AUT - Certificate in Science and Technology
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Certificate in Science and Technology
Certificate graduates will achieve a grounding in mathematics and academic literacy skills in order to successfully undertake study at degree level.
This programme will
- Develop your knowledge and study skills to succeed at tertiary level
- Prepare you for University study and increase your academic confidence
- Provide a pathway to bachelor’s degrees in computing and mathematical sciences and engineering
- Expose you to the University environment
Quick facts
Programme Code: AK1311Level: 4
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time
Venue: City Campus
Start date: 16 July 2012 and 4 March 2013
There are limited place available. AUT encourages early application.
Entry requirements
You must have successfully completed secondary schooling to at least year 12, including- NCEA: 48 Level 2 credits plus 8 Level 2 credits in language rich subjects*
- CIE: Total 60 points in UCAS
- The course of study of every applicant is subject to the approval of the programme leader
* Language rich subjects include English, History, Geography, Classical Studies, History of Art or Media Studies, Economics, Te Reo, Physical Education, Drama, Social Studies.
English Language Requirements
If English or Maori is not your first language you are required to have an Academic IELTS score of 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in each band. For more details, please read about our English Language Requirements which is also listed in AUT’s Academic Calendar.
Selection Criteria
Selection will be made on the basis of your level of academic achievement and you may be required to attend a selection interview. Preference will be given to applicants who have achieved 12 Level 2 credits in Mathematics and further 8 level 2 credits in language rich subjects.
Structure
You will complete one paper in academic literacy aimed to develop the essential language and study skills required to succeed at academic study. You will develop study skills including time management, communication and information literacy.
By completing the pathway to the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences you will be introduced to concepts in numeracy and applied mathematical techniques, programming and logic skills.
By completing the pathway to the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences you will be introduced to concepts in mathematics, problem solving, descriptive statistics and the use of computer packages to construct graphs and analyse data.
By completing the pathway to Engineering degrees you will be introduced to concepts in all areas of physics and mathematics to a level which will allow you to continue study in mechanical or electrical and electronic Engineering at first degree level.
Papers are selected subject to the approval of the programme leader.
154011 Academic Literacies (15)
404024 Foundation Programming (15)
404504 Foundation Logic Skills (15)
Select one:
714286 Foundation Calculus (15)
714287 Foundation Algebra (15)
With a further four papers (60 points) with the approval of the programme leader.
MATHEMATICS
154011 Academic Literacies (15)
714285 Foundation Statistics (15)
714286 Foundation Calculus (15)
714287 Foundation Algebra (15)
With a further four papers (60 points) with the approval of the programme leader.
PAPER LIST
144702 Introduction to Academic Writing (15)
154102 Tertiary English and Critical Thinking (15)
404024 Foundation Programming (15)
404504 Foundation Logic Skills (15)
704003 Introduction to Engineering (15)
714285 Foundation Statistics (15)
714286 Foundation Calculus (15)
714287 Foundation Algebra (15)
724001 Foundation Physics A (15)
724002 Foundation Physics B (15)
or any other paper with the approval of the programme leader
Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of papers.
Career opportunities
On completion of this programme students will be prepared for study in the following bachelor's degrees in the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences