Errata and other changes: Corrections to 2021 University of Auckland Calendar
Item in Calendar |
Date of Update |
Faculty |
Notes |
29 January 2021 |
Engineering |
Regulation 8 was accidentally deleted from the Structure and Content section of the regulations. It has now been reinstated. |
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| Postgraduate Diploma in Science | 5 January 2021 | Science | The requirements for Physics in the PGDipSci Schedule mistakenly had the requirements for Psychology. The correct requirements for Physics have now been added. |
16 December 2020 |
Engineering |
COMPSYS 715 was mistakenly added to the Software Engineering specialisation in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Schedule when it should have been SOFTENG 715. This has now been corrected. |
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16 December 2020 |
Education and Social Work |
Description was incorrect, i.e. was a duplication of EDCURRM 109. The correct description has now been added |
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| 2021 Deadlines for changes to enrolment | 24 November 2020 | - | For double-semester courses (A and B) with a Semester Two start, the deadline date for withdrawing from or substituting courses mistakenly said 13 May 2021. That has been corrected to say 13 May 2022. |
18 November 2020 |
Arts |
The major in Screen Production currently has the following note: “The BA in Screen Production was suspended in 2020. Students who have a current enrolment in this major should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.” This is incorrect. Screen Production is being taught in Semester One in 2021 so the note has been deleted. |
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Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners |
9 November 2020 |
Education and Social Work |
In the Schedule the following change has been made to the third bullet point REPLACED a further 30 points from EDPROF 706-708, EDCURRIC 706, EDPROFM 701, LANGTCHG 701, 761, 764 WITH a further 30 points from EDPROF 707, 708, EDCURRIC 706, EDPROFM 701, EDPROFST 706, LANGTCHG 710, 761, 764 |
9 November 2020 |
General Education |
MAORI 103G should not have been listed as part of the General Education Open Schedule. It has now been deleted. |
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9 November 2020 |
Arts |
POLICY 742 Statistics and Data Analysis for Policy was inadvertently omitted from the course prescriptions for Public Policy. It has now been added. |
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28 October 2020 |
Science |
The following regulation was included in error as part of the regulations for the BSc. It has now been deleted. A student in the Information and Technology major for the BSc component is not permitted to take both the Business Analytics and Information Systems majors for the BCom component. |
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28 October 2020 |
Science |
In the BSc(Hons) Schedule under Geophysics, there was an error in the first bullet point. It mistakenly said 45 points from EARTHSCI 714, 746, GEOPHYS 711–713, 761, PHYSICS 743 It should have said 45 points from EARTHSCI 714, 764, GEOPHYS 711–713, 761, PHYSICS 743 This error has now been corrected. |
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28 October 2020 |
Science |
In the BSc(Hons) Schedule under Photonics, the prerequisite was incorrect. It mistakenly said: Prerequisite: A major in Physics or its equivalent approved by the Academic Head or nominee including ELECTENG 209, 210, 303 or equivalent courses approved by the Academic Head or nominee It should have said Prerequisite: A major in Physics or its equivalent approved by the Academic Head or nominee including ELECTENG 209 and ELECTENG 210 or 292, and ELECTENG 303 or 331 or equivalent courses approved by the Academic Head or nominee |
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28 October 2020 |
Science |
Under Dissertation / Thesis Regulations 6a-c referred to “The research project or thesis…”. This is incorrect and has been corrected to read “The dissertation or thesis…” so that the regulations correctly reflect the heading. |
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28 October 2020 |
Science |
In the MSc Schedule under Psychology, after Research Masters, it said: Research Masters either · at least 105 points from INDIGEN 712, PSYCH, 700–770, 775–778 · up to a further 15 points from other approved 600 or 700 level courses offered at this University · 120 points: PSYCH 796 Thesis in Psychology The word ‘either’ should not have been included and has now been deleted. Psychology now reads Research Masters · at least 105 points from INDIGEN 712, PSYCH, 700–770, 775–778 · up to a further 15 points from other approved 600 or 700 level courses offered at this University · 120 points: PSYCH 796 Thesis in Psychology |
Changes to Regulations
Changes to the following regulations have been approved to take effect from 1 January 2021.
