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BIOSCI 730
: Entomology and Biosecurity2023 Semester Two (1235)
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 338 or equivalent is assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 731
: Biogeography2023 Semester Two (1235)
Examines the patterns of animal and plant distribution, and the processes that influence these patterns. Topics covered include equilibrium theory, island succession, vicariance and dispersal, insular speciation, and human migration and colonisation. A sound understanding of BIOSCI 395 or equivalent is assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 734
: Terrestrial Plant Ecology2023 Semester Two (1235)
Plants form the autotrophic basis of terrestrial food chains and their distribution, diversity and abundance is a critical determinant of ecosystem functioning. Topics covered include both plant population ecology – including population growth and structure, seed and seedling dynamics, and life history strategies – and community ecology – including vegetation structure, dynamics, and species interactions. Methods to survey, analyse, and model plant populations and communities will also be discussed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 735
: Advanced Behavioural Ecology2023 Semester One (1233)
Focuses on organisms interacting in natural environments. Both the mechanistic underpinnings of behaviour and the fitness consequences of such behavioural traits will be examined. Behavioural ecology is not limited to questions of behaviour, but draws in issues of energetics and physiology as these factors are often used as proxies for fitness traits such as differences in survival and reproduction. A sound understanding of BIOSCI 337 or equivalent is assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 736
: Microbial Genomics and Metabolism2023 Semester Two (1235)
Cross-disciplinary issues involved in the understanding of microbial genome structure, gene regulation and metabolism. Includes: the genetic basis of microbial interactions and horizontal gene transfer, the effect of stress and mutation on microbial and viral evolution and modern approaches used to link gene sequence to biological function and phenotypes.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 737
: High Resolution Imaging of Biological Molecules2023 Semester One (1233)
X-ray crystallography and electron microscopy are two of the principal techniques used by biologists to determine molecular structure. The theory and practice of X-ray crystallography and electron microscopy, including a laboratory component where 3D structure are determined from experimental data, are addressed. Accessible to students with a variety of backgrounds, including Biology, Bioengineering, Chemistry and Physics. This course complements CHEM 738 and BIOSCI 757.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 738
: Advanced Biological Data Analysis2023 Semester One (1233)
Building on a strong foundation in quantitative biology, fundamental statistical methods and basic R programming, students will learn an array of advanced biostatistical methods for data analysis. Topics covered include: data wrangling, methods for the analysis of designed experiments, regression analysis, including mixed effect models, and the analysis of multivariate data, including advanced supervised and unsupervised learning techniques. Requires students to apply their knowledge across a myriad of complex biological datasets.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 739
: Dialogues in Biology2023 Semester One (1233)
Social, ethical and other philosophical issues in the life sciences will be debated and explored. Topics may include: animal and environmental ethics, conservation and biodiversity, the history and philosophy of science, ethical and commercial issues underpinning science, scientific publishing and advocacy, medical and agricultural biotechnology.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 741
: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology2023 Semester One (1233)
Explores recent advances in microbial biotechnology across the environmental, industrial and medical sectors, highlighting the diversity and complexity of applications. Features of experimental design and data analysis will be discussed. A sound understanding of BIOSCI 348 or equivalent is assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 746
: The Molecular Machinery of The Cell2023 Semester Two (1235)
The experimental investigation and modelling of protein behaviour at the molecular level, in order to explain cellular biology and facilitate protein engineering. Topics addressed may include binding, transport, catalysis, chemical modification, and dynamics. A sound understanding of BIOSCI 350 or equivalent is assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 747
: Biosecurity and Invasion Biology2023 Semester One (1233)
The science of invasion biology, including stages of the invasion process and ecological interactions between species. The impacts of invasive alien species in different ecosystems. Population and community ecology, in relation to biosecurity.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 748
: Weed and Pest Management2023 Semester Two (1235)
Techniques for the management of invasive plants and animals (vertebrates and invertebrates) in different ecosystem types, including terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Approaches to the prevention, control and eradication of invasive species in different situations.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 749
: Microbiomes2023 Semester Two (1235)
