUR 214 Introduction to Wine Business following 100-level papers: of managing people in organisations which TOUR 216 Sport Tourism will enable you, as a future practitioner, to BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry TOUR 217 Tourist Behaviour acquire the right talent, in the right place CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology TOUR 303 Tourist Accommodation and Human Health and at the right time for your organisation. Management It covers a variety of functional areas HUBS 191 Human Body Systems 1 TOUR 304 Event and Conventions including recruitment, selection, HUBS 192 Human Body Systems 2 Management remuneration, training, development and HUNT 141 Understanding Human Nutrition HUNT 244 Foodservice Environments performance and conflict management. It is recommended that you take POPH 192 Must include at least one 300-level paper. HRM also provides you with practical tools Population Health. that will help you to support and influence the strategic direction of an organisation. 100 People management skills are integral to 300-level and beyond A the workplace of today and HRM at Otago MANT 345 Strategic Human Resource will equip you with the right skills and Management B knowledge to kick-start your HRM career MANT 346 Employment Relations C and give you an edge in the employment plus a further two papers from: D market. These skills are also important in any role that involves working with and MANT 330 Leadership E leading people. HRM will prepare you for the MANT 339 Human Resource Development F connected and collaborative workplace of MANT 343 Negotiation and Dispute G tomorrow. HRM is perfect as both a stand- Resolution alone degree or as a complement to other MANT 347 Occupational Psychology H areas of interest. I Career opportunities J The HRM major and minor will give you the Human Services Law K skill set to apply for HRM roles in large or The minor in Human Services Law can be small, public or private sector organisations. taken in conjunction with a major in the L Our graduates usually commence their degrees of Arts, Performing Arts, Science, M career with HR administrator roles, often Applied Science or Commerce. The papers Sophie Dempster N progressing quickly through to advisory and/ focus on areas of the law such as Family Law, Criminal Justice, Law and Psychiatry, Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource O or managerial level positions. There is also Management) the opportunity to specialise in areas such Sentencing, and the Treaty of Waitangi. Human Resources Adviser, Firth Industries, P as employment relations, recruitment, talent To fulfil the requirements for a minor in Fletcher Building Q management, and learning and development. Human Services Law you must complete The skill set acquired in the HRM major will R the first year paper, LAWS 101 The Legal “I started my journey studying also enable you to gain entry into graduate System, along with 60 points made up from S recruitment schemes. HRM at Otago values Management and Marketing. As I got a list of five 400-level papers. Admission to T the development of social capital and as such any of these papers is subject to approval to know the staff, and talk to them U provides opportunities to form relationships from the Dean of Law. about my passions, they brought with local companies and HRM alumni V to my attention the idea of Human through both internships and graduate W employment opportunities. Resource Management as a major. X Majoring in Human Resource Management The reputation of Otago, and If you intend to major in HRM, you must especially the Business School, helps Y complete the following papers and also employers gain an understanding of Z complete the BCom core BSNS papers (see the I Business and Commerce entries for details): the grad that they will be employing. 100-level paper Immunology Employers know that the Business MANT 101 Managing for Performance School has high standards, and Also see Microbiology. 200-level papers anyone who has completed an Otago MANT 250 Managing People Your immune system has evolved to business degree can be trusted to MANT 251 Managing Organisations protect you from disease caused by infection or cancer. Immunology courses have not just theoretical but also plus one further paper from: at Otago outline the evolution of the practical knowledge.” MANT 222 Interpersonal/International immune system, and explain how the Business Communication immune response is organised in modern MANT 252 Developing Responsible vertebrates. Major topics covered include Leadership immunity to infectious diseases and MANT 217 International Management cancer, as well as autoimmunity, allergy

101 and transplantation. You will learn how to “re-programme” immune responses Indigenous Development / through vaccination and immunotherapy. He Kura Matanui In the laboratory, you’ll get the chance to learn key immunological techniques. Indigenous Development is an area of Otago immunology lecturers are active increasing national and international researchers in direct state-of-the-art interest, both amongst students and research laboratories. potential employers, where Māori and indigenous development issues are of Career opportunities increasing importance. Immunology is a rapidly advancing and A major in He Kura Matanui/Indigenous exciting discipline with many jobs available Development aims to provide students in research and diagnostic laboratories with a strong grounding in core indigenous both nationally and internationally. National cultural values, concepts, issues and employers include Crown Research practices, using Māori and other indigenous Institutes, the pharmaceutical and examples and readings, including from biotechnology industries, medical research the Pacific. Students will include elective institutes and universities. papers from other disciplines relevant to the Sam O’Connell Immunology teaching focus of the programme on contemporary Bachelor of Commerce (Information Science) and Immunology is taught as part of the cultural, social, intellectual and economic Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) Microbiology (BSc) programme at 100-level development of indigenous peoples in an Application Support Developer, Intergen (HUBS 191), at 200-level (MICR 221 and international context. MICR 223) and 300-level (MICR 332 and Major subject requirements “My time at Otago prepared me MICR 334). Immunology is taught in tutorial 100-level papers format at 400-level in MICR 464. perfectly for working in the ICT sector. MAOR 102, MAOR 110 I gained relevant IT skills through my BBiomedSc programme 200-level papers Information Science and Computer An Infection and Immunity major within the MAOR 202; and any two of ANTH 204–206, Biomedical Sciences degree programme 208, GEOG 278, HIST 223, 226, MAOR 203, 204, 207, 208, 210-13, MFCO 212, PACI 201, Science studies, and my BCom papers (BBiomedSc) is available. This degree 210, POLS 202, 207, PUBH 203, SPAN 243, gave me valuable business insight. structure is essentially similar to the BSc SPEX 206. The personal mentoring I received programme, but has a broader biomedical base at 100-level with 200- and 300-level 300-level papers was the icing on the cake! papers being orientated towards medical INDV 301 or 302; and any three of ANTH 324, ECON 303, ENGL 332, GEOG 378, HIST 327, “Even before graduating, I secured microbiology and immunology. Two INDV 307, MANT 341, MAOR 303, 304, 307, Microbiology papers are required at 308, 310–313, 316, MART 305, MFCO 318, a role with Intergen’s fast-paced 300-level: Health Microbiology (MICR 332) PACI 301, 310, PHSE 320, SPAN 343, SPEX Application Support Team. I now and Advanced Immunology (MICR 334). 306, TOUR 301, 306. help support and enhance existing Postgraduate programmes There is also the option of selecting IT systems, as well as develop Immunology postgraduate programmes Indigenous Development as a minor. new business solutions. I use skills (PGDipSci, BBiomedSc(Hons), BSc(Hons), gained at Otago on a daily basis, MSc and PhD) are available. Current research interests of the department from the technical coding skills, to include the fundamental biology of white being able to engage in meaningful blood cells, infectious diseases and cancer, conversations with clients regarding as well as development of new vaccines, diagnostics and treatments. their business needs.”

102 COMP 162 Foundations of Computer A Information Science Science This paper further develops your B Information Science sits at the intersection programming skills, with a focus on object- of technology, people and organisations. It C oriented design and programming in Java. is an exciting and rapidly changing field that It also introduces key computer science D solves problems through using computing concepts such as algorithms and data technology to help people and organisations E structures, and different approaches to work more effectively. An understanding of F programming. Information Science is important in order to G succeed in business, and in order to develop 200-level and beyond H effective innovative technology solutions: At 200-level, Information Science covers creating the latest gadget is pointless if we techniques used to design, develop I can’t also understand how it will be used by and deploy software systems, the role J people and organisations to meet their needs. these systems play in creating successful K Information Science can be taken as a business opportunities, data science, and major for a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), usability and user experience. By the end of L Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of 200-level Information Science, you will have M Arts (BA), Bachelor of Arts and Commerce the necessary skills to create information (BACom), Bachelor of Commerce and systems. At 300-level, the skills learned at Buratat Sakultanapanich N Science (BComSc) or Bachelor of Arts and 200-level are augmented with advanced Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) O Science (BASc), and is a useful complement concepts including decision support, large- Global Corporate Banker, JPMorgan Chase & Co. P to papers from each of these disciplines. scale systems, and information systems Q Career opportunities strategy and governance. You will also hone “I expected only one thing as an your skills in a capstone paper, where you R Graduates of Information Science are international student at Otago, and will develop an information system for S sought after in a range of fields such as clients in industry. that was to receive a world-class business, science, education, health, music education – being taught by top- T and mass media, with roles from data U analysis to building large-scale software notch professors and learning on a systems. Careers in information and International Business state-of-the-art campus. V communications technology (ICT) are Business is conducted in a dynamic, W exciting, engaging and well-rewarded; “My International Business degree global environment. Organisations in New X examples of careers of our graduates may has given me the ability to evaluate Zealand and overseas need individuals who be found at infosci.otago.ac.nz/careers Y can apply skills from a range of disciplines financial, managerial, economic, 100-level papers as well as work effectively across national organisational and marketing issues Z If you intend to major in Information Science, borders. in a global context. It allowed me to you must initiate your study by taking COMP The International Business major equips work with peers and professors from 101 and one of COMP 161 or COMP 162. you to meet this need by combining COMP 161 Computer Programming the study of key business issues from a various majors and departments, This paper provides an introduction to global perspective (including economics, which subtly enhanced my soft computer programming suitable for marketing, management and finance) with skills and agility.” beginners with little or no prior experience. language skills and cultural awareness. You will learn fundamental skills in writing If you are keen to work overseas for computer programs to solve problems, the a multinational enterprise, a BCom in basics of object-oriented programming, International Business will put you one and how to design and test your solutions. step closer by providing you not only with Students with previous programming essential knowledge of global business, experience can speak to an adviser about but also the linguistic skills to conduct that sitting an advanced placement test to business in an international setting. progress directly to COMP 162. 103 Career opportunities listening at an elementary level. The paper Career options include: foreign economic takes an integrated approach to the skills relations; international trade and of language acquisition and includes basic investment; international marketing J material on the cultural heritage of the and business strategy; international Japanese people. management consulting; government Students then choose either ASIA 101 or departments such as Foreign Affairs and Japanese GLBL 101 or LING 111. Trade; tourism and hospitality agencies; Japan is the world’s third largest economy ASIA 101 Introducing Asia multinational companies and financial and one of New Zealand’s largest trading Kung Fu? Sushi? Gangnam Style? Bollywood? institutions, both in New Zealand and partners. Gandhi? Mao Zedong? Pokemon? What overseas. do we really know about Asia? This The University of Otago has research multidisciplinary course develops students’ 100-level papers links and student and staff exchange knowledge and understanding of the Asian If you intend to major in International agreements with a number of leading region, society, people and cultures. Business, you must complete the BCom Japanese universities, including Tokyo, core BSNS papers, usually in your first year, Kyoto, Hokkaido, Hirosaki, Yokohama GLBL 101 Introduction to Intercultural Communication as well as approved language or cultural National, Keio and Rissho. Japanese at Understanding communication papers (see the Business and Commerce Otago aims to provide students with a across cultures: communication entries for further details). high level of expertise in both Japanese styles, interpersonal relationships and language and culture. Note: Depending on your language experience, intercultural competency. there is a range of language and/or culture Career opportunities LING 111 Language and Its Structure papers available to complement your Because of the important trade, tourist An introduction to the analysis and International Business degree. Visit the and cultural links between Japan and description of language and its structure: International Business website (otago.ac.nz/ New Zealand, graduates with expertise in phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax internationalbusiness) for more details. Japanese language and culture are in high and semantics. 200-level and beyond demand by employers in a wide variety of *If you have studied Japanese to Year 13 Students at 200- and 300-level take papers fields, including business, law, government, (NCEA Level 3) you should seek special in a range of subjects such as Economics, tourism, journalism, advertising and permission to enrol in 200-level language Finance, Management and Marketing, education. acquisition papers. further language courses, including papers You can also study Japanese as part of the in cultural studies related to the language Major in Global Studies or the Major in 200-level and beyond taken, and a business language paper. Tourism, Languages and Cultures. 200-level papers develop intermediate Students are also encouraged to make the 100-level papers speaking, reading, writing and listening most of opportunities to broaden their skills. Culture papers are in English (no If you have no previous knowledge of Japanese horizons through a global exchange with one knowledge of Japanese required) and open and intend to major in Japanese (BA)*, you of the University’s 90 partner institutions. to non-majors. Japanese life and culture must take the following 100-level papers: These exchanges are a chance to put your are explored through literary works and language and culture skills to use while JAPA 131 Introductory Japanese 1 films. Students are encouraged to take studying business papers from a new An introductory course in reading, writing, the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. perspective. speaking and listening to Japanese for BA(Hons) and the postgraduate qualifications students with no previous knowledge MA, PGDipArts and PhD are also available. of the language. The paper takes an JAPA 242 Understanding Japanese integrated approach to the skills of language Culture acquisition and includes basic material on (offered in conjunction with JAPA 343) the cultural heritage of the Japanese people. An introduction to traditional and JAPA 132 Introductory Japanese 2 contemporary Japanese cultures and A continuation of JAPA 131, further society. developing students’ Japanese language skills in reading, writing, speaking and 104 JAPA 243 Issues in Japanese Culture This degree provides an excellent foundation A Today for those wanting a career in planning and Language and Linguistics (offered in conjunction with JAPA 343) B resource management, especially in relation See Linguistics. An in-depth analysis of some of the major to the subdivision and administration of C issues of Japanese culture and society land. It differs from other New Zealand D planning degrees in that it emphasises today, such as nationalism, regionalism, E modernisation and religion. engineering design and land administration, Languages from Pākehā and Māori perspectives, as well The ability to understand people from F JAPA 244 Modern Japanese Fiction as covering essential aspects of New Zealand (offered in conjunction with JAPA 344) other countries and being able to G legislation that relate to land development. communicate interculturally are valued It encompasses the practical aspects of H The study of major works of Japanese skills in both the domestic and international planning and planning law. fiction of the twentieth century in their job market. Studying Languages and I historical, social and cultural contexts, Career opportunities Cultures at Otago enables you to gain these J and also in an East/West comparative This is a foundation degree for a career skills. perspective. K in aspects of surveying that relate to land Besides a wide range of majors and minors JAPA 245 Modern Japanese Film development. This can lead to work in local in Chinese, French, German, Japanese and L (offered in conjunction with JAPA 345) government and in surveying and other Spanish, these languages are also core M components of the major in Global Studies, Japanese film is studied as a window into land development companies. N and the major in Tourism, Languages some aspects of Japanese culture, such as Note: While this degree is a stepping-stone to a and Cultures (TLC). Otago also offers a O war, peace, family, society, tradition, gender, career in surveying and planning, membership Diploma in Language. This diploma can be aesthetics, morals and values. of the New Zealand Planning Institute at P completed alongside your Arts, Commerce a professional level currently requires an Q JAPA 351 The Structure of the Japanese or Science degree, all within three years. Language additional postgraduate qualification. Likewise, The diploma consists of seven papers, R A linguistic analysis of the Japanese to become a full professional member of two of which you can cross credit to your language. Surveying + Spatial NZ (formerly the NZ S degree. In the Diploma in Language, the Institute of Surveyors), a minimum of a one- languages offered are Chinese, French, T year Diploma for Graduates is required. German, Japanese or Spanish. U 100-level papers Additionally, languages are the gateway to V If you wish to complete the BSc in Land the Major in International Business (BCom), W Planning and Development, you must take the where you study business, language and L following papers: culture for an excellent knowledge base X MATH 160 Mathematics 1 to work internationally. Finally, languages Y are also ideally suited to a Bachelor of Arts SURV 101 Introductory Surveying Z and Science (BASc) degree, which combines SURV 102 Geospatial Sciences Land Planning and scientific capabilities with knowledge of ENGL 228 Writing for the Professions Development human history, how people think and how 200-level and beyond societies function. Land planning, land administration and 200-level papers deal with civil engineering, the process of land subdivision have See also entries for Chinese, Classics (Greek urban design, geographic information significant impacts on the layout and and Latin), English, French, German, Global systems, land administration, land tenure function of human and natural landscapes. Studies, Hebrew, Japanese, Linguistics, and Resource Management Act processes. These activities influence the way land is Māori Studies and Spanish. used, patterns of urban development and 300-level deals with statutory planning and assessments of the economic potential of offers experience in designing residential land. For some, land also has an important subdivisions in concept and detailed cultural value. layout phases. Students can add papers from other degree programmes (such as Geography, Economics or Surveying) to complement their programme of study. 105 negotiation, researching and forming legal Latin arguments. These skills are in demand See Classics. in a wide variety of occupations. Law is a professional degree with pathways to a Latin papers offer linguistic training and conventional legal career as a barrister the experience of reading major works of and solicitor and many other career Latin literature in the original language. (For opportunities. Otago Law graduates work in Classical Studies courses taught in English many areas in New Zealand and overseas. translation, see Classics.) Latin and/or Greek Many Law graduates find careers as papers constitute an optional component lawyers in private practice, but others of the major for the BA and BASc and are work in business, government, the public strongly recommended for the BA(Hons) in sector, welfare agencies and international Classics (at 400-level). A knowledge of Latin organisations. In the commercial world, (and/or Greek) is an essential skill required Law graduates work as legal advisers and for postgraduate work in Classics. company secretaries, in management 100-level papers and in executive positions. Government LATN 111 Introductory Latin 1 departments and local bodies employ A beginners’ paper covering the basic lawyers for specialist legal advice. Lawyers Nera Tautau elements of Latin grammar and vocabulary, working in private practice have a variety Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (Politics) designed to develop skills in translating Latin. of fields of law to choose from. These Graduate Policy Adviser, Ministry of Justice LATN 112 Introductory Latin 2 include commercial, property, public, A continuation of LATN 111, incorporating environmental, banking, wills and trusts, “The varied Law papers on offer more advanced grammar and syntax; family, criminal, sports, media, civil, tax, maritime, intellectual property and allowed me to learn about new designed to develop skills in translating Latin. If you have at least 18 credits in NCEA medical law. concepts and ideas and explore Level 2 Latin (or equivalent), you may enrol Over 90 per cent of Law students at Otago different ways of understanding for this paper without taking LATN 111. take the opportunity to complete double various issues. I interned at the 200-level and beyond degrees, combining their Law degree with a Science, Arts, Commerce or other degree. Latin papers at these levels focus on Ministry of Justice at the end of my This option increases opportunities in improving language skills and reading fourth year. The internship provided areas such as the media, public relations, major texts of Latin literature in the original the entertainment industry, the Ministry of me with practical experience and language. If you have at least 16 credits in Foreign Affairs and Trade and information NCEA Level 3 Latin (or equivalent), you may the opportunity to form connections technology consultancies. Otago graduates be admitted directly to LATN 211. with a wide range of people across work in law firms all over the world and also different areas of the Ministry. After in organisations like the United Nations, the International Labour Organisation and my internship, I returned to Dunedin Amnesty International. to complete my final year of study Law 100-level papers then came back to the Ministry as a Law permeates all social activity. It defines relationships, protects rights, imposes If you intend to complete a four-year graduate policy adviser.” obligations and gives legal structure to all Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, you must enterprise. take LAWS 101 (The Legal System) and 72-108 additional points at 100-level. For Career opportunities the additional 72-108 points at 100-level, A Law degree from the University of Otago no specific papers are required but you provides knowledge of the law that governs are advised to include papers from your our society and an excellent grounding area of second preference in case you in skills such as analysing, problem- do not gain admission to second-year solving, decision-making, logical thinking, Law and then wish to go on in another

