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Contents
Welcome 3
Enrolment information
Important dates 5
Admission and enrolment procedures 5
Undergraduate enrolment - where to from here 7
Preparing for degree level study
Tertiary Foundation Certificate Biology 8
Tukana Programme 8
Planning a degree programme
BSc (Biological Sciences) 9
BSc(Hons) 9
BTech in Biotechnology 9
BSc & BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science 10
BSc & BSc(Hons) Bioinformatics 10
BSc Ecology 11
Academic programme structure 12
Transition points structure 12
General Education 12
Postgraduate programmes 13
Academic information
Academic year 14
Field Trip dates 15
Course descriptions
Stage I courses 16
Stage II courses 19
Stage III courses 23
Further information 32
Teaching and attendance 33
Awards of marks and grades
Requirements for Honours 34
Applications for aegrotat and compassionateconsideration 34
SBS examination grades 34
Assignments: late policy 35
Missed examinations 35
Scholarships and prizes 35
Academic honesty, cheating and plagiarism 36
Advice and support for students
Improve your English language skills 38
DELNA 38
ELSAC 38
WAVE student support service 39
SBS Staff/Student Liaison Committee 40Harassment 40
Information Commons 41
Student Learning Centre 41
University Library 42
Careers 43
Research Section 44
Staff and facilities
Staff directory 51
Buildings and facilities 56
Research and teaching facilities 58
Student support services 59
Campus maps 60
Disclaimer
Although every reasonable effort is made to ensure
accuracy, the information in this document is provided
as a general guide only for students and is subject to
alteration. All students enrolling at The University of
Auckland must consult its official document, the
Calendar of The University of Auckland, to ensure that
they are aware of and comply with all regulations,
requirements and policies.
Cover photo: Matthew Coutts & Mazdak Radjainia
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Kia OraWelcome
to the School of
Biological Sciences
As the new millennium unfolds, the impact of
biology on our lives continues to broaden. New
developments have carried the discipline intoapplications not even thought possible as little as
a decade ago. For the new generation of
biologists it is more imperative than ever to keep
the subject in perspective, because the future lies
in developing skills in both the molecular and
whole organism / ecosystem aspects of the
discipline. Indeed, one of the advantages of
studying biology at The University of Auckland is
the wide range of subject areas which are taught
and the subsequent possibility of integrating both
molecular and whole organism aspects of biology
in a single degree.
Students who major in Biological Sciences are
required to include a broad range of courses at
undergraduate level and many continue with a
more specialised focus at PGDipSci, BSc(Hons),
MSc and PhD level. Courses from the Biological
Sciences schedule are an integral part of a
variety of other programmes including BSc/
BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science, BSc(Hons)
Bioinformatics, BSc (Ecology), BSc/BSc(Hons) Food
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Science, BSc Marine Science, BSc/BSc(Hons)
Medicinal Chemistry and BTech Biotechnology.
I am confident that the School is offering an
exciting and challenging education in the
biological sciences and I look forward to working
with you over the next few years as you proceed
through your degree programme. Details specific
to Biological Sciences courses are included within
this publication. Further information on the
structure of particular programmes or
specialisations is available in the Science Faculty
Prospectus and in the University Calendar. Thestaff of our Student Resource Centre are
available to provide further guidance and
assistance and enquiries are most welcome.
Best wishes
Dr Judy OBrien
Deputy Director (Academic)
School of Biological Sciences
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Important DatesClosing dates for applications for admission in 2011
1 December 2010 Deadline for new students to submit Application for Admission if 2011
programme includes Summer School courses.
Application for Admission also closes 1 December for all students applying
to Optometry and to Sport and Exercise Science.
8 December 2010 Deadline for new students to submit Application for Admission if 2011
programme includes Semester One and Semester Two courses only.If you are a new student, only one Application for Admission is required.
Applications received after these dates may be accepted if there are places
available.
Enrolment Information
Admission and enrolment
proceduresNew students
For all students not enrolled at The University of
Auckland in 2010, apply online at www.auckland.
ac.nz/apply_now. If you are unable to access our
website, please call 0800 61 62 63 or visit the
Student Information Centre at 22 Princes Street,
Auckland. This is open Monday to Friday from
8am6pm and Saturday 9am12noon duringpeak times.
