100-level

HLTH101
Introduction to Health Studies
Description
Social, economic, cultural, environmental and psychological factors affect the health of people living in Aotearoa New Zealand. In this course, students develop strategies for gathering information about causes of ill health, investigate effects of ill health, and evaluate the effectiveness of health-related policies and interventions. During the second part of the course expert guest lecturers introduce their research on mental well-being, adolescent health, and problematic substance use. Students use local and international research to investigate a health problem and present that research in a well-structured, well-referenced report.
Occurrences
Semester One 2025
Semester One 2025 (Distance)
Points
15 points
GEOG106
Global Environmental Change
Description
An exploration of major environmental changes happening at the global scale. With a particular focus on climate, ice, freshwater, and ocean processes, we investigate how geospatial monitoring and other tools are used to address global environmental challenges. We look at how human activities are interacting with Earth systems, and aim to empower people to improve environmental and societal resilience at a range of scales.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2025
Points
15 points
Restrictions
GEOG103
HLTH106
Te Wero - Maori Health Issues and Opportunities
Description
This course introduces students to a selection of historical and contemporary Maori health content within a Treaty of Waitangi framework, to support robust analyses of Maori population health issues. Exploring what Maori health was and is, students will be challenged to consider the promise of Maori health and its significance for current and future Aotearoa New Zealand.
Occurrences
Semester One 2025
Semester One 2025 (Distance)
Points
15 points
GEOG110
People, Places and Environments
Description
This course draws on the insights of human geography to deepen your understanding of how people make places and shape environments. We examine the economic, social and cultural processes that create contemporary places and also consider their possible futures. Through practical work, you will learn some of the key methods and techniques available for describing and analyzing how places change.
Occurrences
Semester One 2025
Points
15 points
Restrictions
GEOG107
HLTH111
Global Health
Description
Global health challenges cross international borders and responses require international cooperation. In this course we explore (1) the key and emerging challenges and opportunities facing global health, (2) major public health developments that have improved health outcomes for all and (3) identify how economic and political processes have shaped responses to global health problems.
Occurrences
Semester One 2025
Points
15 points

200-level

GEOG205
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Description
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provide the tools for gathering, managing, analysing and presenting spatial information in an intuitive and graphical way. This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamental concepts, principles and techniques of GIS.
Occurrences
Semester One 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
45 points at 100-level or above, from any degree schedule.
Restrictions
DIGI205 and GISC422
GEOG217
Places for Wellbeing and Flourishing
Description
An examination of how places shape human wellbeing and flourishing, in both positive and less than positive ways. With a focus on settler colonial nations, we will examine the significant variations that exist between places in terms of the housing, work, education and support opportunities available within them. We consider the impact of these variations for local wellbeing and flourishing, noting the uneven experiences of particular social groups. We also examine place-based interventions that may support local wellbeing and flourishing, and selection of methods to evaluate these interventions. The course draws on the insights of human geography and engages with the contemporary lived experience of places in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 30 points at 100 level from any subject, normally including GEOG110 or GEOG106.

300-level

GEOG323
Geospatial Analysis in the Social and Environmental Sciences
Description
This course provides an introduction to spatial analysis, an important tool for exploring, analysing, modelling and visualising geospatial data. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to investigate and understand spatial patterns resulting from social and physical processes operating on the surface of Earth, such as epidemics, crime and pollution. A variety of software packages will be introduced and used to explore different aspects of spatial analysis. A number of issues inherent to dealing with spatial data, such as the ecological fallacy and modifiable areal unit problem (MAUP), will also be highlighted.
Occurrences
Semester One 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
30 points of 200-level Geography, including GEOG205, or in special cases with approval of the Head of Department.
GEOG324
Web GIS and Geoinformatics
Description
This course develops skills in geospatial data science and is designed to form understanding of fundamental algorithms and code libraries that are used to manipulate, analyse, and map spatial data, and to explore how they are implemented. Students will use the Python programming language. The course is largely lab and project based, with context and theoretical frameworks presented in lectures while labs guide hands-on development.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
GISC101 (preferred) or GEOG205/DIGI205 or COSC121, or equivalent. Recommended preparation: This course requires regular programming for spatial data so background skills in these areas are highly desirable.
Restrictions
GISC412

Not Offered Courses in 2025

200-level

HLTH202
Health and Society: Applied Research for Aotearoa
Description
This course introduces students to social and political changes shaping health and health care in Aotearoa. Through applied research, students will develop introductory skills in social science research methods to understand major population health challenges facing Aotearoa.
Occurrences
Not offered 2025, offered in 2020 , 2021 , 2022 , 2023 , 2024
For further information see HLTH202 course details
Points
15 points