Name of Regulations |
Date of Update |
Faculty |
Notes |
29 January 2021 |
General Education |
FINEARTS 109G added to General Education Open Schedule |
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29 January 2021 |
General Education |
All new Bachelor of Fine Arts conjoint degrees added to the list of Conjoint degrees in the relevant General Education Schedules Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education added to the list of Conjoint degrees in the General Education Faculty Schedule – Business and Economics and the General Education Faculty Schedule – Education and Social Work |
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16 December 2020 |
Creative Arts and Industries |
Changes made to all specialisations in the Bachelor Music Schedule |
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16 December 2020 |
Creative Arts and Industries |
Changes made to the Popular Music specialisation in the Bachelor of Music components of all Bachelor of Music conjoint degrees |
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16 December 2020 |
Creative Arts and Industries |
Following change made to Research Masters in the 180-point option in Master of Fine Arts Schedule. 45 points from FINEARTS 761-769 replaced with 45 points from FINEARTS 761-766 |
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16 December 2020 |
Engineering |
Changes made to Taught Masters in the 120-point option in the Master of Engineering Project Management Schedule |
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16 December 2020 |
Engineering |
Changes made to regulation 5 in Structure and Content section. |
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16 December 2020 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Changes made to the Bachelor of Health Sciences Schedule, including the addition of STATS 201 AND 330 |
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16 December 2020 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Changes made to the Taught Masters in the 120-point option in the Master of Nursing Schedule |
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16 December 2020 |
Science |
SCIGEN 399 added to Science General in the Courses available for the BSc section of the Bachelor of Science Schedule SCIGEN 399 added to the Capstone courses available section of the Bachelor of Science Schedule |
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16 December 2020 |
Science |
Following changes has been made to Admission regulation 4b(ii): ‘met all other relevant entry requirements listed in 1b’ has been replaced with ‘met all other relevant entry requirements listed in Regulation 1b, 2 and 3’ |
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16 December 2020 |
Science |
Prerequisite for Statistics in the 240-point option in the Master of Science Schedule has been replaced. |
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| Enrolment and Programme Regulations | 10 December 2020 | - | Changes made to regulations 10 and 11 under Rescindment and Surrender of Qualifications so that they refer to rescinded qualifications. |
| Examination Regulations | 10 December 2020 | - | Examination regulations updated to include digital and online examining and online invigilation. |
27 November 2020 |
Business and Economics |
INFOSYS 703 and 704 added to Information Systems and to Operations and Supply Chain Management in BCom(Hons) Schedule.
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27 November 2020 |
Business and Economics |
INFOSYS 703 and 704 added to Information Systems and to Operations and Supply Chain Management in 180-point MCom Schedule.
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Master of Architecture (Professional), Master of Architecture (Professional) and Heritage Conservation, Master of Architecture (Professional) and Urban Design, Master of Architecture (Professional) and Urban Planning (Professional), |
27 November 2020 |
Creative Arts and Industries |
In the Completion of Requirements regulations the references to Regulation 4 of the General Regulations – Masters Degrees have been removed because Regulation 4 has been deleted. |
27 November 2020 |
Engineering |
Changes made to the Master of Engineering Management Schedule, including the addition of CIVIL 708, ENGGEN 730-733, 736, 792, 794, BUSDEV 711-715, 731-734 and BUSMAN 701-705, 707, 708
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27 November 2020 |
Science |
In the Courses available section INFOSYS 321 and 341 have been added to Information Systems. In the BSc majors section INFOSYS 321 and 341 have been added to Information and Technology Management.
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| Master of Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship | 27 October 2020 | Business and Economics | New admissions into the Master of Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship have been suspended. |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship | 27 October 2020 | Business and Economics | New admissions into the Postgraduate Certificate in Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship have been suspended. |
Changes to courses
Changes to the following courses have been approved to take effect from 1 January 2021.
Course code |
Course title |
Date of update |
Faculty |
Notes |
Special Topic: Artificial Intelligence |
2 March 2021 |
Business and Economics |
Title changed from Special Topic: Artificial Intelligence to Special Topic: Managing with Artificial Intelligence |
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Business across Borders |
2 March 2021 |
Business and Economics |
Restriction has been changed from BUSINESS 101, INTBUS 201, 202 to BUSINESS 101, 111, INTBUS 201, 202 |
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Business across Borders |
2 March 2021 |
Business and Economics |
Restriction has been changed from BUSINESS 101, INTBUS 201, 202 to BUSINESS 101, 111, INTBUS 201, 202 |
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Special Topic: Securities Regulation |
2 March 2021 |
Law |
Title changed from Special Topic: Securities Regulation to Special Topic: Financial Markets Regulation |
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Design and Reactivity of Inorganic Compounds |
2 March 2021 |
Science |
Prerequisite changed from CHEM 251 to 15 points from CHEM 220, 251, 253 |
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Innovation through Design |
29 January 2021 |
Business and Economics |
Description has been changed. |
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Innovation through Design |
29 January 2021 |
General Education |
Description has been changed. |
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Introduction to Photographic Practice |
29 January 2021 |
Creative Arts and Industries |
This is a new course for 2021. |
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Introduction to Photographic Practice |
29 January 2021 |
General Education |
This is a new course for 2021. |
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Hangarau me te Pūtaiao - He Whakatakinga |
29 January 2021 |
Education and Social Work |
Restriction changed from EDCURRM 105 to EDCURRM 105, 107 |
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Special Topic: International Banking Law |