106 degree. If you wish to do a double degree need to complete Legal Ethics as one of divided between general (or theoretical) A programme, you should choose the your optional papers. You also complete linguistics and applied linguistics. subjects of your intended second degree. a professional legal skills programme that General linguistics includes topics such B We also encourage you to consider taking focuses on research, writing and advocacy. as the nature and origins of language; C a paper in Te Reo Māori or Māori culture, Honours the relationship between animal, human D offered by Te Tumu School of Māori, and programmed languages; similarities Pacific and Indigenous Studies. In Law, we Law students of higher academic ability are and differences among languages of the E need good communication and writing offered opportunities to enrol for the LLB world; relationships between language F (Hons) degree, which involves a supervised skills, so consider taking either ENGL 127 structure and meaning; language change, G Effective Writing or ENGL 128 Effective research paper of 10,000–15,000 words endangerment and death; language Communication if you want to focus on in addition to the work required for the and the brain; and cultural and social H increasing these skills. ordinary LLB degree. conventions associated with language. I Applied linguistics includes topics such Note: You will need 72 non-Law points to be Double degrees as how factors such as age, gender, J eligible for admission to second-year Law and By cross crediting papers, a combination of occupation, conversational topic, culture K a total of 108 before you graduate with an two degrees, such as a four-year LLB and a and social group membership affect LLB. three-year BSc, BA or BCom can be gained L after five years of study. Two four-year how individuals speak and interact; how LAWS 101 The Legal System M degrees will generally take six years. children acquire their first languages; how A full-year 36-point paper with two individuals learn additional languages; N examinations at the end of the year and Admission to the legal profession what it means to be multilingual and O practice assessments throughout the year. Law graduates seeking admission as a multicultural; the teaching of second and This paper develops your basic skills of barrister and solicitor must first undertake foreign languages; the role that language P legal analysis and legal argument through a professional legal studies course after plays in how people learn individually and Q the study of selected court decisions and completing the LLB. This ensures that in social groups; the relationships between R legislation. It opens broader perspectives lawyers entering all areas of practice language, power and persuasion; language by considering the way cases come to court are equipped with the skills required to and the law; language policies; language S and the role of law in its historical and represent clients competently and ethically. disorders; translation and interpretation. T social context. In New Zealand, this course is offered by Career opportunities U Admission to LAWS 101 is unrestricted, but the College of Law and the Institute of There are many career options for admission to second-year Law is restricted Professional Legal Studies. V Linguistics graduates. Previous graduates to 230 places. Students are selected on are now lawyers, editors, copy-writers, W the strength of their academic record at technical writers, journalists, television and X university, with emphasis on the mark for film directors and producers, newspaper The Legal System. Students who are of Linguistics Y and television reporters, translators, Māori ethnicity are warmly invited to also What is linguistics? Linguistics is the interpreters, sign language interpreters, Z apply under the Alternative Entry category scientific study of language and its language policy makers, language advisers, to have this taken into consideration along structure, meaning, and use. Linguistics speech therapists, diplomats, first language with their academic record. describes how people actually teachers, second language teachers, communicate and how this changes 200-level and beyond primary school teachers, high school from one context, situation, culture, The second-year course consists of teachers, university lecturers, polytechnic geographical domain or even one five full-year compulsory fundamental lecturers, software designers, actors, moment to another. It does not prescribe papers: Criminal Law, Law of Contract, comedians, education policy makers, grammatical correctness. Although many Property Law, Public Law and Legal Writing. machine voice synthesisers, entrepreneurs, linguists are bilingual or multilingual, At 300- and 400-levels there are two publishers, creative writers, science linguists do not necessarily have to learn or compulsory papers: The Law of Torts and writers and marketers. See the entry on be able to speak many different languages. Jurisprudence. To complete the degree, you the TESOL minor for specific information What do linguists study? Linguists need to choose 14 single-semester optional about teaching English to speakers of other study forms and functions of languages papers from a list of about 40 papers. If languages. across the world, which are typically you want to practise as a lawyer, you will

107 Papers in Linguistics 200-level Management skills are used in everything we Linguistics papers complement papers in Any two 200-level ENGL papers and LING 217 do, and in every type of job. If you’re a people other subjects, including Anthropology, plus one further 200-level LING paper (excluding person, a long-term planner, a deep and LING 231) Communication Studies, Computer Science, meaningful thinker, or a process-orientated Education, Information Science, Philosophy, 300-level person, Management at Otago will equip you Psychology and papers in individual Any two 300-level ENGL papers and any two with skills and knowledge that will kick-start languages: English, Chinese, French, 300-level LING papers your career and give you greater potential. Because management plays such a vital role German, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Latin, Linguistics minor Māori Language, Sanskrit and Spanish. in so many different careers, Management is Linguistics offers a minor in Linguistics and perfect as both a stand-alone degree or to Linguistics major (BA and BASc) required papers: a minor in Teaching English to Speakers of complement other areas of interest. Other Languages (TESOL). (See separate 100-level entry for TESOL minor.) Career opportunities LING 111 Language and Its Structure Recent graduates have taken up roles And any 100-level papers in Linguistics, 100-level such as product manager, business LING 111 Language and Its Structure Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, improvement consultant, commercial and any 100-level paper in Linguistics, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Latin, Māori Language strategist, risk analyst, general manager, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, (MAOR 110, 111, 112), Sanskrit, or Spanish. Japanese, Latin, Māori Language (MAOR 110, international sales manager, recruitment 200-level 111, 112), Sanskrit or Spanish consultant and human resources consultant. The opportunities are endless! LING 217 What’s Behind Language: Sound 200-level and Structure LING 217; one further 200-level LING paper Majoring in Management At least two further LING 200-level papers (excluding LING 231) If you intend to major in Management, you DHUM 201 may be substituted for one 200-level 300-level must complete the following papers and also paper Any 300-level LING paper complete the other BCom core BSNS papers (see the Business and Commerce entries for details): 300-level Any four LING 300-level papers 100-level paper MANT 101 Managing for Performance Language and Linguistics major (BA and BASc) required papers: 200-level papers MANT 250 Managing People 100-level M MANT 251 Managing Organisations LING 111 Language and Its Structure plus one further paper from: and two 100-level papers in one of the following languages: Chinese, French, German, Greek, MANT 222 Interpersonal/International Japanese, Latin, Māori Language (MAOR 110, Management Business Communication 111, 112), Sanskrit or Spanish Great leaders, great entrepreneurs, great MANT 252 Developing Responsible 200-level business people, even great employees, Leadership LING 217 What’s Behind Language: Sound all have one thing in common – great MANT 217 International Management and Structure management skills and knowledge. 300-level papers Management at Otago teaches you One further 200-level LING paper (excluding Choose four papers from: LING 231) and two 200-level papers in the to understand how people behave in language continued from 100-level organisations, and the nature of managerial MANT 303 Entrepreneurship MANT 304 Managing innovation & Growth 300-level power, influence and leadership. Whether you aim to be self-employed, to be an MANT 330 Leadership and Change Two 300-level LING papers and two 300-level papers in the language continued from 200-level entrepreneur, to head your own company, MANT 331 Business Ethics or to work for private business, not- MANT 332 International Management English and Linguistics major (BA) required papers: for-profit organisations or government MANT 333 Operational Excellence 100-level agencies, Management gives you the tools MANT 334 Operations & Supply Chain Any 100-level ENGL paper (excluding ENGL 126) for success! Management and LING 111 MANT 337 Organisations & Sustainability

108 MANT 338 Cases in Strategy & Innovation The immersion Māori language A programme consists of courses from MANT 339 Human Resource Development B MANT 340 Indigenous Management & 100- to 400-level, and provides a strong Organisation foundation for a deeper appreciation of the C MANT 342 Global Business Strategy multidisciplinary subjects listed above. D MANT 345 Strategic Human Resource Management Career opportunities E Māori Studies is useful to those who wish MANT 346 Employment Relations F to pursue careers as academics, archivists, MANT 347 Occupational Psychology the diplomatic corps, government officials, G iwi development, language planners, H librarians, the media industry, ministers I Māori Health of religion, police force, policy analysts, Māori Health focuses on providing research historians, social workers, J culturally-competent health practice when teachers and translators. Māori Studies K working with Māori. It recognises how can complement other subjects such as integrated approaches to health across Anthropology, Commerce, Communication L multiple sectors increase the value of Studies, Education, Geography, History, M health care for Māori. You will learn the Health Science, Law, Linguistics, Nutrition, Te Reimana Parangi N historical, social and cultural contexts Performing Arts, Physical Education, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Maniapoto O to Māori health and how to apply and Politics and Social Work. Bachelor of Health Sciences (Māori Health) integrate indigenous knowledge and Māori Studies major Studying for a Bachelor of Medicine and P practices in your chosen health and social If you intend to major in Māori Studies (BA or Bachelor of Surgery Q services-related career. BASc), you must take the following 100-level R Graduates majoring in Māori Health may papers: “I chose to major in Māori Health take up roles within the Māori health, S MAOR 102 Māori Society because being Māori myself, I public health, health care, disability, and T social services sectors that work directly MAOR 111 Te Kākano 1 believed that I would gain the U with and alongside individuals, whānau, MAOR 112 Te Kākano 2 knowledge and skills needed to communities and organisations. V 100-level papers improve healthcare delivery in Māori You can study Māori Health as a major in MAOR 102 Māori Society W communities. This course recognises the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHealSc) Introduces the theory and practice of X degree, or as a minor in a range of degrees. Māori culture and society in traditional and the significance of incorporating Please see the Health Sciences entry for contemporary contexts. services and approaches to health Y more information or visit MAOR 108 Waiata: Te Tīmatanga that are culturally appropriate and Z otago.ac.nz/bhealsc Introduces various forms of waiata (Māori underpinned by kaupapa and performing art), including haka from traditional to contemporary times. tikanga Māori. Māori Studies – Te Tumu MAOR 110 Introduction to Conversational “I’m now studying medicine. My plan Māori Tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou i roto i ngā tini Introduces Māori language, emphasising for the future is to become a doctor āhuatanga o te wā. pronunciation, greetings and forms of and contribute to our communities, Māori Studies is an academic programme language in cultural contexts. especially Māori, and to be an focused on te ao Māori (the Māori MAOR 111 Te Kākano 1 inspiration for our young tauira.” world). Subjects offered include the A post-introductory paper in Māori Māori language, customary lore, history, language that is taught mainly in Māori. performing arts, education, politics, Some previous knowledge of Māori research methodology, Ngāi Tahu studies, language is essential. Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) and Māori epistemology. 109 MAOR 112 Te Kākano 2 take advantage of the Southern Ocean Development of the skills taught in MAOR being right on our doorstep. Students in 111. Taught in Māori. Marine Science develop their passion for Māori Studies minor the wonders and importance of the sea, while learning the values, skills, cultural Te Tumu, the School of Māori, Pacific and perspectives and knowledge necessary Indigenous Studies, offers a minor subject for for a marine scientist to act positively and a BA, MusB, BPA, BACom, BASc, BTheol, BSc, contribute, through management and BAppSc, BCom, BComSc or BHealSc degree. education, to understanding, repairing and The Minor requires two 100-level MAOR protecting the marine environment. papers; one 200-level MAOR paper, and Marine Science graduates go on to careers one further MAOR, INDV, or PACI paper in science research and consulting, in local at 200-level or above; and one 300-level or national government, and in education, MAOR paper. museums and schools. Otago Marine 200-level and beyond Science graduates have been successful in 200-level papers provide greater depth in developing careers with employers such as Māori language, society, history, culture, NIWA, Ryder Consulting, Cawthron Institute, performing arts, politics, education, Te Tiriti Department of Conservation, Otago Duncan Campbell o Waitangi and the Pacific Islands. Museum, various Regional Councils, Ngai Studying for a Bachelor of Science (Ecology Tahu and the Ministry of Primary Industries. major; Marine Science minor) 300-level papers provide greater focus in particular areas, such as Māori research If you are interested in a career in marine methodology, epistemology, pedagogy, science, contact the Marine Science Course “I chose to study at Otago because Waitangi Tribunal, Pacific history and Adviser: [email protected] of the unique and diverse society, and Ngāi Tahu studies. First-year papers could include: ecosystem we are lucky to have here 400-level papers are offered as part EAOS 111 Earth and Ocean Science in the deep south, with flourishing of postgraduate diploma and honours programmes. MARI 112 Global Marine Systems endemic wildlife and plant-life COMO 101 Computational Modelling fuelled by the amazing people that MATH 120 Mathematics for Scientists care for it so much. Marine Science STAT 110 Statistical Methods “By combining my major in Ecology Marine Science is a major in the Bachelor as well as relevant papers in BIOL, CHEM, with a minor in Marine Science I’m of Science programme. It is a three- ECOL, GEOG, GEOL, MATH, PHSI, STAT. gaining a multi-disciplinary skillset year degree that offers students the opportunity to follow their interests by and a platform to achieve my goal including a second subject in a related area of becoming a marine ecology – either as a minor or as a double major. Marketing researcher – while learning from Study Marine Science and the world is Marketing creates, communicates and world-class academics and like- yours! Marine Science at Otago includes delivers value to consumers, businesses minded peers.” marine biology, physics, chemistry and and society. In a world of increasing variety geology. We focus on the practical and and accessibility of goods, services and field skills you will need to study and experiences, it is vital to understand understand the ocean. In Marine Science, how businesses can work to satisfy multi-disciplinary teaching is carried out consumer needs and wants. At the same by research-active staff. Hands-on lab and time, Marketing needs to recognise field activities, including on the marae, that consumption contributes to the are fundamental to our approach at every depletion of resources and increases social level – our boats, field stations and labs inequalities; its role, therefore, is to assist

110 consumers and producers to work together completing a double or combined degree. A for the common good of society. Here are a few examples of how to plan for your future by including other subjects: B Career opportunities C Who uses marketing? Everyone. • Marketers may choose any other Marketing influences just about every business subject, such as management, D industry and organisation you can finance, accounting, information science, E think of, including professions such as tourism or economics. F accounting, law, medicine, engineering • International marketers may consider a and the sciences, providing them with G foreign language or international business an essential commercial perspective subjects. H and an understanding of the importance I of building trustworthy and mutually • Behavioural marketers might consider beneficial relationships. psychology, sociology or anthropology. J Marketing is about people, offering careers • Food marketers often include food K that are exciting, challenging and rewarding. science and/or nutrition subjects. L With our comprehensive courses on offer, our graduates are well equipped to work in • Quantitative market researchers might M a variety of roles in organisations large and add statistics. Moriah Osborne N small, ranging across private, public and • Creative marketers could benefit from Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) and O not-for-profit sectors. papers in media, communications or Bachelor of Music P Majoring in Marketing English. Marketing Contractor, Enterprise Dunedin Q To major in Marketing (BCom), you must • Qualitative researchers might add successfully complete the following papers anthropology or sociology. “Business had always interested R (and also meet the BCom degree requirements • Marketers may choose to study law. me, and a Bachelor of Commerce in S including the completion of all BCom core BSNS papers – see the Business and Marketing seemed like a good fit due T Commerce entries for details): to its combination of analytical skills, U 100-level Mathematics ‘big picture’ strategy and creativity. V BSNS 112 Interpreting Business Data The The department of Mathematics “The Marketing department has been W MART 112 Marketing Management and Statistics includes some of fantastic. Many opportunities have X New Zealand’s top Mathematicians: 200-level naturally evolved through discussions Y MART 212 Understanding Markets researchers and teachers with and two of prominent international reputations. with staff due to their willingness Z The Department offers comprehensive MART 201 Integrated Marketing to help students and their business Communications graduate and undergraduate programmes connections.” MART 210 Consumer Behaviour in Mathematics. The undergraduate programme introduces students to MART 211 Products to Market all major areas of mathematics, from 300-level applications to analysis, from modelling MART 301 Strategic Marketing to relativity, from algebra to computation. Management Our mathematics graduates go on to and any three other 300-level Marketing papers careers in a wide range of areas, including You can combine Marketing with a wide finance, insurance, data science, consulting, range of other subjects by incorporating a education and transition engineering. second major subject into your Bachelor Many go on to postgraduate study at Otago of Commerce degree (double major), or by or their choice of top-ranking universities including another subject as a minor, or by internationally.

