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BIOSCI 356

: Developmental Biology and Cancer
2023 Semester One (1233)
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.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 201
652

BIOSCI 356

: Developmental Biology and Cancer
2022 Semester One (1223)
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.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 201
653

BIOSCI 356

: Developmental Biology and Cancer
2021 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.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 201
654

BIOSCI 356

: Developmental Biology and Cancer
2020 Semester One (1203)
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.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 201
655

BIOSCI 394

: Terrestrial Ecology and Conservation
2025 Semester One (1253)
Explores theoretical ecology from populations to ecosystems. Applies ecological theory to conservation management through a cross-disciplinary lens in the context of social and cultural values. Students will test theoretical hypotheses in the field, conduct an ecological site assessment for conservation management and learn to use population viability analysis to assess risks to threatened populations.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 206, 220
656

BIOSCI 394

: Terrestrial Ecology and Conservation
2024 Semester One (1243)
Explores theoretical ecology from populations to ecosystems. Applies ecological theory to conservation management through a cross-disciplinary lens in the context of social and cultural values. Students will test theoretical hypotheses in the field, conduct an ecological site assessment for conservation management and learn to use population viability analysis to assess risks to threatened populations.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 206, 220
657

BIOSCI 394

: Terrestrial Ecology and Conservation
2023 Semester One (1233)
Explores theoretical ecology from populations to ecosystems. Applies ecological theory to conservation management through a cross-disciplinary lens in the context of social and cultural values. Students will test theoretical hypotheses in the field, conduct an ecological site assessment for conservation management and learn to use population viability analysis to assess risks to threatened populations.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 206 and 220, or 104 and 30 points at Stage II in either Biological Sciences or Geography
658

BIOSCI 394

: Terrestrial Ecology and Conservation
2022 Semester One (1223)
Explores theoretical ecology from populations to ecosystems. Applies ecological theory to conservation management through a cross-disciplinary lens in the context of social and cultural values. Students will test theoretical hypotheses in the field, conduct an ecological site assessment for conservation management and learn to use population viability analysis to assess risks to threatened populations.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 206 and 220, or 104 and 30 points at Stage II in either Biological Sciences or Geography
659

BIOSCI 394

: Terrestrial Ecology and Conservation
2021 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.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 206 and 220, or 104 and 30 points at Stage II in either Biological Sciences or Geography
660

BIOSCI 394

: Conservation Ecology
2020 Semester One (1203)
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.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 104 and 30 points at Stage II in either Biological Sciences or Geography
661

BIOSCI 396

: Terrestrial Ecology
2020 Semester One (1203)
Experimental and theoretical population and community ecology focusing on the interactions and environmental forces controlling the distribution and abundance of terrestrial populations of plants and animals. Both New Zealand and international examples will be used to explain the fundamental processes shaping ecological systems throughout the world.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 109, 206, and STATS 101 or 108
662

BIOSCI 700

: Phylogenetics
2025 Semester One (1253)
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.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Restriction: BIOINF 702
663

BIOSCI 700

: Phylogenetics
2024 Semester One (1243)
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.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Restriction: BIOINF 702
664

BIOSCI 700

: Phylogenetics
2023 Semester One (1233)
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.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Restriction: BIOINF 702
665

BIOSCI 700

: Advanced Phylogenetics
2022 Semester One (1223)
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.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Restriction: BIOINF 702
666

BIOSCI 700

: Advanced Phylogenetics
2021 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.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Restriction: BIOINF 702
667

BIOSCI 701

: Practical Approaches in Genomics - Level 9
2025 Semester One (1253)
Genomics provides insights into the diversity, evolution, adaptation and function of organisms. Students will complete a research project to apply the advanced practical aspects of genomics across taxa and topics such as conservation, health and ecosystem function. Recommended preparation: BIOSCI 322, 351 or 355 or equivalent.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Restriction: BIOINF 701
668

BIOSCI 701

: Practical Approaches in Genomics
2024 Semester One (1243)
Genomics provides insights into the diversity, evolution, adaptation and function of organisms. Students will complete a research project to apply the advanced practical aspects of genomics across taxa and topics such as conservation, health and ecosystem function. Recommended preparation: BIOSCI 322, 351 or 355 or equivalent.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Restriction: BIOINF 701
669

BIOSCI 701

: Practical Approaches in Genomics
2023 Semester One (1233)
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.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Restriction: BIOINF 701
670

BIOSCI 701

: Practical Approaches in Genomics
2022 Semester One (1223)
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.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Restriction: BIOINF 701
671

BIOSCI 701

: Practical Approaches in Genomics
2021 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.
Subject: Biological Sciences
Restriction: BIOINF 701
672

BIOSCI 724

: Marine Ecology
2025 Semester One (1253)
The ocean covers 70% of the surface area of Earth, provides 50% of the oxygen and much of the food consumed. This course considers marine ecology at the local, hemispheric and global levels with a focus on habitat and ecosystem connectivity and the impacts of anthropogenic change.
Subject: Biological Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
673

BIOSCI 724

: Marine Ecology
2024 Semester One (1243)
The ocean covers 70% of the surface area of Earth, provides 50% of the oxygen and much of the food consumed. This course considers marine ecology at the local, hemispheric and global levels with a focus on habitat and ecosystem connectivity and the impacts of anthropogenic change.
Subject: Biological Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
674

BIOSCI 724

: Marine Ecology
2023 Semester One (1233)
The ocean covers 70% of the surface area of Earth, provides 50% of the oxygen and much of the food consumed. This course considers marine ecology at the local, hemispheric and global levels with a focus on habitat and ecosystem connectivity and the impacts of anthropogenic change.
Subject: Biological Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
675

BIOSCI 724

: Marine Ecology
2022 Semester One (1223)
The ocean covers 70% of the surface area of Earth, provides 50% of the oxygen and much of the food consumed. This course considers marine ecology at the local, hemispheric and global levels with a focus on habitat and ecosystem connectivity and the impacts of anthropogenic change.
Subject: Biological Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions