Bridging Programmes

New Start Study Skills

New Start teaches the basics in academic literacy required for success at university. It is suited to students seeking special admission into degree programmes and mature student wanting to update their academic knowledge and skills. This course may assist in your application for study in a University Degree programme in 2012.
Tutor: Stan Jagger

Times	Dates	Venue	Fee	Enrol	Request for Infomation
6.00pm - 8.45pm	Tuesdays and Thursdays 18 October - 17 November 2012	University of Waikato	$350.00	Online	to be Posted

Quick Start

This course is an intensive two day warm-up to tertiary study for students already enrolled and ready to commence a degree in 2012. It aims to familiarise students with what it takes to be successful at university through self discipline, motivation, time management and support networks.

Option	Times	Dates	Venue	Fee	Enrol	Request for Infomation
Option 1 - CEFB51C	9.00am - 2.30pm	7 & 8th Feb (Tues & Wed	Hamilton Campus	$80.00	Online	to be Posted
Option 2 - CEFB51D	9.00am - 2.30pm	9 & 10th Feb (Thus & Fri)	Hamilton Campus	$80.00	Online	to be Posted

Science Foundation 2012

Science Foundation program runs from January until February and is for students who have University Entrance but require additional tuition in Science or Maths. It covers components of Year 12 and Year 13 science curriculum required for first year science papers. It is also a good refresher programme for mature students needing a background in science for their degree studies. Foundation is offered in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. This course may assist in your application for study in a University Degree programme in 2012.

Biology

This is a catch-up course that provides an introduction to the study of biology. The course covers organic compounds and molecular organization, an introduction to cell theory and the principles of cell division. Biochemistry focuses on energy flow in cells, particularly through the processes of respiration and photosynthesis. An introduction to DNA as the hereditary material and the use of DNA information to control cellular processes is given along with the generation of genetic diversity and the principles of speciation, evolution and population ecology. An introduction to the animal and plant kingdoms is also included. The course is designed to refresh students in biology before entry into BIOL101B Cellular and Molecular Biology and BIOL102A The Biology of Organisms.

Chemistry

This is a catch-up course that provides an introduction to the study of Chemistry. The course is designed to provide an introduction to the study of Chemistry and refresh students in Chemistry before entry into CHEM101A Chemical Concepts and CHEM102B Chemical Change and Organic Compounds.

Physics

This is a catch-up course that provides an introduction to the study of physics. This course is designed to benefit those who are enrolled in the first year level physics courses. The course begins by introducing elementary mathematical material required to understand and manipulate physical formulae. Physics topics covered include: equations of motion, work and energy, heat, waves, light, electricity and magnetism. This course is designed to refresh students in physics before entry into the PHYS100A Exploring Physics and PHYS103B Physics for Scientists and Technologists.

Maths

This catch-up course is intended for students that have enrolled in MATH165 General Mathematics and STAT121 Introduction to Statistical Methods and require a refresher before entry into these papers. This course aims to cover basic mathematical skills, and some algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and calculus.

Please include your subject choice/s in the Fee text box if applying online

Subject	Times	Dates	Venue	Fee	Enrol	Request for Infomation
Biology:	9.00am-10.30am	24 January to 24 February 2012	KG.09 Gate 1	$250.00	Online	to be Posted
Maths:	10.30am-12.00pm		KG.09 Gate 1
Chemistry:	1.00pm-2.30pm		KG.09 Gate 1
Physics:	2.30pm-4.00pm		D.2.03 Gate 9

Foundation General Science

Foundation General Science is designed to provide a background or a refresher in basic science. Students who lack basic science content knowledge prior to undergraduate studies and who need to increase their science level of competency will benefit from this course.
Participants will be able to increase confidence in content knowledge and demonstrate a good understanding of the basic concepts, principles and models of the four main branches of Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science and Physics).
The Foundation General Science programme runs from Tuesday, 23rd January until Friday the 17th February. There are one and a half hours of classes every day for the 4 weeks. Each week will cover one of the four Science modules. Class times will be 9:00am to10:30am, Monday-Friday. There is an online option available for MMP enrolled students.

Subject	Schedule	Times	Venue	Fee	Enrol	Request for Infomation
Biology Earth Science Chemistry Physics	Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4	Tuesday 23 Jan to Friday 17 February Monday through to Friday 9.00am to 10.30am	KB.07	$120.00	Online	to be Posted