111 The Department offers papers at with concrete examples from data science, Admission 100-level and 200-level that teach skills in chemistry, economics, physics, and indeed Admission to the second year of Medical Mathematics central to many disciplines. problems from across the sciences. Laboratory Science is competitive. There We work closely with other departments to MATH 140 Mathematics 2 are places for international students. You keep these papers relevant and engaging. This paper is a continuation of MATH 130 are required to pass HSFY papers (or their This year sees the introduction of with an emphasis on mathematical thinking equivalent) with a B- (65%) average or a completely new set of 100-level and formalisation and their importance better; also see BMLSc at: Mathematics papers. MATH 120, for applications of mathematics. Students otago.ac.nz/courses/subjects/mels.html Mathematics for Science, focuses on key get a sense for how modern mathematics If you have two years of relevant study, or quantitative skills essential across the actually works, both abstract and applied. are a graduate with relevant papers in your sciences. All the mathematical ideas are COMO 101 Modelling and Computation degree, you may also apply for entry to presented in context, using real problems This is a paper in modelling and second year. introduced by researchers working in a applications taught by the Department of All applications for admission must be range of disciplines. The emphasis will be on Mathematics and Statistics and strongly made by 15 September of the preceding group work and problem-based teaching, recommended for all Mathematics and year. To apply through eVision, please visit with no final exam. MATH 130 and 140, Science majors. It is a general-purpose otago.ac.nz/study/enrolment/applying Fundamentals of Modern Mathematics paper providing a general introduction to 1 and 2, present core mathematical Late applications may be considered techniques in computational modelling and concepts, developing the key skills subject to availability. For all other enquiries, applied mathematics. Applications range needed for applications and for further contact [email protected] from estimation of tidal power output mathematical study. We recommend a to epidemiology and genetics. It has no 200-level and beyond background of at least NCEA level 2 (or prerequisites and is recommended for all Subjects in Year 2: Anatomy, Biochemistry, equivalent) for entry into MATH 130. Note science and health science majors Microbiology/Immunology, Physiology, that MATH 130 is a required prerequisite Diagnostic Pathology. Year 3: Principles of for MATH 140, which in turn is required for Pathology, Chemical Pathology, Medical most 200-level Mathematics papers. Microbiology, Histotechnology, Cytology, Mathematics majors are required to take Medical Laboratory Science Haematology, and Transfusion Science. 18 points of Statistics, usually STAT 110, For details of the Health Sciences First In fourth year, you’ll specialise in two of: STAT 115 or STAT 270, and are strongly Year (HSFY) course for Medical Laboratory Chemical Pathology, Clinical Microbiology, encouraged to take COMO 101 Modelling Science, see page 97. and Computation. Clinical Virology, Diagnostic Molecular The internationally recognised four-year Pathology, Cytopathology, Haematology, For more information on 100-level papers Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Histopathology, Transfusion Science, Clinical visit maths.otago.ac.nz (BMLSc) degree enables you to work as a Immunology, Medical Laboratory Science for 100-level papers Medical Laboratory Scientist. Graduates can Rural Health. You’ll study under supervision MATH 120 Mathematics For Science pursue other careers in health-related fields in an approved diagnostic pathology The development of understanding, or enter into research and postgraduate laboratory in New Zealand or overseas. study (e.g. Postgraduate Diploma/Master of formulation and application of a variety of Health and Conduct approaches to quantitative problem solving Medical Laboratory Science and PhD). The Division of Health Sciences requires in scientific disciplines. This paper builds Career opportunities all applicants applying for any of its health confidence and develops concrete skills for New graduates can provisionally register professional programmes to declare any the application of mathematics across the as Medical Laboratory Scientists, usually criminal or disciplinary charges they have sciences. gaining full registration after working in faced, or are facing, and any health status MATH 130 Fundamentals of Modern a diagnostic medical laboratory for six issues which could affect their participation Mathematics 1 months. Other examples of career options in clinical aspects of the programme or This paper develops core mathematical skills are medical research, biotechnology, their overall fitness to practise. Contact and background for actual applications. veterinary diagnostics, forensic science, AskOtago for more information: It covers standard algebra, geometry and scientific instrumentation, mortuary calculus syllabus however it links these assistant and laboratory management. [email protected]

112 The Advanced Learning in Medicine (ALM) A Medicine programme (fourth, fifth and sixth years) is B Medicine at the University of Otago Medical completed at one of the University of Otago School is a six-year degree programme Medical School campuses in Dunedin, C (Health Sciences First Year plus five years). Christchurch and Wellington. There are D You will graduate with a Bachelor of also placements in regional and rural areas. Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) The focus of these years is on learning E degree. and training in hospital settings, general F practices and other community settings. Note: Health Sciences First Year (HSFY) can G As far as possible, you will be placed be taken only once and, for school-leavers, it according to your campus of choice, but H should be taken in your first year of university often it is necessary to direct students in I study: see page 97. order to balance numbers. This also applies J 200-level and beyond to periods (up to a year) in regional and After admission to Medical School, you will rural areas. You will need to be prepared K complete the Early Learning in Medicine to relocate over your period of study in the L (ELM) programme (second and third programme. All campuses are part of the M years) in Dunedin. This part of the course University of Otago Medical School and, covers the foundation biomedical and accordingly, the courses are similar and Grace Macaulay N social sciences, the normal and abnormal share common exit assessment processes. Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours, O Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery function of body systems, an introduction Fourth and fifth years are divided between P to practical aspects of clinical medicine clinical work in the community and hospitals Junior House Officer, Dunedin Hospital (including some clinical skills), aspects of with lectures, tutorials and practical Q professional development, social influences sessions in which common human illnesses “The medical programme was varied R on health and illness, Hauora Māori, Pacific are systematically studied. and diverse in its teaching and clinical S Health and the role of the doctor. The sixth year is called the trainee intern experiences. I enjoyed the focus on T These 200- and 300-level years include (TI) year, because it builds further on modules in: the apprenticeship-style of learning group work in the second and third U in preparation for the intern (house Musculoskeletal System, Cardiovascular years, and then the challenges and V officer) years that follow. You will be more System, Respiratory System, accelerated learning offered by the embedded within clinical units, where W Gastrointestinal System, Nervous System, you will carry out duties as a member of a hands-on placements in the last X Metabolism and Nutrition, Renal System, hospital or a community-based health-care Endocrine, Reproduction Development three years. The people I met were Y team. You will be assessed by supervising and Ageing, Regional and Clinical Anatomy, amazing, and the student community clinicians throughout the year. Assessment Z Blood, Genetics, Infection and Immunity, is based mostly on in-course performance. is vibrant, supportive and fun.” Cancer, Pathology, Pharmacology, Psychological Medicine, Professional Rural Medical Immersion Programme Development, Bioethics, Evidence-Based As well as the rural experience that all Practice, Hauora Māori, Pacific Health, students have, approximately 20-30 Public Health, and Palliative Medicine and students have the opportunity to undertake End-of-Life Care. their entire fifth year in the rural immersion Teaching and learning methods include programme. If selected, you will be based in Clinical Case-Based Learning, Clinical Skills a rural district in the South Island or lower and Early Professional Experience. North Island. If you apply for admission to Medicine through the Rural Origins sub- Your progress is assessed within each of category, you may be required to participate the above learning modules, as well as in this rural immersion programme. by formal written, clinical and practical examinations at the end of each year.

113 Research Admission Health Sciences First Year category of admission The Otago Medical School is a research- There are three categories of admission: HSFY provides you with the necessary intensive and research-led medical school the HSFY category, the Graduate category, preparatory learning to broaden your and strongly encourages research interests and the Alternative category. Admission educational background (see entry under for students studying Medicine. If you to Medicine is competitive, and places HSFY page 98). have a special interest in research and a are currently limited to 282 domestic Admission to the HSFY programme is open sound academic record, you may interrupt students. Students who meet the criteria entry. If seeking admission to Medicine the Medicine course for one year at the are eligible to apply under the Māori, from the HSFY programme, you are end of your third or fifth year, to follow Indigenous Pacific, NZ Rural Origins, required to pass all papers in HSFY with a research topic and graduate with a Socioeconomic Equity and Refugee sub- a mark of 70% (B) or better and have a BMedSc(Hons) degree, undertake papers categories. There is a limited number of current UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude towards a BSc, BBiomedSc or BA, then additional places for international students. Test) result. resume your studies for the MB ChB. In International students should enquire to some cases, BMedSc(Hons) candidates may the International Office. Graduate category of admission be permitted to upgrade to PhD studies Most medical students (approximately 70%) If you have completed your first degree at and complete both the MB ChB and PhD gain admission to second-year medicine a New Zealand university within the past degrees as an integrated programme. In through the HSFY category of admission. three years and have a current UCAT, you addition, there are research opportunities may apply for entry under this category. Applications through the HSFY and during summer and longitudinal research Contact AskOtago for more information: Graduate categories of admission must mentorship during the academic year be submitted by 15 September in the [email protected] during your MB ChB programme. year preceding that to which admission is Alternative category of admission After graduation sought, and by 1 May of the preceding year Allied health professionals, those with MB ChB graduates must complete the for the Alternative category. health professional experience, and pre-registration requirements of the first You are advised to read the appropriate mature graduates (NZ degrees completed year or two after graduation (the intern admission regulations, which are available more than three years ago, or degrees years) working in an approved hospital in the University Calendar. from overseas universities) may apply before the Medical Council of New Zealand The Division of Health Sciences requires under this category. Contact AskOtago for grants full registration. There are limited, all applicants applying for any of its health information. if any, places available in New Zealand for professional programmes to declare any international students who will normally Sub categories criminal or disciplinary charges they have complete registration requirements in their Rural faced, or are facing, and any health status home country. If you have a rural New Zealand upbringing issues which could affect their participation and/or education, you may apply under the in clinical aspects of the programme or Career opportunities Rural Origins subcategory through HSFY, their overall fitness to practise. Contact Graduates work in many clinical specialties, Graduate Entry or Alternative categories. AskOtago for more information: community practice and public health or Contact AskOtago for information. in academic settings with a combination [email protected] Māori and Pacific applicants of clinical practice, research, teaching and If you wish to apply under these sub- administration. The Children’s Act 2014 is aimed at providing better protection for vulnerable categories, you are required to provide an If you enter clinical practice (as most medical children. One of the ways it aims to do endorsed whakapapa or island of heritage/ graduates do), society has expectations of this is by introducing “safety checking”. origin form, along with a supporting you. One is that you are, and remain, Applicants who enter the programme will statement. competent in your field of practice; another receive further information regarding the is that you treat patients with patience, Socioeconomic and Refugee sub-categories timing of these checks. kindness and humanity; and further, that for entry commenced in 2020. Contact your ethical behaviour and rapport with your AskOtago for more information. patients is such as to enable them to put their trust in you with the problems of their minds and their bodies.

114 and Immunity) introduce you to microbes, director, Professor Julian Eaton-Rye (julian. A Microbiology infectious diseases and the role of microbes [email protected]) B Also see Immunology. in environmental and industrial processes. Topics covered include medical microbiology, 100-level papers C Microbiology is the study of microscopic virology, immunology, microbial plant and If you intend to major in Molecular D organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi and animal interactions, biotechnology and Biotechnology in the BAppSc degree, you protozoa). Microbes are best known as the environmental microbiology. GENE 221 E must take the following 100-level papers: causative agents of infectious diseases, Molecular and Microbial Genetics is also F but in fact they’re essential to the complex needed in a Microbiology major. Papers worth at least 120 points including: biochemical and geochemical networks that G sustain our planet. They’re used in producing 300-level BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry H CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology foods such as cheese, wine and beer, as well At 300-level you need at least four of the I as in many pharmaceutical, chemical and six core Microbiology papers offered for CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology and agricultural products. a Microbiology major. These are Food Human Health J HUBS 191 Human Body Systems 1 Microbes comprise more than 50% of the Microbiology (MICR 331), Health Microbiology K life forms on Earth, yet only around 1% (MICR 332), Advanced Immunology (MICR 200-level and beyond 334), Molecular Microbiology (MICR 335), L have been identified and studied. Current Papers in Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbial Ecology (MICR 336) and Virology research is revealing the vast reservoir of Microbiology form the core Molecular M (MICR 337). untapped knowledge of the microbial world, Biotechnology courses for the second year N showing huge promise for many exciting new BAppSc programme of the programme. Advanced course topics O discoveries in the 21st century. As one of the in the third and fourth years provide the Microbiology papers (CELS 191, HUBS 191, P core biological sciences, microbiology is at MICR 221, MICR 336, selected 400-level opportunity to specialise in specific areas the forefront of research into life processes. papers) are core contributors to the according to your personal interests. Q Career opportunities programme. As part of your degree you will specialise with R Ongoing technological advances in fields such a minor in a subject of your choice from an S approved list of options. as biotechnology, agriculture, aquaculture, T molecular biology, food technology, microbial Molecular Biotechnology genetics and genomics, immunology, U and medicine mean that demand for Molecular Biotechnology represents V microbiologists is increasing every year. one of the pivotal driving forces for the Music The range of job opportunities continues development of new products and systems The Music programme offers courses in W to expand and diversify. For example, that are transforming agriculture and several areas, including Western classical X microbiologists are employed in medical medicine. There is a worldwide demand for music, contemporary popular music and Y and veterinary laboratories, food and well-trained biotechnologists and graduates ethnomusicology. Students can take a three- biotechnology companies, universities and who have a sound scientific grounding in year BA or a more specialised MusB degree, Z government agencies. molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a four-year MusB (Hons) degree, in the cell biology or microbiology. Molecular following broad areas: musical scholarship, 100-level Biotechnology links the biological sciences classical performance, contemporary If you intend to major in Microbiology (BSc), with emerging technologies to provide the performance, composition and songwriting, your degree must contain the following 100-level basis for discovery and innovation of new music production, traditional music and papers or their equivalent: products and services. The demands for popular music. The MusB structure enables CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology graduates in Biotechnology are increasing to students to have a minor from another CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology and match the rapid scientific advances and new subject area if they wish, and an optional Human Health developments taking place in bioinformatics, endorsement in one or two of the areas of HUBS 191 Human Body Systems 1 genomics, proteomics and recombinant DNA musical specialisation listed below. technologies, which are underpinning the The three optional areas of endorsement with 200-level current growth in Biotechnology. The three 200-level Microbiology papers the MusB majors are: If you are interested in a career in molecular (MICR 221 Microbes to Medicine, MICR 222 MusB Endorsed in Performance (classical or biotechnology, contact the programme Microbes in Action, and MICR 223 Infection contemporary)

115 MusB Endorsed in Composition MUSI 131 Composition 1 Performance 1, or MUSI 146 Contemporary MusB Endorsed in Music Production A paper in creative music which leads Music Performance 1, contact the towards the production of a number of Administrator of the School of Performing All MusB degrees shall include the following notated compositions, including works Arts, preferably before 1 September, to required papers: for voices, instrumental ensembles and a arrange an application for audition (forms MUSI 101, 201 and one of MUSI 102, 103, 104 project in film music. are available on the programme’s website). or 105. MUSI 132 Music Technology 1 For entry into MUSI 140 and MUSI 141 The programme offers minors for A practical introduction to musical (excluding World Music instruments), most other degrees but not within the technology, providing experience in instrumental candidates have usually MusB. These are in Classical Music, computer sequencing and sampling. reached Grade 8 level. Candidates in voice Ethnomusicology, Popular Music, and Music are not expected to have passed grade MUSI 135 Songwriting Technology. examinations, but are required to show A paper providing students with the potential as singers. Candidates for MUSI Students wishing to take performance fundamental skills necessary to write 146 should have some instrumental and/or papers need to apply to the Music popular songs, including lyric writing, vocal skills and experience as performers. programme, who will organise an audition. song structure and basic composition Many papers are available as part of a BA, techniques. 200-level and beyond BPA, BASc or BACom. MUSI 140 Performance Studies 1 There are papers in Western classical and contemporary popular music performance, Career opportunities (entry by audition) An 18-point paper providing individual composition and songwriting, musical Graduates may become performers, tuition in performance skills in Western history, musicology (the scholarly teachers, composers and music producers. classical music, contemporary music, or study of Western classical music) and Some work in the media or the arts and traditional music (including Taiko drumming ethnomusicology (the scholarly study of music industry. These are just a few of the and Taonga Puoro; an audition is not world music), as well as in popular music many possibilities. required for these options). studies and music production. 100-level papers MUSI 141 Performance 1 Full details of papers and activities are MUSI 101 Materials of Music 1 (entry by audition) available at otago.ac.nz/performing-arts A foundation for study in all areas of music, A 36-point paper developing technical and dealing with its basic building materials, interpretative skills in the performance of including keys and harmony, musical form, Western classical music through individual rhythm and the analysis of music. tuition and workshops. MUSI 103 Music in Popular Culture MUSI 146 Contemporary Music A consideration of the significance of the Performance 1 many forms of popular music, and an (entry by audition) N investigation of theories of popular culture A 36-point paper with lessons and as they relate to music. workshops for singers and instrumentalists focusing on musicianship, technique and MUSI 104 Music in World Cultures repertoire that develops artistic identity Nautical Studies An exploration of the world’s traditional, and stylistic diversity in contemporary This subject will appeal to those interested popular and contemporary music in its music performance. in working on the water, such as students cultural context, including music from of hydrographic surveying, marine and MUSI 191 Introduction to Music Africa, South America, Asia, Australasia, maritime sciences and outdoor recreation. A beginner’s guide to the notation, North America and Europe. By the end of the first Nautical Studies rudiments and theory of music, including MUSI 105 Music Matters paper, students should be able to work as elementary analysis and harmony. If you Perspectives of music in historical and a team in taking a small vessel to sea and have no theoretical knowledge of music, or cultural context. Students will learn why bringing it safely home again. your knowledge is a bit rusty, you should music matters in modules covering a wide take this paper in your first semester. Career opportunities range of music and themes. If you are seeking entry into MUSI Nautical Studies provide a solid 140 Performance Studies, MUSI 141 background for careers in hydrography,

116 ocean research, aquatic tourism, fishing, Career opportunities School at the beginning of your studies to A shipping and port management. Employers A BSc or BASc majoring in Neuroscience prepare for CHEM 191. from these work environments have B prepares you to work as a laboratory You can choose from a range of papers commented on the value of students with C technician, research assistant, research depending on your intended area of well-rounded maritime knowledge. manager, or policy analyst. It also provides specialisation within Neuroscience, which D 100-level paper a convenient first degree if you want to allows you to craft a degree that fits with E NAUT 101 Nautical Studies 1 later specialise in professional or applied the areas that most interest you. Introduces seafaring, navigation, safety and fields such as medicine, pharmacy, F survival at sea, and maritime legislation as physiotherapy, optometry, audiology, or G it applies to the operation of small inshore nursing. You may also enter the general H vessels. Students undertake two one-day scientific or business workforce, as voyages. employers value the generic skills acquired I while studying science. 200-level and beyond J Students who complete a PhD in NAUT 201 Nautical Studies 2 O K Neuroscience are sought after for research Available to any student who has passed L NAUT 101. It includes the study of weather, positions in academic or industrial settings, climatology, seamanship and pilotage from such as universities, research institutes and Oral Health M biotechnology companies. the perspective of professional support The Bachelor of Oral Health degree is a N staff on larger vessels. 100-level papers three-year degree at New Zealand’s only O For a Bachelor of Science majoring in Dental School. Your oral health therapy P Neuroscience, you must complete the following clinical skills will develop over the three 100-level papers: years, as well as opportunities to advance Q Neuroscience health promotion skills, particularly in CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology R Neuroscience is the study of the nervous relation to oral health. As a Bachelor of HUBS 191 Human Body Systems 1 system, including the brain, spinal cord, Oral Health graduate, you can register to S PSYC 111 Brain and Behaviour (can be and the networks of neurons that transmit taken in the second year) practise in New Zealand and Australia as an T signals around the body. You will study oral health therapist. one of U normal nervous systems as well as CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology situations in which the nervous system Career opportunities V and Human Health does not work properly. Problems studied You can practise in private dental practices, PHSI 191 Biological Physics W include mental illness, neurodegeneration orthodontic practices, community-based and one further from X (e.g. Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease), clinics, iwi-based clinics and hospital dental BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry and brain injury (such as from a stroke or a clinics. You can continue with postgraduate Y car accident). BIOL 112 Animal Biology study and research, through postgraduate Z CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology diplomas or Master of Oral Health, Master Neuroscience is a subject in its own right, and Human Health of Health Sciences, Master of Public Health but you can also think of it as being made HUBS 192 Human Body Systems 2 and PhD degrees. up of the “neuro” part of each of a wide PHSI 191 Biological Physics range of other subjects, including Anatomy, Admission Note: You must complete at least one of either Physiology, Psychology, Biochemistry, Entry is competitive. To be admitted to CHEM 191 or PHSI 191. Taking CHEM 191 will Genetics, Zoology, Chemistry, Computer the programme you must be eligible to give you more options in future years. CELS Science and Pharmacology. attend university and have attained a high 191, HUBS 191, and CHEM 191 and/or PHSI standard in NCEA Level 3 Biology and The University of Otago is the only 191 should be taken in the first semester of English or a recognised equivalent. Your New Zealand university that offers an your first year of study to ensure unimpeded online application is made from early undergraduate major in Neuroscience. progress through the major subject August and closes on 15 September of the There are also opportunities for keen requirements. We recommend that if you year preceding enrolment. postgraduate students to work with plan to take CHEM 191 but have not studied the many internationally-recognised Chemistry to Year 13 at school, you should Neuroscience researchers at Otago. take the paper CHEM 150 in the Summer

