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3076
ASTRO 100G
: Planets, Stars and Galaxies2024 Semester One (1243)
The story of our place in the Universe. Key topics are the exploration of the solar system, searches for planets around other stars, the structure and evolution of stars and galaxies, high-energy astrophysics, and the origin and overall properties of the Universe. No background in physics or mathematics is assumed.
Restriction: PHYSICS 107, 107G
3077
ASTRO 100G
: Planets, Stars and Galaxies2023 Semester Two (1235)
The story of our place in the Universe. Key topics are the exploration of the solar system, searches for planets around other stars, the structure and evolution of stars and galaxies, high-energy astrophysics, and the origin and overall properties of the Universe. No background in physics or mathematics is assumed.
Restriction: PHYSICS 107, 107G
3078
ASTRO 100G
: Planets, Stars and Galaxies2023 Semester One (1233)
The story of our place in the Universe. Key topics are the exploration of the solar system, searches for planets around other stars, the structure and evolution of stars and galaxies, high-energy astrophysics, and the origin and overall properties of the Universe. No background in physics or mathematics is assumed.
Restriction: PHYSICS 107, 107G
3079
ASTRO 100G
: Planets, Stars and Galaxies2022 Semester Two (1225)
The story of our place in the Universe. Key topics are the exploration of the solar system, searches for planets around other stars, the structure and evolution of stars and galaxies, high-energy astrophysics, and the origin and overall properties of the Universe. No background in physics or mathematics is assumed.
Restriction: PHYSICS 107, 107G
3080
ASTRO 100G
: Planets, Stars and Galaxies2022 Semester One (1223)
The story of our place in the Universe. Key topics are the exploration of the solar system, searches for planets around other stars, the structure and evolution of stars and galaxies, high-energy astrophysics, and the origin and overall properties of the Universe. No background in physics or mathematics is assumed.
Restriction: PHYSICS 107, 107G
3081
ASTRO 110
: Introduction to Rocket Science2024 Semester Two (1245)
An introduction to spaceflight and space technology. Topics include rocketry, orbits, spacecraft design and systems, space-based technologies, space exploration, ethical and legal issues and the present and future scientific, technological and social impacts of spaceflight. No background in physics or mathematics is assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
3082
ASTRO 200G
: Astrobiology2024 Semester Two (1245)
Astrobiology examines the potential of the universe to harbour life and is interdisciplinary, combining Geology, Biology, Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics, Philosophy, Ethics. Course focus is on how these disciplines combine with technology, addressing questions of life in the universe. Key topics include origin and evolution of life, definitions and environmental limits of life, and how to search for life beyond Earth.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed
3083
ASTRO 200G
: Astrobiology2023 Semester Two (1235)
Astrobiology examines the potential of the universe to harbour life and is interdisciplinary, combining Geology, Biology, Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics, Philosophy, Ethics. Course focus is on how these disciplines combine with technology, addressing questions of life in the universe. Key topics include origin and evolution of life, definitions and environmental limits of life, and how to search for life beyond Earth.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed
3084
ASTRO 200G
: Astrobiology2022 Semester Two (1225)
Astrobiology examines the potential of the universe to harbour life and is interdisciplinary, combining Geology, Biology, Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics, Philosophy, Ethics. Course focus is on how these disciplines combine with technology, addressing questions of life in the universe. Key topics include origin and evolution of life, definitions and environmental limits of life, and how to search for life beyond Earth.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed
3085
BIOINF 701
: Bioinformatics2020 Semester One (1203)
An overview of the methods and applications of bioinformatics with specific reference to: internet-accessible database technology, database mining, applications for gene and protein sequence analysis, phylogenetic analyses, three-dimensional protein prediction methods, and genome sequence analysis.
