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  • The BBSc requirements were easy for me to understand,, mostly due to the highly structured (and prescribed at that) nature of this degree. Why is this?
  • Because of this highly structured nature we probably don't have to show the degree requirements by default, as doing the prescribed courses plus electives of at least 30 points will meet all the requirements.
    •  We could still have them but have them rolled up and available only when requested.
  • Further, we can resource the development of a visual representation of this degree for each of the majors and both together as a double (if enrolled numbers warrant).

On faculty-requested changes

  • As with BAS, I have included references to the year courses are usually done in, while still leaving wiggle room (for part-time students, similarity to other degrees, etc). Any stronger and I am unable to have the same pattern for other degrees. Is this strong enough? 
    • Remember that there will also be a GUS-type graphic showing the allocation of courses by year and by trimester.
  • I have made the connection between 100-level core courses and 100-level major courses as text, while still leaving major courses in the major section and resisting the temptation to use Part 1/2, including it here for your feedback. I am not happy with it and certainly don't want to use it for other degrees (meaning inconsistency), as it is long/words and distracting. I would rather fall back on the GUS-type image mentioned above and leave it out of the requirements. What do you think?
  • As with BAS, I have moved the SARC 122 substitution option to supplementary information, as it broke the flow unnecessarily.
  • As with BAS, I have added the GES of 180 to the Entry Requirements section (easier to see in the wire frames), as it only differs from 150 for BAS and BBSc.

 

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Entry Requirements

  • Guaranteed Entry Score (GES) for the BAS is 180 points.Further information on the GES is available in the Admissions section.

Tool tips

  • A definition of GES, if necessary

 

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Degree requirements

  • Total of 360 points required

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  • (typically 120 points/year), including:

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        • At least 270 points from

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        • courses listed for the BBSc or BAS.

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        • At least 210 points from 200 and 300-level courses

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        • , including:
          • At least 180 points from courses listed for the BBSc or BAS
        • At least 90 points from 300-level courses listed for the BBSc or BAS.
      • Complete the following eight 100-level courses (usually in the first year):
        • SARC 111
        • SARC 121
        • SARC 122
        • SARC 131
        • SARC 151
        • SARC 161
        • SARC 162

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        • One further elective courses.
      • Complete the following four 200-level courses and the other 100-level major-specific courses (usually in the second year):
        • BILD 251
        • SARC 221
        • SARC 222
        • SARC 223.
      • Complete the following four 300-level courses and the other 100-level major-specific courses (usually in the third year):
        • BILD 322
        • BILD 364
        • SARC 321
        • SARC 362.
      • Satisfy the requirements for at least one major subject (selected from the drop down list below).
        • 300-level courses may only be counted towards one major.

      Supplementary information

      • Standard ones on Degree and major requirements for UG degreesBAS students share "a common first year . . interests and needs" (GUS, p.38)
      • SARC 122 may be replaced with an elective course if you have gained a minimum of 14 NCEA level 3 credits in by students who have at least 14 NCEA credits at Level 3 in each of two of: Calculus, Physics, and Statistics.
      • Selection for second year is based on academic performance across all the first year courses. Historically, a ?? average has been sufficient to be selected.
      • "In your first year . . . " (GUS, p.60)
      • "Although some 200 and 300-level Some courses listed above are also listed under the requirements for the major (selected from the drop down list below), students . Students only need to complete these courses once." .
      • BBSc students studying both the Project Management and Sustainable Building Systems majors don't require any elective courses beyond their first year. BBSc students doing only one of these majors are required to complete elective courses to the value of 60 points, preferably 30 points in each of the second and third years.
      • "If a student taking any other . . ."  (2016 Calendar, pXXp157).
      • Standard ones on Degree and major requirements for UG degrees

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      Thoughts and questions

      • 2h. Is it desirable to specify here that a first year elective course is required ? Removes the need for the student to do the maths behind the rules above (see question above). Also relates to whether entry to first year is based on grade from elective or not?
      • 4: Could be replaced by Calendar statement, but means little to students so prefer this wording. Is FAD okay with it? 
      • 4: Is B+ average part accurate? Are the grades from all first year courses (including any possible substitutions and electives) considered or all the required first year courses? Could move from requirements to supplementary information?
      • The supplementary information above is given in case people wonder why courses are listed twice, but to avoid explaining about doing this subject as a major in the BBSc cf in another degree. Is this okay? Accurate?
      • New: How often do students of the BBSc combine one of these majors with one from another degree. How/when to do cater for this?
      • New: If I want to refer to the first year core courses can I move the 100-level elective to its own requirement?
      • New: Should 200 and 300 level course requirements come straight after 100 above?

       

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      Major subject requirements

       

      Project Management and Sustainable Engineering Systems

      1. Complete the following four 200-level courses (usually in the second year):
        1. BILD 231
        2. BILD 232
        3. BILD 261
        4. BILD 262.
      2. Complete the following five 300-level courses (usually in the third year):
        1. BILD 321
        2. BILD 322
        3. BILD 331
        4. BILD 361
        5. BILD 362.

      Supplementary information

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      Thoughts and questions

      • The double major first, as it is the most popular option.

       

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      Project Management

      • Complete the following two 200-level

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      • courses (usually in the second year)
        • BILD 261
        • BILD 262.
      • Complete the following three 300-level

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      • courses (usually in the third year)
        • BILD 361
        • BILD 362
        • BILD 364.
      • 60 further points from elective courses (spread over two years), including:
        • Minimum of 30 points from 200 and 300-level-courses.

      Supplementary information

      • Students are advised to complete elective courses to the value of 30 points in each of the second and third years.

       

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      Thoughts and questions

      • Do we need to show 'major codes' here (maybe to help with enrolment)? Ditto for following majors.

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      1. Complete the following two 200-level coursescourses (usually in the second year):
        1. BILD231BILD 231
        2. BILD232BILD 232.
      2. Complete the following three 300-level coursescourses (usually in the third year):
        1. BILD321BILD 321
        2. BILD322BILD 322
        3. BILD331BILD 331.
      3. 60 further points from elective courses (spread over two years), including:
        1. Minimum of 30 points from 200 and 300-level-courses.

      Supplementary information

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      Thoughts and questions

       

      Project Management and Sustainable Engineering Systems

      1. Complete the following four 200-level courses:
        1. BILD231
        2. BILD232
        3. BILD261
        4. BILD262.
      2. Complete the following five 300-level courses:
        1. BILD321
        2. BILD322
        3. BILD331
        4. BILD361
        5. BILD362.

      Supplementary information

      • Students are advised to complete elective courses to the value of 30 points in each of the second and third years.

      Tool tips

      Thoughts and questions

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