Student Information Centre
Room 112
Level 1 (Ground Floor)
The ClockTower Building
22 Princes Street
Auckland City Campus
Phone: +64 9 923 1969
or 0800 61 62 63
Fax: +64 9 367 7104
Email: studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz
The closing date for most undergraduate Science
applications is 8 December 2010.
If you want to take courses at Summer School, or
wish to apply to Sport and Exercise Science or the
Bachelor of Optometry, applications close 1
December 2010.
Only one application is required.
After submitting your application:
Your application will be acknowledged by email.
Your application will be assessed and, if
successful you will receive an Offer of a place in
a programme . You may receive a conditional
offer, but final approval will be dependent on
fulfilment of the conditions of admission to the
University and the programme.
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Planning a programme inBiological Sciences
The Bachelor of Science (BSc) programme offers
the opportunity for many subject majors in
scientific areas, including Biological Sciences.
The BSc programme can be completed in a
minimum of 6 semesters. All Stage I courses
and almost all other courses for BSc have a value
of 15 points.
A BSc degree requires 360 points of which: at least 180 points are above Stage 1.
at least 75 points at Stage III including 60
points in a first major or 45 points in a second
major,
30 points of General Education. Not more
than 30 points from outside the Science
schedule.
BSc (Biological Sciences)
To major in Biological Sciences, students will
require:
BIOSCI 101
at least 45 points from BIOSCI 100, 102,
103, 104, 106, and 107
a minimum of 15 points in at least 2 of the
following groups:-BIOSCI 201-203
BIOSCI 204, 205, 208
BIOSCI 206, 207, 210
at least 60 points
from BIOSCI 320 - BIOSCI 396 if a first
major or 45 points if a second major.
See individual course descriptions (listed
pages 20 to 32) for details about each course
including point value, semester taught,campus, prerequisites, exam/course
weightings, and the names of course
co-ordinators.
A typical workload will involve 4 courses per
semester, an average of 8 courses (120 points)
per year.
BSc(Hons)
This programme requires students to have
completed the requirements for the Degree of
BSc including at least a B average in 90 points at
Stage III, with at least 60 points in Biological
Sciences. With the permission of the Director 15
points at Stage III in related courses may be
substituted. To complete BSc(Hons) students
must pass courses with a total value of 120
points including a 45 point dissertation.
Bachelor of Technology (BTechBiotechnology)
A programme of study leading to the degree of
Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology is
offered jointly between the School of Biological
Sciences and the Department of Chemical andMaterials Engineering in the School of
Engineering. This programme may be awarded
with Honours and requires four years of study in
which a defined set of topics within the Faculties
of Science and Engineering are covered in the
first three years. In the final year students study
a set of specialist courses specific to this
programme and undertake a project in
Biotechnology.
Entry to this programme is competitive.
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Quantitative Ecology and Modelling
60 points: ENVSCI 310, STATS 302, 330, 341
At least
15 points: GEOG 317, 319, STATS 351, 380
Further information is available from the Science Student Centre. The Student Centre is open
Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm.
Faculty of Science Student Centre
Ground floor, Building 301
23 Symonds Street
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 Ext 87020
Fax: +64 9 373 7431
Email: scifac@auckland.ac.nz
Web:www.science.auckland.ac.nz
Academic programmestructurePoints structure
From 2006, all courses were changed to a
different points value. Students enrolled in a
normal fulltime course of study now complete
120 points per year. The courses in most
undergraduate degrees carry a value of 15 points
and a normal fulltime enrolment is eight courses
per year. A total of 360 points passed is required
to complete the BSc degree
Transition points structure
Transition regulations apply to all students who
have continued enrolment during the transition
period having commenced study in their
programme at this university prior to the 2006
academic year. They also apply to students who
commence study in an undergraduate degree in
the 2006 academic year having commenced but
not completed study in a different undergraduateprogramme at this university between 2001 and
2005.
The Transition regulations were written to ensure
that students are able to complete their
qualification without disadvantage in terms of
duration of study or the proportion of their
qualification to be completed.