117 100-level papers and Micronesia. The focus of the course DEOH 101 The Body and its Environment acknowledges New Zealand’s location DEOH 102 The Oral Environment: Health within the Pacific and examines changing and Disease attitudes and approaches by Pacific countries DEOH 103 Oral Informatics P themselves as they seek relationships with DEOH 104 Clinical Oral Health Practice more countries on the Pacific Rim. MAOR 102 Māori Society Pacific Islands Studies can be taken both as a major and minor subject within the These papers will give you the background Pacific and Global Health Bachelor of Arts, and combines well knowledge and skills to progress to second- Pacific and Global Health focuses on with other papers from a wider range year clinical practice. globalisation, economic pressures and of subjects including Anthropology, Art changing societies in order to serve the 200- and 300-level and beyond History and Visual Culture, Sociology, needs of diverse communities in New You will study human disease and Geography, Media, Music, Indigenous Zealand and our neighbouring countries. pharmacology, oral health therapy clinical Development, History, Māori Studies, You will learn to work effectively with Pacific practice, New Zealand society, health Theology and Tourism. One optional paper people and their communities within the promotion, and be involved in planning for Health Science is offered, providing context of health care and provision at a research. a good understanding of the Pacific for population level. anyone planning to work in the health Health and Conduct Graduates majoring in Pacific and Global sector. The Division of Health Sciences requires Health will have a global perspective of all applicants applying for any of its health health and well-being with the skills and Career opportunities professional programmes to declare any knowledge necessary to serve the needs of Pacific Islands Studies is useful to those criminal or disciplinary charges they have diverse communities. who wish to pursue a career in national and regional organisations, diplomatic faced, or are facing, and any health status You can study Pacific and Global Health as corps, non-government organisations, as issues which could affect their participation a major in the Bachelor of Health Sciences government officials, teachers, doctors in clinical aspects of the programme or (BHealSc) degree, or as a minor in a range and dentists, ministers of religion or social their overall fitness to practise. Contact of degrees. Please see the Health Sciences workers. It can also complement other AskOtago for more information: entry for more information or visit our academic subjects, including Anthropology, website otago.ac.nz/bhealsc [email protected] Geography, Commerce, Education, Tourism, The Children's Act History, Health Science, Law, Nutrition, The Children’s Act 2014 is aimed at Māori Studies, Physical Education, Politics providing better protection for vulnerable Pacific Islands Studies and Social Work. children. One of the ways it aims to do Pacific Islands Studies is a programme 100-level papers this is by introducing “safety checking” for focusing on the Pacific Islands taught If you wish to major in Pacific Islands Studies people who work with children. Applicants across several departments. Papers for a BA or BASc you must study: who enter the programme will require cover topics of contemporary issues on PACI 101 Pacific Societies checking and will receive further information climate change, environment, gender, and one of regarding the timing of these checks. land, health politics, performing arts and PACI 102 Pacific Dance: An Introduction urbanisation, as well as Pacific prehistory, PACI 103 Language and Cultures of the Pacific history and religion. These papers Pacific: An Introduction make up a unique programme with a ANTH 103 Introduction to Anthropology multidisciplinary orientation that enables ANTH 105 Global and Local Cultures students to analyse contemporary issues of importance to Pacific peoples. HIST 107 New Zealand in the World from the 18th Century The programme covers the geographical MAOR 102 Māori Society area contained within the Polynesian MFCO 102 Understanding Contemporary Triangle defined by Hawai’i, Rapa Nui and Media Aotearoa as well as the islands of Melanesia

118 200-level 200-level and beyond A PACI 201 or PACI 210; ANTH 204; one of PACI 201 Contemporary Pacific Island B ANTH 205, GEOG 278, HIST 208, MAOR 207, Issues MFCO 212, MUSI 268, or approved Special Contemporary social, political and C Topic papers relevant to the Pacific Islands economic issues affecting peoples living in D the Pacific region. in ANTH, ARTV, CHTH, GEOG, HIST, MAOR. E ANTH 204 Pacific and New Zealand 300-level Archaeology F PACI 301 or 310; three of ANTH 316, GEOG An archaeological perspective on cultural G 378, HIST 337, INDV 307, MAOR 307, MUSI change in the Pacific Islands, including New 368; PACI 310, POLS 320, SOWK 304, or Zealand, from earlier human settlement H approved Special Topic papers relevant to until the early colonial era. I the Pacific Islands in ANTH, ARTV, CHTH, GEOG, HIST, MAOR. 300-level and beyond J PACI 301 Gafa o Tagata Pasifika: Pacific K There is also the option of selecting Pacific Diaspora in New Zealand Islands Studies as a minor. The Pacific diaspora living in New Zealand, L including issues such as identity, culture, M 100-level papers spirituality, education and contemporary PACI 101 Pacific Societies music. Michelle Keating N An introduction to Pacific societies in Bachelor of Performing Arts O traditional and contemporary contexts, Other papers at 200- and 300-levels in Speech Therapist, Clinical Voice Specialist and with a focus on indigenous perspectives. Anthropology, History, Geography, Music, Vocal Coach P and other papers can be chosen as part of PACI 103 Language and Cultures of the Q Pacific: An Introduction Pacific Islands Studies. “Otago’s BPA differs from most other R An introduction to a select a Pacific language. 400-level papers programmes in New Zealand as it S ANTH 103 Introduction to Anthropology Students can continue their Pacific Islands An introduction to the fundamental Studies at postgraduate level including balances the practical aspects of T concepts and history of general Master of Indigenous Studies and other performance with theory as well. My U anthropology, including archaeology and degrees and postgraduate diplomas. degree gave me skills and knowledge V social anthropology. that most speech therapists don’t W ANTH 105 Global and Local Cultures have. A thorough understanding of Being human, and humane, in a world Performing Arts X where worlds collide. An introduction the techniques professional voice Y The Bachelor of Performing Arts degree to cultural studies of globalisation, users require when performing Z multiculturalism, tourism, media. (BPA) offers opportunities to mix interests meant I could specialise early in my in Music, Theatre and Dance. MAOR 102 Māori Society career. I now work at a private clinic, An introduction to the theory and practice This three-year degree provides a rare of Māori culture and society in traditional opportunity to study more than one which is aligned with a performing and contemporary contexts. performing art form within a single arts organisation where I also teach university degree. MFCO 102 Understanding Contemporary dance and drama and help direct Media Students develop knowledge and skills in a An introduction to both the historical variety of different performance forms, and community theatre productions.” framework of media studies and the learn about the history and context in the emergent contemporary discourses that worlds of Music, Theatre and Dance. define the discipline. Students will confront If you opt for practical classes, you have a series of issues (politics, aesthetics and opportunities to perform in our fully- ideology) related to the topical concerns of equipped Music and Theatre venues media and communication theory.

119 (Marama Hall, Allen Hall, Te Korokoro o te to take beyond first year require specific harm. Toxicology principles can also be Tūī),and in our dance studios and other prerequisite papers to have been passed applied to developing new medicines by teaching/performance spaces. before entry can be approved. You should developing compounds that are specifically Students are guided to develop their bear this in mind from the beginning of toxic – e.g. something that kills a cancer cell knowledge and skills in areas such your studies. exclusively. Our toxicology courses cover all as music performance (singing or The degree is flexible enough to aspects of toxicology – human, animal and instrument), composition, songwriting, accommodate up to five papers from environmental. You can also elect to take a music technology, dance, directing, acting, outside the Arts area, and a named minor minor in environmental toxicology. devising and technical production. in another subject is also possible. Career opportunities Career opportunities If you are seeking entry into a music Graduates in Pharmacology and performance paper as part of your BPA Graduates of the degree will be able Toxicology are employed in a variety of degree (e.g., MUSI 140, 141, 146, PERF to pursue careers in a wide range of careers including management, drug- 102), please contact the School Office for performance forms and styles, as well as in discovery, publishing, biotechnology and an audition form (late auditions may be performing arts-related education, media regulatory affairs. Our graduates have possible). and other fields. pursued careers within government Full details of papers and activities are agencies (e.g. Medsafe, Health Research Students will develop many generic skills available at otago.ac.nz/performing-arts Council, Pharmac), private companies employers seek, including teamwork and (e.g. Seperex Nutritionals, Nycomed, ADI leadership, effective oral and written instruments), universities (e.g. Harvard communication, analysis, critical evaluation University, University of Oxford), research and problem-solving, organisational skills Pharmacology and organisations (Ludwig Cancer Institute, and time management. Children’s Cancer Institute) or gone on to Cultural knowledge and skills gained Toxicology careers in medicine and dentistry. through creative practice and historical and Pharmacology is the study of drugs and theoretical study are valued, for example in how they alter biological systems. As new 100-level papers journalism, advertising, marketing, law, and diseases emerge, and older medicines fail If you intend to major in Pharmacology (BSc many other occupations. to work, the contribution of pharmacology or BASc) you must take the following 100-level papers: First year to the discovery and development of better and safer drugs becomes all the more CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology In the first year, students take THEA 153 important. Pharmacology lies at the center and Human Health Voice and Movement, which studies the of the biomedical sciences at Otago, and BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry way we communicate with the world, our pharmacologists work closely with a and at least two of and introduces theories, issues and skills wide variety of other disciplines, including CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology related to communication with a practical neuroscience, molecular and cell biology, focus on the development and refinement HUBS 191 Human Body Systems 1 physiology, immunology and cancer of body and voice as a “performance HUBS 192 Human Body Systems 2 biology. Our courses will show you why instrument”. pharmacology is crucial for discovering new 200-level and beyond Beyond this paper, there is a great deal of medicines to help fight diseases, improving 200-level papers (PHAL 211 and PHAL 221) flexibility within your degree, with students the effectiveness of medicines and introduce core concepts including how able to tailor their studies to their individual reducing their harmful side effects, as well chemicals act as drugs, how new drugs strengths and interests in Music, Theatre as understanding why we may respond to are developed and how to manage harm. and Dance. We suggest that in your first some medicines differently than to others. Students study the science behind the use year you explore a range of subjects. You of medicines including dosing, mechanisms Toxicology is the study of the adverse don’t have to be a performer to undertake of action and contraindications. Courses effects of chemicals, including medicines a BPA degree, and there are many other also cover essential topics in environmental and recreational drugs. This can apply papers on offer, many of which explore and clinical toxicology. to humans, animals or the environment. historical and other topics within the Toxicologists aim to determine why things 300-level papers (PHAL 303, 304, 305, 306 performing arts. It is important to keep in are toxic, conduct risk assessments and and 307) encourage students to develop mind that some of the papers you may wish provide information on the reduction of in-depth understanding of toxicology,

120 neuropharmacology, clinical pharmacology cancer management, and more. Hospital A and molecular pharmacology. Students pharmacists are a core team member and apply this knowledge to clinical and contribute to hospital ward rounds with the B research situations. medical team, advise medical and nursing C staff, and provide information to patients D about their medicines. E Pharmacists also fulfil important roles Pharmacy in places such as the Ministry of Health, F Do you want your job to have meaning? Are Medsafe (medicines registration agency), G you passionate about changing people’s universities, drug companies, pharmacy lives for the better? Study to become a regulatory bodies, Pharmac and the armed H pharmacist with the School of Pharmacy forces. I at the University of Otago, and embark Finally, pharmacists can continue their J on a hands-on, multi-disciplinary, patient- education and complete graduate studies K focused learning experience that leads in a variety of disciplines including clinical straight to a rewarding career in healthcare. pharmacy practice, clinical pharmacology, L Pharmacists are among society’s most pharmaceutical sciences, and social and M trusted and accessible health care administrative pharmacy and embrace N professionals, and they are often the first additional careers in academia or industry. Paige Rangi point of contact for individuals with health Ngāti Kahungunu O Admission to Pharmacy Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours concerns. Pharmacists are medicines P experts who use their knowledge to help You will generally enter the Pharmacy Intern Pharmacist, Palmerston North Hospital people manage their medicines and their programme following the Health Sciences Q health. The career is stimulating and First Year (HSFY) programme. For details of “After a hospital pharmacy experience R the HSFY course for Pharmacy, see rewarding – and it’s also rapidly changing. during secondary school, I knew that S With more medicines than ever before, page 98. people living longer and with more complex There are 120 places available for New Pharmacy was it for me – I loved the T conditions, and governments broadening Zealand citizens and permanent residents fact that I could have a career and U the scope of pharmacy services, the in the second year of our programme, as still have lots of time to spend with V field is ever-evolving. Our undergraduate well as up to 30 places for international programme prepares you to tackle these students. Your application for admission family and friends. W changes head on with practical, team-based must be made to the Division of Health “I chose to study at Otago because X and person-centred learning. Sciences by 15 September of the preceding I had heard the student community Y Career opportunities year. There are several different categories of admission, although most students will was tight-knit and when I came Z You will have many opportunities as a be selected on their performance in HSFY. down for the open day I felt like pharmacist. You can work in, and/or own, Entry is competitive, and an average grade I was at home. I am so grateful a community pharmacy and enjoy close of B- or higher is required for eligibility and relationships with the local community typically a B average is required to gain a that I chose Otago because the by making medicine-related decisions, place (passing all HSFY papers). If you select relationships I have developed will monitoring patient therapy, and consulting only Pharmacy as your choice, you will be be lifelong.” with physicians and other healthcare given preferential consideration, above providers. Alternatively, you could work in those who selected multiple programmes. a clinic and provide advice to patients and Preferential consideration will also be health care professionals about medicines. given to students who apply through a As a hospital pharmacist, you are sub-category entrance pathway (refer to able to specialise in many areas, for the Mirror on Society Selection Policy) to example: diabetes, paediatrics, intensive help ensure academic equity for minority care, respiratory medicine, infectious groups. diseases, cardiology, mental health, 121 You may also enter the programme after criminal or disciplinary charges they have take two of the following 100-level papers: two or more years of university study or as faced, or are facing, and any health status PHIL 101 Mind and Reality a university graduate. In these categories, issues which could affect their participation Deals with questions of existence. Do we you will need to have successfully in clinical aspects of the programme or have souls as well as bodies? Does God completed papers equivalent to the Otago their overall fitness to practise. Contact exist? What is thought? Are we ever really HSFY prior to applying for entry into AskOtago for more information: free to choose our actions? Pharmacy. [email protected] PHIL 103 Ethical Issues If your background does not fit the Questions the basis of our distinctions categories specified above, you can still The Children’s Act 2014 is aimed at between right and wrong, good and bad. apply for admission under the Alternative providing better protection for vulnerable category. In every case, applicants have children. One of the ways it aims to do PHIL 105 Critical Thinking to demonstrate that they have completed this is by introducing “safety checking”. Teaches clear thinking and logical work equivalent to the requirements of the Applicants who enter the programme will argument. Otago HSFY course and meet the minimum receive further information regarding the PHIL 106 Radical Philosophy academic standard. timing of these checks. Radical ideas about the human condition, Studying Pharmacy regarding freedom, the death of God, nihilism, authenticity, existentialism, You will commence your Pharmacy degree feminism and modernity. in the second year of university study. Here Philosophy you will build on the fundamental sciences Philosophy examines big questions 200-level and beyond studied during the HSFY. You will also learn about the nature of the world and our These papers examine the foundations of about the practice of pharmacy along place in it, assessing the foundations of many areas of human thought, including with the legal and social aspects of health our beliefs and the principles we live by. the social, biological and physical sciences, care, which are continued throughout Students learn rigorous and analytical religion, ethics, politics, language, mind and the course. You will then study a series of approaches for dealing with complex and logic. integrated module-based papers where difficult questions. Studying Philosophy the focus is person-centred care in clinical develops collaborative, creative and critical settings and working with patients in the reasoning. community. The integrated studies teach Philosophy, Politics and students how to apply what they learn at The University of Otago’s Philosophy University to the practice of pharmacy. programme has received exceptionally high Economics During these studies you will spend time scores in all the PBRF quality evaluations by Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PHPE learning from pharmacists in real practice the Tertiary Education Commission since or PPE) combines three disciplines with settings and provide patient care as part of they began in 2003. natural affinities in order to study human your degree requirements. Career opportunities behaviour and social phenomena. The aim of the programme is to provide a Employers value the clear thinking and Internship foundation across a range of analytical reasoned argument learned in Philosophy. Once you complete your fourth year and approaches and broad research capacities Philosophy graduates earn well and secure graduate, there is a pre-registration (intern) while encouraging specialisation and positions in business, government, and programme (a minimum of 44 weeks’ independent research. Study progresses secondary and tertiary education. supervised practice) run by the Pharmacy from introductory surveys in the three Council of New Zealand. This is undertaken For more information see otago.ac.nz/ disciplines in the first year to intense, as paid employment at an approved site philosophy/undergrad/careers.html research-oriented interdisciplinary in a hospital or community pharmacy. It is seminars in the second and third years. your responsibility to arrange employment 100-level papers Course material includes a foundation in at this site. As the basic questions connect with most the classic texts of the human sciences, The Division of Health Sciences requires university subjects, Philosophy 100-level papers engagement with the best new ideas about all applicants applying for any of its health are a useful part of any degree. If you intend society, and analysis of present-day policy professional programmes to declare any to major in Philosophy (BA or BASc), you must challenges.

