SCIM101-10S2 (C)
Semester Two 2010
Science, Maori and Indigenous Knowledge
Description
This is an integrated multi-disciplinary course between Aotahi: School of Maori and Indigenous Studies and the College of Science. This course provides a basic understanding of Maori and indigenous peoples’ knowledge in such fields as astronomy, physics, conservation biology, aquaculture, resource management and health sciences. The course provides unique perspectives in indigenous knowledge, western science and their overlap. The course will provide an essential background in cultural awareness and its relationship with today’s New Zealand scientific community.
The Maori and Indigenous worldviews and the “scientific world view” have often been thought to be mutually exclusive but, upon closer scrutiny, it is evident that they are not. Ancient Maori and indigenous peoples although they may not have used western developed scientific methodology, nevertheless developed a deep and sophisticated knowledge and understanding of their world and environment that helped them to adapt, survive and prosper over multiple generations. This course aims to examine Maori and Indigenous knowledge from the perspective of its links and relevance to modern science.
The dates for the two night field trip are: 30 August to 1 September.
Course Coordinator
John Pirker
Assessment
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In Class Test
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25%
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Essay
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25%
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Final Examination
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50%
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A Field Trip to Kaikoura has been arranged for the course, during the mid term break.
Accommodation will be at Takahanga Marae.
Examination and Formal Tests
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Exam
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Monday
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01 Nov 2010
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9:30am-12:30pm
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For further information see
School of Biological Sciences.
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