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BIOSCI 206
: Principles of Ecology2023 Semester One (1233)
An examination of ecosystem processes, factors that affect distribution and interactions of organisms, population ecology, and applications of ecology such as restoration and conservation. The key principles of ecology are taught in a New Zealand context emphasising an experimental approach.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 108, 109 and STATS 101 or 108
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BIOSCI 206
: Principles of Ecology2022 Semester One (1223)
An examination of ecosystem processes, factors that affect distribution and interactions of organisms, population ecology, and applications of ecology such as restoration and conservation. The key principles of ecology are taught in a New Zealand context emphasising an experimental approach.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 108, 109 and STATS 101 or 108
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BIOSCI 206
: Principles of Ecology2021 Semester One (1213)
An examination of ecosystem processes, factors that affect distribution and interactions of organisms, population ecology, and applications of ecology such as restoration and conservation. The key principles of ecology are taught in a New Zealand context emphasising an experimental approach.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 108, 109 and STATS 101
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BIOSCI 206
: Principles of Ecology2020 Semester One (1203)
An examination of ecosystem processes, factors that affect distribution and interactions of organisms, population ecology, and applications of ecology such as restoration and conservation. The key principles of ecology are taught in a New Zealand context emphasising an experimental approach.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 101, 109, and STATS 101 or 108
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BIOSCI 207
: Adaptive Form and Function2025 Semester Two (1255)
Investigates the diverse biological adaptations of animals, with a focus on generating adaptive hypotheses and ways to test them. Topics covered include comparative physiology, behavioural ecology, hormones and predator/prey interactions.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 108, and BIOSCI 101 or 109
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BIOSCI 207
: Adaptive Form and Function2024 Semester Two (1245)
Investigates the diverse biological adaptations of animals, with a focus on generating adaptive hypotheses and ways to test them. Topics covered include comparative physiology, behavioural ecology, hormones and predator/prey interactions.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 108, and BIOSCI 101 or 109
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BIOSCI 207
: Adaptive Form and Function2023 Semester Two (1235)
Investigates the diverse biological adaptations of animals, with a focus on generating adaptive hypotheses and ways to test them. Topics covered include comparative physiology, behavioural ecology, hormones and predator/prey interactions.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 108, and BIOSCI 101 or 109
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BIOSCI 207
: Adaptive Form and Function2022 Semester Two (1225)
Investigates the diverse biological adaptations of animals, with a focus on generating adaptive hypotheses and ways to test them. Topics covered include comparative physiology, behavioural ecology, hormones and predator/prey interactions.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 108, and BIOSCI 101 or 109
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BIOSCI 207
: Adaptive Form and Function2021 Semester Two (1215)
Biological adaptations of animals, including behaviour, morphology, physiology and life history. Topics covered include how animals navigate, physiological adaptations, behavioural ecology, animal reproduction and anti-predator defences.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 108, and BIOSCI 101 or 109
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BIOSCI 207
: Adaptive Form and Function2020 Semester Two (1205)
Biological adaptations of animals, including behaviour, morphology, physiology and life history. Topics covered include how animals navigate, physiological adaptations, behavioural ecology, animal reproduction and anti-predator defences.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 108, and BIOSCI 101 or 109
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BIOSCI 208
: Invertebrate Diversity2025 Semester One (1253)
Invertebrates make up over 95 percent of animal species. This course explores the biology of invertebrates with an emphasis on structure, function, life histories, behaviour and ecology. Invertebrate diversity is examined in a variety of environments, using New Zealand examples where possible, and provides the basis for advanced courses in conservation and marine ecology.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 108, and BIOSCI 101 or 109
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BIOSCI 208
: Invertebrate Diversity2024 Semester One (1243)
Invertebrates make up over 95 percent of animal species. This course explores the biology of invertebrates with an emphasis on structure, function, life histories, behaviour and ecology. Invertebrate diversity is examined in a variety of environments, using New Zealand examples where possible, and provides the basis for advanced courses in conservation and marine ecology.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 108, and BIOSCI 101 or 109
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BIOSCI 208
: Invertebrate Diversity2023 Semester One (1233)
Invertebrates make up over 95 percent of animal species. This course explores the biology of invertebrates with an emphasis on structure, function, life histories, behaviour and ecology. Invertebrate diversity is examined in a variety of environments, using New Zealand examples where possible, and provides the basis for advanced courses in conservation and marine ecology.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 108, and BIOSCI 101 or 109
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BIOSCI 208
: Invertebrate Diversity2022 Semester One (1223)
Invertebrates make up over 95 percent of animal species. This course explores the biology of invertebrates with an emphasis on structure, function, life histories, behaviour and ecology. Invertebrate diversity is examined in a variety of environments, using New Zealand examples where possible, and provides the basis for advanced courses in conservation and marine ecology.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 108, and BIOSCI 101 or 109