122 Career opportunities MANT 311 (Business Ethics) and at least 100-level papers A two 300-level ECON papers are required. The PHPE major cultivates a set of logical, SPEX 101 Sport, Science and Society B analytical and mathematical skills that For intending PHPE students thinking of A critical overview of the nature and influence are in demand among employers. It specialising in Economics, it is useful to of sport in society. The paper explores how C also exposes students to three different have done one of the following papers: sport intersects with the fields of science, D approaches to understanding (and perhaps FINC 102, MATH 160 or MATH 170. health, education, politics and the economy. E improving) the social system. Career Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons)) in SPEX 102 Principles of Exercise for Health F opportunities exist in a broad range of Philosophy, Politics and Economics and Performance businesses, government departments and Introduces the principles and practice of One of ECON 492 Dissertation, PHIL 490 G NGOs, both in New Zealand and in the exercise science, including common and Dissertation; plus three further 400-level H wider world. Graduates of the programme relevant myths or misconceptions. Students ECON, PHIL or POLS papers. No more include senior advisers in several will also develop skills in critical thinking, I than 100 points may be from any one of ministries, diplomats, business consultants, analysis and measurement of exercise. the component disciplines. This means, in J journalists, lawyers, think-tank members effect, that even if you choose to specialise ANAT 101 Anatomy for Sport and Exercise K and CEOs. Introduction to functional anatomy of the you must do at least one paper which is not L Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Arts from your preferred subject. human body, with a focus on biomechanics and Science (BASc) or Bachelor of Commerce of normal human movement. Examples in M (BCom) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics sport and exercise are used to integrate N structure and function. 100-level Physical Education, Activity O BSNS 113 Economic Principles and Policy PHSL 101 Physiology for Sport and Exercise P ECON 112 Principles of Economics 2 and Health An introduction to the function of the One 100-level PHIL paper (PHIL 103 Ethical Q Physical Education, Activity and Health is musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, Issues is recommended; PHIL 105 for the BCom) a multidisciplinary major underpinned by blood, respiratory, endocrine, R One 100-level POLS paper (POLS 102 New Zealand Politics is recommended; POLS 101 a bio-social conceptualisation of health gastrointestinal, immune, urinary and S Political Philosophy is also popular) which combines theoretical knowledge with reproductive systems of the human body. T applied experience. The major draws from HIST 108 is recommended as an optional non-PHPE 200-level and beyond paper, providing useful historical background, for diverse fields and links together Physical U example, to POLS 101, PHIL 227 and PHPE 201 Education, Māori Physical Education and In second year, you will take three of: V 200-level Hauora, Coaching, Physical Activity and SPEX 203 Exercise Physiology, SPEX 205 W PHPE 201 Political Economy 1: Method, Health including behavioural perspectives Physical Activity and Health, SPEX 206 Philosophy, Applications of physical activity. Students will analyse Te Pū o te Ora Māori Physical Education X ECON 201 Microeconomics physical activity interventions aimed at and Health and SPEX 207 Understanding Y or disease prevention and the advancement Sports Coaching. You will also have the of well-being. opportunity to select an approved minor Z ECON 271 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory Career opportunities or double major to complement Physical Education, Activity and Health. One 200-level PHIL paper Career opportunities exist within the areas One 200-level POLS paper of health promotion, physical education, In the third year, you will study four of the One further 200-level ECON paper community health and wellness, physical following papers: One further ECON, POLS or PHIL paper activity, sport coaching, and research. SPEX 306 Te Pou o Te Koronga Advanced 300-level Specific roles include health promotion Māori Physical Education and Health, SPEX 307 Coaching, Leadership and Mentoring, Six 300-level ECON, PHIL, PHPE or POLS co-ordinator, exercise programme adviser SPEX 308 Psychology of Physical Activity, papers, including at least one paper in each (e.g., green prescription), wellness coach, SPEX 309 Active Living and Environment, of Economics, Philosophy and Politics. PHPE physical education teacher, physical activity SPEX 310 Exercise for Clinical Populations, 301 (independent research) and HUMS 301 and health promoter, medical and health or SPEX 316 Practicum. SPEX 316 is our (internship practicum) may be counted towards researcher, sport coach, physical education specially designed practicum paper, giving the six required papers; CLAS 340 may replace officer. you practical, career or research-focused one 300-level PHIL paper. For the BCom, experience in your final year. 123 PHSI 131 Fundamentals of Physics I Physics The development of physical law from Physics addresses our questions about the Newton to the revolutionary ideas of fundamental laws that govern nature and quantum physics formulated by Planck, it provides the concepts and experimental Schrödinger, Heisenberg, Bohr and Einstein. methods to seek the answers. It is also The physics of the world around us: motion, a very practical subject with application energy and its transfer; and an introduction in virtually every sphere of human to the quantum mechanical nature of light activity, from medicine to advancing and matter. Applications of the principles of sustainable forms of energy production, physics to a technological society. and it has been completely central to the Recommended for majors in Mathematics, development of modern technology. The Physical Sciences, Computer Science or papers in a Physics degree cover topics Engineering. as diverse as the quantum mechanical Note: We recommend that students enrolling theory of light and matter, Einstein’s theory for PHSI 131 have a background in NCEA Level of relativity, optics, electromagnetism, 3 Physics and/or Mathematics (or equivalent). thermodynamics, wave phenomena and Students with excellent results in NCEA Level global warming. Ben Ripley 3 Physics (or equivalent) are encouraged to Career opportunities contact the departmental course adviser about Studying for a Bachelor of Science with Honours (Physics) Physics training develops highly an appropriate substitution for PHSI 131. transferable skills in problem-solving PHSI 132 Fundamentals of Physics II “Seeing how real science is done and critical thinking, as well as technical The physics of modern technology. capabilities that are greatly valued by has been an invaluable experience Foundations of electromagnetism employers. Our graduates are found all and electronic circuits, applications of and I’ve enjoyed learning the over the world, and have used their Physics geometrical and wave optics, properties of fundamentals from experts in their degree as a springboard to pursue a wide materials, and thermal physics. range of rewarding careers in fields such as Recommended for majors in Physical fields. It’s also been rewarding to computational modelling, instrumentation, Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science meet and work with like-minded scientific research, renewable energy, or Engineering. students in my lectures and labs. software development, teaching, medical technology and finance. Note: It is recommended that students “After graduating, I was involved in Major in Physics enrolling for PHSI 132 have a background in a collaboration with the National NCEA Level 3 Physics and/or Mathematics (or If you intend to major in Physics (BSc or equivalent). University of Samoa to develop a BASc), you should take the following 100-level lab experiment for their physics papers: Physics for Health Sciences PHSI 191 Biological Physics (required for students. This year, I’ve returned MATH 160 Mathematics 1 Health Sciences First Year) to Otago for further study towards MATH 170 Mathematics 2 Introduces the foundational Physics my goal of a physics PhD, and PHSI 131 Fundamentals of Physics I necessary for an understanding of PHSI 132 Fundamentals of Physics II biological systems: mechanics and I’m excited to get some practical Note: You can proceed to 200-level Physics movement, thermodynamics, properties research experience in the coming with any one of PHSI 131, 132 or the Health of biological materials, electricity, light and years.” Science First Year paper PHSI 191. Most vision, radiation and health. 200-level Physics papers require MATH 160 JumpStart Physics or 170. The Physics Department offers an introductory course called JumpStart Physics during Summer School, exclusively

124 for students with fewer than 14 credits in 100-level papers Career opportunities A NCEA Level 2 Physics or General Science. If you would like to major in Physiology (BSc Physiology gives you the opportunity to B There are limited places available. The BASc, BComSc), you must take the following develop the skills and lifelong learning purpose of this course is to provide 100-level papers: strategies crucial for careers in science C students with the background knowledge – such as in universities, polytechnics, D and study skills necessary to confidently HUBS 191 and HUBS 192 Human Body Systems 1 and 2 hospitals, government and agricultural undertake the PHSI 191 Biological Physics E and at least two of research agencies – or even in military course at the University of Otago. Students F BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry or space agencies. Physiologists are who have achieved 14 credits and higher also well placed to pursue additional CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology G in NCEA Level 2 Physics or General Science training for biomedical-based careers CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology H will not be accepted. such as in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and Human Health I 200-level Physics and beyond PHSI 191 Biological Physics physiotherapy, medical laboratory science, nursing, optometry or audiology. J In second year a core paper in each 200-level and beyond semester develops the central ideas K and theory of quantum physics and In second year, you take three 200-level Physiology papers. In your first semester L electromagnetism. Lab courses introduce Physiotherapy the skills and techniques of experimental you will discover how the nervous system M senses, reports to the environment and physics. In addition, there are options to For details of the Health Sciences First Year N take papers in environmental physics and co-ordinates the body’s responses to a wide (HSFY) for Physiotherapy, see page 98. electronics. variety of stimuli (PHSL 231). In your second O semester you will perform experiments on Physiotherapists are health professionals The 300-level Physics papers continue to P yourself to help understand the function and essential to the rehabilitation and develop core ideas including topics such as integration of the cardiovascular (heart and maintenance of optimal physical ability Q atomic physics, relativity and cosmology, blood vessels) and respiratory (lung) systems and healthy lifestyles. They work with waves, statistical physics, particle physics R (PHSL 232), while your third paper (PHSL 233) people of all ages to maintain and promote and condensed matter physics. We S will focus on how the body extracts nutrients health, and to restore physical function, offer two laboratory-based papers on from our food and eliminates wastes independence and well-being, always T experimental and computational physics, through the functions of the intestines working in partnership with patients, so there is plenty of opportunity to gain U and the kidneys. In each of these papers clients and their whānau. hands-on experience in practical problem you will build on your understanding of the The main physiotherapeutic methods V solving. There is also scope to choose healthy function of your body systems by of managing patients include specific W papers outside of Physics, enabling you to comparison to disease states. exercise prescription for mobility, strength, develop extra skills in a complementary X balance and health-related fitness; manual area, such as Computer Science or At third year you will choose at least four techniques, such as manipulation and Y Mathematics. papers from PHSL 341-345. These build upon the foundations laid in second massage; application of other modalities Z year to explore neurophysiology, cellular including heat and electrotherapy; and epithelial physiology, cardiovascular education of the condition, and using Physiology physiology, and physiological aspects of evidence to determine the best way the health and disease in greater depth, in each patient can assist in their own recovery and Physiology explores how living things work. case stimulating your curiosity by raising achievement of individual goals. Physiology at Otago is focused on the questions about our bodies for which no The University of Otago’s School of biological processes occurring within and simple answer currently exists. Physiotherapy has an excellent teaching between human cells, tissues and organs, environment. It is a purpose-built facility and the effects that these interactions If you fall in love with Physiology you might that includes spacious laboratories have on our health and behaviour. Through consider a research degree at 400-level and state-of-the-art equipment of an knowledge of the normal functions of (honours or PGDipSci), potentially followed international standard. Highly-skilled living systems we are better equipped to by master’s and PhD research. These physiotherapists also work in the School’s understand and respond when function is degrees each incorporate a novel research own clinics which are open to the public. abnormal, such as in diseases. project conducted under the guidance of a supervisor.

125 The Physiotherapy programme is also able Applications are also considered from to draw on the strengths and expertise of people who do not satisfy the normal staff at the School of Biomedical Sciences requirements, but who may warrant and other departments in the Division admission for particular reasons, such of Health Sciences. The School is well as those with a relevant health-related known for its clinical teaching programmes employment background who can delivered in Dunedin, Wellington and show evidence of academic ability to an Christchurch, and in its clinical hubs spread appropriate level. Successful applicants in across New Zealand. this category will be required to complete Career opportunities the HSFY or equivalent, before a place in the second-year class can be confirmed. Graduates are eligible to register with the In any given year, a limited number of Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand as soon places in second-year Physiotherapy may as they are awarded their degree and must be available to international students. register in order to practise. The qualification To be eligible to apply for admission into is internationally recognised. Work Physiotherapy, international students must environments include, but are not limited have completed all necessary prerequisites to, practice in acute hospitals, rehabilitation at a minimum standard, which is centres, private practice, occupational health, Hamish Laing determined on a yearly basis. schools with children with special needs, Studying for a Bachelor of Physiotherapy sports clinics, industry, and residential care Single Programme Preference (SPP) facilities, and in teaching and research. In considering applications from domestic “The course is very hands-on – we Admission students, the School of Physiotherapy Admissions Committee will first select get to interact with patients in the Entry to second-year classes is competitive from those applicants who have specified early stages of the second year – and based on admission levels set by that they are applying for Physiotherapy the School of Physiotherapy Admissions which is good for me because I find only, and not also to another professional Committee. it is easier to learn through practical programme. It is important that students means. Admission to the second-year classes of seek advice on what is the best application the four-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy option for their career goals before “I am enjoying the cohort I am (BPhty) requires students to pass all applying. The SPP does not apply to the in and the support and fun HSFY compulsory papers with a minimum Alternative category. B- (65%) average to be considered for opportunities they provide. I’m also admission. There is a “two year plus” Note: There is a subcategory for Māori and enjoying interacting with members category for applicants who have New Zealand resident Pacific Island applicants of the community and helping them completed two or more years of university in each of the four categories. study towards a degree, and have The four-year Physiotherapy programme through my placements.” completed three or more papers at the is physically demanding and prospective 200-level and passed the HSFY papers or applicants need to be aware of this when their equivalents. Applicants must have a considering their ability to apply for entry minimum of a B- across all papers. to the programme and later when seeking Applications are considered from registration with the Physiotherapy Board graduates who have completed a first of New Zealand. If you have any doubts degree, first degree followed by honours about your health or ability to cope with the or first degree followed by a postgraduate course, you should contact either the Dean diploma similar to an honours programme (School of Physiotherapy), Associate Dean for from a university in New Zealand normally Undergraduate Studies (Physiotherapy) or within the minimum time and within the the University Disabilities Officer for advice. past three years. Questions are dealt with in confidence.

126 200-level and beyond Planning Plant Biotechnology A Subjects studied in the three years B following HSFY include: Functional See Botany, Ecology, Geography, Geology, Plant Biotechnology encompasses plant Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Marine Science and Zoology. physiology, plant biochemistry and C Pathology, Physiotherapy Rehabilitation plant molecular biology. Plant scientists The Master of Planning (MPlan) degree is a D Science, Physiotherapy Clinical Practice and in Botany and Biochemistry teach the postgraduate interdisciplinary programme E Research. structure and function of the whole plant requiring two years of study. Planning and how to apply modern molecular and F Supervised clinical experience of around professionals play a major role in the biochemical techniques to manipulate 1,000 hours must be completed during decision-making processes of government, G plants of agronomic importance. the course. For your fourth year, you will local government and private enterprise. H be assigned to, and spend your entire Planners help communities and decision- Career opportunities I year based in, one of the School’s clinical makers plan for the future, and identify ways There are opportunities in at least three of centres in Dunedin, Christchurch or forward in relation to land use, resource the Crown Research Institutes (dealing with J Wellington, or clinical hubs associated with use, transportation, housing, economic horticultural, arable, pastoral and forestry K these centres, for example in the Hawkes development, the environment, heritage, products), private sector companies, L Bay, Palmerston North or Invercargill. sustainability, hazard mitigation and the university research groups, and in Top performing students in Year 3 may design of more liveable, safe spaces. The secondary and tertiary teaching. M degree prepares planners with cultural and be invited to undertake an honours If you are interested in a career in plant N contextual sensitivity to deal with issues programme in Year 4. The final year biotechnology, contact the programme related to urban, rural and regional areas. O involves supervised clinical practice and director, Professor Julian Eaton-Rye an individual research project. Students To enter the MPlan, students will need ([email protected]) P graduate with BPhty (Hons) and, like the a first degree in a relevant field such as 100-level papers Q BPhty graduates, are then eligible for Geography, Geology, Politics, Economics, R registration. Indigenous Studies, Botany, Ecology, There are no 100-level papers in Plant Biotechnology. If you intend to major in S Health and Conduct Zoology, Law, Sociology, Science or Surveying. The master’s degree is Plant Biotechnology (BSc), you must take the The Division of Health Sciences requires T accredited by the New Zealand Planning following 100-level papers: all applicants applying for any of its health U Institute as providing a recognised training BIOL 123 Plants: How They Shape the professional programmes to declare any course for professional planners. World V criminal or disciplinary charges they have and at least one of the following: faced, or are facing, and any health status Career opportunities W BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry issues which could affect their participation Planning is a practical, relevant and growing X CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology in clinical aspects of the programme or profession and provides students with CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology Y their overall fitness to practise. Contact excellent career prospects. Graduates and Human Health AskOtago for more information: find work with both central and local Z ECOL 111 Ecology and Conservation of [email protected] government and in both the public and Diversity The Children's Act private sectors. Recent graduates have been employed with organisations such 200-level and beyond The Children’s Act 2014 is aimed at as planning consultancies, regional 200-level papers include BTNY 201 Plant providing better protection for vulnerable and district councils, the Ministry for Functional Biology and Biotechnology and children. One of the ways it aims to do the Environment, the Parliamentary at least three 200-level BIOC, BTNY or this is by introducing “safety checking”. Commissioner for the Environment, the GENE papers. Applicants who enter the programme will Department of Conservation, Heritage New receive further information regarding the 300-level papers include PLBI 301 Applied Zealand, New Zealand Transport Agency timing of these checks. Plant Science and PLBI 302 Plants for and the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery the Future; and Biochemistry, Botany Authority. or Genetics 300-level papers. Plant Biotechnology majors can also take PLBI 351 Research Perspectives in Plant

127 Biotechnology, a tutorial-based paper 100-level papers learned abilities, including the spectrum focusing on contemporary topics in applied If you major in Politics in either the BA or BASc from normal to abnormal behaviour, what plant science. degree, you’ll need to take two of the following might underlie abnormal behaviour, and In addition to BSc and BSc(Hons), it papers: how information is processed through is possible to study for postgraduate our senses. We study how our complex POLS 101 Political Philosophy – Basic behaviours are shaped by diverse factors qualifications in Plant Biotechnology. Problems including our experiences, early family Ask the big questions! What constitutes environments, genetic vulnerability, the good life? Is politics natural? Should drugs, hormone levels, diet, exercise individual liberty outrank other goods? Politics and healthy lifestyles. We also study how POLS 102 New Zealand Politics – our experiences are stored as memories Politics is about power: who has it, why Introduction and how social connections develop and they have it, and how and where they use it. Explore and understand the New Zealand influence our behaviour. Whether you realise it or not, politics political system. Research conducted in the Department exists everywhere. Politics is about much POLS 104 International Relations – of Psychology extends across numerous more than the New Zealand National party Introduction interdisciplinary domains, addressing versus the Labour party; politics takes you Consider key elements of modern problem topics as diverse as learning all over the world! We cover international international relations. and memory, eyewitness testimony, the relations and diplomacy, political theory, POLS 105 Comparative Politics – neurobiology of schizophrenia, mood New Zealand politics, and the politics of Introduction disorders, psychopathology, hyperactivity regions and countries such as the Middle Compare the political institutions and in children, memory and decision making, East, Asia, Pacific, Europe and the United processes of different countries. road safety, social understanding in States. 200-level and beyond children, prejudice, happiness and well- Politics students study how power Study topics such as democracy, ethnic being, how nonhuman animals think, works and, more importantly, seek to conflict and peacekeeping, theories of and the underlying nature of how the find solutions for how power should be justice, ethics and international affairs, brain works. Our vibrant and highly managed. They ask questions such as: political theory, environmental politics, interactive department involves numerous which is the most powerful country and/ politics and the media, US foreign policy, collaborations among faculty members or organisation in the world? Why are and the Middle East. in our own laboratories as well as across they powerful? How and where do they departments within the University, across Politics is an excellent subject to combine use this power? And, should we limit this universities within New Zealand, and with other subjects. Popular study power, and if so, how? By understanding across other leading universities across combinations are Law, Psychology, questions such as these, politics students the world. Training in psychology focuses Geography, Economics, Communication are empowered to make a difference. on developing skills in critical thinking, Studies, History and Management. Career opportunities research, communication, evaluation and Studying politics doesn’t mean you will analysis, and impact/benefit to society. become a politician (although you could!) Psychology is a very popular course and our Studying politics will give you analytical and Psychology aim is to foster critical thinking and the skills communication skills that are widely sought that will launch successful career paths for Psychology is the science of behaviour and after and attractive to employers in various our students. Psychology can be taken as how its associated thoughts, emotions, fields. Our graduates find highly rewarding a major in either an Arts or Sciences and sensations, and all other aspects of our careers in a broad range of areas such as can be taken in conjunction with degrees complex lives are represented in the the diplomatic corps, NGOs and the not- in other departments such as Commerce, brain. Academic staff in the Department for-profit sector, government ministries, Law, Physical Education, and Applied of Psychology study the way humans and consultancy firms, the private sector, Science. The Department of Psychology other animals interact with the world education and the media. at Otago has a highly regarded teaching and each other. Spanning a wide range programme and is internationally renowned of research topics, our Department for the strength of its research. investigates human behaviours and

