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2022
Akonga
Undergraduate
Biological Sciences
Pūtaiao Koiora
Published August 2021, by the School of Biological
Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800,
Christchurch 8140, New Zealand.
Information is correct as at the time of publication
but is subject to change. The University’s official
regulations and policies are available online at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
Contents
Ngā Kai o Roto
3 Welcome 11 Accredited Biology Major 34 School Facilities
4 Graduate Student Profiles 12 Planning Your BSc in Biology 35 Field Stations
5 Inspirational Alumni 13 Course map 36 Research Centres
6 Learn with real impact 14 Themes in Biology 37 Postgraduate Degrees
8 Prepared to make a difference 26 Biology Courses 38 Contact Information
10 Biology at UC 32 Biochemistry Courses 39 Map
Tauti mai
Welcome
Biology means the study of Our courses will help prepare you for a career. Equity and Diversity
The opportunities for a biologist are far-reaching:
living things. Biologists study be it in research, teaching, policy, or as a front-
The School of Biological Sciences recognises
the inherent worth of every person and group.
animals, plants and microbes line biosecurity officer. You will find our courses We celebrate diversity in gender, sexuality, race,
in many different ways and at exciting, challenging, and up-to-the minute as religion, culture, ability, and all other forms of
various scales from molecules our lecturers are all actively engaged in research diversity. We promote equity, diversity, access,
in the Biological Sciences. With two National and inclusion in science, and stand up against
and cells to multicellular Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards and seven bullying, harassment and discrimination. The
organisms, populations, and even UC Teaching Awards in recent years, we have a School is committed to realising the principles of
ecosystems. proven track record in excellence in teaching. Te Tiriti o Waitangi and acknowledges the distinct
We are also host to three Rutherford Discovery status of Māori as tangata whenua. These values
Fellows. The Fellowships support New Zealand’s are at the core of our teaching, research and
most talented early- to mid-career researchers. outreach.
It has been suggested that the 21st Century will Need help? We are here for you
belong to the biologist. We now have incredibly
powerful tools available to us - from the During your time as a student at UC, you may
laboratory tools of the molecular biologist to the go through difficult periods in your life. This
computer tools employed by those engaged in might come with anxiety and depression, making
modelling the processes occurring in ecosystems. it challenging to focus and stay motivated on
your studies. You might even start questioning
This handbook is provided to help you plan your abilities and your sense of belonging at
a course of study in Biology. If you have any university. We would like you to know that we
questions please contact us. understand this and care about your wellbeing.
Welcome to Biology at UC. It is therefore important that you reach out
and get help if you need it. Your lecturers can
discuss with you how we can better support
you academically during difficult times. You are
also very welcome to seek help from the Biology
Undergraduate Advisor or the College of Science
Student Advisors. The UC Student Care Team
specifically supports students who are going
through a rough time. Their services are free and
available for all students.
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Āhuatanga Ākonga
Student Profiles
Our undergraduate program is designed to develop your understanding of biological sciences through
theory and practical activities. Our graduates perform diverse jobs all over the world, from remote villages to
capital cities. UC is ranked in the top 3% of universities in the world. A degree from Canterbury is seen by the
world as a quality degree and opens many doors.
‘UC is an excellent choice as ‘The field trips I have been ‘There are many things that
the courses offered suited on to the Cass field station are constantly being
my interests extremely well.’ have definitely enhanced my discovered in the field of
appreciation for how biochemistry...
Steve has a clear idea of what he wants to do in
his career and has taken on a double degree to wonderful the environment
Rudy had always wanted to have a career ‘in a
set himself up for it. of New Zealand is...’ white lab coat working in a pristine laboratory’
‘My aim is to one day own a company. My since he was young, which eventually lead him
BCom will help me to achieve that, and my BSc onto Biochemistry studies.
will provide the industry. New Zealand has a As she reaches the latter stages of her degree,
miniature biotechnology scene, so there is plenty Sophie says she has been inspired by her studies Originally from India, Rudy moved to New
of opportunity for those with the right skills to to make science the basis of her future. Zealand for its reputation in scenic views and
help it grow. My dream is to be involved in as ‘Every day here I learn new and exciting things kind locals.
many ventures as I can, specialising in clean about the wonderful world we live in. Ecology Biochemistry ended up being his passion,
energies and sustainability.’ in particular has become my passion. The field because of how well it fitted into other science
Steve has long been fascinated by biology, and trips I have been on to the Cass field station have subjects and its relevance to the world.
after deciding it was an area he wanted to work definitely enhanced my appreciation for how With one of his favourite things about his
in long-term, realised he needed to study the wonderful the environment of New Zealand is, Science degree being the opportunity to make
subject at a higher level. and how important it is that we look after it.’ contacts with industry experts, Rudy landed an
‘I’m one of those people that will stare at pond While she was at high school, Sophie was amazing internship with a commercial medical
water under the microscope for ages just to expecting to study commerce at university, but diagnostics lab in India.
glimpse something weird swim by, or become was persuaded that her academic strength was ‘I wish to lead a successful research group that
awe-struck in a forest by the sheer scale or in science. However, by choosing to study at UC, produces meaningful results that have an impact
biological diversity around me,’ he says. she was able to do both. ‘Finding out that I could on the lives of people who are less privileged
study Economics in a Bachelor of Science, I was than I am,’ he says.
‘In my Science degree, the labs are definitely the sold!’ she says. ‘Doing a double major can be very
best part. I have always preferred learning by full-on at times, trying to squeeze everything
discovering things practically. ’ Rudranuj (Rudy) Bundela
into three years, but it is definitely achievable.
Recently completed a BSc(Hons) in
Steve Rowe Sophie Hale Biochemistry
Studying towards a Bachelor of Science in Studying towards a Bachelor of Science in
Biotechnology and a Bachelor of Commerce Biological Sciences and Economics
in Strategy and Entrepreneurship
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Tāura Maruwehi
Inspirational Alumni
See more at www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/biology/alumni
Jamie has expertly woven Since her first year at high Shelley has a major role in
together strands of Māori school Wafaa has been the post-earthquake
culture and science to intrigued by biochemistry— revitalisation of
achieve research excellence the chemical reactions and Christchurch rivers.
pathways that underpin life.