Transition regulations are available in the
Transition Regulations Handbook. This handbook
is available from the Science Faculty Student
Centre, the Short Loans Library and online at
www.science.auckland.ac.nz/transition-
regulations.
General Education
Courses in General Education are a distinctive
feature of University of Auckland bachelors
degrees. General Education is aimed at
producing graduates with flexibility, critical
thinking skills, and an appreciation and
understanding of fields outside of their usual areaof study. The General Education programme
consists of high quality, intellectually challenging
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courses taught by some of the Universitys best
teachers and researchers.
Students must take two General Education
courses (30 points) in their degree. These can be
taken at any time during the degree.
Students will choose General Education courses
from schedules which list courses available to
their particular degree. The schedules have been
developed so that students will take General
Education courses that allow them to explore
areas of interest outside of their degree subjects.
The General Education schedules are:
A) Music, Art and Contemporary Issues
B) Humanities and Social Sciences
C) Business and Society
D) Life Sciences
E) Physical Sciences
F) Mathematical and Information Sciences
G) Communication
H) Languages
Students are encouraged to seek advice on
General Education in their degree from the
Science Student Centre.
Postgraduate programmes
From 2006, most Masters programmes became
one year degrees preceded by either a one yearBachelors Honours degree or a Postgraduate
Diploma.
Doctoral students
Doctoral degrees remain essentially the same in
structure and duration. The structure of the PhD
is now recorded on the academic transcript in
new points in accordance with the 120 points
system.
For named doctorates which include courses with
points, the courses have been re-weighted as part
of the 120 point structure.
The courses available to students will depend on
the subjects in which they are enrolled. For
example, students enrolled in a Biological
Sciences course will not be able to take General
Education courses from Schedule D Life Sciences.
In some cases, courses are available both as part
of the General Education programme and as part
of the portfolio of regular degree courses. If
students are taking a dual purpose course as
part of the General Education programme, they
will enrol in the G version of the course (e.g.
HISTORY 103G). The classes and programme of
study will be the same for all students.
For available courses and the informationrequired for course selection, see www.auckland.
ac.nz/generaleducation.
The requirement for General Education applies to
students who enrol at The University of Auckland
from 2006 to begin their first undergraduate
degree. Students enrolled prior to 2006 are not
required to include General Education as part of
their degree. Special arrangements will apply tostudents transferring from another tertiary
institution with credit.
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Academic year 2011
Summer School 2011
Lectures begin Thursday 6 January
Deadline to withdraw from summer school courses 1 week before the end of lectures
Lectures end Friday 11 February
Study break/exams* Monday 14 February - Wednesday 16 February
Summer School ends Wednesday 16 February
Semester One 2011Semester One begins Monday 28 February
Mid-semester break/Easter Friday 11 April - Tuesday 26 April
Graduation Thursday 28 April - Friday 6 May
Deadline to withdraw from first semester courses 3 weeks before the end of lectures
Lectures end Saturday 4 June
Study break/exams* Saturday 4 June - Monday 27 June
Semester One ends Monday 27 June
Inter-semester break Tuesday 28 June - Saturday 16 July
Semester Two 2011
Semester Two begins Monday 18 July
Mid-semester break Monday 29 August - Saturday 10 September
Graduation Tuesday 20 September - Thursday 22 September
Deadline to withdraw from second semester
courses
3 weeks before the end of lectures
Lectures end Saturday 22 October
Study break/exams* Saturday 22 October - Monday 14 November
Semester Two ends Monday 14 November
Semester One 2012
Semester One begins Monday 27 February 2012
*Aegrotat and Compassionate Applications must be submitted within 1 week of the date that the
examination affected took place. The medical certificate must date to the actual day of the examination.Deadline for withdrawal from double semester courses is three weeks before the end of lectures in the
second semester.
