300-level

BIOL371
Evolutionary Ecology
Description
The focus of this course is on how the interplay between ecological and evolutionary forces generate biological diversity at many levels, and how this knowledge is used to solve problems in human health, agriculture and conservation.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL271
BIOL375
Freshwater Ecosystems
Description
Advanced theories and concepts of freshwater ecology and their practical application to current issues.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL209 and either (1) BIOL270 or (2) BIOL274 and BIOL275
BIOL377
Global Change Ecology and Biosecurity
Description
A discussion of major concepts in community and ecosystems ecology in the context of anthropogenic changes to the environment and pressure from invasive exotic species.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL209 and BIOL274
BIOL378
Population Ecology and Conservation
Description
Advanced concepts in population ecology, especially those most relevant to the New Zealand region and to the conservation of the New Zealand biota. Topics include life history tradeoffs, dispersal and metapopulations, species interactions, population regulation, population modelling, management of populations, and issues for species conservation in New Zealand.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL209 and either (1) BIOL270 or (2) BIOL274 and BIOL275
BIOL383
Behavioural Ecology
Description
The development and adaptive significance of behaviour with emphasis on the relationship between ecology and behaviour.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL209 and BIOL272
Restrictions
BIOL373
BIOL384
Marine Ecosystems
Description
Advanced theories, concepts and applications of marine ecology to current issues.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1) BIOL209, (2) BIOL212, and (3) BIOL274
Restrictions
BIOL374

Not Offered Courses in 2024

300-level

BIOL336
Ecological and Evolutionary Models
Description
Introduction to key ecological and evolutionary models. The course introduces how to solve basic mathematical models and how to use computational tools to explore their solutions. Students learn how to create simple models to understand how complex, real-world processes unfold.
Occurrences
BIOL336-24S1 (C)
Semester One 2024 - Not offered
For further information see BIOL336 course details
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
BIOL209 or 15 Points of 200-level COSC or DATA or EMTH or ENCE or PHYS or MATH or STAT. RP: BIOL270, BIOL271 or BIOL274