Biological Science

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BIOS 021 Plant and Animal Health
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BIOS 022 Plant Health
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BIOS 073 The Science and Practice of Organics

A study of the role of organic production systems in modern agriculture, focussing on the ecological basis for organic growing, market considerations and environmental awareness within farming systems.

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BIOS 109 Biology
An introduction to the structure, function and evolution of animals and plants. Information on course details, prerequisites, restrictions and exams. READ MORE
BIOS 111 Invertebrate and Microbial Biology
An introduction to the life strategies of micro-organisms and invertebrates. Information on course details, prerequisites, restrictions and exams. READ MORE
BIOS 112 Evolutionary Biology
Introduction to evolutionary biology with an emphasis on New Zealand. Information on course details, prerequisites, restrictions and exams. READ MORE
BIOS 201 Population Biology

Principles of the mechanisms of inheritance as a basis for plant and animal breeding. Studies of cytogentetics, developmental genetics, population genetics and polygenic inheritance. Population dynamics, including the evolution of the life history strategies and modelling population structure and changes.

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BIOS 273 The Science and Practice of Organics

A study of the role of organic production science and practice in modern agriculture, focusssing on the ecological basis for organic growing, market considerations and enviormental awareness within farming systems.

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BIOS 304 Toxicology
Terminology, principles, concepts of toxicology and mechanism of action of toxicants. Information on course details, prerequisites, restrictions and exams. READ MORE
BIOS 310 Science and Entrepreneurship Part 1
An introduction to the process of identifying, assessing and commercialising science-based research and inventions.
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BIOS 311 Science and Entrepreneurship Part 11
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BIOS 601 Integrative Management of Pastoral Systems
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BIOS 602 Pastoral System Field Study
Individual study involving the progressive monitoring of a functional pastoral system through quantitative measurement. Course information, restrictions, and contacts. READ MORE
BIOS 603 Pastoral System Analysis Project
A personal study involving a literature review and critique of the application of principles of pastoral science. Course information, restrictions, and contacts. READ MORE
BIOS 604 Advanced Toxicology A
An advanced study of biotransformation, pesticides, heavy metals, teratogenic chemicals and endocrine disruptors. Course information, restrictions, and contacts. READ MORE
BIOS 605 Advanced Toxicology B
Advanced study of Environmental Toxicology. Course information, restrictions, and contacts. READ MORE
BIOS 606 Quantitative Genetics
An advanced study of recent progress in quantitative genetics, including animal and/or plant breeding.
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BIOS 607 Molecular Genetics
An advanced study of recent progress in molecular genetics, including animal and/or plant breeding.
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