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BIOSCI 208
: Invertebrate Diversity2021 Semester One (1213)
Invertebrates make up over 95 percent of animal species. This course explores the biology of invertebrates with an emphasis on structure, function, life histories, behaviour and ecology. Invertebrate diversity is examined in a variety of environments, using New Zealand examples where possible, and provides the basis for advanced courses in conservation and marine ecology.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 108, and BIOSCI 101 or 109
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BIOSCI 208
: Invertebrate Diversity2020 Semester One (1203)
Invertebrates make up over 95 percent of animal species. This course explores the biology of invertebrates with an emphasis on structure, function, life histories, behaviour and ecology. Invertebrate diversity is examined in a variety of environments, using New Zealand examples where possible, and provides the basis for advanced courses in conservation and marine ecology.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 108, and BIOSCI 101 or 109
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BIOSCI 210
: Evolution and the Origin of Life2025 Semester Two (1255)
Covers basic concepts in evolutionary biology including Darwin and the theory of evolution by natural selection, phylogenetics, population genetics, molecular evolution, speciation and extinction. The extent to which Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection can explain the origins of biological complexity is explored.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 109, and 15 points from BIOSCI 101-108
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BIOSCI 210
: Evolution and the Origin of Life2024 Semester Two (1245)
Covers basic concepts in evolutionary biology including Darwin and the theory of evolution by natural selection, phylogenetics, population genetics, molecular evolution, speciation and extinction. The extent to which Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection can explain the origins of biological complexity is explored.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 109, and 15 points from BIOSCI 101-108
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BIOSCI 210
: Evolution and the Origin of Life2023 Semester Two (1235)
Covers basic concepts in evolutionary biology including Darwin and the theory of evolution by natural selection, phylogenetics, population genetics, molecular evolution, speciation and extinction. The extent to which Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection can explain the origins of biological complexity is explored.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 109, and 15 points from BIOSCI 101-108
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BIOSCI 210
: Evolution and the Biological Origin of Life2022 Semester Two (1225)
Covers basic concepts in evolutionary biology including Darwin and the theory of evolution by natural selection, phylogenetics, population genetics, molecular evolution, speciation and extinction. The extent to which Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection can explain the origins of biological complexity is explored.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 109, and 15 points from BIOSCI 101-108
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BIOSCI 210
: Evolution and the Biological Origin of Life2021 Semester Two (1215)
Covers basic concepts in evolutionary biology including Darwin and the theory of evolution by natural selection, phylogenetics, population genetics, molecular evolution, speciation and extinction. The extent to which Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection can explain the origins of biological complexity is explored.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 109, and 15 points from BIOSCI 101-108
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BIOSCI 210
: Evolution and the Biological Origin of Life2020 Semester Two (1205)
Covers basic concepts in evolutionary biology including Darwin and the theory of evolution by natural selection, phylogenetics, population genetics, molecular evolution, speciation and extinction. The extent to which Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection can explain the origins of biological complexity is explored.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 109, and 15 points from BIOSCI 101-108
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BIOSCI 220
: Quantitative Biology2025 Semester Two (1255)
An introduction to mathematical, statistical and computational literacy as required for contemporary biologists. Topics include fundamentals of experimental design, data exploration and visualisation, model-based inference to process biological data into biological information, comparing statistical models, prediction using mathematical models of biological processes, critical thinking about models and effective communication of findings. Data analysis and generation is taught using the R programming language. Recommended preparation: STATS 101
Prerequisite: 30 points from BIOSCI 101-109
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BIOSCI 220
: Quantitative Biology2025 Semester One (1253)
An introduction to mathematical, statistical and computational literacy as required for contemporary biologists. Topics include fundamentals of experimental design, data exploration and visualisation, model-based inference to process biological data into biological information, comparing statistical models, prediction using mathematical models of biological processes, critical thinking about models and effective communication of findings. Data analysis and generation is taught using the R programming language. Recommended preparation: STATS 101
Prerequisite: 30 points from BIOSCI 101-109
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BIOSCI 220
: Quantitative Biology2024 Semester Two (1245)
An introduction to mathematical, statistical and computational literacy as required for contemporary biologists. Topics include fundamentals of experimental design, data exploration and visualisation, model-based inference to process biological data into biological information, comparing statistical models, prediction using mathematical models of biological processes, critical thinking about models and effective communication of findings. Data analysis and generation is taught using the R programming language. Recommended preparation: STATS 101
Prerequisite: 30 points from BIOSCI 101-109
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