ENCH281-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026

Principles of Biology for Engineers

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 2026

Description

The aim of this course is to introduce engineers to biology in a general way by providing a framework for understanding life at the cellular and molecular levels, and to introduce you to microorganisms and their central role in chemical and process engineering. The course is especially designed for Engineers. An understanding of basic chemistry is assumed, but if at any stage you feel that you do not understand the basics of biology and chemistry, then seek help from the course lecturers as soon as possible.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry.

Restrictions

DRAFT TIMETABLE:

Please note that the 2026 timetable has not been finalised.

Scheduled days and times will be confirmed, following review, on 15th October.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 13:00 - 14:00 A6 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 19 Jul
Lecture B B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 09:00 - 10:00 A4 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Lecture C C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 10:00 - 11:00 A4 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Lecture A D
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00 E6 Lecture Theatre
20 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Computer Lab A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 15:00 - 18:00 Rata 342 CAD Lab
5 Oct - 11 Oct
Field Trip A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 12:00 - 16:00 - 14 Sep - 20 Sep
02 Friday 12:00 - 16:00 - 21 Sep - 27 Sep
03 Friday 12:00 - 16:00 - 28 Sep - 4 Oct
Lab A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 15:00 - 18:00 West 436
7 Sep - 13 Sep
02 Thursday 14:00 - 17:00 West 436
7 Sep - 13 Sep
Lab B B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 13:00 - 16:00 West 436
7 Sep - 13 Sep

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,190.00

International fee $6,488.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Chemical and Process Engineering .

All ENCH281 Occurrences

  • ENCH281-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026