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DIPLOMA IN
APPLIED SCIENCE 2015
For NZ citizens/permanent residents
Diploma in Applied Science
Outline
EIT HAWKE’S BAY
This programme is a two semester full time or equivalent part
time programme covering a range of general science/disciplines.
Students that graduate with the Diploma in Applied Science will
have developed a substantial science base at first year degree level,
which can be advanced through further degree study at an institute
of technology or university in a range of applied sciences.
Level 5
One Year
Full-time
February, July
$5,448.00
Subject Areas
Includes:
XXMicrobiology
XXChemistry
XXCommunications
XXPhysics
XXSoils
XXBotany
XXBiology
XXStatistics
XXPhysical Resource Management.
This provides a guide only based
on 2014 fee information. All
costs quoted include GST.
Fees apply to NZ Citizens
and New Zealand Permanent
Residents only.
Please see overleaf for additional
costs
Programme Contact:
Marion Earwicker
Phone: 06 974 8000
ext 6942
Email: marion@eit.ac.nz
Facilities
A world-class laboratory complex is fully equipped for all of the
sciences and an instrument laboratory houses advanced chemical
analytical instruments including spectrophotometers, High
Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC) Gas Chromatograph
(GC) and an Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS).
There is also a purpose-built modern teaching and research winery,
sensory laboratory, vineyard and glasshouses.
The modern Applied Science Building provides a 60-seat tiered
lecture theatre and extensive, well-equipped teaching facilities.
If you would like to visit our facilities, please call the School of
Applied Science Secretary on (06) 974 8000, extension 6942 or 0800
348 494.
Class times
8.00 am – 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.
Individual study hours
Students should plan to spend ten hours of study per course per
week including scheduled classroom time.
Enrol now
0800 22 55 348
www.eit.ac.nz
EIT’s world-class
laboratory complex is fully
equipped for all of the
sciences including an
instrument laboratory.
DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SCIENCE
Programme dates
Entry Requirements
SEMESTER ONE
Students who wish to enter into the Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)
programme must meet the following requirements:
Programme Starts
Monday, 16 February 2015
Easter Holidays
Friday, 3 April - Tuesday, 7 April
Mid Semester Lecture Break
3 April - 17 April
Term Two Starts
Monday, 20 April
ANZAC Day Holiday
Monday, 27 April
Queen’s Birthday
Monday, 1 June
Semester One Final Exam
Dates
Monday, 15 June to Friday, 26 June
Semester One Ends
Friday, 26 June 2015
Midiyear Holidays
Monday, 29 June to Friday, 17 July
XXA minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 – made up of 14 credits in
each of two Approved Subjects with a further 14 credits taken from
no more than two other domains or Approved Subjects,
and
XXA minimum of 14 credits at NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics or Pangarau
and
XXA minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English or Te Reo Maori.
Four credits must be in Reading and four credits in Writing.
or
XXAt least 75 Level 2 NCEA credits in a maximum of 4 subjects in one
year
or
XXAn EIT Hawke’s Bay Certificate in Science or equivalent.
or
XXOver 20 years of age, with evidence of an ability to undertake tertiary
study at degree level.
Provisional Entry
SEMESTER TWO
Semester Two Starts
Monday, 20 July 2015
Term Three Holidays
28 September - 9 October
Term Four Starts
Monday, 12 October
HB Anniversary Day
Friday, 23 October
XXApplicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence
of ability to succeed (for example, maturity, life experience, work
experience, other study) or
XXThose who narrowly fail to meet the entry criteria above or
XXOver 20 years of age with evidence of an ability to undertake tertiary
study at degree level.
Entry to subsequent study is conditional on success at the entry level.
Labour Day
Monday, 26 October
Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics
Programme Ends
Friday, 27 November 2015
It is strongly recommended that students enrolling in this programme
have achieved:
Total no of credits
XX120
Additional Costs
XX$500 approximately for textbooks
XX$120 approximately for equipment and materials (incl scientific
calculator eg Casio FX82TL or better
XX$100 approximately for stationery.
XXAt least 14 credits minimum at NCEA Level 3 in Chemistry or a C
pass in Bursary Chemistry or have studied the EIT Distance Bridging
Chemistry course.
XXAt least 14 credits minimum at NCEA Level 3 in Physics or
Mathematics or a C pass in Bursary Physics or Mathematics or have
studied the EIT Distance Bridging Physics/Mathematics course.
English Language Entry Requirement
Students are required to have attained an acceptable level of English
language fluency. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways,
including successful study in English, approved scores on IELTS (6.0
Academic) tests, completion of accepted international equivalents or
completion of an EIT Hawke’s Bay assessment.
Entry with Credit
You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised
as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different
forms including study at a private training establishment, workplace
training, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If
you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit or
Recognition of Prior Learning.
XXCross Credit is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications.
You would apply for Cross Credit if you have passed a very similar
course at the same level.
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XXRecognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is based on the assessment of your
current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had
gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and
informal learning situations.
You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like
considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part
of your application.
Applications for RPL and Cross Credit for a course should be made prior
to enrolment in that course and no later than two weeks after the start
of the course.