Being Māori and a scientist has shaped Jamie’s Combining her passions for quality science
career and his personal journey that has and clear communication, Shelley started
included appearances on the national kapahaka After completing her BSc in 1992 she took on a EOS Ecology—an aquatic science and visual
stage, Māori community environmental number of roles, from a biochemist at a kidney communication company—soon after graduating
research, governance roles in Māori business transplant unit to the Director of Medical from UC. As Co-director and Principal Scientist,
and education initiatives. In these roles he is Laboratories for Al-Rusafa district, Baghdad. Shelley is responsible for strategic direction,
recognised as a leader within the Māori and In 2013 Wafaa made the big move to New managing the science team, maintaining quality,
science communities. Zealand to take up a PhD position, where and undertaking research and commercial work
On completing his studies, Jamie took up a post- despite the hardship of being away from her to identify robust and practical solutions to the
doctoral fellowship at Manaaki Whenua Landcare family she felt welcome and at home. She was problems facing freshwater and estuary systems
Research where he went on to become a senior a highly respected citizen within the School in New Zealand.
scientist with a joint appointment as a senior and supported inclusive activities such as the Recognised for her expertise in the impacts
Māori lecturer at Lincoln University. Biological Sciences International Food Festival. of urbanisation on aquatic fauna and the
He now holds positions at the Bio-Protection Her PhD research focused on disrupting receptors rehabilitation of aquatic systems, Shelley was
Research Centre, Cawthron Institute and Ngā Pae involved in ovarian cancer cell growth, her selected as the Ecology Technical Lead for
o Te Māramatanga. findings have been published in the prestigious two key Anchor Projects aimed at revitalising
journal Cancer Letters. Christchurch following the earthquakes—Te
Jamie conducts his research within multi- Papa Otākaro/Avon River Precinct (ARP) and the
disciplinary/multi-organisational programmes On her return to Iraq she took on a two year
assignment to the challenging role of Director of Northern/Eastern Frame. As Ecology and Design
embedded in Māori cultural process and Leader for the ARP in-river works package, Shelley
communities but linked strongly with Central Public Health Laboratories (CPHL), where
she had to be ready to respond, 24 hours a day, to is also responsible for one of the largest urban
end-user organisations. This approach waterway revitalisation programmes in New
explores mechanisms that promote mutual any disease crisis within the country.
Zealand.
understanding and equality of uptake in Wafaa is currently a Health Security Partners
policy and decision making with respect to (HSP) Fellow and has recently taken up a Shelley is a member of community groups and
environmental resource management. lectureship position at the College of Medicine, Chairperson of a charitable trust, and regularly
Ibn Sina University. donates her time and her company’s resources to
Dr James Ataria help the general public on ecology matters.
Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Dr Wafaa Al-Hussainni
Raukawa Shelley McMurtrie
2018 PhD in Biochemistry
1991 BSc 1996 BSc
1994 MSc 2001 MSc
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Kia whakaweawe āu akoranga
Learn with real impact
The community benefits of learning
Many courses in Biological Sciences are designed to teach
students in the context of the “real world”. Our courses include
a range of activities and outputs that benefit communities,
allowing students to contribute while they learn.
Seeking answers for Environment Canterbury and other
our communities organisations to document the plant
species in the Cass-Craigieburn-Arthur’s
Courses in Marine Biology and Ecology Pass area. They collect plant specimens
(BIOL 212) and Science, Maori and for the UC herbarium and contribute their
Indigenous Knowledge (SCIM 101) interact observation data and photos to public
with Kaikoura coastal communities. websites such as iNaturalist and the Cass
Students learn through field work designed Mountain Research Area Plant Checklist.
to help answer specific community
generated questions relating to the health Participating in
and future of their marine environment. The
new knowledge generated by the students
decision making
is an especially important contribution In Molecular Genetics (BIOL 333) students
after the recent earthquakes as the locals write a submission to a regulatory agency,
attempt to understand and adapt to such as the Environmental Protection
the changed environment. Community Authority (EPA) or the Food Standards
engagement involves the rūnanga and both Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), as per a
primary and secondary schools. publicly notified consultation request. They
review the scientific studies supplied to
Developing public resources the agency and conduct a critique, with the
Students of Practical Field Botany (BIOL option to submit this to the agency and
305) work together with participants thus also participating in the consultation
from the Department of Conservation, process.
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Kia rite ki te korara
Prepared to make a difference
Get hands-on with real-world experiences
Hands-on experiences through the investigation of real world
problems and scenarios are an important way to learn at UC.
The learnings from these activities and experiences add to
each student’s toolkit of transferable skills to be applied in
their future career, and life as a scientifically literate citizen.
Real life situations With a New Zealand context
As part of Advanced Microbiology (BIOL 313), The Global Change and Biosecurity
students write a scientific report, about a (BIOL 377) course has a two-day research
microbe that they isolate, in the format used workshop in which students work in teams
by water monitoring officials. Laboratory to assess the ability of potentially invasive
classes are complemented by an open lab species to survive in NZ, both now and with
that allows students to individually plan and a changing climate. They then consider and
conduct experiments. The open labs allow model the possible impacts of that invader
students to develop time management on a New Zealand ecosystem.
skills and valuable hands-on experiences
under real life situations to develop their Work ready skills
skills. This specifically includes experimental
Students in Marine Ecosystems (BIOL 384)
failure and good microbiological laboratory
develop hands-on sampling techniques that
practise.
are used in contract work on biodiversity
monitoring of near-shore marine
A global view communities, such as for the Department
Investigating contemporary global of Conservation. Students write reports
genetic engineering projects of plants based on industry standards, and give
is part of Plant Development and presentations that stress problems, avenues
Biotechnology (BIOL 352). Students reflect to solutions and results of experimental
on environmental and food safety issues testing. The combination of species
as well as public perceptions of genetic identification, structured sampling, and
modifications of plants. By the end of oral and written reporting provides good
the course they are prepared to make an grounding for applied research and future
informed difference in contributing to employment.
public debates on genetically modified
organisms (GMOs).
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Mātai Koiora ki UC
Biology at UC
The Biology major offered at the
undergraduate level provides
a broad-based introduction to
Biology.
Staff and research students in the School are
engaged in research in five themes of biology
that are vital to humankind:
• Biochemistry - the chemistry of life
• Bioinformatics - understanding, managing
and using biological data through a wide
range of applications and tools.
• Molecular/Micro Biology & Systematics -
how molecules and micro-organisms are
structured, function, interact with their
environment and evolve.
• Cell & Organismal Physiology - how the
processes within cells, tissues and individuals
function
• Ecology, Evolution & Behaviour - how
organisms interact and change over time in
ecosystems
We offer over 40 undergraduate courses in
biology and biochemistry. They are taught Entry to Biology
by academic staff with expertise in areas of Entry into Biological Sciences is straightforward.
biology ranging from genetics, biochemistry We recommend that you take maths with
Science Pathways at Canterbury
and molecular biology to ecology, conservation statistics at Year 13. The diagram at right shows the
biology and biotechnology. Biology courses different paths that may be followed to complete School Workforce
(Year 13)
also support multidisciplinary majors and undergraduate and postgraduate studies in
degrees such as Biochemistry, Bioinformatics,
Biology.
Environmental Science, Antarctic Studies and
Water Resource Management —Biology at UC BSc
offers something for everyone! Should I study Biology or First Year
All our Biology majors will complete the three Environmental Sciences? Second Year
Third Year
100-level biology core papers: BIOL 111 Cellular A Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree with a major
Biology and Biochemistry, BIOL 112 Ecology, in Biological Sciences will provide you with a set excellent
grades
Evolution and Conservation and BIOL 113 Diversity of skills to take a biological approach to studying
of Life. In addition, Biology majors need to the environment, with a focus on animals, plants,
take STAT 101 Statistics 1 as an introduction to and microbes. This is a good option for you if Diploma Masters Honours
statistical data analysis (unless you have NCEA your main interest is in subjects such as ecology, PGDipSc MSc BSc(Hons)
1 year Part I 1 year
L3 Maths achieved with excellence) and SCIE 101 biosecurity, behaviour, evolution, physiology, cell
Science, Society, and Me. Finally, all students that biology, conservation, botany, zoology, genetics, Part II
major in biology complete BIOL 209 Introduction and microbiology.
to Biological Data Analysis. In contrast, a Bachelor of Environmental Sciences
Having gained an introduction to the breadth with Honours (BEnvSci(Hons)) is a good choice Doctorate
of Biology in their first year, many students if you want to learn more about how the PhD
subsequently start to focus on a particular environment is structured, how it functions, and 3 years
area. Such interests are catered for in the major how it is impacted by our actions. This degree is a
thematic areas described in pages 10–17. good study pathway if you are interested in topics
such as biosecurity, sustainability, natural disaster
You will see that there is overlap between the A Career in Biology
themes. The overlap is important – the area response, and global climate change.
of molecular genetics, for example, is just as You can also choose to study towards a BSc with
important to the study of biodiversity as it is to a double major in Biology and Environmental
the study of animal or plant development! Sciences to broaden your skillset. This gives you
the biological knowledge and skills to contribute
to addressing environmental challenges.
10 www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/biologyAccredited Biology major
The Biological Sciences major
in the BSc degree has been
accredited by the Royal Society
of Biology (RSB) in the UK, the
first in NZ to be internationally
recognised in this way!
Graduates from Accredited
programmes are equipped
with well-rounded knowledge
and skills, making them highly
employable both within and
beyond their chosen field.
Advantages of Accreditation:
• Academic achievement recognised
• Improved standards of learning and teaching
in the biosciences
• Students can be confident about their chosen
course of study
• Enhanced competitiveness of graduates in a
global jobs market
• Employers assured of the level of employability
skills and subject relevant bioscience skills
provided by the degree
• Provides an international mark of “good
practice” allowing wide ranging comparability
among high performing institutions
Quality assured through
international review Benefits of Accreditation for students
Biological Sciences encompasses a set of Greater employability prospects and enhanced competitiveness in a global jobs market
experimental subjects, which require a hands-
The Accreditation programme establishes a profile of key skills that bioscience employers can
on approach to learning. Our accredited degree
recognise in graduates from accredited degrees. Students are able to provide tangible examples (i.e.
incorporates learning outcomes associated with
taught, assessed and carried out in practice) of their skills (e.g.in the laboratory, team working etc.).
key skills in laboratory and fieldwork thereby
providing a high standard of competence in Professional body Accreditation of their degree
graduates. Transferable graduate skills such as
communication, problem solving and team Students can be confident that the degree they are choosing is of a high standard and has been
working are integral to the degree. Biologists assessed and enhanced by the Accreditation process. The RSB bases Accreditation on a set of wide
must be equipped with the skills necessary ranging criteria, meaning students will be aware of not only the technical skills and knowledge
for self-learning and the ability to apply basic gained in their course, but also the transferable skills such as teamwork, communication and
principles of maths, chemistry, physics and entrepreneurship.
information technology to their learning and
Free membership/registration to the RSB
career. These are taught and assessed at all
levels, providing a gradual development of ability Graduates from accredited programmes are entitled to a free year of membership to the Society.
and self-confidence in students, culminating This will enable access to a significant network of bioscience professionals, making it easier to stay
at graduation. Students are encouraged and up-to-date with biology related developments (e.g. via the free weekly bulletin of key discoveries,
supported to develop their creativity, innovation initiatives and policies worldwide) and provide graduates with additional recognition of their skills
and entrepreneurship. and experiences. This is extremely beneficial to graduates, particularly at a time when they are
applying for their first employment. Membership of the Society gives students and graduates a feeling
Accredited degrees are highly regarded by of belonging to a wide community of biologists, interested in biology for its own sake but also to
employers as well as within the learning and contribute their knowledge and skills to help meet world challenges.
teaching community. Accredited programmes
are delivered by subject experts and produce
graduates who will excel in their chosen field. See www.rsb.org.uk for more information about the Royal Society of Biology
www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/biology 11Whakamaheretia
Planning Your BSc in Biology
Biological Sciences Major Choosing your first Choosing courses for your
The Bachelor of Science, or BSc degree, is a year courses second and third year:
three-year undergraduate degree requiring 360 Starting your BSc in Biology is straightforward. Themes in Biology
points. The School offers undergraduate majors Most students begin by taking the core biology In order to help you to choose your second
in Biological Sciences (BIOL) and Biochemistry courses during their first year at Canterbury, but and third year courses, Biological Sciences has
(BCHM). We also offer a Bachelor of Data Science students who discover an interest in biology designed a range of themes (see pages 10–17).
with a major in Bioinformatics. Our three core later can also take the core courses during their They allow you to create a personalised degree
100 level biology courses (BIOL 111, BIOL 112, BIOL second year. The three core courses are: that suits your interests.
113) provide a comprehensive overview of Biology
BIOL 111 Cellular Biology and Biochemistry The themes are informal selections of courses
and our 200- and 300-level courses provide
BIOL 112 Ecology, Evolution and Conservation that we recommend taking to become proficient
advanced training in specialised areas. We believe
BIOL 113 Diversity of Life in your area of interest. For each, we list the core
that this broad approach in curriculum delivery is
of great benefit to student learning. [BIOL 111 (co-coded as BCHM 111) is required courses and some of the main complementary
for Biochemistry majors, BIOL 112 and 113 are courses that you might be interested in.
To major in BIOL, students must pass STAT 101,
recommended.] You don’t have to select a theme to major in
SCIE 101, BIOL 111, BIOL 112, BIOL 113 and BIOL 209.
To gain a pass a student must do satisfactory Because statistical analysis and experimental Biology, nor do you need to take all core courses
practical work in laboratory classes and in field design is such a fundamental aspect of all in your theme/s of interest. However, many
courses as well as performing satisfactorily in biological research, all Biology majors are students find it helpful to use one or more
written tests and examinations. required to take STAT 101 Statistics 1 (unless you themes for selecting a coherent combination of
have NCEA L3 Maths achieved with excellence) courses.
Students who have not taken Chemistry to Year
and BIOL 209 Introduction to Biological Data The Biochemistry theme can also be taken as a
13 or Scholarship level are recommended to take
Analysis. BSc students enrolling at UC or the first major if all core courses are taken.
15 points of CHEM (e.g. CHEM 114) before enrolling
time in 2018 will need to take SCIE 101 Science,
in 200 level courses.
Students who have not taken Maths (with
Society, and Me.
Find maths or chemistry
Calculus) to Year 13 or Scholarship level should
Two additional first year courses are also offered intimidating?
for students. These optional courses cannot be
strongly consider taking 15 points of MATH (e.g. Mathematics and Chemistry can seem
substituted for the core biology courses.
MATH 101) before enrolling in 200 level courses. intimidating to many - if you lack confidence
BIOL 116 Human Biology in these (or haven’t done them to year 13)
Students admitted to an Honours or Masters
SCIM 101 Science, Maori and Indigenous but want to expand your background, don’t
Degree in the Biological Sciences or Ecology
Knowledge worry! UC provides plenty of support. This
majors must include BIOL 309, or an equivalent
course, in their undergraduate degree. BIOL includes introductory courses at 1st year that
309 is strongly recommended for ALL intending are specifically tailored to biologists’ needs
postgraduate students. – Methods of Mathematics (MATH 101) and
Foundations of Chemistry (CHEM 114). If in doubt,
Minor in Biology talk to one of our academic advisors.
A student intending to minor in Biology needs at
least 75 points in Biology, which must include at
least 45 points at 200-level or above.
12 www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/biologyCourse map
Cc Sr
Simplified overview of course pre-requisites and Bicultural
Competence and Confidence (BiCC) touch points.
BIOL
Cc Sr
Im M Or Required
for Biology
Cg Sc
Im Or
354 Cg Sc
Tr
Major
SCIE
101
Cc Sr
Im M Or
Cg Sc
BIOL
250 Im
Cc Sr
Cg Sc
Or
BIOL
355 Im
Cc Sr
Cg Sc
Or
Tr
Tr Tr Tr
Cc Sr BIOL Cc Sr BIOL Cc Sr
BIOL
116 Im
Cg Sc
Or 231 Im
Cg Sc
Or
333 Im
Cg Sc
Or Sr A process of self-reflection on the
nature of ‘knowledge’ and ‘norms’
Tr Tr Tr
Cc Sr Cc Sr Cc Sr
The nature of contemporary
BIOL Or
BIOL
111
Im M Or
Cg Sc
254 Im
Cg Sc
Or BIOL
352
Im
Cg Sc
Or Māori organisational structures,
e.g. rūnanga, hapū, iwi, iwi
Tr Tr Tr
corporations
BIOL Cc Sr BIOL Cc Sr
253 Im
Cg Sc
Or 351 Im Or Sc Traditional and contemporary
Tr
Cg Sc
Tr realities of Māori society, e.g.
tikanga and kawa, te reo Māori
BIOL Cc Sr BIOL Cc Sr
213 Im
Cg Sc
Or
313 Im
Cg Sc
Or Tr The Treaty of Waitangi and
Aotearoa New Zealand’s bicultural
Tr Tr
history
Cc Sr Cc Sr
BIOL BIOL
113 Im M Or
211 Im Or Cg The process of colonisation and
Cg Sc
Tr
Cg Sc
Tr
globalisation
Cc Sr Other indigenous models of
BIOL BIOL Cc Sr Im
210 Im
Cg Sc
Or
332 Im
Cg Sc
Or development, knowledge and
behaviours
Tr Tr
BIOL Cc Sr
BIOL
Cc Sr Cc Application of bicultural
competence and confidence in a
215 Im
Cg Sc
Or
334 Im
Cg Sc
Or
chosen discipline and career
Tr Tr
BIOL Cc Sr BIOL Cc Sr
212 Im
Cg Sc
Or 371 Im
Cg Sc
Or
Tr Tr
Cc Sr BIOL Cc Sr
BIOL
271
Im
Cg Sc
Or
305 Im
Cg Sc
Or
Tr Tr
BIOL Cc Sr
Cc Sr Cc Sr
275 Im
Cg Sc
Or BIOL
375 Im Or BIOL Im
377 Or
Tr Cg Sc Cg Sc
Tr Tr
Cc Sr Cc Sr BIOL Cc Sr Cc Sr
BIOL BIOL Im
BIOL Im
112 M Or
Cg Sc
274 Im
Cg Sc
Or 378 Im
Cg Sc
Or
384 Cg Sc
Or
Tr Tr Tr Tr
Cc Sr Cc Sr
BIOL Im M Or BIOL Or
209 Cg Sc
Tr
309
Im
Cg Sc
Tr
BIOL Cc Sr Please note that this diagram is intended as a
336 Im
Cg Sc
Or simplified overview. Check the course descriptions,
Tr online course details or the university calendar
for full information. Some courses require more
BIOL Cc Sr BIOL Cc Sr than one pre-requisite course, have alternative
272 Im
Cg Sc
Or 383 Im
Cg Sc
Or
prerequisites or recommended preparation courses
Tr Tr
which are not shown here.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/biology 13Kaupapa Mātai Koiora
Themes in Biology
An overview of undergraduate
Biology and Biochemistry at UC
Our undergraduate teaching is aligned to 5 main themes in biology as
shown in the diagram to the right. The themes are not isolated from
each other as there is significant overlap, many of our courses cover
content from multiple themes. There are also synergies with areas n Bio Mol
such as environmental science, biogeography, medical physics and l u tio log ecu
vo ur y & lar
waterways, to name a few.