Academic information
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Field Trip Dates
BIOSCI 104 Two one-day weekend field trips: either 19 or 20 March, North Head, and
either 30 April or 1 May, Rangitoto
BIOSCI 206 Compulsory field trip: Saturday 19 March, Wenderholm, 9-5.30pm
Residential field trip (either marine, behaviour or terrestrial): 15-19 April,
11-14 April, 17-21 April
BIOSCI 207 8 October, Muriwai
BIOSCI 320 2-night field trip: 5pm Friday 11 March - 5pm Sunday 12 March23 March 2-5pm
BIOSCI 323 Compulsory field trip: 5-7 September (Mon-Wed) inclusive
BIOSCI 328 Compulsory 2-day residential field course at Leigh Laboratory:
Trip 1: 12-13 April (Tues-Wed) inclusive
Trip 2: 14-15 April (Thurs-Fri) inclusive
BIOSCI 329 Compulsory 3-day field trip in second half of mid Semester break:
Stream 1: 5-7 September (Mon-Wed) inclusive
Stream 2: 8-10 September (Thurs-Sat) inclusive
BIOSCI 330 Laboratories: Saturday 2 April and Sunday 3 AprilBIOSCI 333 Residential field trip 19-20 March
BIOSCI 337 Compulsory field trip in mid semester break:
Chronobiology 26 August (leave 4pm) - 28 August inclusive
or Behavioural Ecology 29-31 August inclusive
or Bird Behaviour 8-11 September inclusive
BIOSCI 394 Field Trips/Lab Wednesdays all day 16 March, 4 May, 25 May
BIOSCI 396 Field trip 1: 4 March (leave 4 pm) - 6 March inclusiveField trip 2: 13 May (leave 4pm) - 15 May inclusive
Laboratory 1: Wednesday, 9 March 9.30-12.30Laboratory 2: Wednesday, 25 May evening
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Recommended textbook: D. McGonigal.
Antarctica: Secrets of the
Southern Continent. Simon &
Schuster
See also http://www.antarctica.org.nz
BIOSCI 101 Essential Biology: From
Genomes to Organisms
(15 Points) (City) First Semester
An introduction to the structures and processes
which are common to micro-organisms, animalsand plants at the cellular, molecular and
biochemical levels. Genetic principles and
processes and an overview of evolution and
evolutionary concepts are included. This course
includes guest lectures given by graduate
students in research fields relevant to course
content.
This course assumes a knowledge of NCEA Level
3 Biology and at least NCEA Level 2 Chemistry.
Coordinator: Ms Amanda Harper
Assessment: Incourse 60%, (Theory 40%,
Practical 20%) Examination 40%
Prescribed textbook: Campbell Biology, Reece
et al. (2011) 9th Edn., (Pearson
Benjamin Cummings).
BIOSCI 102 Plants, Microbes & Society
(15 Points) (City) Second Semester
A multi-disciplinary approach is taken to studying
the relationships between plants, microbes, and
humans. The course begins with an introduction
to the key characteristics of plants and microbes,
and demonstrates how they are used for food
and pharmaceuticals. The impact of plants and
microbes on human health, as well as their role in
a variety of industrial and biotechnological
processes will be highlighted.
Coordinator: Mr David Seldon
Assessment: Incourse 60%, (Theory 40%,
Practical 20%) Examination 40%
Recommended textbook: Campbell Biology,Reece et al. (2011) 9th Edn.,
(Pearson Benjamin Cummings).
BIOSCI 103 Comparative Animal Biology
(15 Points) (City) Second Semester
A comparative approach to the study of animals
focusing on the processes which underlie and
unite all animal life. Emphasis will be placed on
evolutionary relationships and history, and on the
relationship between form and function and the
predictability of animal design. Reference will be
made to the New Zealand fauna and to other
animals of economic or evolutionary importance
where appropriate. The practical component of
this course involves animal dissection. This is an
essential part of the course. No exemptions are
possible.
Coordinator: Dr Brendon Dunphy
Assessment: Incourse 60% (Theory 40%,
Practical 20%), Examination 40%
Prescribed textbook: Campbell Biology, Reece
et al. (2011) 9th Edn., (Pearson
Benjamin Cummings).
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The Stage II offering consists of a selection
from ten courses. It is designed to provide a
balanced and integrated approach to genetics,
ecology, evolution, biochemistry, microbiology,
plant and animal studies. Stage II courses
provide a basis for further specialised study
and are prerequisites for certain Stage III
courses. For example, students advancing in
either biochemistry or cellular & molecular
biology should take both BIOSCI 201 and
BIOSCI 203 at Stage II.