128 Career opportunities relationships, human cognition, animal A cognition, neuroscience, sensation and Graduates from the Department of B Psychology have gone on to secure perception, drugs and behaviour, cultural jobs in universities, health and social psychology, quantitative methods, and C services, business and industry, safety, forensic and applied psychology. D communications and planning, and various E government agencies. Clinical Psychology graduates have gone on to work in the Public Health F public health sector or in private practice. G With a focus on the health of populations Graduates with appropriate postgraduate and communities, public health looks at H qualifications work in research sections of how we can prevent and control diseases, the government, such as the Departments I prolong life, and promote health. of Health, Justice, Social Development, J Transport and the Ministry of Business, Public Health involves collective action K Innovation and Employment. Many of our across sectors and disciplines with a graduates spend time working overseas, strong focus on reducing ethnic and L particularly in the United States, United socioeconomic inequities in health. M Kingdom or Australia. Graduates majoring in Public Health will Jesse Miller N have the knowledge and skills to work in a 100-level papers Bachelor of Radiation Therapy range of areas in the wider health sector, O If you intend to major in Psychology (BA, BSc Radiation Therapist, Kathleen Kilgour Centre including government and non-government P or BASc), you must take the following 100-level organisations in areas such as hauora papers: Q Māori, health policy and health promotion. “The balance and timing of academic PSYC 111 Brain and Behaviour (introduces R Graduates will have the power to and clinical learning were just right. the biological bases of behaviour, S memory, neuropsychology, change lives by advocating for healthy This meant that I was able to learn perception, learning and environments and populations. T developmental psychobiology) and then apply concepts, as well as For further information see: U PSYC 112 Human Thought and Behaviour otago.ac.nz/courses/subjects/pubh experience the effect of that real- (introduces child development, V social psychology, thought world application. Having this clinical and language, and abnormal experience meant that I could jump W psychology) right into working once I had finished X Students intending to major in Psychology are recommended to take STAT 110 or STAT 115. my studies.” Y Z 200-level papers cover topics such R as biopsychology, sensation and perception, cognitive processes, applied psychology, social cognition, intergroup and interpersonal processes, abnormal Radiation Therapy psychology, applied psychology, and Wellington Campus theoretical and applied approaches Studying Radiation Therapy is a great choice to explaining individual differences in if you are interested in health and cutting behaviour, intelligence and personal edge technology. A radiation therapist adjustment. works in a hospital or private clinic, 300-level papers cover topics such as providing specialist radiation treatment to human development, social psychology, help patients, mostly with cancer. Because health psychology, brain-behaviour cancer affects so many people, qualified radiation therapists are in high demand.

129 The three-year Bachelor of Radiation • admission with alternative 200-level and beyond Therapy degree (BRT) combines a variety of qualifications and/or experience 200- and 300-level papers cover Radiation learning, from health science to technology 2. Demonstration of suitability to the Therapy Practice, Radiation Technology, to patient care and teamwork. It is taught profession is by interview, held in Radiation Therapy and Oncology, Radiation at the University of Otago’s Wellington Wellington, Dunedin or Auckland in Therapy Planning Concepts, Advanced campus, next to Wellington Hospital. As October: Healthcare Communication, Principles well as doing on-campus study, students of Research, Literature Analysis, and • selection for interview is based on get hands on clinical training during two Professional Development. full semester clinical placements at cancer academic performance, to a standard centres around the country. With a class determined by the Radiation Therapy Health and Conduct size of around 30 per year, our students Admissions Committee The Division of Health Sciences requires enjoy a close whanau environment and • in preparation for the interview, it is all applicants applying for any of its health great connection with our very supportive strongly recommended that all professional programmes to declare any teaching staff. applicants attend one of the cancer criminal or disciplinary charges they have Career opportunities centre tours arranged at hospitals faced, or are facing, and any health status around the country between May and issues which could affect their participation Radiation Therapy offers excellent job September each year. Details can be in clinical aspects of the programme or prospects both in New Zealand and found at: their overall fitness to practise. Contact overseas. On qualification, graduates are otago.ac.nz/radiationtherapy AskOtago for more information: ready for registration with the Medical Radiation Technologists’ Board (MRTB) A current approved comprehensive first [email protected] and can start work in radiation oncology aid certificate is required on entry to the The Children's Act providers in Auckland, Hamilton (Waikato), programme. Applications for admission The Children's Act 2014 is aimed at Tauranga, Palmerston North, Wellington, must be made by 15 September of the providing better protection for vulnerable Christchurch and Dunedin. Overseas preceding year. children. One of the ways it aims to do opportunities exist particularly in Australia, Māori and New Zealand Resident Indigenous this is by introducing “safety checking”. Canada and England. Pacific Origins (NZRIPO) applicants Applicants who enter the programme will You will be working as part of a team, in The Division of Health Sciences is actively receive further information regarding the a fast-paced, high-tech environment that seeking to recruit Māori and/or Pacific timing of these checks. also involves patient care. You will play a origin students for Radiation Therapy. vital part in the treatment of cancer and Therefore, students who are of Māori learn about this disease which touches and/or Pacific origin may have this fact most families at some time. As a health taken into consideration along with their Religion career option, radiation therapy offers the application by completing Form A (Māori) The academic study of religion has never opportunity for a good work/life balance as or Form B (NZRIPO). been more important. From debates over working hours are typically within a normal marriage, to civil wars, to popular culture, working day. 100-level papers religion features daily in the headlines of The Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (BRT) the globe’s newspapers. Today’s world Entry requirements is a professional course and all papers are needs people who can think clearly and 1. The Radiation Therapy Admissions compulsory. Committee shall consider applications from creatively about religion’s shifting role candidates in the following categories: Subject areas include: in political, economic and social life. Our papers use methods from history, • admission with secondary school Radiation Therapy Practice, Anatomy and philosophy, anthropology, psychology qualification Imaging, Health and Human Behaviour, and politics to study religion as a human Healthcare Communication, Radiation • admission with one year of university phenomenon. Our questions are Technology, Radiation Therapy and study comparative and critical: How do religious Oncology, and Radiation Therapy Planning • admission with two or more years of myths justify social order? What bodily Concepts. university study techniques do religions use? How is religion • admission as a graduate related to magic, and to science?

130 Are religious people more altruistic than Career opportunities A non-religious people? How would we find The programme will give you job-ready B out? Why do religions give women such a skills to support a variety of career options, hard time? Why do women outnumber men C S including science communication and in so many religious communities? journalism, natural history filmmaking, D Career opportunities documentary making, the production E Students who study religion apply their Science Communication of educational materials, publishing, museum and display work, public relations F knowledge in a variety of employment Science Communication is offered both for organisations involved with wildlife G settings: from government, to education, at undergraduate level as a minor and at and the environment (e.g. regional journalism, business, non-profit and law. postgraduate level as a variety of full- H councils, Department of Conservation, degree programmes. 100-level papers conservation groups, tourist ventures I If you wish to major in Religious Studies, you The undergraduate minor in Science and science advisory roles in government, J must complete: Communication consists of five papers and online promotion of science through and is designed to complement an K RELS 101 Introduction to Judaism, digital means). Importantly, science Christianity and Islam existing major in either the humanities, communication is increasingly viewed as a L natural sciences or applied sciences. It RELS 102 Introduction to Hinduism and core skill for scientists employed in almost M Buddhism provides students with a background in any field. communication theory and practice, an N 200-level and beyond 100-level papers understanding of the societal context O Advanced papers deal with individual within which science and science BSc students majoring in science subjects religious traditions in greater depth, as well communication operates, as well as the are recommended to include in their P as dealing with themes across a number of practical skills required to become a degree the science communication paper Q religions. Religion is studied as it exists in capable science communicator. SCOM 109 (Communicating Science: An R relation to other spheres of human activity, Introduction). The Master of Science Communication rather than as an isolated phenomenon. S (MSciComm) comes in three different otago.ac.nz/science-communication All Religion papers are offered by Distance streams: science and natural history T Learning. filmmaking; creative non-fiction writing; U Minor in Buddhist Studies and science in society. The programme is V There is much to be gained by studying open to all graduates. Social Anthropology the major religions of the world alongside Admission to the programme is on a See Anthropology and Archaeology. W one another, and many of our papers deal competitive basis and applicants should X Social Anthropology is the empirically with more than one religion. However, have an equivalent of a B average minimum based study of contemporary cultures and Y the Religion programme has particular in 300-level papers. societies. We engage in fieldwork all around strength in the study of Buddhism and it Z A shorter alternative to the full master’s the world with a view to understanding is also possible to specialise in studying degree is the Master of Applied Science and explaining the diversity as well as Buddhism and gain formal recognition of (MAppSc). The MAppSc is designed to be the underlying “sameness” in human this by including a Buddhist Studies minor completed within 18 months and is suitable interactions of all kinds. From issues in your degree. Five papers are required for for students whose paths are more as mundane as how to feed and clothe a minor: for Buddhist Studies these should commercially oriented. ourselves to the ways in which we explain begin with RELS 102. In addition you must The PhD provides supervision and support and organise laws, health, business, take at least three papers above 100-level, for students undertaking original research economics, politics and sacred knowledges, including one above 200-level, from the lists into an area of science communication. social anthropologists have something to provided in the Guide to Enrolment. Typically, the PhD is a three-year programme contribute as we explain and translate the of study. There is no formal coursework cultural inflections that humans bring to all associated with the programme. of these activities.

131 Social Work is relevant. Students may also apply on 100-level completion of a BTheol, BSc in Psychology Compulsory papers: Social workers work with people from all or a related undergraduate degree. MAOR 102 Māori Society walks of life to promote human rights, Students undertaking this pathway can MAOR 110 Introduction to Conversational social justice and self-determination. Social cross-credit a maximum of 180 points Māori workers take a holistic view of human to their BSW from their undergraduate degree, and can complete another three SOCI 101 Sociology of New Zealand behaviour and use it to support people Society papers (54 points) to make up the required with life challenges. The University of Otago SOWK 111 Working with People: The New provides one of the leading programmes of total of 234 points. This pathway will take Zealand Context five years, and students will graduate with a social work education in New Zealand. The either double degree. Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Social EDUC 102 Human Development Work with Honours and Master of Social Bachelor of Social Work with Honours or and Community Work (Appl.) are accredited At the end of the third year of the BSW PSYC 112 Human Thought and Behaviour by the Social Workers’ Registration students with high grades may be invited to Board, enabling graduates to apply for 200-level complete the BSW (Hons) in their final year professional registration. Our students are Compulsory papers: of study. taught a combination of broad academic SOWK 201 Fields of Practice critical skills as well as applied social work Postgraduate pathway SOWK 236 The Treaty and Social Services practice skills. Fieldwork components at A two-year Master of Social and Community SOCI 201 Sociological Research in Practice 300- and 400-level of the BSW and in both Work (Applied) is available for students SOCI 205 Social Inequality years of the master’s are an important part who have a Bachelor level degree in a of the Social Work programme. relevant subject and a B average in their SOCI 207 Families and Society final year of study. SOCI 203 Young People and Society There are two pathways to completing the or Bachelor of Social Work: Career opportunities CRIM 201 Crime, Justice and Society Government services Pathway 1 (In addition to these compulsory papers, Ministry of Children | Oranga Tamariki, Students initially enrol through the students also take up to 54 points of approved Community Probation, Prison Service, papers from Arts and Music Schedule C and eVision portal in the “Social Work pre- Te Puni Kokiri and Ministry of Social PAST papers.) professional BA” as the programme of Development. Students applying for the MSCW (Appl.) study. Students undertake two years in are required to have papers in human the pre-professional programme before Health services development, research methods, Māori applying for entry into the Bachelor of Hospitals, mental health, care of the language and culture and the Treaty Social Work programme for years 3 and 4. elderly, medical/surgical, newborn intensive of Waitangi. These may be required as The first two years must include specific care and children’s health. additional papers to meet Social Work papers at 100-level from SOWK, SOCI, MAOR Community services Registration Board requirements. and EDUC or PSYC programmes (as outlined Non-government social service below). Students apply for admission to the organisations such as Age Concern, Experience requirements BSW at the end of their 200-level year and Barnardos, Salvation Army, Presbyterian In addition to academic requirements, must have 234 points to be eligible for the Support, Methodist Mission and Kaupapa students applying for the BSW in either professional programme (years 3 and 4). This Māori and Iwi services . pathway and the MSCW (Appl.) must have path requires four years of full-time study Other experience in the social service sector. Relevant to complete the requirements for the BSW Schools, local government and private experience is demonstrated by: degree. sector services. • relevant work experience (paid and Pathway 2 The following shows the structure of Pathway unpaid) in the social and community work Alternatively, students can apply for entry 1, and an indication of relevant areas of study services sector or related fields into the BSW 300-level after completion of for Pathway 2 students: • supporting documentation and references a BA, provided their course of study demonstrating that the work experience has been performed competently.

132 The more experience students have The University of Otago offers both a A in practice the higher they will rate for minor and a major in Sociology. A major suitability when applying to enter the BSW in Sociology is available within the BA B or MSCW. degree, and a minor in Sociology can C Students thinking about taking professional be attached to a BA, BASc, BPA, BCom, D BACom, BSc, BAppSc or BTheol degree. social work are advised to contact the E Social and Community Work programme Sociology is a broad-based discipline, and to discuss what other qualifications might a major or minor combines well with a F allow them direct entry into 300-level range of other subjects at university. As G professional study. a degree programme, a Sociology major works particularly well in conjunction with H a minor in Gender Studies, Public Health, I Management, Marketing, Anthropology, J Sociology Tourism, Law and Psychology. Both the major and minor are administered K Sociology explores how people participate through the Sociology, Gender Studies and in society resisting and re-constructing the L Criminology programme. world in which we live. Sociologists explore M the process of social change. Sometimes 100-level papers N this happens through social conflict, and The Sociology major requires you to take both Keegan McCusker we examine the social divisions behind of: Ngāpuhi O such conflicts. Why is it that differences of Bachelor of Science (Psychology) SOCI 101 Sociology of New Zealand Studying for a Bachelor of Arts with Honours P ethnicity, class, religion and gender are the Society (Sociology) basis of major conflict in some societies Q SOCI 102 Cultural and Social Identities and yet are the source of much less tension R “After completing my undergrad in other societies? Who decides what is SOCI 101 Sociology of New Zealand S “bad” conflict and what is “good” conflict? Society degree I switched to Sociology for An introduction to core concepts in T Sociology encompasses a broad range my honours year. I wanted to learn Sociology. Issues examined include gender, of topics, including: inequalities of class, U sexuality, class, race/ethnicity, social a more theoretical approach and gender, ethnicity and generation; social divisions and inequality. Case studies from V dynamics of environmental sustainability gain a critical understanding of the Aotearoa/New Zealand society are used to and change; activist movements; social influence that identity and social W illustrate these issues. theory; social institutions such as family, and cultural perspectives have on X media, education, work, medicine, religion SOCI 102 Cultural and Social Identities behaviour and interactions. Otago’s Y and government. An introduction to studying social identity. The paper addresses processes involved Sociology programme has allowed Z Career opportunities in identity construction; interactions me to delve into contentious issues By learning skills of social research and within social institutions, including family, with other students and lecturers, social analysis, Sociology graduates find religion, education, medicine, politics and careers in the following fields: social justice the economy, as well as drivers of social which makes for interesting debates! campaigns, social research, marketing, change, such as urbanisation, sustainability, I’m enjoying learning how important trade unions, human resources, public globalisation and social movements. health, non-governmental organisations, each person’s perspective is, and academia, evaluation research and 200-level and beyond how professionally and respectfully government policy analysis. Upper level At higher levels, there is a selection of we can discuss these perspectives.” Sociology papers include options to place 200- and 300-level SOCI papers available students into applied research situations to complete a major or minor. Approved with community groups, organisations and papers in other programmes may also be businesses. substituted into a SOCI major or minor.