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l o g ha ste ro
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Everyone starts with a 100 level core of biology or biochemistry along
Eco & B 300 level ma
tic
with SCIE 101. These courses provide an introduction to the themes
s
allowing you to choose a pathway forward based on your interests. 200 level
Our pathways have been designed to align with a theme, and are
supported by courses from the other themes. You can also design START HERE
your own pathway to suit your interests, our advisors can help you
Cell ysiolog y
Biol or Bchm
istry *
with this. core
& Or
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Bachelor of Science degree requirements
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The Bachelor of Science degree requires a minimum total of 360 credit
sma
points, of which at least 255 points must be from science courses. The
remaining 105 points can be from science or non-science courses. At
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least 225 points must be above 100-level, of which at least 90 must be
at 300-level, 60 of them in a single subject (BIOL) – this is your major.
Students can take more than 225 points above 100-level and some Bioinformatics**
choose to do a double major by taking two science subjects through to
300-level with 60 points in each.
Checklist to a BSc major in Biology * Also offered as a Bachelor of Science with a
Major in Biochemistry
The core requirements are, a minimum of:
** Also offered as a Bachelor of Data Science
• 60 points selected from BCHM 305, BCHM 306 and with a Major in Bioinformatics
300 level BIOL (excluding Biol 309)........................................... ▫
• 90 points at 300 level.......................................................... ▫
• 225 points at 200/300 level ................................................ ▫
• 255 points from science courses ....................................... ▫
• 360 credit points .................................................................. ▫
• BIOL 111, BIOL 112, BIOL 113, SCIE 101, STAT 101
and BIOL 209 ........................................................................ ▫
Steps to designing your degree
If planning Select
Select a Select at least 4 postgraduate additional Ensure that
Start with a 200 level 300-level study add courses to you meet all
100 level core theme of courses in Biol 309 or match your requirements
courses your major to graduate
BCHM 381 interests
The Science Student Advisor and Biology Undergraduate Advisor are available to help you plan your degree
14 www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/biologyGeneralized Biological Sciences BSc degree structure
Biology major courses Other science courses Courses from science or other degrees
1 Biol 111 Biol 112 Biol 113 Stat 101 Scie 101 100
Level
100
Level
100
Level
2 200
Level
200
Level
200 Biol 209 200
Level Level
200
Level
200
Level
100
Level
3 300 300 300 300 300 300 200 200
Level Level Level Level Level Level Level Level
* Biology majors are strongly recommended to take some chemistry, such as CHEM 114.
This diagram shows the minimum requirements for a BSc degree with a major in Biology.
Many students take more than 225 points above the 100 level, and most take more than 60
points in their major. Students must take BIOL 111, BIOL 112, BIOL 113, STAT 101 and BIOL 209 in
their degree, and BIOL 309 is strongly recommended, especially for potential postgraduate
students. BIOL 309 cannot be used as part of the minimum 60 points needed at 300 level to
major in Biological Sciences, but BCHM 305 and BCHM 306 can be used.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/biology 15Biochemistry
Biochemistry is a major, see the UC Calendar for regulations.
Choose this theme if you are interested in topics such as:
Biotechnology, animal physiology, plant development, medical biochemistry
Biochemistry uses the techniques of chemistry, proteins; DNA & RNA; and cellular control • Forensic Senior Technician - ESR
physics and molecular biology to probe the mechanisms • Research Technician at e.g. Synlait Milk Ltd
mysteries of biology at the molecular level. • The nature of enzyme-catalysed reactions.
At UC, biochemistry courses are taught as • Research Technician in biochemistry at
a collaboration between the Department of • Ultrastructure: studies of the coordination AgResearch or Plant & Food Research
Chemistry and the School of Biological Sciences. of the structure and function of cells, their • Scientific sales consultant for a
For Biochemistry students it is important to organelles and their proteins. pharmaceutical company
consider both biology and chemistry courses • The structure of biopolymers: studies of the • Medical laboratory technician
in addition to the biochemistry core when structure of proteins, DNA & RNA, cell walls,
etc. • Craft Brewery Manager at a micro brewery
designing your degree.
• Applied biochemistry: studies of immobilised • Secondary school teacher
Within the broad field of biochemistry, research
interests at UC focus on the following key areas: enzymes; biochemical engineering, food • Research technician
• The molecular basis for diseases biochemistry, etc. • Laboratory manager
• Medical biochemistry • Free radical biochemistry.
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• The molecular basis for biological phenomena:
studies of molecular biology; gene expression
Career paths UC Careers, Internships & Employment
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phenomena employment across a wide range of disciplines Careers New Zealand
- from chemistry to molecular biology; from www.careers.govt.nz
• Enzyme inhibition and drug design
medicine to food technology.
• Natural products chemistry and drug discovery
A Biochemistry major can prepare you for
• Intermediary metabolism: studies of the diverse careers including teaching and research
integration of reactions in living cells; how in hospitals and medical fields, in the food and
cells make and use energy; biosynthesis of drink industries, in agriculture and in industry.
16 www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/biologyBiochemistry
My degree plan
Year 1 BSc 2 3 4 BSc(Hons), PGDipSc,
MSc part 1
Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester 1 Semester 2
Optional Optional Optional
BCHM 111 BCHM 112 BCHM 202 BCHM 222 BCHM 305 BCHM 306
Optional Optional Optional
SCIE 101 BCHM 212 BCHM 281 BCHM 338 BCHM 339
‡
BCHM 253
‡ BCHM 381 if considering
postgraduate study
100 level courses 200 level courses 300 level courses
BCHM 111 Cellular Biology & Biochemistry (S1) BCHM 202 Foundations of Molecular Biology BCHM 305 Protein Science (S1)
BCHM 112 Structure and Reactivity in (aka BIOL 231) (S1) BCHM 306 Biochemical Pathology (S2)
Chemistry and Biochemistry [1] (S2) BCHM 212 Chemical Reactivity (S1) BCHM 338 Chemical Biology (S1)
SCIE 101 Science, Society & Me (S2) BCHM 222 Biochemistry B - Metabolism; the BCHM 339 Bioinorganic & Bioorganic
reactions of molecules in cells (S2) Chemistry (S2)
BCHM 253 Cell Biology 1 (aka BIOL 253) (S1) BCHM 381 Biochemical Techniques (S2) [2]
BCHM 281 Practical Biochemistry (S2)
Notes
[1] If you have fewer than 14 credits of NCEA level 3 chemistry take CHEM 114 before starting BCHM/CHEM 112.