To advance to Stage III courses, most students
will require at least 3 courses from the Stage II
selection. Most have limited entry based on
the grade point average (GPA) calculated from
results attained in previous semesters.
A minimum of one course (15 points) must be
taken from at least 2 of the following groups:
Group 1:
BIOSCI 201 Sem I (City) Cellular & Molecular
Biology
BIOSCI 202 Sem 2 (City) Genetics
BIOSCI 203 Sem 2 (City) Biochemistry
Group 2:
BIOSCI 206 Sem 1 (City) Principles of Ecology
BIOSCI 207 Sem 2 (City) Adaptive Design
BIOSCI 210 Sem 2 (City) Evolution and the
Origins of Life
Group 3:
BIOSCI 204 Sem 1 (City) Principles of
Microbiology
BIOSCI 205 Sem 2 (City) Plant, Cell and
Environment
BIOSCI 208 Sem 1 (City) Invertebrate
Diversity
Students intending to advance to thepostgraduate level in Biological Sciences should
note the importance of a sound basis in
Biometry (Biological Statistics). All students in
Biological Sciences are strongly advised to
include BIOSCI 209 BIOMETRY in their
undergraduate programme.
BIOSCI 200 Current Topics on the Biology ofHumans
(15 points) This is not available in 2011
BIOSCI 201 Cellular and Molecular Biology
(15 points) (City) First Semester
The basic structures of biomolecules, thestructure of cells and their organisation into
tissues and organs, and viruses, are examined
first. This is followed by a study of the nucleus,
DNA, RNA and protein synthesis and the
regulation of gene expression. Further sections
deal with recombinant DNA technology, cellular
development, cancer, and the basis of immunity.
Prerequisites: BIOSCI 101, 30 points from
(BIOSCI 102-107, MEDSCI 142)
and 15 points from CHEM 110,
120, 150
Coordinator: Dr Ken Scott
Assessment: Incourse 40% (Theory 25%,
Practical 15%), Examination 60%
Textbook: Lodish et al. (2004) Molecular
Cell Biology. 6th Edn, Freeman.
Stage II courses (2nd Year)
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BIOSCI 202 Genetics
(15 points) (City) Second Semester
The basic principles of mutation, recombination
and genetic mapping are established in this
course. These principles are then developed in avariety of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms.
Laboratory work uses molecular, microbial and
eukaryotic material to explore the key features of
heredity.
Prerequisites: 30 points from Stage I Biological
Sciences including BIOSCI 101
Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Brian Murray
Assessment: Incourse 62.5% (Theory 37.5%,
Practical 25%), Examination
37.5%
Recommended textbooks:
Griffiths, Miller, Suzuki et. al. An
Introduction to Genetic Analysis.
8th or 9th Edn. WH Freeman
Pierce B.A., Genetics: a
conceptual approach. 3rd Edn,
W.H. Freeman.
BIOSCI 203 Biochemistry
(15 points) (City) Second Semester
This course presents core areas of modern
biochemistry. Emphasis is on macromolecularstructure and function. Areas covered include
protein structure, oxygen and carbon dioxide
transport in humans and other species,
metabolism in mammals, proteases and human
disease, cholesterol metabolism and transport
and signal transduction.
Prerequisites: BIOSCI 101, 106 and 15 points
from either CHEM 110 or 120
Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Tom Brittain
Assessment: Incourse 50% {Test 25%
Practical 25%) Examination 50%
Recommended textbooks:
Berg et al., (2002) Biochemistry.
6th Edn. W.H. Freeman
Lodish et al. (2004) Molecular
Cell Biology, 6th Edn, Freeman
BIOSCI 204 Principles of Microbiology
(15 points) (City) First Semester
This course provides an introduction to thediversity, physiology and functions of
microorganisms (prokaryotes, eukaryotes, viruses)
as individuals and as communities. The
fundamental roles of microorganisms in
ecosystems, health and disease are considered
alongside methods for their isolation and study.