133 Software Engineering Spanish Software Engineering can be studied for With over 400 million native speakers the Bachelor of Applied Science degree. from 21 countries spread across all five There is a growing need for technical continents, Spanish is truly a global professionals who are able to manage the language. To enhance the learning construction of advanced ICT (Information experience, the University of Otago and Communication Technology) systems. has strong academic partnerships with Such systems include those that enable universities in Spain and Latin America people to access a wide range of relevant that offer exchange programmes for those information. To meet this need, individuals seeking to immerse themselves in Spanish require the skills to manage the design, language and Hispanic culture during their development, application and maintenance study. While Spanish is available as a BA of complex software systems, as well as major, many students choose to study an understanding of the business and Spanish as a minor or through a Diploma in social context of these systems. Software Language. Engineering emphasises those aspects Career opportunities of computer and information science Sally Davis that are concerned with the principles Spanish language and culture skills Bachelor of Arts (Spanish and Psychology) and techniques required to produce high distinguish graduates from others seeking employment opportunities in government, Volunteer and Facilitator, Recreate NZ performing, reliable software systems. planning and consultancy firms, mass media Career opportunities (e.g. journalism, publishing and advertising), “I loved learning about the Spanish Study in this area provides the student with finance and banking, health care, tourism culture, music and traditions, as excellent national and international career and hospitality. With trade links between well as the language. And I really employment opportunities. New Zealand and Latin America growing, 100-level papers the demand in business for Spanish enjoyed the different atmosphere language graduates is increasing. in class. Because you have to speak If you intend to major in Software Engineering (BAppSc), you must take the You can also study Spanish as part of the the language to learn it, you are following 100-level papers: Major in Global Studies or the Major in Tourism, Languages and Cultures. always talking to people next to Papers worth at least 120 points including: you, engaging with the lecturer and 100-level papers COMP 101 Foundations of Information making friends. Learning languages Systems If you have no previous knowledge of Spanish also means you can travel to other COMP 161 Computer Programming and intend to major in Spanish (BA),* you must take the following papers: countries and properly connect COMP 162 Foundations of Computer Science SPAN 131 Introductory Spanish 1 with the locals. I spent an amazing and one of the following: MATH 151, 160, 170 or SPAN 132 Introductory Spanish 2 FINC 102 semester on exchange in Chile, GLBL 101 Introduction to Intercultural which fed my adventurous spirit Note: The course must include either an Communication approved minor or an approved second major SPAN 131 Introductory Spanish 1 and really helped with my language subject. This supporting subject can be from An introductory course in reading, writing, Commerce, Humanities or Sciences. acquisition.” listening to, and speaking Spanish for otago.ac.nz/courses/subjects/seng students with no previous knowledge of the language. SPAN 132 Introductory Spanish 2 A continuation of SPAN 131, further developing skills in reading, writing, listening

134 to, and speaking Spanish for students with Students from this programme have Otago provides the only Sport A some basic knowledge of the language. gone on to careers within elite sporting Development and Management (SpDM) B GLBL 101 Introduction to Intercultural organisations both in New Zealand and programme in New Zealand that offers Communication overseas. the option of a BSc* or BA. This unique C Understanding communication If you are interested in a career in Sport and structure provides flexibility for those who D have a deeper interest either in sciences across cultures: communication Exercise Nutrition, contact the programme E styles, interpersonal relationships and co-ordinator, Dr Katherine Black (katherine. or arts/humanities. The SpDM major also intercultural competency. [email protected]). offers an opportunity to pursue a minor F in a related area of interest, including: G *Students who have previously studied 100-level papers Exercise and Sport Science, Management, Spanish should seek special permission CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology Marketing, Media and Communication, H and Chemical Health to enrol in 200-level language acquisition Psychology, Sociology, Geography and BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry I papers. Education. HUBS 191 Human Body Systems 1 J 200-level and beyond SpDM also offers a placement programme HUBS 192 Human Body Systems 2 Beyond first-year papers, students where students can work with school K HUNT 141 Understanding Human Nutrition may continue with advanced language or community sport organisations and L It is recommended that you take POPH 192 acquisition papers and choose from business, or undertake applied research to Population Health. M a range of papers on Spanish, Latin provide real world practical experience and American, European and global cultures. Students must include a minor subject for learning. N Students can complete an honours degree this qualification. Areas of interest covered in the SpDM major O in Spanish, with a research component Students who wish to keep their options include: the psychology of sport, exercise P focusing on a specific aspect of Latin open to apply for entry into the Master and performance, sport management and American or Spanish culture and/or of Applied Science in Advanced Nutrition development, sport policy, sport media, the Q literature and linguistics. Most students Practice can complete a Supplementary impacts of sport mega-events and sport R studying for honours spend one semester Nutritional Science (SUNS) minor which inclusion and diversity. S at a partner university in Latin America or incorporates the remaining Human *Students enrolling for the BSc are required Spain as part of their programme of study. Nutrition papers required. T to take ANAT 101 and PHSL 101 whereas BA It is also possible to pursue an MA, U Please refer to the following website for students can choose to take these as optional PGDipArts or PhD in Spanish at Otago. more information: papers. V otago.ac.nz/humannutrition/study/ Career opportunities W undergraduate Sport and Exercise Careers in this sector include sport X development officers, administrators and Y Nutrition managers in national sports organisations, Sport Development and regional sport organisations, community Z The links between diet, physical activity, trusts, commercial sport entities, exercise and athletic performance are Management professional sport administration, recognised in many areas of sport, Our stakeholders are everywhere government ministries and local councils. nutrition and human health. The BAppSc across the global sport and exercise It also provides pathways into: teaching, Sport and Exercise Nutrition major is the sector: within sports and community coaching, youth work, sports marketers, first qualification in New Zealand that organisations, businesses, on sports fields, school sport co-ordinators, sports journalism focuses on these fundamental links. Sport and in stadiums. Sport Development and – all of which are involved in improving and Exercise Nutrition provides a thorough Management is expanding and intersects individuals and environments with regard to knowledge base in all aspects of nutrition education, health, culture, commerce, sport and exercise. and relevant areas of exercise and sport events, media, politics and tourism. As The programme has strong pathways science, drawing on interdisciplinary an internationally recognised applied to postgraduate research qualifications content from the Department of Human discipline, the Sport Development and (e.g. honours, master’s and PhD) as well Nutrition and the School of Physical Management major is founded on this as to a one-year taught Master of Sport Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences. rapid growth and emerging specialisations. Development and Management.

135 100-level papers Career opportunities Statistics SPEX 101 Sport, Science and Society Graduates work in high performance A critical overview of the nature and sport, professional sport, sport Statistics gives us the ability to extract influence of sport in society, exploring how technology, performance consultancy, useful information from data. Through sport intersects with the fields of science, sport psychology, and sport and exercise a focus on three core components of health, education, politics and the economy. research. modern statistics – theory, applications and computing – students at Otago gain SPEX 102 Principles of Exercise for Health 100-level papers and Performance the ability to acquire and communicate SPEX 102 Principles of Exercise for Health data-driven knowledge. An introduction to the principles and and Performance practice of exercise science, including Introduces the principles and practices Students study Statistics as their major common myths and misconceptions. of exercise science, including common because they are looking for skills that are applicable in a wide variety of 200-level papers include: SPEX 204 and relevant myths or misconceptions. areas, or because they wish to enhance Psychology of Sport and Exercise, SPEX 208 Students will also develop skills in critical their employment prospects, often by Sociology of Sport and Exercise and SPEX thinking, analysis and measurement of completing double degrees. Statistics 209 Sport Development and Management. exercise. can also be studied at all undergraduate Students also have access to papers in PHSL 101 Physiology for Sport and levels as a minor or a prerequisite for other Sports Coaching (SPEX 207), Māori Physical Exercise majors. Education and Health (SPEX 206), Sports An introduction to the function of the Marketing (MART 207), Sports Tourism musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, Career opportunities (TOUR 207). blood, respiratory, endocrine, Statistical thinking and quantitative 300-level papers include topics such gastrointestinal, immune, urinary and reasoning are highly valued by employers. as: Sport Psychology, Advanced Sport reproductive systems of the human body. Our graduates know how to design ways Management, Sport and Health Policy, ANAT 101 Anatomy for Sport and Exercise to collect data, to visualise data, to analyse Sport Media, Advanced Sociology of Sport Introduction to functional anatomy of the data and to communicate the results of and Exercise, Coaching and Leadership, human body, with a focus on biomechanics their analyses. and Community-based Placement. of normal human movement. Examples in Statisticians are key contributors to sport and exercise are used to integrate decision-making by business and structure and function. government. Statisticians also work with You will also take two of COMP 101, 120, 150, researchers in a wide range of disciplines, Sports Technology 160, MATH 160, 170, (STAT 110 or 115). including biological, environmental, health Sports Technology is an incredibly 200-level and beyond and social sciences. diverse, interdisciplinary field. Teaching In second year, you will take SPEX 201 Employers include banks and insurance and research in technologies associated companies, consulting firms, Crown with sport already occur in a number of Biomechanics, SPEX 202 Motor Behaviour, and two of APPS 201, COSC 241, 242, INFO Research Institutes (e.g. Scion, AgResearch, disciplines – including Exercise and Sport Plant & Food Research, and Landcare), Science, Computer Science, Medicine, 201, 202, 203, 204, MATS 204, STAT 210, STAT 260. health organisations, local government, Human Nutrition, Mathematics and marketing and market research companies, In third year, you will take SPEX 311 Sports Statistics, Physical Education, Physiology, the New Zealand government (e.g. ACC, Technology and three from a list of COSC Physiotherapy and Psychology – leading Treasury and Statistics New Zealand), and 342, 343, 344, 345, INFO 304, 305, STAT 310, research into fields such as artificial all data-intensive industries. intelligence and the modelling of 311, 312, (max two of the following) SPEX movement, measuring and assessment 301, 302, 305. 100-level papers of sport performance, performance- If you intend to major in Statistics (BA, enhancing technologies and the BASc or BSc) you must take one 100-level broadcasting of sporting events (e.g. 3D statistics paper and both of MATH 160 animation, computational modelling). (unless exempt) and MATH 170. There are two 100-level statistics papers: STAT 110 and STAT 115. STAT 110 is offered in

136 semester 1 and in Summer School, and of Surveying + Spatial NZ (formerly the NZ A STAT 115 is offered in semester 2. Both Institute of Surveyors). B papers cover an understanding of the Graduates are employed in such diverse scientific method, research design and areas as measuring land and built- C data analysis, with STAT 115 emphasising structure deformation; the design, layout D applications to the health sciences. and construction of subdivisions and E 200-level and beyond services; property management; planning; hydrographic surveying; mining and F Higher level papers focus on statistical construction surveying; and the application modelling, the foundations of statistics, G of geographic information systems. research design and statistical computing. H Statistics combines well with other 100-level papers I subjects – for instance, in joint majors (Surveying First Year (BSc) programme). with Mathematics, Economics, Finance, J If you wish to be considered for admission to Genetics, Marketing, Pharmacology, K second-year studies leading to a BSurv, you Psychology, Zoology, to name just a few. must normally have passed the following L papers: M MATH 160 Mathematics 1 Rhiannon Evans N Surveying SURV 101 Introductory Surveying Bachelor of Surveying O Surveyors work in a range of land, property SURV 102 Geospatial Science Surveyor, Cuttriss Consultants and construction related areas. Using ENGL 228 Writing for the Professions P modern technology such as GPS and and three further elective papers worth at least Q “I was looking for a hands-on laser instruments, surveyors precisely 54 points. R measure land, buildings, and features in the Note: SURV 101 is also available as a distance- and outdoor career. A friend environment for mapping, development taught paper in semester 2. recommended Surveying, so in my S and spatial analysis. Because of this Admission to second-year classes is second-year I changed my degree T close association with land and property, competitive. Applications must be received U the roles of the surveyor extend to land completely. I’m so happy that I made by 15 November of your first year for entry V development engineering and urban into the second year of the BSurv degree. A the jump – I really enjoyed the ability design, resource management and land maximum of 60 places are available in the to apply maths in a practical and W planning, property boundary surveying, restricted paper SURV 298 Introductory challenging way. Surveying is like X and the determination of land ownership Field Course, although some flexibility and rights. The use of computer mapping may be applied where there is a larger solving puzzles while enjoying the Y technology in the form of Geographical number of students who have passed the outdoors. And a Surveying degree Z Information Systems also leads to work requirements. The School of Surveying makes it so much easier to find in the capture, display and management offers up to two $1,000 scholarships to the of spatial information. Surveyors typically students with the best academic record in employment too. There is a huge work in a variety of settings – indoor and their first year. desire for licensed surveyors in New outdoor – and with a variety of other professions. 200-level and beyond Zealand, and the degree is currently The remaining three years of the the only pathway to licensing.” Career opportunities Surveying professional course involve The BSurv degree is the only academic 18 core papers including, among others, qualification offered in New Zealand that measurement technology and processes, will lead to licensing by the NZ Cadastral civil engineering, urban design, cadastral Surveyors Licensing Board – a licence to surveying, professional practice, land law, carry out land title surveys that is also project management, satellite remote recognised in all Australian states. It can sensing and photogrammetry and also lead to full professional membership geographic information systems.

137 The degree has 54 points of advanced MATH 160 Mathematics 1 surveying electives. Options for these SURV 101 Introductory Surveying are hydrographic surveying, engineering SURV 102 Geospatial Science surveying, remote sensing and resource ENGL 228 Writing for the Professions T mapping, spatial databases, environmental plus three other papers of your choice (54 engineering, urban design, land tenure points) and spatial information management. In order to continue beyond the first year, Teaching A significant portion of time is spent in candidates must compete for a place in A teaching degree from Otago gives you practical work. the SURV 298 Introductory Field Camp the contemporary theory, curriculum with BSurv candidates. There is a total of knowledge and professional experience sixty places available. Students must apply needed to become an outstanding teacher. Surveying Measurement formally for this paper by 15 November of their first year. You can study initial teacher education The BSc degree in Surveying Measurement (ITE) at University of Otago College of focuses on the precise measurement of 200-level and beyond Education (UOCE) campuses in Dunedin or position applied to land, the sea floor 200-level courses that are required are Invercargill. Our ITE programmes qualify and built structures. This degree may SURV 201 Surveying Methods 1, SURV graduates to apply for registration and also be used as a basis for becoming an 202 Surveying Mathematics, SURV 208 certification as New Zealand teachers in internationally qualified hydrographic Introduction to Geographic Information the early childhood, primary and secondary surveyor. Systems and the SURV 298 Introductory education sectors. Field Camp. Career opportunities Early Childhood Education 300-level courses that are required are Career opportunities exist wherever there Early Childhood Education is for people SURV 301 Surveying Methods 2, SURV is a need for accurate spatial information or wanting to teach in early childhood 302 Geodetic Reference Systems and precise position measurement. Graduates education and care settings in New Zealand Network Analysis, SURV 309 Introduction may specialise in engineering surveying and overseas. A degree in Early Childhood to Remote Sensing Technologies and including road and building set out, Education addresses professional teaching SURV 399 Third Year Field Course, and underground mining or tunneling, and issues, planning for children’s learning in two further advanced surveying papers hydrographic surveying. As these skills are the early years, education theory, practical from a specified range, depending on the internationally generic and may be applied teaching experience, and working in student’s particular interests. in any country and in a variety of contexts, partnership with children’s parents and they are particularly useful for international Students may then complete the whānau in the context of the curriculum, Te students who will not be practising requirements for the degree by gaining Whāriki. surveying in New Zealand. further points from subjects of their own choice. Programmes offered are: Students intending to work in New Zealand • three-year Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) can use the degree, together with a one- Note: Students wishing to undertake this degree endorsed in Early Childhood year Diploma for graduates, to become degree should contact the School of Surveying Education – offered at Dunedin and a full professional member of Surveying before enrolling. Invercargill campuses + Spatial NZ (formerly the NZ Institute of Surveyors). • one calendar year Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn) endorsed in 100-level papers Early Childhood Education. Requires a In order to be admitted to the second-year completed degree for entry – offered at studies of the BSc in Surveying Measurement, Dunedin campus only. you must have passed the following papers: T Primary Education Primary Education is for people wanting to teach in primary and intermediate schools in New Zealand and overseas. A degree in

138 Primary Education addresses professional Programmes offered are: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor A teaching issues, subject knowledge, of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Applied • one calendar year Master of Teaching B education theory, practical teaching and Learning (MTchgLn) endorsed in Science (BAppSc), Bachelor of Science (BSc), experience and the requirements of Secondary Education. Requires a degree Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) or C The New Zealand Curriculum Years 1-8. for entry – offered at Dunedin campus Bachelor of Health Science (BHealSc) degree. D Programmes offered are: only. The following papers are required for the E • three-year Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) Admission to University of Otago College of minor in TESOL: F degree endorsed in Primary Education Education teacher education programmes 100-level G – offered at Dunedin and Invercargill Admission to all teacher education LING 111 and one further100-level LING paper campuses programmes is restricted – you must apply H 200-level • one calendar year Master of Teaching and be offered a place. The application LING 231 and one further 200-level LING paper I process includes an online application, and Learning (MTchgLn) endorsed in or EDUC 252 referees’ reports, police vetting, and an J Primary Education. Requires a degree for 300-level entry – offered at Dunedin campus only. interview following short-listing, and a risk K One of LING 331, LING 332 assessment under the Children’s Act 2014. Te Pōkai Mātauranga o te Ao Rua (Primary Note: This minor is not available to students L Applicants must meet academic Bicultural Education) majoring in Linguistics. It can be taken in M requirements, demonstrate personal This comprehensive primary bicultural conjunction with the major in English and and professional qualities essential for N teacher education programme enables Linguistics, the major in Language and teachers, and, as a future children’s worker, graduates to teach in Māori-medium or Linguistics, or any other major subjects. O be satisfactorily “safety checked”. English-medium primary and intermediate P Programme application closing dates schools. The programme has an emphasis Q on Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori and is vary: Master of Teaching and Learning taught from a kaupapa Māori perspective. applications are due by 31 July and other Theatre Studies R teaching programme applications are due Content addresses professional teaching Theatre explores and represents human S by 31 August. Please see the College of issues, subject knowledge, education experience and imagination in a dynamic, Education website for details on closing T theory, practical teaching experience immediate and relevant way. Theatre dates for each programme. and the requirements of The New Zealand Studies will help you to develop such skills as U Curriculum Years 1-8 and Te Marautanga o otago.ac.nz/education self-confidence, teamwork, communication V Aotearoa. and creative expression, as well as giving W This programme is: you the chance to reflect on and inhabit lives vastly different from your own. X • three-year Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) TESOL (Teaching English Drawing on the rich diversity of theatrical Y degree endorsed in Te Pōkai Mātauranga to Speakers of Other expression across time and cultures, o te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Z Theatre Studies at Otago offers an exciting, Education) – offered at Invercargill Languages) stimulating combination of practical skills campus only. The TESOL minor prepares you to teach and academic training, preparing you to Secondary Education English abroad and also in private language present yourself across a wide variety of Secondary Education is for people who schools and other non-state institutions. careers both within and far beyond theatre want to teach in secondary schools It is also very useful for someone seeking and the performing arts. throughout New Zealand and many temporary employment while travelling Theatre Studies has its own lively overseas countries. To qualify to teach abroad for an extended period. English performance venue, the vibrant and iconic in secondary schools you must first teachers are required worldwide and those Allen Hall Theatre. You will have plenty of complete an undergraduate degree with with university qualifications completed in opportunities to participate in the theatre’s subjects relevant to the NZ Curriculum and English-speaking countries are highly valued. extensive programme of productions, then complete a Master of Teaching and TESOL may be taken as a minor in the especially our unique Lunchtime Theatre, Learning endorsed in secondary education. Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Music which occurs most Thursdays and Fridays (MusB), Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA), during the first and second semesters.