[2] BCHM 381 is usually required for postgraduate Biochemistry.
The Science Student Advisor and Biology Undergraduate Advisor are available to help you plan your degree.
You may also like:
BIOL 112 Ecology, Evolution & STAT 101 Statistics 1 (S1, S2, Su) BIOL 334 Evolutionary Genetics &
Conservation (S2) (or MATH 101) [2] Genomics (S2)
BIOL 113 Diversity of Life (S1) BCHM 206 Organic Chemistry (S2) BIOL 351 Cell Biology 2 (S2)
BIOL 116 Human Biology (S2) BIOL 209 Biological Data Analysis (S1) BIOL 352 Plant Development and
HLTH 110 Epidemiology (S1) BIOL 210 Vertebrate Biology (S2) Biotechnology (S1)
CHEM 111 Chemical Principles & BIOL 213 Microbiology (S2) CHEM 335 Organometallic Chemistry &
Processes (S1,S2) Catalysis (S2)
BIOL 250 Principles of Animal Physiology (S1)
LAWS 101 Legal System: Legal Method CHEM 337 Organic Synthesis (S2)
BIOL 254 Principles of Plant Physiology (S2)
& Institutions (W) CHEM 340 Environmental Chemistry and
CHEM 211 Molecules (S1) Toxicology (S1)
MATH 101 Methods of Mathematics (S1, S2)
PSYC 206 Research Design and Statistics (S1,Su) PSYC 333 Biological Psychology (S1)
SCIM 101 Science, Maori & Indigenous
Knowledge (S2) BIOL 333 Molecular Genetics (S1) SCIE 303 Internship (Su)
www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/biology 17Bioinformatics
A new Bachelor of Data Science degree has been introduced in 2021, contact the College of Science Student Advisor for further details.
Choose this degree if you are interested in topics such as:
Molecular genetics and genomics, evolutionary biology, biological databases,
computer programming, mathematics, statistics.
Bioinformatics and computational biology are
broad themes in biology and their definitions
are changing as the field develops. These themes
are seen as disruptive and are leading biological
research forward in the 21st century. They
centre around understanding, managing and
using biological data through a wide range of
applications and tools.
New biological techniques allow the generation
of massive datasets, whilst the development
of new computer technology enables novel
approaches to analysing these data. This use of
“big data” is transforming how biologists ask
questions and seek answers.
Bioinformatics is seen as so important that
UC recently developed a new Bachelor of Data
Science. There are five majors with Bioinformatics
the most relevant to students interested in
biological sciences.
Through a bioinformatics major you will gain
a wide variety of transferable skills. These will
include programming languages, statistics
as applied to biological data, familiarity with
fundamental algorithms and the ability to apply
these to novel problems and large biological
datasets, and the ability to create pipelines Career paths Graduates in bioinformatics may take up careers
tying together multiple bioinformatics and such as:
computational programs. A graduate with a bioinformatics background
would often work as part of a research team. • Graduate Analyst for The Northern Regional
With big data comes big responsibility, and you They may perform tasks such as rearranging Alliance, Auckland
will learn the importance of data security, ethics, data into formats that allow for accurate use, • Research Leader in Data Analytics – Scion
and strategy. developing tools to visualise complex data, • Bioinformatics Analyst, Dana-Farber Cancer
These bioinformatics skills are used in many collaborating with investigators to develop and Institute
different ways, such as to analyse and interpret perform statistical analyses and/or developing
high-throughput molecular data to understand novel bioinformatic analysis pipelines, and • Data Management Officer, University of New
community composition and function. Further, use a range of statistical software and various South Wales, Sydney
one could make use of the great wealth of database structures to analyse and store data. • Bioinformatics coordinator for Genomics
publicly available human genome datasets and Aotearoa
apply novel analysis techniques to these. These • Biostatistician for Novotech
skills and techniques can also be used to add to
our understanding of evolutionary patterns and • Bioinformatician - Single Cell & Computational
processes, identifying invasive species through Genomics, Garvan Institute of Medical
DNA data, or study whole communities through Research, Sydney
metabarcoding approaches, or shed new light on • National Research Partnerships Manager
human health and disease. at Australian Genome Research Facility Ltd,
This degree major supports other areas of Melbourne
biology, including Systematics, Molecular
Biology, Evolution, Ecology, Microbiology, Useful links
Conservation and Taxonomy. UC Careers, Internships & Employment
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Careers New Zealand
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18 www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/biologyBachelor of Data Science with a Bioinformatics Major
You can also design a BSc majoring in Biology with a focus on bioinformatics, computational biology
or data science - contact a student advisor for support to plan your degree.
My degree plan
Year 1 BSc 2 3 4 BSc(Hons), PGDipSc,
MSc part 1
Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester 1 Semester 2
Optional Optional Optional
BIOL 111 BIOL 112 BIOL 231 BIOL 215 BIOL 333 BIOL 334
Optional Optional Optional
COSC 121 DATA 101 COSC 262 DATA 201 BIOL 337
BIOL 338
MATH 102 COSC 122 DATA 203 PHIL 240 DATA 301
SCIE 101 BIOL 271 STAT 202* STAT 315* DATA 303
100 level courses 200 level courses 300 level courses
BIOL 111 Cellular Biology & Biochemistry (S1) BIOL 215 Origins and Classification of Life BIOL 333 Molecular Genetics
BIOL 112 Ecology, Evolution & Conservation Biol 231 Foundations in Molecular Biology BIOL 334 Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics
(S2) BIOL 271 Evolution BIOL 337 Bioinformatics (New in 2023)
COSC 121 Introduction to Computer DATA 201 Data Wrangling (S2) BIOL 338 Bioinformatics Project (New in 2023)
Programming (S1, S2)
DATA 203 Data Science Multivariable DATA 301 Big Data Computing and
COSC 122 Introduction to Computer Science Methods (S1) Systems (S1)
(S2, Su)
STAT 202 Regression Modelling (S2) DATA 303 Computational Data Methods (S2)
MATH 102 Mathematics 1A (S1, S2) (* or STAT 201 Applied Statistics (S1)) STAT 315 Multivariate Statistical Methods (S1)
DATA 101 Introduction to Data Science (S2) COSC 262 Algorithms (S1) (* or STAT 318 Data Mining (S1, S2))
SCIE 101 Science, Society & Me (S2) PHIL 240 Bioethics: Life, Death, and
Medicine (S2)
Notes The Bachelor of Data Science requires a
The Science Student Advisor and Biology Undergraduate Advisor are available to help you plan your degree. minimum total of 360 points:
195 points of compulsory Data Science core
courses
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165 points of courses towards your major.
BIOL courses - ensure your choices give you the At least 225 points must be from courses
prerequisites to proceed to the next level above 100-level, with at least 105 points at
300-level.
SCIM 101 Science, Maori & Indigenous
Knowledge (S2) Each major has specific course
requirements, but all consist of a minimum
BIOL 113 Diversity of Life (S1)
165 points, with at least 45 points at
SENG 201 Software Engineering I (S1) 200-level or above and at least 60 points at
STAT 318 Data Mining (S1, S2) 300-level.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/biology 19Molecular/Micro Biology & Systematics
Choose this theme if you are interested in topics such as:
Microbiology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, molecular biology, genomics, biodiversity, drug development,
plant biology, biosecurity, ancient DNA, taxonomy, phylogenetics
Genetics is at the heart of the Molecular/Micro
Biology and Systematics theme. It is the science
of heredity. It has a history of less than 150 years,
yet the most significant discovery, the double
helix, celebrated its 50th birthday in 2003. The
completion of the human genome project,
followed by a proliferation of genome projects on
endemic and endangered species has promised
to challenge the creativity of future scientists.
Genetics provides a platform for the development
of new drugs to combat diseases, methodology
for the conservation of endangered species
and understanding evolutionary patterns and
processes. Furthermore, it helps us to understand
who we are and what we are, enhance our
biosecurity and even catch criminals. Genetics is
a rapidly advancing field that creates challenges
and opportunities for society. Our graduates and
staff also work in civil society organisations and
for government agencies providing expertise to
maximise the benefits of genetic technologies
while minimising risk.
Molecular Biology is the field of biology that
studies the structure and function of genes at a
molecular level. The study of chromosomes and
gene expression of an organism can give insight
into heredity, genetic variation, and mutations.
Microbiology is the study of organisms such as
algae, fungi, bacteria and viruses that cannot be
seen with the naked eye. These micro-organisms
are abundant and diverse, and they affect humans
in both negative and positive ways. Some micro- species are related and the processes that underlie • Secondary school teacher
organisms cause diseases in humans, other biodiversity. • Medical laboratory technician at Canterbury
animals, or agricultural crops, and are therefore of Health
significance to our biosecurity. Others can be used Career Opportunities • Biotechnology technician
to benefit humans, such as microbes that can be The broad and transferable skills gained from • Assistant Cereal Breeder with the Cereal
used to kill insect pests (bio-control) and those following this pathway open up many career Research and Development team at PGG
that destroy harmful chemicals such as pesticides options, many of which may include some Wrightson Seeds
(bio-remediation). Other microbes are simply component of laboratory work such as culturing
essential to the maintenance of all life, such as • Entry level Fisheries Modeller - NIWA
micro-organisms, sequencing DNA, identifying
those that generate oxygen and other critical species.
elements.
Graduates who specialise in Molecular/Micro
Systematics aims to describe and classify
Biology and Systematics may take up careers like: Useful links
biological diversity and to understand its origins.
• Craft Brewery Manager at a micro brewery UC Careers, Internships & Employment
It encompasses the description, identification,
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nomenclature, and classification of organisms • Technical Compliance Officer for a food safety
(taxonomy) and the reconstruction of their company Careers New Zealand
evolutionary history (phylogenetics). Knowing www.careers.govt.nz
• Genetic Services Specialist at PIC
the identity and evolutionary relationships
of organisms is crucial to any biological • Laboratory Technician - Microbiology at Hill
study, and Systematics therefore unifies all of Laboratories
biology. Molecular methods in genetics have • Technician - Pathogens at AsureQuality Ltd
revolutionised systematics during recent decades • Laboratory manager
leading to a far deeper understanding of how
20 www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/biologyMolecular/Micro Biology & Systematics
My degree plan
Year 1 BSc 2 3 4 BSc(Hons), PGDipSc,
MSc part 1
Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester 1 Semester 2
Optional * Optional ‡ Optional
BIOL 111 BIOL 112 BIOL 209 BIOL 213
Optional Optional Optional
BIOL 113 SCIE 101 BIOL 231 BIOL 215
* *
* STAT 101 should be taken ‡ BIOL 309 if considering
during first year postgraduate study
100 level courses 200 level courses 300 level courses
BIOL 111 Cellular Biology & Biochemistry (S1) BIOL 209 Biological Data Analysis (S1) BIOL 309 Experimental Design & Data
BIOL 112 Ecology, Evolution & Conservation BIOL 213 Microbiology (S2) Analysis for Biologists (S2) [1]
(S2) BIOL 215 Origins & Classification of Life (S2) At least 4 courses selected from:
BIOL 113 Diversity of Life (S1) BIOL 231 Foundations in Molecular Biology (S1) BIOL 305 Practical Field Botany (Su)
SCIE 101 Science, Society & Me (S2) BIOL 313 Advanced Microbiology (S2)
STAT 101 Statistics 1 (S1, S2, Su) BIOL 333 Molecular Genetics (S1)
BIOL 334 Evolutionary Genetics &
Genomics (S2)
BIOL 352 Plant Development &
Biotechnology (S1)
Notes
[1] BIOL 309 is usually required for postgraduate Biology.
The Science Student Advisor and Biology Undergraduate Advisor are available to help you plan your degree.
You may also like:
BCHM 112 Structure & Reactivity in BCHM 281 Practical Biochemistry (S2) BIOL 352 Plant Development &
Chemistry & Biochemistry (S2) BIOL 211 Insect Biology (S2, offered even years) Biotechnology (S1)
CHEM 114 Foundations of Chemistry (S1) BIOL 250 Principles of Animal Physiology (S1) BIOL 354 Animal Ecophysiology (S2)
LAWS 101 Legal System: Legal Method BIOL 254 Principles of Plant Physiology (S2) BIOL 355 Neurons, Hormones &
& Institutions (W) Behaviour (S1)
BIOL 271 Evolution (S1)
HLTH 106 Te Wero - Maori Health BIOL 371 Evolutionary Ecology (S1)
Issues & Opportunities (S2) BIOS 201 Issues in New Zealand
Biosecurity (S2)
HLTH 110 Epidemiology (S1)
BCHM 305 Protein Science (S1)
SCIM 101 Science, Maori & Indigenous
Knowledge (S2) BCHM 306 Biochemical Pathology (S2)
BCHM 222 Biochemistry B - Metabolism; the BCHM 381 Biochemical Techniques (S2)
Reactions of Molecules in Cells (S2)
www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/biology 21Cell & Organismal Physiology
Choose this theme if you are interested in topics such as:
Biotechnology, animal physiology, ecophysiology, plant development, biochemistry, genetics
Cellular and organismal physiology focuses on
the normal vital processes of organisms. This
theme is directed at understanding biochemical,
biophysical, molecular, and genetic states of
normal functioning at the subcellular, cellular, or
whole-organism level.
Many of the recent advances in biology have
focused on cellular and molecular processes, and
these will always be a need to be related back to
the function of the whole organism.
Within this theme a broad range of areas of focus
are possible. Cell and organismal physiology in
many ways links biochemistry with behaviour,
and there is a large amount of overlap with our
other themes.
The lines between areas of focus often are blurred
and students interested in this area may want to
develop backgrounds in ecology and evolution,
genetics and developmental biology, or cellular
and molecular biology in order to supplement
their background in basic cell and organismal
biology.
Cell biology is the science of the living cell. Cell
theory, developed in the 1800s, states that all
organisms are composed of one or more cells, indigenous genetic heritage through the component of laboratory work such as preparing
that cells are the smallest living units of all living provision of tools to identify biosecurity threats, assays, screening bio-active compounds or
organisms, and that cells arise only by division and, through research, to help counter the microscopy.
of a previously existing cell. Recent decades environmental impacts of farming in areas such Graduates who specialise in Cell and Organismal
have seen stunning advances in the study of as agricultural methane emissions and nitrogen Physiology may take up careers like:
cell biology as a range of different imaging, fixers in pastures.
• Research Technician in Genetics AgResearch
biochemical and molecular techniques have been Biotechnology goes beyond genetic modification
and includes a range of laboratory based tissue • Research Technician at Synlait Milk Ltd
used to investigate how cells work, and how cells
interact with other cells. culture and breeding techniques such as the use • Seed Production Technician at AgResearch
Animal physiology is the study of the physical of somatic hybridisation. • Forensic Senior Technician - ESR
and chemical processes that occur within Plants are central to the maintenance of life on • Plant development and breeding at a crop seed
animals—in other words, how animals work. Earth and for the basis of agricultural production. supplier
Animal physiology is concerned with such Plant biology is a very broad discipline that covers • Research technician at a university
topics as gas exchange, blood and circulation, the study of the structure, function and evolution
osmoregulation, digestion, nervous and muscle and diversity of plants. Plant biologists study • Scientific sales consultant for a
systems and endocrinology. processes at the cellular and whole organism pharmaceutical company
Biotechnology is of national and international level, and address questions on how plants • Bio-imaging specialist
importance. It can be defined as fundamental respond to the environment and other organisms. • Animal caretaker at a wildlife park
research contributing knowledge about Others study the evolutionary history of the
• Technical Laboratory Assistant at Scion
biochemical, molecular, ecological and huge diversity of plant species. The study of plant
evolutionary processes; research underpinning biology can be undertaken in the lab or in the
biodiversity and biosecurity management in field, and is central to agricultural production and Useful links
New Zealand; and research directed towards ecosystem function. UC Careers, Internships & Employment
technology development with dual economic www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
and environmental outcomes. Consequently, Career Opportunities Careers New Zealand
biotechnology research has key roles to play www.careers.govt.nz
in helping us characterise New Zealand’s The broad and transferable skills gained from
indigenous genetic heritage through bio- following this pathway open up many career
systematics, to protect New Zealand’s options, many of which may include some
22 www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/biologyCell & Organismal Physiology
My degree plan
Year 1 BSc 2 3 4 BSc(Hons), PGDipSc,
MSc part 1
Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester 1 Semester 2
Optional * Optional Optional
BIOL 111 BIOL 112 BIOL 209 BIOL 351
Optional Optional ‡ Optional
BIOL 113 SCIE 101 BIOL 231
* *
BIOL 253
* one of these must ‡ BIOL 309 if considering
be STAT 101 postgraduate study
100 level courses 200 level courses 300 level courses
BIOL 111 Cellular Biology & Biochemistry (S1) BIOL 209 Biological Data Analysis (S1) BIOL 309 Experimental Design and Data
BIOL 112 Ecology, Evolution & Conservation BIOL 231 Foundations in Molecular Biology (S1) Analysis for Biologists (S2) [1]
(S2) BIOL 253 Cell Biology (S1) BIOL 351 Cell Biology 2 (S2)
BIOL 113 Diversity of Life (S1) At least 1 course selected from: At least 3 courses selected from:
SCIE 101 Science, Society & Me (S2) BIOL 213 Microbiology (S2) BIOL 313 Advanced Microbiology (S2)
STAT 101 Statistics 1 (S1, S2, Su) BIOL 250 Principles of Animal Physiology (S1) BIOL 333 Molecular Genetics (S1)
BIOL 254 Principles of Plant Physiology (S2) BIOL 352 Plant Development &
Biotechnology (S1)
BIOL 354 Animal Ecophysiology (S2)
BIOL 355 Neurons, Hormones & Behaviour (S1)
Notes
[1] BIOL 309 is usually required for postgraduate Biology.
The Science Student Advisor and Biology Undergraduate Advisor are available to help you plan your degree.
You may also like:
BCHM 112 Structure & Reactivity in PSYC 105 Introductory Psychology - Brain, BIOL 275 Field Ecology (S1)
Chemistry & Biochemistry (S2) Behaviour and Cognition (S1) BCHM 305 Protein Science (S1)
BIOL 116 Human Biology (S2) SCIM 101 Science, Maori & Indigenous BCHM 306 Biochemical Pathology (S2)
CHEM 114 Foundations of Chemistry (S1) Knowledge (S2)
BCHM 381 Biochemical Techniques (S2)
LAWS 101 Legal System: Legal Method BCHM 222 Biochemistry B - Metabolism; the
Reactions of Molecules in Cells (S2) BIOL 333 Molecular Genetics (S1)
& Institutions (W)
BCHM 281 Practical Biochemistry (S2) BIOL 334 Evolutionary Genetics &
HLTH 106 Te Wero - Maori Health Genomics (S2)
Issues & Opportunities (S2) BIOL 210 Vertebrate Biology (S2)
PSYC 333 Biological Psychology (S1)
HLTH 110 Epidemiology (S1) BIOL 271 Evolution (S1)
MATH 101 Methods of Mathematics (S1, S2) BIOL 274 Principles of Ecology (S1)
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