The roles of microbial communities (microbiomes) and current research methods to study these are considered in different contexts including the environment (natural and biotechnological systems) and the human microbiome. A sound understanding of BIOSCI 347 or equivalent is assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 752
: Plant Genomics and Biotechnology2023 Semester One (1233)
How genomics and gene transfer technologies could be used to achieve improved plant growth and to develop food with new traits. Includes: plant genomics methods, engineering fruit colour, control of fruit ripening and texture, biotechnology project design. A sound understanding of BIOSCI 354 or 340 or 326 or equivalent is assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 755
: Genomics and Gene Expression2023 Semester One (1233)
The analysis of genomes and gene expression as a means of understanding biological processes. Aspects of functional and chemical genomics will be presented, as well as gene expression profiling using microarray technology. In terms of the latter, features of experimental design and data analysis will be discussed in the context of disease and developmental processes. A sound understanding of BIOSCI 351 or equivalent is assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 757
: Molecular Form, Function and Design2023 Semester One (1233)
Biological systems highlight a complex interplay of thousands of molecules. Reviews fundamental studies focusing on molecular structure and function (structural biology), and designer molecules with applications in nanotechnology and biomedicine. Topics may include: enzyme evolution and engineering, protein design and assembly, rational drug and vaccine discovery, and protein structure and dynamics.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 758
: Development, Differentiation and Disease2023 Semester Two (1235)
A critical analysis of normal and perturbed gene expression in selected model organisms as a means of understanding biological pathways and disease processes. Includes the development and use of transgenic organisms as models for human disease. A sound understanding of BIOSCI 356 or equivalent is assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 759
: Cell and Molecular Biomedicine2023 Semester One (1233)
Explores recent advances in cell biology that have led to a greater understanding of a variety of cellular processes at the molecular level. Emphasis will be placed on biochemical and genetic approaches to understand disease mechanisms at the cellular level. A sound understanding of either BIOSCI 349 or 353 or MEDSCI 314 or equivalent is assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 760
: Biosystematics2023 Semester One (1233)
Exploration of key concepts and processes that form the professional discipline of biosystematics. Introduction and familiarisation with advanced concepts in biosystematics, and knowledge of methods to manage biosystematics collections, to develop accessible biodiversity databases, and to study and characterise biodiversity. Previous experience with basic taxonomic principles and the systematics of a taxonomic group is desirable.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 761
: Thesis Proposal2023 Semester One (1233)
An extensive review of background material associated with the thesis topic, and a detailed outline of the proposed research and its significance. Students will also be required to present an overview of the proposal in a seminar.
Restriction: BIOSCI 762, ENVSCI 701, MEDSCI 701
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BIOSCI 762
: BSc(Hons) Dissertation Proposal2023 Semester One (1233)
A review of the literature associated with the dissertation topic and an outline of the proposed research and its significance. Students will also be required to present an overview of the proposal in a seminar.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 763
: Professional Applications of Ecology2023 Semester One (1233)
Exploration of key concepts that form the professional discipline of ecology. Introduction and familiarisation with relevant policy, advanced ecological community and population survey and monitoring, use of Geographic Information Science (GIS) and remote sensing, accessing biosystematics resources, data management, effective engagement with mana whenua, and effective communication skills. Some previous knowledge of ecology is desirable.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 765
: Translating Biomedical Science into Therapeutic Strategies2023 Semester Two (1235)
Explores the research involved in development of currently available and potential future cell based biomedical therapeutics. The challenges and wider societal issues which need to be considered when conducting this research will be discussed. Emphasis will also be placed on guiding students as they develop their critical evaluation and communication skills.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 766
: Global Change Ecology2023 Semester One (1233)
Discusses the profound impacts global change processes have on ecological systems, including climate change, land use change, biodiversity loss and changes in biogeochemical cycles. Covers the complex concepts of global change and approaches for planning and mitigation. Some previous knowledge of ecology is desirable.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CHEM 100
: Molecules that Changed the World2023 Summer School (1230)
The impact of chemistry on the modern world will be explored by focusing on the stories of specific molecules, including penicillin, DDT and nylon. Their discovery, the underlying chemical principles that explain their behaviour, their impact on our lives including social and scientific issues that arise from their use, and their likely impact on the future will be investigated. No formal prerequisite, but the course assumes a science background at Year 11 or higher.
No pre-requisites or restrictions