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BIOSCI 220
: Quantitative Biology2024 Semester One (1243)
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 Biology2023 Semester Two (1235)
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: 30 points from BIOSCI 101-109
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BIOSCI 220
: Quantitative Biology2023 Semester One (1233)
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: 30 points from BIOSCI 101-109
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BIOSCI 220
: Quantitative Biology2022 Semester Two (1225)
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: 30 points from BIOSCI 101-109
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BIOSCI 220
: Quantitative Biology2022 Semester One (1223)
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: 30 points from BIOSCI 101-109
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BIOSCI 220
: Quantitative Biology2021 Semester Two (1215)
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
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BIOSCI 220
: Quantitative Biology2021 Semester One (1213)
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
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BIOSCI 220
: Quantitative Biology2020 Semester One (1203)
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
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BIOSCI 320
: Pure and Applied Entomology2020 Semester One (1203)
An introduction to the systematics of insects describing the characters that define the major lineages, discussion of the role insects play in different ecological systems, and insect anatomy, physiology, and genetics. Their impact on agriculture and as disease vectors is discussed with descriptions of various control methods for insect pests and how these methods are integrated. Students wishing to complete a course in plant protection should take both BIOSCI 320 and 321.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 103 and 15 points from Stage II Biological Sciences courses
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BIOSCI 322
: Evolution of Genes, Populations and Species2025 Semester Two (1255)
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 322
: Evolution of Genes, Populations and Species2024 Semester Two (1245)
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 322
: Evolution of Genes, Populations and Species2023 Semester Two (1235)
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 322
: Evolution of Genes, Populations and Species2022 Semester Two (1225)
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 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 322
: Evolution of Genes, Populations and Species2020 Semester Two (1205)
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 323
: Plant Diversity2020 Semester Two (1205)
An introduction to plant systematics, plant reproductive strategies, and the evolution of plants with a comprehensive survey of the characteristics and distributions of the major plant groups. Coverage will also include classical and phylogenetic approaches to plant identification, and applications of systematics. Practical work will focus on tools for identifying plants, introduction to plant diversity in the lab and field, and development of a herbarium collection.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 102 or 104 and 30 points at Stage II in Biological Sciences, Environmental Science or Geography
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BIOSCI 324
: Plant Pathology and Symbiosis2025 Semester One (1253)
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 324
: Plant Pathology and Symbiosis2023 Semester One (1233)
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 324
: Plant Pathology and Symbiosis2022 Semester One (1223)
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 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 324
: Plant Pathology and Symbiosis2020 Semester One (1203)
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, 205
Restriction: BIOSCI 321
Restriction: BIOSCI 321
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BIOSCI 325
: Plant Diversity and Function2025 Semester Two (1255)
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 325
: Plant Diversity and Function2024 Semester Two (1245)
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 325
: Plant Diversity and Function2023 Semester Two (1235)
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 325
: Plant Diversity and Function2022 Semester Two (1225)
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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