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BIOSCI 322
: Evolution of Genes, Populations and Species2021 Semester Two (1215)
Advanced concepts in evolutionary biology and their application to current research in molecular evolution, population genetics, phylogenetics and organismal evolution. Examples from animals, plants and microbes, as well as topical issues, including speciation, adaptation, co-evolution, sexual selection, conservation, biogeography, genomics, biotechnology and human disease. Recommended preparation: Prior or concurrent enrolment in BIOSCI 202.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 210
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BIOSCI 324
: Plant Pathology and Symbiosis2021 Semester One (1213)
Microorganisms and pests form symbioses with plants that are critically importance for horticulture and agriculture. This course examines the biology of plant pathogens, pests, and symbionts. It focuses on plant-microbe interactions at the cellular and molecular level, the epidemiology and control of plant diseases, and the mechanisms through which these interactions are mediated.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 204 or 205
Restriction: BIOSCI 321
Restriction: BIOSCI 321
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BIOSCI 325
: Plant Diversity and Function2021 Semester Two (1215)
Plants form the basis of ecosystem food chains and are fundamental to life on Earth. The diversity in land plants from both phylogenetic and functional trait perspectives will be presented, exploring key steps in the evolution of plants and how they interact with their environment. It provides a framework of plant life focussing on the ecologically, economically and culturally important plants of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 108, and BIOSCI 205 or 206
Restriction: BIOSCI 323
Restriction: BIOSCI 323
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BIOSCI 326
: Plant Biotechnology for Crops and Health2021 Semester Two (1215)
Plants are vital sources of food, health compounds and shelter. Students will learn how biotechnology is used to understand plant biology and discuss strategies for crop improvement. Topics include plant genomics, molecular breeding, genome editing, gene transfer, the regulatory framework and examples of applications in the food, health, environment and crop sectors.
Prerequisite: 15 points from BIOSCI 202, 203, 205
Restriction: BIOSCI 340
Restriction: BIOSCI 340
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BIOSCI 328
: Fisheries and Aquaculture2021 Semester One (1213)
Harvest and capture of aquatic organisms and inter-relationships with aquaculture. Fisheries and aquaculture are treated not as distinct disciplines but in the context of integrating exploitation and sustainable environmental integrity. Case studies include deep sea and coastal fisheries, and shellfish culture.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 207 or 208
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BIOSCI 333
: Marine Ecology and Conservation2021 Semester Two (1215)
Patterns and processes in marine ecology and biodiversity are described; including predator-prey interactions, benthic and pelagic habitats, productivity and physiology. Applied aspects include movement ecology, dispersal related to resource availability, disturbance and impacts of resource use e.g. fisheries. Emerging technologies to understand resilience within ecosystems and dispersal will be included.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 206 and 220, or 104 and 15 points from BIOSCI 205, 207, 208 and STATS 101 or 108
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BIOSCI 334
: Biology of Marine Organisms2021 Semester One (1213)
Not only is the earth predominantly oceanic, but higher marine biodiversity occurs on the shallower continental shelf/coastal areas. Students will learn the key groups of marine organisms within New Zealand’s waters. Attention will be given to understanding their diversity, distribution and adaptations to thrive within the dynamic marine environment.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 108, 109 and 15 points from BIOSCI 206, 207, 208
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BIOSCI 335
: Ecological Physiology2021 Semester Two (1215)
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
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BIOSCI 337
: Animal Behaviour2021 Semester Two (1215)
Proximate and ultimate causes of behaviour are investigated experimentally in the field and the laboratory. Responses by animals to variations in the physical environment and to other organisms are studied. The development and organisation of behaviour and the theoretical background to topics of current interest are covered, using both New Zealand and overseas examples. A knowledge of BIOSCI 206 is recommended.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 209 or 220, and 207 or 208
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BIOSCI 338
: Biology of Terrestrial Animals2021 Semester One (1213)
The animals of Aotearoa and Tāmaki Makaurau are iconic. We explore the biology, diversity and whakapapa of our native invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Along with a detailed coverage of biology, we focus on practical techniques for sampling and identifying species. This course involves both fieldwork (with the option to conduct this either on campus, or on an overnight fieldtrip) and labwork and training in using biodiversity data for hypothesis testing and scientific communication.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 207
Restriction: BIOSCI 320
Restriction: BIOSCI 320
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BIOSCI 347
: Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology2021 Semester Two (1215)
The ecology and physiology of micro-organisms in natural and engineered environments. Key themes include marine microbiology, the importance of microbial symbioses to life on Earth, and contemporary research methods in microbiology. Processes such as wastewater treatment and the production of bioactives are used to emphasise exploitation of microbial metabolism for environmental biotechnology purposes.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 204 or MEDSCI 202
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BIOSCI 348
: Food and Industrial Microbiology2021 Semester Two (1215)
The use and scientific fundamentals of micro-organisms in the production of foods and food additives, nutriceuticals and probiotics. Molecular and applied aspects of the fermentation processes for beer and wine including aroma generation and analysis. Microbial food spoilage, pathogens involved, food safety and quality control.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 106 and 15 points from BIOSCI 204, MEDSCI 202
