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
Programme Code: AK1311
Level: 4
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time
Venue: City Campus
Starting Date: 27 February 2012 and 16 July 2012
There are limited place available. AUT encourages early application.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- NCEA: 48 Level 2 credits plus 8 Level 1 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 refer to English Language Requirements in AUT’s Academic Calendar or visit www.aut.ac.nz/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 level 2 credits in language rich subjects.
WHAT THIS QUALIFICATION COVERS
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.
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
PAPERS
Papers are selected subject to the approval of the programme leader.
CORE
154011 Academic Literacies (15)
COMPUTING
404024 Foundation Programming (15)
404504 Foundation Logic Skills (15)
AND 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
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 requisite requirements and availability of papers.