Microbial applications in biotechnology, food
production, agriculture and industry are also
discussed.
Prerequisites: BIOSCI 101 and at least 15
points from BIOSCI 102, 106,
107
Coordinator: Dr Susan Turner
Assessment: Incourse 50% (Theory 30%,
Practical 20%), Examination
50%
Textbook: Prescott, Harvey & KleinMicrobiology, 6th or 7th Edn.
(2005) McGraw-Hill.
BIOSCI 205 Plant, Cell and Environment
(15 points) (City) Second Semester
Unlike animals, plants cannot move to respond to
changes in their environment. Plants have evolved
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Stage III courses (3rd Year)
BIOSCI 320 Pure and Applied Entomology
(15 points) Tmaki (Labs in City) First Semester
An introduction to the systematics and evolution
of insects describing the major lineages and
discussing the role insects play in different
ecological systems and their behaviour. This
course also examines the role of insects as pests
(including as vectors of disease) and describes
various control measures and how these methods
are integrated. Practicals include a 2-night fieldtrip, and insect collection.
Prerequisites: BIOSCI 103 and 15 points from
Stage II Biological Science
courses
Coordinator: Dr Greg Holwell
Assessment: Incourse 70% (Test 30%,
Assignments 20%, Insect
Collection 20%). Examination
30%.Field trip: Compulsory 2-night field trip
11-12 March.
23 March 2-5pm
Recommended textbooks: Gullan, P.J. &
Cranston, P.S. The Insects: An
Outline of Entomology. 3rd Ed.
Chapman and Hall.
If you are interested in crop protection we
suggest you take BIOSCI 320 and 321 together.
BIOSCI 321 Plant Pathology
(15 points) (City) First Semester
Microorganisms are of major importance to
horticulture and agriculture. This course
examines the biology of plant pathogens, plant-
microbial interactions at the cellular and
molecular level, and the epidemiology and
control of plant diseases. Practicals will focus on
techniques for isolation, culture, identification and
study of plant pathogens.
Prerequisites: BIOSCI 204 or 205
Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Mike Pearson
Assessment: Incourse 60% (Theory 30%,
Practical 30%), Examination:
40%
Textbook: Agrios, G.N. Plant Pathology.
5th Edn. AP.
If you are interested in crop protection wesuggest you take BIOSCI 320 and 321 together.
A wide range of specialist courses is offered at Stage III. Most have limited entry based on the
grade point average (GPA) calculated from results attained in previous semesters.
At least 4 Stage III courses are required to major in Biological Sciences.
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Recommended textbook: C.R. Townsend, M.
Begon & J.L. Harper (2008).
Essentials of Ecology. 3rd Edn.
Blackwell Publishers.
Further Information
Entry to some first year and all advanced undergraduate courses is restricted. Enrolment for BIOSCI
106 and 107 and Stage II and III BIOSCI courses will be on-line using Student Services Online at any
time from mid December 2010 to the end of February 2011. Consult the University Calendar or Faculty
of Science Student Centre.
For School of Biological Sciences undergraduate information, contact:
Student Resource Centre,
Level 1, Biology Building, 5 Symonds Street.
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 Ext 87297
Facsimile: +64 9 373 87417
E.mail: ugadvice-biosci@auckland.ac.nz
The Student Resource Centre (City Campus) will also provide the names and telephone extension
numbers of course co-ordinators who can provide information on specific courses.
Ms Amanda Harper,
Director Stage I Teaching
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 Ext 87794,
Room 101, Biology Building
will provide further advice on Stage I courses.
Mrs Libby Hitchings,
Senior Tutor, Coordinator Stage II+III Courses
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 Ext 88703,
Room 104, Biology Building
will provide further advice on Stage II and III courses.
