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BIOL209
Biological Data Analysis
Description
Introductory statistics with specific examples for biologists. This course is required for all students in BIOL.
Occurrences
BIOL209-25S1 (C)
Semester One 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
STAT101
or 15 points of 100 level MATH
BIOL210
Vertebrate Biology
Description
The comparative anatomy, general biology, ecology, physiology and evolutionary history of the vertebrates.
Occurrences
BIOL210-25S2 (C)
Semester Two 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL113
BIOL211
Insect Biology
Description
The biology of insects and other non-marine arthropods, with emphasis on environmental relationships and management. Note - this course will be offered in even-numbered years.
Occurrences
BIOL211-25S1 (C)
Semester One 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL113
BIOL212
Marine Biology and Ecology
Description
An introduction to the ecology and biology of the marine environment. Description and analysis of marine communities and the biodiversity, ecology and behaviour of marine organisms.
Occurrences
BIOL212-25S1 (C)
Semester One 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL112
and
BIOL113
BIOL213
Microbiology
Description
An introduction to the fundamental principles of microbiology and microbial genetics.
Occurrences
BIOL213-25S2 (C)
Semester Two 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL111
or
BIOL113
. RP:
BIOL231
/
BCHM202
BIOL215
Exploring Biodiversity: Principles and Methods of Systematics
Description
This course takes a broad view of the ways biological diversity can be described and classified, and its origins understood. Systematics is the scientific discipline that encompasses the description, identification, nomenclature, and classification of organisms (Taxonomy) and the reconstruction of their macro-evolutionary history (Phylogenetics). Knowing the identity and evolutionary relationships of organisms is crucial to any biological study, but functional classifications are also important. This course is an introduction to the methodology and principles of systematics across all forms of biodiversity (bacteria, plants, fungi, protists, and animals), from morphological to next-generation DNA-based approaches and including functional methods.
Occurrences
BIOL215-25S2 (C)
Semester Two 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL112
or
BIOL113
(RP:
BIOL111
)
BIOL231
Foundations in Molecular Biology
Description
Principles of genetics, including the structure of RNA and DNA, molecular replication, transcription, translation, recombination and gene expression.
Occurrences
BIOL231-25S1 (C)
Semester One 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL111
(=
BCHM111
) or
ENCH281
Restrictions
BCHM202
, ENCH480, BIOL230
BIOL250
Principles of Animal Physiology
Description
An introduction to the mechanisms of how the body works, concentrating on osmoregulation and excretion, digestion, nerves and muscles.
Occurrences
BIOL250-25S1 (C)
Semester One 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL111
(=
BCHM111
) or
ENCH281
BIOL253
Cell Biology I
Description
Internal organisation of the cell. The course will build on the introduction to cell biology in BIOL 111 (BCHM 111) and seek to develop further understanding of the internal workings of the cell.
Occurrences
BIOL253-25S1 (C)
Semester One 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL111
(=
BCHM111
) or
ENCH281
Restrictions
BCHM253
BIOL254
Principles of Plant Physiology
Description
The principles of plant development, including the basic anatomy of higher plants, and how they grow, respond to external stimuli and reproduce. Relationship between these concepts and developments in agriculture and biotechnology.
Occurrences
BIOL254-25S2 (C)
Semester Two 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL111
(=
BCHM111
) or
ENCH281
Restrictions
BIOL252
BIOL271
Evolution
Description
An introduction to evolution: patterns and processes of evolution; mechanisms of evolution, adaptation, speciation and extinction.
Occurrences
BIOL271-25S1 (C)
Semester One 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL112
BIOL272
Principles of Animal Behaviour
Description
This course is intended to provide a broad understanding of how animals interact with each other and with their environment. This course will cover the control, development, adaptive significance and evolution of behaviour. We will use a combination of traditional lectures, selected case studies, laboratory and fieldwork to learn fundamental concepts animal behaviour. Additional reading of scientific papers will be an essential adjunct to the lectures and especially to assessments.
Occurrences
BIOL272-25S2 (C)
Semester Two 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL112
or
PSYC105
BIOL274
Principles of Ecology
Description
This course provides a fundamental grounding in the main concepts in and applications of ecology, the study of relationships between organisms and their environment. The most important concepts in population, community, landscape and ecosystem ecology are covered. These are considered using examples from across marine, freshwater, forest, grassland, urban and production ecosystems, and with particular reference to the factors controlling the distribution of plants, animals and microbes in Aotearoa New Zealand, and their differences to other countries. There is a particular emphasis on the problems and issues affecting natural systems, and how ecological knowledge can be applied to achieve solutions. We will also recognise taongo species and consider Maori perspectives on cultural management of natural resources. Overall, this course provides a thorough overview for those wanting to compliment other environmental knowledge. It can be combined with BIOL275 Field Ecology to provide a comprehensive platform for those wanting to undertake more advanced ecological study.
Occurrences
BIOL274-25S1 (C)
Semester One 2025
BIOL274-25S1 (D)
Semester One 2025 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL112
Restrictions
BIOL270
BIOL275
Field Ecology
Description
This course provides a fundamental grounding in the practical skills used in ecology, the study of relationships between organisms and their environment. It is designed to add to the co-requisite course BIOL274 Principles of Ecology if students want to advance to 300-level ecology courses and then postgraduate student in ecology. There is a particular emphasis on the problems and issues affecting natural systems, and how ecological knowledge can be applied to achieve solutions. The focus of the course is a four-day field trip to the UC Cass field station near Arthur’s Pass National Park. Combined with laboratory sessions prior to cultivate basic skills, the field course allows students to develop expertise in field experimental design and sampling, data analysis and interpretation, as well as providing practical experience in some wonderful high country environments. We will also recognise taongo species and consider appropriate Maori protocols (tikanga) for sampling in the field and the need for consultation. Overall, this course provides both a comprehensive platform for those wanting to undertake more advanced ecological study.
Occurrences
BIOL275-25S1 (C)
Semester One 2025
Points
15 points
Restrictions
BIOL270
Co-requisites
BIOL274