SCIE101-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026

Science, Society and Me

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

In this foundational course, we examine stimulating questions such as what science is, who does science, how is science practiced, how do science, culture and society interact and how science is communicated to differing audiences. This course will draw on a variety of historical and contemporary case-studies, leading edge research, ethical challenges and controversial issues. Students will gain an understanding of the civic roles, responsibilities and influence of science in our Maori, New Zealand, and global communities. Students will learn how to work effectively as a team and communicate successfully to communities and end-users. Students will learn what it means to be a successful scientist in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and the world in the 21st century.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 09:00 - 10:00 Haere-roa 118 Ngaio Marsh Theatre
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 13:00 - 14:00 K1 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Lecture C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 09:00 - 10:00 K1 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Tutorial A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00 A7
20 Jul - 26 Jul
3 Aug - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
14 Sep - 20 Sep
28 Sep - 4 Oct
02 Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00 Karl Popper 612
20 Jul - 26 Jul
3 Aug - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
14 Sep - 20 Sep
28 Sep - 4 Oct
03 Monday 13:00 - 14:00 Karl Popper 612
20 Jul - 26 Jul
3 Aug - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
14 Sep - 20 Sep
28 Sep - 4 Oct
04 Friday 15:00 - 16:00 Karl Popper 612
20 Jul - 26 Jul
3 Aug - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
14 Sep - 20 Sep
28 Sep - 4 Oct
05 Thursday 14:00 - 15:00 A7
20 Jul - 26 Jul
3 Aug - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
14 Sep - 20 Sep
28 Sep - 4 Oct
06 Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00 A7
20 Jul - 26 Jul
3 Aug - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
14 Sep - 20 Sep
28 Sep - 4 Oct
07 Tuesday 14:00 - 15:00 Jack Erskine 244
20 Jul - 26 Jul
3 Aug - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
14 Sep - 20 Sep
28 Sep - 4 Oct
08 Monday 14:00 - 15:00 Karl Popper 612
20 Jul - 26 Jul
3 Aug - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
14 Sep - 20 Sep
28 Sep - 4 Oct
09 Friday 14:00 - 15:00 Karl Popper 612
20 Jul - 26 Jul
3 Aug - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
14 Sep - 20 Sep
28 Sep - 4 Oct
10 Thursday 12:00 - 13:00 Rehua 427 Technology Workshop
20 Jul - 26 Jul
3 Aug - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
14 Sep - 20 Sep
28 Sep - 4 Oct
11 Monday 15:00 - 16:00 Ernest Rutherford 460
20 Jul - 26 Jul
3 Aug - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
14 Sep - 20 Sep
28 Sep - 4 Oct
12 Tuesday 14:00 - 15:00 Jack Erskine 441
20 Jul - 26 Jul
3 Aug - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
14 Sep - 20 Sep
28 Sep - 4 Oct
13 Monday 13:00 - 14:00 Jack Erskine 441
20 Jul - 26 Jul
3 Aug - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
14 Sep - 20 Sep
28 Sep - 4 Oct
14 Tuesday 09:00 - 10:00 Jack Erskine 244
20 Jul - 26 Jul
3 Aug - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
14 Sep - 20 Sep
28 Sep - 4 Oct
15 Monday 11:00 - 12:00 Jack Erskine 441
20 Jul - 26 Jul
3 Aug - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
14 Sep - 20 Sep
28 Sep - 4 Oct

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,099.00

International fee $5,388.00

* 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.

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