Prerequisite: 30 points from Stage II in Biological Sciences
Restriction: BIOINF 301, BIOSCI 359, 742
Restriction: BIOINF 301, BIOSCI 359, 742
Outline is not available yet
3086
BIOINF 702
: Comparative Bioinformatics2020 Semester One (1203)
Much knowledge of biological systems is acquired by making comparisons with known systems. Several computational methods, including Markov models, HMMs and dynamic programming can be used in making these comparisons. Technical aspects of these methods and their application to biological problems will be discussed. A sound understanding of BIOSCI 359 or BIOINF 301 or equivalent is assumed. Students lacking this background must take BIOINF 701 as a corequisite.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
3087
BIOSCI 100G
: Antarctica: The Frozen Continent2024 Semester Two (1245)
A general introduction to Antarctica and its environs including the Southern Ocean and the sub-Antarctic islands. Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of Antarctica and how resident plants, animals and micro-organisms have adapted to cope with the extreme environment. Specific topics to be addressed include: the history of Antarctic exploration and its impact on the development of Antarctic science, Antarctic ecosystems, Antarctica as a wilderness region, and the impact of humans including the exploitation of resources and the effects of pollution. This course is suitable for students with both science and non-science backgrounds.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3088
BIOSCI 100G
: Antarctica: The Frozen Continent2023 Semester Two (1235)
A general introduction to Antarctica and its environs including the Southern Ocean and the sub-Antarctic islands. Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of Antarctica and how resident plants, animals and micro-organisms have adapted to cope with the extreme environment. Specific topics to be addressed include: the history of Antarctic exploration and its impact on the development of Antarctic science, Antarctic ecosystems, Antarctica as a wilderness region, and the impact of humans including the exploitation of resources and the effects of pollution. This course is suitable for students with both science and non-science backgrounds.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3089
BIOSCI 100G
: Antarctica: The Frozen Continent2022 Semester Two (1225)
A general introduction to Antarctica and its environs including the Southern Ocean and the sub-Antarctic islands. Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of Antarctica and how resident plants, animals and micro-organisms have adapted to cope with the extreme environment. Specific topics to be addressed include: the history of Antarctic exploration and its impact on the development of Antarctic science, Antarctic ecosystems, Antarctica as a wilderness region, and the impact of humans including the exploitation of resources and the effects of pollution. This course is suitable for students with both science and non-science backgrounds.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
3090
BIOSCI 108
: Biodiversity: Patterns of Life2020 Semester One (1203)
Knowledge of biodiversity is fundamental to understanding our world. Students will become familiar with biological diversity and whakapapa beginning with viruses and leading through to microbes, plants, fungi and animals. Defining characteristics of major organismal groupings will be highlighted so as to provide students with an overview of the diversity of life on Earth, and the critical role that maintaining biodiversity has for kaitiakitanga and the future.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
3091
BIOSCI 220
: Quantitative Biology2020 Semester Two (1205)
Almost every biological discipline will require computational and analytical skills beyond using point-and-click software to enable the processing of biological data into biological information. Students will learn fundamentals of experimental design, data management, and data visualisation. Additionally, students will gain the skills required to critically analyse and interpret biological experiments, understanding how statistics can be both used and misused in the scientific literature. Recommended preparation: STATS 101
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 101, and 30 points from BIOSCI 106-109
Outline is not available yet
3092
BIOSCI 300
: Directed Study2024 Summer School (1240)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
3093
BIOSCI 300
: Directed Study2023 Semester Two (1235)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
3094
BIOSCI 300
: Directed Study2023 Summer School (1230)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
3095
BIOSCI 333
: Marine Ecology2020 Semester One (1203)
Patterns and processes in marine ecology and biodiversity are described; including animal and plant interactions, benthic and pelagic habitats, biogeography, productivity and physiology. Applied aspects include resources such as fisheries and aquaculture, survey methods, and pollution. Other lectures cover nutritional and chemical ecology and invertebrate reproduction.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 206, or 104 and 15 points from BIOSCI 205, or 207 or 208 and STATS 101 or 108
Outline is not available yet
3096
BIOSCI 335
: Ecological Physiology2020 Semester Two (1205)
Focuses on the strategies used by animals to cope with physical and biological challenges in the environment. Accordingly, we work at the level of the individual and the interface between physiological, biochemical or molecular approaches on the one hand, and ecology on the other. The adaptive strategies employed by a range of species, with an emphasis on aquatic organisms, in response to physical factors such as temperature, oxygen and food availability, are considered. Energetics and nutrition are emphasised. The course aims to meet the needs of students with ecological interests wishing to recognise the experimental approach to solving problems in environmental biology. The practical work is project oriented rather than laboratory based.
Prerequisite: 15 points from BIOSCI 207, 208
Outline is not available yet
3097
BIOSCI 349
: Biomedical Microbiology2020 Semester One (1203)
The molecular biology of micro-organisms affecting human health. The characteristics of microbial pathogens, the origins of virulence, and the development of infectious disease. Routes of infection, evasion of host immune responses, and host-pathogen interactions. The molecular basis for vaccination and anti-microbial therapy, and the development of resistance to treatment.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 201 and either BIOSCI 204 or MEDSCI 202
Outline is not available yet
3098
BIOSCI 350
: Protein Structure and Function2020 Semester One (1203)
The relationship of molecular structure to protein function will be emphasised. Techniques for the purification, characterisation, production of native and recombinant proteins and three-dimensional structure determination will be combined with a description of protein structure. Specific groups of proteins will be selected to illustrate structure/function relationships and protein evolution.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 201, 203
Outline is not available yet
3099
BIOSCI 725
: Ecological Physiology2021 Semester One (1213)
Physiological and biochemical processes enable animals to occupy diverse habitats. Highly variable and extreme environments provide an opportunity to study the functional attributes of animals, particularly ectotherms, with respect to their metabolic, respiratory, and nutritional adaptations. A sound understanding of BIOSCI 335 or equivalent is assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
3100
BIOSCI 730
: Entomology and Biosecurity2020 Semester Two (1205)
More than half of all described species are insects, and even more species await discovery and description. Insects at every trophic level above plants dominate terrestrial and freshwater food chains. Examines the evolution of insects, the importance of their role in terrestrial ecosystems, and the problems posed by insects as biosecurity invaders in non-native environments. A sound understanding of BIOSCI 320 or equivalent is assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
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