29 January 2021 |
Law |
Title changed to Special Topic: Global Commercial Contract Law |
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Special Topic |
29 January 2021 |
Science |
Title changed to Special Topic: Sex and Well-Being |
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Special Topic |
29 January 2021 |
Science |
Title changed to Special Topic: Developmental Psychology: A Critical Lens |
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| DESIGN 212 | Data, Design and Rhetoric | 16 December 2020 | Creative Arts and Industries | Title changed to Local Design Manufacturing. The description has also been changed. |
| DESIGN 221 | Design and Social Responsibility | 16 December 2020 | Creative Arts and Industries | Title changed to Professional Design Practice The description has also been changed. |
| DESIGN 222 | Design and Legal Concepts | 16 December 2020 | Creative Arts and Industries | Title changed to Business Tools for Designers. The description has also been changed. |
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16 December 2020 |
Creative Arts and Industries |
Changes made to titles, descriptions or prerequisites/restrictions of numerous Fine Arts courses |
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16 December 2020 |
Creative Arts and Industries |
Changes made to titles, descriptions or prerequisites/restrictions of numerous Music courses |
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Project Management |
16 December 2020 |
Engineering |
The following restriction has been added: Restriction: ENGGEN 740 |
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Agile and Lean Project Management |
16 December 2020 |
Engineering |
The following restriction has been added: Restriction: ENGGEN 740 |
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Organisational Strategic Management of Projects |
16 December 2020 |
Engineering |
The following restriction has been added: Restriction: ENGGEN 741 |
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Project Management Case Studies |
16 December 2020 |
Engineering |
The following restriction has been added: Restriction: ENGGEN 741 |
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Project Management Bodies of Knowledge |
16 December 2020 |
Engineering |
This is a new course for 2021. |
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Project, Programme and Portfolio Management |
16 December 2020 |
Engineering |
This is a new course for 2021. |
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Drug Disposition and Kinetics |
16 December 2020 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
The following restriction has been added: Restriction: MEDSCI 321 |
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Principles of Toxicology |
16 December 2020 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
The following restriction has been added: Restriction: MEDSCI 321 |
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Pharmacokinetics and Drug Toxicity |
16 December 2020 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Restriction has been changed from MEDSCI 303, 306 to MEDSCI 303, 306, 321 |
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Molecular Pharmacology |
16 December 2020 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Restriction has been changed from MEDSCI 304 to MEDSCI 304, 321 |
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Special Topic: Concepts in Pharmacology |
16 December 2020 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
This is a new course for 2021. |
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Concepts in Pharmacology |
16 December 2020 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
The following restriction has been added: Restriction: MEDSCI 321 |
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Prescribing in Advanced Nursing Practice |
16 December 2020 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Title changed to Nurse Practitioner Prescribing Practicum. The description has been changed and a prerequisite has been added. |
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Advanced Nursing Practicum |
16 December 2020 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Title changed to Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practicum. The description and the prerequisite have been changed. |
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Research Methods in Health |
16 December 2020 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
The description has been changed. |
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Essential Epidemiology |
16 December 2020 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Title has been changed to Quantitative Methods in Health. Description and prerequisite have been changed |
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Animal Behaviour |
16 December 2020 |
Science |
Prerequisite has been changed |
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Mechanics and Electrodynamics |
16 December 2020 |
Science |
Restriction changed from PHYSICS 315, 325, 333 to PHYSICS 331 |
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Lasers and Electromagnetic Waves |
16 December 2020 |
Science |
Restriction changed from PHYSICS 331 to PHYSICS 333 |
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Capstone: Science |
16 December 2020 |
Science |
Prerequisite and Restriction have been changed |
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Concepts in Statistics |
16 December 2020 |
Science |
Prerequisite has been changed |
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Data Science Practice |
16 December 2020 |
Science |
Prerequisite changed from 15 points from BIOSCI 209, ECON 211, STATS 201, 207, 208 to 15 points from BIOSCI 209, ECON 211, STATS 201, 207, 208, and STATS 210 or 225 |
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Introduction to Econometrics |
27 November 2020 |
Business and Economics |
Prerequisite has been changed. |
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Special Topic: Artificial Intelligence |
27 November 2020 |
Business and Economics |
This is a new course for 2021. |
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Special Topic |
27 November 2020 |
Business and Economics |
This is a new course for 2021. |
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Special Topic: Advanced Tort Law |
18 November 2020 |
Law |
Title has been changed to Special Topic: Comparative Company Law
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Special Topic |
9 November 2020 |
Arts |
This course previously did not have a title or description. A title (Special Topic: Communication Research Methods) and description have now been added.
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| LAWGENRL 454 | Special Topic: Youth Justice | 9 November 2020 | Law | Title has been changed to Youth Justice |
| LAWGENRL 456 | Special Topic: “Justice” in Sentencing | 9 November 2020 | Law | Title has been changed to “Justice” in Sentencing |
| LAWGENRL 458 | Special Topic: Pasifika Peoples and the Law | 9 November 2020 | Law | Title has been changed to Pasifika Peoples and the Law |
Special Topic: Social Welfare Law, Policy and Action |
9 November 2020 |
Law |
This course has had A and B options added. |