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Requirements for Honours
SBS assessment grades 2011
LETTERGRADE % GPA
A+ 90-100 9 A 85-89 8 A- 80-84 7
B+ 75-79 6B 70-74 5B- 65-69 4
C+ 60-64 3C 55-59 2
C- 50-54 1
D+ 45-49D 40-44D- 0-39
Honours GPA: Grade Point AverageFirst Class: GPA 7.0-9.0Second Class (1st Div): GPA 5.5-6.9Second Class (2nd Div): GPA 4.0-5.4
Applications for aegrotat and
compassionate consideration
An application may be made for aegrotat or
compassionate consideration, by candidates who
may have been prevented from being present at
an examination, or who consider that theirpreparation for or performance in an examination
has been seriously impaired by temporary illness
Awards of marks andgrades
or injury or exceptional circumstances beyond
their control. This also applies to tests, but not
assignments.
Application forms are available online, or from
the relevant campus Student Health and
Counselling Services and Examinations Office.
The application form must be submitted to the
University Health and Counselling Service within
one week of the date that the examination
affected took place, or if more than one
examination has been affected, then within one
week of the last of those examinations.
Following the decision of Senate on an application
for aegrotat or compassionate consideration, a
student may apply for reconsideration of that
decision no later than four weeks after the
student is notified of Senates decision.
Please refer to The University of AucklandCalendar for the official regulations.
SBS examination grades
This is based on the examination and, in most
courses, internal theory tests. All undergraduate
courses have a final exam.
Practical (lab and/or field):
This is completely based on exercises,
assignments and internally assessed practical
examinations, or a combination of these.
The weighting of theory to practical marks is
given for each course in the course description
section of this booklet.
NB: To obtain a pass mark in a course it is
necessary to pass both practical and theorycomponents.
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Assignments: late policy
SBS policy is that assignments submitted up to 24
hours after the 4pm deadline on the due date
receive an automatic penalty of 20% deduction
of marks. After 24 hours, late assignments willNOT be accepted except with a medical or
compassionate certificate.
Missed examinations
Students who discover that they have missed an
examination through their own mistake cannot sit
the examination at another time unless it is for aMasters or Bachelors Honours degree. The
student must contact the Examinations Office
immediately and complete an application for
Special Pass Consideration. Please refer to the
Examination Regulations in the Calendar.
Scholarships & prizes
SBS prizes Top student in each course
4 Annual prizes Stage I and Stage II
Frances Briggs Bursary Senior Stage III Plant Sciences
Frances Briggs Bursary Junior Stage II Plant SciencesR. Morrison Cassie Prize for Biometry
R.E.F. Matthews Prize for the best student paper on Cellular & Molecular Biology
published in the previous year
T.L. Lancaster Memorial Prize for the best report on indigenous flora and vegetation
Janet Bain McKay Memorial
Scholarship
for the outstanding Plant Sciences student intending to advance
to MSc
Frances Barkley Scholarship Stage 1 Mori & Pacific Island Scholarship
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the course convenor/coordinator lecturer
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the course convenor/coordinator, lecturer,
tutorial head, lab demonstrator
Head of Department
faculty-level official
Student Learning Centre or Library staff
AUSA or other students association
representatives
health and counselling services staff.
Students should also consult the Universitys
major academic referencing resource:
www.cite.auckland.ac.nz
The following website provides further
information about the key principles and
practices underlying academic honesty, and
related resources:
www.auckland.ac.nz/honesty
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Improve your English language skills
Diagnostic English Language NeedsAssessment (DELNA)
DELNA is only available to students who have
accepted a place and enrolled at The University
of Auckland. It cannot be used to exclude you
from a particular programme and the results do
not appear on your academic record.
The screening is a 30 minute compulsory
assessment that includes a vocabulary task and a
text editing task. It enables us to quickly identifywhether or not you need assistance with the
demands of academic English. If you do require
assistance, you will undertake the second part of
the assessment.
You should book your screening assessment
during Orientation Week or the first week of
semester by going online to: www.delna.auckland.
ac.nz/booking
The diagnosis is only necessary if your screening
results suggest you need assistance with
academic English language skills. This two-hour
assessment includes a listening, reading and
writing task. It enables us to recommend
appropriate English language enrichment
options.
If you do need to improve your skills, you will be
invited to discuss your needs with the DELNALanguage Adviser and guided to sources of
All first-year students are required to undertake an assessment that enables us to identify
your level of academic English. This free assessment is available via DELNA.