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BIOSCI 349
: Biomedical Microbiology2021 Semester One (1213)
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
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BIOSCI 350
: Protein Structure and Function2021 Semester One (1213)
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
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BIOSCI 351
: Molecular Genetics2021 Semester One (1213)
The analysis of genetic material in prokaryotes, viruses, yeast, plants and humans is addressed. The means by which genetic information is transferred and the mechanisms underlying genome diversity will be examined, together with the study of eukaryote genomes at the level of chromosome structure and organisation. The molecular mechanisms underpinning selected inherited human disorders will be discussed as well as the role of model species in understanding normal and perturbed biological pathways.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 201, 202
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BIOSCI 353
: Molecular and Cellular Regulation2021 Semester Two (1215)
The molecular mechanisms which mediate intracellular sorting and targeting of biologically active molecules and the networks of intracellular and extracellular signals which regulate cell function form the focus of this course. The roles of growth factors, oncogenes, plasma membrane receptors, nuclear receptors, ion channels and membrane transporters are emphasised.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 201, 203
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BIOSCI 355
: Genomics and Genome Biology2021 Semester Two (1215)
Biological information is coded in and expressed from genomes. This course explores methods for detecting structural and functional elements of genomes, plus the wider genome biology of eukaryotic and prokaryotic systems. Students will learn how genomic data is generated and analysed, how genomes evolve, and how genomic information is expressed and regulated.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 202
Restriction: BIOINF 301, BIOSCI 354
Restriction: BIOINF 301, BIOSCI 354
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BIOSCI 356
: Developmental Biology and Cancer2021 Semester One (1213)
Molecular, cellular and genetic aspects of normal and abnormal development focusing on a variety of model systems including drosophila, the zebrafish and the mouse. Molecular events underlying the development of body form, the differentiation of specific tissues such as the blood, and abnormalities of development which contribute to diseases of the body such as cancer. Implications of transgenic techniques on development.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 201
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BIOSCI 358
: Nutritional Science2021 Semester Two (1215)
The scientific basis of nutrition focusing on its biochemistry and physiology in health and disease. Nutritional aspects of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and trace nutrients are covered in an integrated manner. The methodologies which underpin nutritional science and its applications are included. Reference will be made to a broad range of examples, and a number of specific nutritional topics of current interest will also be included.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 203
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BIOSCI 394
: Terrestrial Ecology and Conservation2021 Semester One (1213)
Conservation of species and ecosystems. Population ecology, population growth, harvesting and pest control, marine and terrestrial conservation practice, forest and fisheries management. Impacts and control of invasive species. Population viability analysis and case studies in the conservation of threatened species. International conservation.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 206 and 220, or 104 and 30 points at Stage II in either Biological Sciences or Geography
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BIOSCI 395
: Pacific Biogeography and Biodiversity2021 Semester Two (1215)
Island biogeography and insular biodiversity across the Pacific. A multi-disciplinary approach involving the study of both plant and animal systematics and biogeography.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 109 or GEOG 101
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BIOSCI 399
: Capstone: Biological Science in a Post Truth World2021 Semester Two (1215)
Enables students to engage in debate on contemporary issues in biology and how these are interpreted from a cultural, political and economic perspective. Equips students with the tools to counter misrepresentation of science, through evidence-based scientific reasoning. Offers students a perception of Western science through different lenses, including Vision Matauranga, economic, environmental and health policy and journalism in NZ and beyond.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage III in Biological Sciences
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BIOSCI 700
: Advanced Phylogenetics2021 Semester One (1213)
Students will learn advanced computational methods for inferring phylogenetic trees and studying macroevolutionary processes, including phylogenetic dating, coalescence, epidemic phylogeography, and estimation of ancestral traits and biogeography. Relevant skills in computation (BEAST, command-line programs, R) and statistics (Bayesian methods, model-based inference) will also be taught.
Restriction: BIOINF 702
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BIOSCI 701
: Practical Approaches in Genomics2021 Semester One (1213)
Genomics provides insights into the diversity, evolution, adaptation and function of organisms. This course focuses on the practical aspects of genomics as it can be applied across taxa and topics such as conservation, health and ecosystem function. A sound understanding of BIOSCI 322, 351 or 355 or equivalent is assumed.
Restriction: BIOINF 701
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BIOSCI 702
: Modelling Biological Processes2021 Semester Two (1215)
Modelling and simulation are increasingly important aspects of the biological sciences. A variety of biological modelling approaches are introduced through a series of practical exercises to build and analyse models of biological processes. Topics include modelling in ecology and systems biology, agent-based modelling of complex biological systems, and molecular dynamics of biological molecules.
Restriction: BIOINF 703