300-level

BIOL309
Experimental Design and Data Analysis for Biologists
Description
Advanced experimental design and statistical techniques for biologists. This course is essential for all students considering postgraduate study in biological sciences.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL209 or appropriate statistical background as determined by the Head of School
BIOL313
Advanced Microbiology
Description
This course builds on BIOL213 and explores microbial ecology, advanced food and agricultural microbiology, disease and pathogenesis. The course emphasises bacteria and fungi, with other microbes also considered. Both fundamental and applied microbiology will be covered. The practical component of the course consists of isolating and characterising novel microbial strains, using both molecular and traditional approaches.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL213
GEOG325
Health, Wellbeing and Environment
Description
Human health and wellbeing are profoundly shaped by the environments in which we live. This course examines the influence of the physical, built and social aspects of the environment on health and wellbeing. In addition to gaining increased understanding of health-environment interactions, students will develop skills in tracking environmental exposures and in presenting research findings in both written and oral formats.
Occurrences
Semester One 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
30 points of Geography at 200 level; or 30 points from Science, Arts or Health Sciences, including GEOG205.
Restrictions
GEOG322
CHEM340
Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology
Description
Environmental chemistry and toxicology covers the study of chemistry in the biosphere and the impact of humankind on them. The course will cover: the properties of atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic systems; environmental pollutants, and the analytical methods used to monitor them; mechanisms of toxicity of environmental pollutants and their impact on the environment; assessment of environmental risks.
Occurrences
Semester One 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
CHEM281 or BCHM281 or CHEM247 or (at least A grade in CHEM111)
Restrictions
CHEM324

Not Offered Courses in 2025

300-level

PHYS330
Environmental and climate modelling
Description
This is a hands-on course in which students will learn the fundamentals of modelling the Earth’s climate system. Using the Python programming language, students will develop parameterisations for simple climate models, and learn how to run more advanced models. Students will learn how models are used to support decision making through geoinformatics and science in the areas of: climate change; air pollution; the ozone layer; numerical weather prediction, and its application in renewable energy and agricultural meteorology. Particular focus will be given to how these issues affect Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider Pacific.
Occurrences
Not offered 2025, offered in 2020 , 2022 , 2024
For further information see PHYS330 course details
Points
15 points