The maximum number of credits towards the Diploma in Applied
Science (Level 5) qualification that can be achieved through Credit
Transfer or RPL is 60.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer applications will
be dealt with on an individual case by case basis for whole courses only.
The Faculty of Applied Science, Business and Computing RPL and Credit
Transfer Regulations and Procedures, as described in the Faculty Quality
Handbook will be followed.
For further information and enquiries about RPL and Cross Credit please
contact the School Secretary, phone (06) 974 8000, extension 6942 or
0800 348 494.
Transfers/Cross Credits
This qualification has been approved by the New Zealand Qualifications
Authority.
This programme leads to the award of a nationally approved
qualification. This qualification may be delivered at a number of other
tertiary institutes around New Zealand. If you were to transfer to one of
those other institutes you may be granted academic credit for some of
the papers completed but this is at the discretion of the other institute
and a fee may apply.
Please note: Fees are not transferable between institutes.
Assessments
Assessment consists of tests, examinations, assignments, projects
and attendance at compulsory classes (eg, practicals, field trips and
residential schools for distance courses). Assessment is continuous
through the semester, with two weeks for final examinations set aside
at the end of each semester.
Student Finance
STUDYLINK
Academic staff
NAME
QUALIFICATION
Diane Marshall
Office R213
(06) 974-8000 ext 5235
dmarshall@eit.ac.nz
Head of School
BWSc, BSc, Dip Tch, PG Dip Bus
Admin
Dr Carolyn Russell
Office R211
(06) 974-8000 ext 5856
crussell@eit.ac.nz
Programme Co-ordinator and
lecturer
BTech (Hons) Biotech, PhD, Grad Cert
Lisa Farrand-Collins
Office R211
(06) 974-8000 xt 5807
lfarrand@eit.ac.nz
Lecturer
BSc, Trade Cert (Amenity)
Dr Stewart Field
R211
(06) 974-8000 ext 5231
sfield@eit.ac.nz
Lecturer
BAppSci, BAppSci (Hons),
MAppSci, PhD
Sian Forlong-Ford
Office R211
(06) 974-8000 xt 5815
sianf@eit.ac.nz
Lecturer
BSc (Hons), Dip Tch – Tertiary
Dr Lara Giles
Office P108
(06) 974-8000 ext 5040
lgiles@eit.ac.nz
Lecturer
Dip Tch, BEd, M Ed, PhD
Owen Giles
Office C215
(06) 974-8000 xt 5206
ogiles@eit.ac.nz
Lecturer
M Appl Stats (Hons), BSc (Maths),
Dip Tch
Trevor Kearse
Office R211
(06) 974-8000 ext 5482
tkearse@eit.ac.nz
Lecturer
BSc, BA (Hons), DipTeaching
Amelia McQueen
Office R211
(06) 974-8000 xt 5832
amcqueen@eit.ac.nz
Lecturer
BSc, MSc, PhD
Contact details for part-time lecturers not listed above will be provided
at the start of the course they are teaching.
StudyLink is a service of the Ministry of Social Development. It
administers Student Allowances and Student Loans as well as other
forms of financial assistance for students.
The StudyLink website provides tools, calculators and information to
help students who are thinking about study to plan their finances and
only borrow what they need.
Use StudyLink’s ‘What You Can Get’ eligibility test to find out what you
may be eligible for.
STUDYLINK ON 0800 88 99 00 OR ONLINE AT
WWW.STUDYLINK.GOVT.NZ
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DIPLOMA IN
APPLIED SCIENCE 2015
For NZ citizens/permanent residents
STEP ONE
STEP TWO
STEP THREE
XXComplete an enrolment
form. If required, also
include evidence of
entry criteria, supporting
documents and
statements.
XXYou may be contacted
and invited to an
interview.
XXOnce your course
selection is completed,
finalised and entered
onto the EIT database
you will receive an
invoice from EIT
Registry.
XXProvide acceptable proof
of identification: an
original Birth Certificate,
Passport or Certificate of
Citizenship.
XXIf your married name is
different from what is on
your identification, then
a Marriage Certificate
will also be required.
XXYou will receive an
acceptance letter with
programme information
(e.g. timetables, course
selection forms).
XXOrganise payment
of your fees. Contact
StudyLink for more
information if you are
planning to pay by
Student Loan.
STEP FOUR
XXCommence your studies.
Please refer to your
acceptance letter for the
programme start date.
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Programme information
The Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5) can be studied full-time or part-time.
Students select a number of courses (subjects) from those listed in the following section, under Course Description, to a minimum of 120 credits.
Courses can be taken independently and in any sequence, provided that prerequisites are met, when applicable, and that courses are taken in the
semester in which they are delivered. All courses are optional but it is strongly recommended that students study both COMM5.01 Organisational
Communication and STA5.02 Scientific Statistics. More detail on individual courses can be obtained from the Programme Secretary.
Other science related courses at Level 5 or above may be selected from other programmes with prior approval from the Programme Co-ordinator.
Cross Credits for the EIT Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5) courses into degree programmes at other polytechnics or universities may require certain
grades to be achieved. Candidates developing personal programmes should check the Cross Credit status for each EIT Diploma in Applied Science
course with the institute involved (a fee may apply).
Some of the courses on offer are also offered by distance study. Students interested in distance study must contact the Programme Co-ordinator to
discuss this option.
Selection of courses is made using the Course Selection Form which is provided with the application pack.
The flexible nature of the EIT Diploma in Applied Science means that each student must discuss their programme of study with the Programme Coordinator before enrolment.
Course Descriptions
Courses are offered subject to sufficient numbers applying.
In the following descriptions:
P = Pre-requisite = a course that must be passed before enrolment in the present course.
C = Co-requisite = a course that either must be passed or is enrolled in at the same time as the present course.
Please Note: Courses are offered subject to sufficient numbers applying.
COURSE NO.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
NO. OF
CREDITS
NZQA
LEVEL
SEMESTER
OFFERED
15
5
1
15
5
1
15
5
1
15
5
1 or 2
Physical Resource Management
AGR5.01
To develop the ability to recite the physical resources of a rural property which includes
analysis of soil properties, understanding of soil modification, fertilizers and the costing
of fertilisers. Speciality fields of study will also include practical irrigation management
within the horticulture sector and the effective use of specific fertilisers in the
maintenance and development of pasture dry matter production.
Microbiology
(also available by Distance Semester 1)
BIO5.03
Discover the importance of micro-organisms to human affairs and gives a foundation to
biology, ecology, taxonomy, and applied aspects of microbiology, including agriculture,
industrial, food and wine microbiology. Students are introduced to the different types of
micro-organisms in the environment and industry, methods of cultivation and control of
microbial growth. There is an emphasis on practical microbiological techniques, including
microscopy and aseptic technique.
General and Inorganic Chemistry
(also available by Distance Semester 1)
CHM5.02
A study of current theories of the nature of atoms, molecules and bonding to explain the
behaviour of bulk matter. Topics include solutions and chemical equilibrium, gases and
models of chemical bonding. Initial preliminary topics are provided to assist students with
poor chemical background.
Organisational Communication
(Recommended)
COMM5.01
To develop students’ awareness of the demands of communicating within an organisation,
and enhance their skills as practicing communicators in writing, orally and in a variety of
interpersonal settings within the business environment.
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Course Descriptions (Continued)
COURSE NO.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
NO. OF
CREDITS
NZQA
LEVEL
SEMESTER
OFFERED
15
5
1
15
5
2
15
5
2
15
5
1
15
5
2
15
5
2
> 15
>5
Engineering Physics
(also available by Distance Semester 1)
PHY5.01
Encompasses a range of first year physics topics selected to provide a sufficiently broad
based, yet relevant, physics foundation for further study. The course covers topics in
mechanics, elasticity, fluids, heat and kinetic theory, static and dynamic electricity and
electromagnetism.
Concepts of Biology
BIO5.02
A basic introduction to the study of biology as a foundation for later subjects. It covers
a range of topics fundamental to all biological disciplines, and provides grounding in
biological principles and knowledge for students drawn from several courses.
Botany
(also available by Distance Semester 2)
BIO5.01
An introduction to the plant kingdom and classification with an emphasis on angiosperm
structure and physiology. Adaptation of basic structures and functions to different
environments will be examined with some emphasis on horticultural applications.
Soil Science
(also available by distance Semester 1)
PSC5.03
People credited with this course will develop skills and an understanding of the physical,
chemical and biological properties of soils and their influence on plant production. The
formation, classification and distribution of New Zealand soils will also be introduced.
Students must have strong chemistry knowledge to enrol in this course.
Organic and Physical Chemistry
(also available by distance Semester 2)
CHM5.03
A continuation from CHM5.02. Topics include an introduction to organic chemistry
functional groups and reactions: thermochemistry and thermodynamics, redox chemistry
and chemical kinetics.
Scientific Statistics
(recommended)
(also available by Distance Semester 2)
STA5.02
To learn the basic practice of statistics: that is, explaining and dealing with variability. The
orientation is towards the sciences covering both experimental and observational data.
The emphasis is on understanding statistical concepts and applying acquired skills to data
interpretation by the use of modern software packages. The modern approach to the
teaching of statistics is used including use of local data and small projects.
Any science related course at Level 5 or above, with prior approval from the Programme
Co-ordinator.
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COURSE SELECTION FORM
DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SCIENCE (LEVEL 5) 2015
ON-CAMPUS STUDY
Name:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please tick the box(es) below to indicate which course(s) you wish to enrol in.
For full-time study select eight courses - (4 courses per semester)
FIRST SEMESTER COURSES
BIO5.03 Microbiology
CHM5.02 General and Inorganic Chemistry
PHY5.01 Engineering Physics
COMM5.01 Organisational Communication (Semester One or Semester Two)
AGR5.01 Physical Resource Management
PSC5.03 Soil Science
Other Elective
SECOND SEMESTER COURSES
BIO5.01 Botany
CHM5.03 Organic and Physical Chemistry
BIO5.02 Concepts of Biology
STA5.02 Scientific Statistics
COMM5.01 Organisational Communication (Semester One or Semester Two)
Other Elective
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