139 You may take Theatre Studies as a major or in stage management and production minor in the BA or BASc, or you may take it management. Students put these skills as part of the interdisciplinary Bachelor of into practice in small teams working on our Performing Arts. weekly Lunchtime Theatre programme. Career opportunities Enrolments for this paper are limited, and require departmental permission. In addition to careers in the theatre, film and television industries, graduates work A recommended paper is: in such fields as education, journalism, THEA 153 Voice and Movement broadcasting, marketing, design, tourism Voice and movement are fundamental to and arts administration. the way we communicate with the world. 100-level papers This paper introduces theories, issues and skills related to communication with If you intend to major in Theatre Studies, you a practical focus on the development must take the following 100-level papers: and refinement of body and voice as a THEA 122 Drama on Stage and Screen “performance instrument”. THEA 151 Improvisation THEA 152 Theatre Technology (not 200-level and beyond necessarily taken in the first year) Here you will learn about a variety of Victoria Abbott performance and theatre-making skills THEA 122 Drama on Stage and Screen Bachelor of Arts (Theatre Studies) as well as theatre history, the analysis of Introduces conventions and techniques of Actor plays and performance, and critical theory. drama, using texts drawn from theatre and You’ll choose from a range of 200- and cinema. The texts represent a variety of 300-level papers to make up the rest “I’ve had some wonderful jobs dramatic genres from a wide range of periods of your Theatre Studies major or minor since graduating; working for and cultures, and include some “paired texts” including: approaches to actor training, – plays and films based on those plays. There Jane Campion twice, filming performing Shakespeare, playwriting is an emphasis on analysing performance, and screenwriting, creating bicultural Educators with my comedy heroes, with comparisons of different approaches theatre, directing, design for theatre and and international theatre tours for stage and screen. You will develop the performance, music and theatre, the skills of textual analysis for page, stage to London, New York, Jeonju, theatre of Australasia, modern drama and and screen and become more proficient in theatre, verbatim theatre, performance Melbourne, Perth and LA. I formed academic writing and presentation skills. research and industry internships. a theatre company with another THEA 151 Improvisation Student numbers are restricted in: THEA Otago graduate and we worked for Focuses on understanding the value of 241 Writing for Stage and Screen, THEA improvisation as a tool for actors and years together making theatre. At 341 Advanced Playwriting, THEA 351 theatre-makers, and as a significant life the moment, I’m working full-time Performing Shakespeare and THEA 352 skill. You will explore communication, Directing. on the TV show Power Rangers and freeing the imagination, and spontaneity, directing my first play, Contractions and develop teamwork skills and self- Theatre Studies also offers a full postgraduate programme, including by Mike Bartlett. The Theatre confidence. Students from many disciplines – including Law, Education, Commerce, Honours, PGDipArts, MA (by coursework programme has produced some Music, Physical Education, English, and or thesis), MFA and PhD, all of which may incredible industry professionals. Media, Film and Communication Studies – be undertaken using traditional research find this paper enhances their degrees. methods or through creative, practice-led Once you’ve been through Allen Hall research. you belong to a special club for life.” THEA 152 Theatre Technology Introduces students to the technology of Full details of papers and activities are theatre, including lighting, the use of audio available at otago.ac.nz/performing-arts technology and creation of soundscapes, as well as the responsibilities and skills involved

140 If you intend to major in Biblical Studies (BA or A Theology BASc), you must take the following 100-level B Theology is concerned with the study papers: of Christianity. It is studied by students BIBS 112 Interpreting the Old Testament C from a variety of backgrounds regardless BIBS 121 Interpreting the New Testament D of whether they have a Christian faith of their own. The primary qualification for If you intend to major in Christian Thought E entry is an interest in religious questions. and History (BA or BASc), you must take the F Theology papers can lead to a BTheol or BA following 100-level papers: G degree, or form part of a degree in Science, CHTH 102 The History of Christianity H Commerce, Education, or Law. and either I There are three subject areas within Theology: CHTH 111 Doing Theology or J 1. Biblical Studies (BIBS) explores the Jewish CHTH 131 God and Ethics in the Modern K and Christian Scriptures, looking at the World origins of the biblical writings and the L Distance Learning history of their interpretation. The study M of Hebrew and/or Greek is required to Theology papers are also offered by the proceed to postgraduate study in BIBS. University’s Distance Learning programme Merekara Warrington N and may be credited to a BTheol degree 2. Christian Thought and History (CHTH) Tainui O or Diploma for Graduates. Most papers Bachelor of Commerce (Tourism) and Bachelor of deals with the Christian faith and the are taught by way of videoconference, but Arts (Māori Studies) P historical development of the Christian a few are available as one-week intensive Land Diversification Practitioner Manawanui Church. It looks at Christian beliefs from Q courses. Development Limited Partnership historical, philosophical, and ethical R standpoints. “The completion of a Bachelor of S 3. Pastoral Studies (PAST) concentrates T on the theory and practice of Christian Tourism Commerce, majoring in Tourism, ministry and spirituality. and a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in U Be part of the future of Tourism in New Career opportunities Zealand and shape the international Māori Studies, inspired me to pursue V Graduates develop valuable skills in critical stage. The Tourism industry offers you employment in a space where I could W thinking, research and communication. the opportunity to drive change and blend my knowledge of Māori culture X They go on to careers in any number of innovation, while focusing on sustainable roles: teaching, social work, journalism, practices and mutual benefit for local with the potential benefits that Y librarianship, administration, aid and communities. tourism could offer. I was also very Z development agencies, government The BCom (Tourism) critically explores interested in utilising my learning department work, and church leadership multiple and dynamic facets of the within my tribe. and ministry. international tourism industry. This 100-level papers innovative major prepares you for careers “These two degrees showed my in tourism and related industries by If you intend to complete a Bachelor of current employers that I was exploring the effects and ongoing planning Theology (BTheol) degree, you must take the and management issues associated with motivated, passionate and disciplined following 100-level papers: tourism at both destination and business to commit to four years of studying.” BIBS 112 Interpreting the Old Testament levels, in New Zealand and globally. Studying BIBS 121 Interpreting the New Testament tourism is also about understanding those CHTH 102 The History of Christianity people who visit a destination as well CHTH 111 Doing Theology as understanding ourselves, as tourists CHTH 131 God and Ethics in the Modern and travellers, and our role in the global World economy.

141 Career opportunities Tourism, Languages and a range of tourism papers and may, for As a graduate you might work in example, include “Sport Behaviour”, “Sport government ministries (tourism policy Cultures Tourism” or “Ecotourism and Sustainable and planning), regional and national Development”, among others. papers. There The BA majoring in Tourism, Languages and tourism organisations (e.g. tourism and is also space within this major subject for Cultures (TLC) is a three-year degree for marketing), businesses (e.g. adventure, students to complement their selected those who wish to work in tourism, either in ecotourism, guiding, interpretation, visitor language/culture specialty with other New Zealand or overseas. This qualification management), events, conference and appropriate humanities or business papers. provides the language literacy and cultural convention management, interpretation, understandings that are in high demand 100-level accommodation and facilities management, today in tourism and related business The Languages and Cultures component heritage management, and in visitor settings where working with people from includes a minimum of two language attractions such as museums, art galleries multiple cultures is the norm. acquisition papers in one specific language and wineries. (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Career opportunities 100-level papers Spanish or Māori). Students do not require In a world facing increasing uncertainties, For a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in any particular background and do not need the tourism industry is seeking multilingual Tourism, you must complete the following to have studied a language previously; graduates who possess critical skills, papers (and also meet BCom degree they can start any language as absolute are culturally aware and ready to requirements, including the completion of all beginners (100-level). creatively respond to the local and global BCom core BSNS papers – see the Business emergencies New Zealand shares with The Tourism component includes: and Commerce entries for details): the rest of the globe (i.e., sustainability, TOUR 101 Introduction to Tourism TOUR 101 Introduction to Tourism extinction, and climate change, among TOUR 102 Global Tourism and either others). The University of Otago students TOUR 102 Global Tourism majoring in TLC develop not only these 200-level and beyond or abilities, and a thorough knowledge of Students can choose among a wide range of 200-level and 300-level papers drawn TOUR 103 Introduction to Hospitality the Tourism industry, but also acquire competence in languages other than from the offerings of the Department 200-level and beyond English, including Te Reo, that are highly of Tourism, the Languages and Cultures 200- and 300-levels provide a range of desirable by employers at a time when programme, and/or Te Tumu, School of papers that build upon the knowledge Tourism is reinventing itself for a more Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies. gained at 100-level. At 200-level core sustainable future. Graduates will have This combination of courses in tourism, courses cover subjects such as tourism a wide range of career opportunities languages and cultures provides a destination management, enterprise in tourism roles in both the public and unique opportunity to gain cross-cultural management, and tourist behaviour. private sectors, both nationally and perspectives while also acquiring a solid At both 200- and 300-level, there are internationally, including small to medium- grounding in tourism management. opportunities to begin to specialise sized enterprises, as well as multinational with papers on subjects including wine employers such as the Hilton hotel group, business and tourism, conventions and and the China Travel Service. events management, cultural and heritage tourism, tourism product development, Studying Tourism, Languages and Cultures accommodation management, ecotourism Otago is the only New Zealand university and sustainable development, and sport to offer students the opportunity to tourism. pursue a major subject that combines tourism with the language and culture of a specific country, in one degree. Students can choose to study one or more of the following languages /cultures: Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish or Te Reo. Students have the choice of

142 There are postgraduate courses in Ecology, A Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Genetics, Marine Science and Zoology. B W Z A one-year Postgraduate Diploma and C an 18-month coursework Master of D Wildlife Management are open not only Writing Zoology to graduates in Zoology, Ecology and E other biological sciences, but also to non- F The English and Linguistics Programme Zoology studies the biology of animals graduates with appropriate qualifications G offers a minor in Writing, which can be at many levels: molecular, physiological, or practical experience. taken alongside major subjects in Arts, structural, evolutionary, behavioural H Science or Commerce, including the and ecological. Zoology at the University I major in English. There are papers in of Otago emphasises the diversity and Professional Writing, Academic Writing and conservation of New Zealand’s unique J Creative Writing. Completing this minor animals and gives an appreciation of how K demonstrates to prospective employers animals function, whether they live on land, L that a student has mastered the complex in fresh water, in the sea or as parasites. M writing and communication skills they seek. Career opportunities The minor consists of five papers. However, N papers may also be taken individually. Graduates work in government departments, Ministry for Primary O The minor in Writing comprises five papers: Industries, the Department of P ENGL 127 Effective Writing Conservation, Crown Research Institutes, Q plus one of regional and local authorities, medical and veterinary laboratories, wildlife and R ENGL 320 Advanced Creative Writing fisheries management, environmental ENGL 327 The Essay: Creative Non-Fiction S consultancy and education. ENGL 337 Creative Writing: Travel Narratives T ENGL 368 Approaches to Writing about 100-level papers U Literature There are no 100-level Zoology papers. If you THEA 341 Advanced Playwriting intend to major in Zoology (BSc or BASc), you V plus three of must take the following 100-level papers: W ENGL 120 Creative Writing: How to CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology Captivate and Persuade X BIOL 112 Animal Biology ENGL 128 Effective Communication Y and either ENGL 217 Creative Writing: Poetry STAT 110 Statistical Methods Z ENGL 220 Creative Writing: Reading for Writers or ENGL 227 Essay and Feature Writing STAT 115 Introduction to Biostatistics ENGL 228 Writing for the Professions 200-level and beyond MFCO 220 Writing for the Media 200-level papers deal with the diversity THEA 241 Writing for Stage and Screen of animal life, both invertebrate and ENGL 320 Advanced Creative Writing vertebrate, animal evolution and ENGL 327 The Essay: Creative Non-Fiction physiology. ENGL 337 Creative Writing: Travel Narratives 300-level papers deal with freshwater ENGL 342 Digital Literature ecology, conservation biology, ENGL 368 Approaches to Writing about environmental physiology, neurobiology, Literature behavioural and evolutionary ecology and THEA 341 Advanced Playwriting biological data analysis. Zoology staff also Note: ENGL 217, THEA 241 and THEA 341 are teach 300-level papers in evolutionary and limited entry papers. developmental genetics and marine science. 143 Future steps Te aro whakamua After your first year there are many exciting options for you to consider. You can choose to study over summer, complete an internship or start planning for postgraduate study.

Internships Postgraduate study Entry to postgraduate programmes varies across individual departments and While at Otago, there are a variety of After you have completed a bachelor’s programmes but, in general, you should internship or summer research positions you degree, Otago offers a range of aim for a B+ average in the final year can apply for. These are usually available in postgraduate programmes that allow you to of study for your bachelor’s degree to be your third year of study and contribute to take your study to the next level and really considered for admission. your learning by adding real-world work or explore your specialist subject area. research skills to your portfolio. otago.ac.nz/postgraduate otago.ac.nz/internships The pathways to postgraduate study shown below are generic and may vary according Distance Learning to specific subject disciplines. The University offers some papers and courses by distance study. Most distance- taught courses are postgraduate courses offered in subjects where the University Bachelor’s has specific expertise. However, there are Postgraduate some papers and courses for undergraduate Certificate students, including a preparatory Summer School course in Chemistry called CHEM 150 Concepts in Chemistry. Distance Learning undergraduate papers are offered in:

• Aquaculture and Fisheries Postgraduate Honours (one 300-level field methods paper only) Diploma • Chemistry (one 100-level Summer School paper only) • Materials Science and Technology Coursework Master’s (one 200-level Summer School paper only) • Religious Studies Master’s (100-, 200-, 300- and 400-level papers) Research (Coursework Master’s • Social Work + Research) (300- and 400-level papers only) • Surveying (one 100-level paper only) • Theology (100-, 200-, 300- and 400-level papers) PhD / • Tourism Professional Doctorates* (two 100-level Summer School papers only). Distance Learning qualifications: • Bachelor of Theology Standard pathway, subject to grade and other admission requirements. Pathway possible under some circumstances. • Diploma of Theology * Professional doctorates available at the University of Otago: Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, Doctor of Education, • Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies. and Doctor of Musical Arts. Pathways to these degrees may significantly differ from the pathways to PhD and usually require professional otago.ac.nz/distance background. 144 Index

Academic orientation 12 Major subjects 50 Accommodation 18–37 Māori Centre 14 Admission ad eundem statum 40 Mature students 13 Admission with credit 42 Minor subjects 50 Admission process 40–43 Orientation 12 Admission requirements 40 Otago lifestyle 6–7 Allowances and loans 46 Otago University Students’ Assessment 51 Association – OUSA 17 Australian students 44 Ōtepoti Dunedin 8–9 Blackboard 51 Other accommodation 36–37 Campus Watch 13 Pacific Islands Centre 15 Career Development Centre 12 Papers 50 Chaplains 13 Pathways 45 Childcare 13 Points 50 Clubs and Societies 17 Postgraduate study 144 Code of Student Conduct 13 Preferential Entry 42 Colleges 20–35 Prerequisites for a degree 50 Competitive Entry 42 Radio 1 17 Computer services 12 Recreation 16–17 Contacts 146–147 Residential colleges 20–35 Corequisites for a degree 50 Sample degree structures 54–57 Counselling and health services 13 Scholarships 47 Course advice 12 Schools’ Liaison 146–147 Critic 17 Semesters 50 Cross crediting 53 Social Impact Studio 16 Degree Structure Examples 54–57 Specialised entry qualifications 42 Degrees 48–57 Sport 16–17 Disability Information and Structure of a degree 54–57 Support Office 13 Student desktop 51 Distance learning 144 Student Exchange programme 16 Double degrees 53 Student Health Services 13 Dunedin 8–9 Student Learning Development 12 Enrolment 44–45 Student Mail 51 Entrance requirements 40 Student services 10–17 eVision 44, 51 StudyLink 46 Examinations 51 Subject Guide 58–143 Exchange programmes 16 Support for students 10–17 Fees 46 Te Huka Mātauraka Māori Centre 14 Flatting 36 Teaching 51 Health and counselling services 13 Terminology 50 Homestay 36 Tools for study 51 Information technology resources 12 Transferring from other universities 44 International students 37, 45 Unipol Recreation Services 16 Internships 144 UniStart @ Otago 13 Language Centre 44 University Book Shop 17 Liaison officers 146–147 University of Otago Language Centre 44 Libraries 12 Volunteering 16 Loans and allowances 46 Workload 51 Locals programme 16

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OTAGO’S SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICERS may be Auckland Dunedin your first contact with us. They can provide Rhonda Brodie, Head of Schools’ Liaison, Sandra Spence and Greg Heller are on you with information and advice about leads the liaison team and is based in campus in Dunedin and visit Otago, the Auckland office, along with Karyn Southland, Canterbury and West Coast courses and life at Otago. The team has offices Floyd and Therese Lam who visit schools schools. in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin. They visit in the central and upper North Island. Kylie Price supports the Dunedin team. secondary schools in New Zealand during the Grace Latimer, Liaison’s Kaitakawaenga Māori, the Māori Liaison Officer, and Tel 03 479 8247 first and second terms each year to let senior Kitiona Pasene, Pacific Liaison Officer, Email [email protected] students know about the opportunities for also visit schools throughout New Zealand living and learning at Otago. And they return encouraging and supporting young rangatahi to further their education, Kaitakawaeka Māori / Māori Community in the third and fourth terms to offer course particularly to study at university. Liaison Officer advice and help you plan your studies. Look Diana Patterson supports the Auckland team. Frank Edwards is based in the Māori Centre out for them at your school and careers events Tel 09 373 9704 on the Dunedin campus and visits secondary or contact them at their offices. Email [email protected] schools and Whare Kura by arrangement in the Otago and Southland region. Frank also attends career expos, ngā manu kōrero, Wellington secondary school kapa haka national competitions, community education events, Cheryl Caldwell and Prajesh Chhanabhai iwi forums and Hui-a-Tau to meet with iwi are based in the Wellington City Office, Māori, rangatahi and whānau. serving schools in the lower North Island, Tel 03 479 8505 Nelson, Marlborough, North Canterbury Email [email protected] and Christchurch. Margaret Tobin supports the Wellington team. Tel 04 460 9805 Email [email protected]

146 Pacific Islands Community Liaison Officer Taitu’uga Christine Anesone sits within the Pacific Islands Centre on the Dunedin campus and visits Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch to meet with the Pacific community, church groups, secondary students and their families. Tel 03 479 4981 Email [email protected]

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147 Important dates Rā whakahirahira 2021 2022 1 August Residential college applications open online 10 January Summer School begins 15 August Applications due for main University of Otago 15 January Due date for submission of papers for course Entrance Scholarships approval by students taking first semester 31 August Applications due for Bachelor of Teaching and full-year papers 1 September Applications due for Music Performance 19 February Summer School examinations begin papers 21 February Orientation week begins 15 September Applications due for Bachelor of Radiation 23 February Course advice day Therapy, Bachelor of Oral Health and Bachelor 24 February Course advice day of Dental Technology programmes Summer School examinations end 30 September Applications for a place in a residential college 25 February Preliminary lectures held should be submitted 28 February First semester begins 31 October International student applications due 15 April Mid-semester break begins 10 December Applications due from all students taking Summer School, first semester or full-year 26 April First semester resumes papers or courses 8 June First semester examinations begin 15 June Applications due from students taking only second semester papers or courses 22 June First semester examinations end 7 July Second semester course advice day 11 July Second semester begins 27 August Mid-semester break begins 5 September Second semester resumes 19 October End-of-year examinations begin 12 November End-of-year examinations end

148 This Prospectus is intended as a general guide for students and includes an overview NAU MAI, TĀUTI MAI of the courses available at the University of Otago and how degrees are structured. THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO Further details on all courses can be found online and in the Guide to Enrolment, which is available from August 2021. Welcome to Aotearoa is ranked in While all information in this Prospectus is, as far as possible, up to date and accurate at the time of publication, the University reserves the right to add, amend or withdraw courses and facilities, to restrict student numbers and to make any other alterations as New Zealand’s first the top 1% of may be necessary. The regulations of the University of Otago are published annually in the University Calendar. university and the universities Published April 2021 by the Division of External Engagement, University of Otago. first choice for more in the world.* than 21,000 students.

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