This programme is a starting point for those interested in a career in science and/or engineering. You will study one compulsory module, Professional Skills in Applied Science 1, then choose a context and modules from
one of two contexts – Applied Science or Engineering.
Science context
Besides learning theory, you will get to go on field trips, such as:
- A visit to a native tree nursery to learn about eco-sourcing and eco-restoration
- To Lake Ngaroto to investigate plant and animal communities in a scrub ecosystem
- To a local dog handler who trains and works dogs that detect American Foul Brood in beehives
- To Waikato Valley Chocolate factory to learn about food processing
They will also take part in in-class/on-campus practical lab work, including:
- Testing the anti-bacterial action of honey
- Honey sensory lab
- Native tree identification
- Testing physical and chemical properties of soil samples and identifying invertebrates collected on a field trip
- Fieldwork sampling techniques
Engineering context
You will learn theory and get to carry out investigations in the lab, including experiments on centroids and using Hook’s law.
A wide range of topics in the physics module are covered and investigations will include experiments on:
- Gravitational constants,
- energy,
- magnetism,
- electricity, and
- optics.
This programme provides a pathway for entry into higher-level science programmes,
or to one of our engineering diplomas,
for those who do not already meet the academic entry requirements.
Upon completing this programme, graduates can progress to further study in Applied Science 5, or graduates from the engineering context will be able to further study in engineering.