English Language Self AccessCentre (ELSAC)
ELSAC is the place where you can:
Get advice about your particular English
language needs for university study
Use a huge variety of English language
resources
Come any time for as long as you like, Monday
to Friday between 9am and 5pm. Visit the
ELSAC space, real and virtual, and chat to
Siew, Rebecca or Penny were all experiencedEnglish language teachers.
ELSAC services are free for as long as you are
enrolled at The University of Auckland.
ELSAC
Level 1, Kate Edger Information Commons
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 82134
Email:elsac@auckland.ac.nzFor more information visit
www.elsac.auckland.ac.nz
Advice and support for
students
effective English language enrichment within theUniversity.
For more information visit
www.delna.auckland.ac.nz
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SBS Staff/Student LiaisonEpsom Tai Tokerau Student Association
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SBS Staff/Student Liaison
Committee
An SBS Staff/Student Committee, comprising
undergraduate and postgraduate student
representatives and academic staff, provides a
forum where issues concerning courses andlectures and general academic developments
may be discussed. Meetings are held 4 times per
year, in advance of Science Faculty meetings.
Student representatives from the School
Committee attend the Faculty of Science Liaison
Committee, and SBS Library Committee
meetings.
AUSA runs training sessions and workshops forclass representatives throughout the year and
publishes a monthly newsletter which is sent to
representatives.
Harassment
Harassment in the form of unwanted,
unacceptable or offensive behaviour, or
discrimination on any grounds by staff or fellow
students can be dealt with by approaching any
member of the Contact Network or the Mediator.
The Contact Network is a group of staff and
student representatives who will ensure that
confidentiality is maintained when approached by
students, and any action will only be taken with
the agreement of the complainant.
www.auckland.ac.nz/mediation
Epsom Tai Tokerau Student Association
The ETTSA office is located at the Epsom Campus
to support students studying there. Students can
organise the catering for a class party, loan sport
equipment, buy a locker to store books, apply for
a hardship grants, and be issued with an accesscard for the fitness centre and pool, and obtain
stickers for MAXX bus discounts from the Office
Administrator.
Contact: ettsa.admin@ausa.org.nz
Location:
Auckland University Students Association,
2nd floor Kate Edgar Building.
Text or phone: 021 272 7026 or+64 9 309 0789 ext 202.
www.ausa.org.nz
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University Library
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University LibraryTe Tumu Herenga
General Library
Most science serials are now available
electronically. The majority of the science book
collection is shelved on Level M where you will
also find printed serial collections for biology,
marine science, chemistry, computer science,
food science, geology, physics, mathematics and
statistics. Geography, computer science and
psychology serials are shelved with the book
collection.
Tmaki Library has resources in computer
science, physics, psychology and sport and
exercise science.
Leigh Marine Research Laboratory Library has
marine science resources.
Courses, tours and training
Tours and hands-on courses will give you theconfidence to use the University Library, its
Information Commons service and all its
resources. If you are a new student, the following
courses are recommended:
Library and Resources Overview: an
introduction to the University Library resources
and services.
Database Searching: how to choose and usedatabases.
Uni IT Essentials: covers University IT facilities,
Netaccount and NetID, Cecil, Webmail,
wireless and other electronic resources.
To book a Library course visit
www.library.auckland.ac.nz/booking
Services
Visit the subject librarians in Science Information
Services on level M. Consultation sessions are
available during visits made by the Subject
Librarian to the Departments.
Other Library services include Ask a Librarian
Service, Enquiry Desk, Information Commons
Help Desk, Inter-Campus Library Delivery Service,
Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery and the
Short Loan Collection.
Subject librarians
Visit the subject librarians in Science Information
Services on Level M. Consultation sessions are
available during visits made by the Subject
Librarian to the Departments.
Borrowing and accessing resources
Your student ID card is your Library card. Use it
to access the photocopiers, printers and to
borrow items. You also have 24-hour access via
the Library website.
General Library
5 Alfred Street, City Campus
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88044
www.library.auckland.ac.nz
Subject LibrariansVisit the subject librarians in Science
Information Services on Level M.
Consultation sessions are available during
visits made by the Subject Librarian to the
Departments.
Biological Sciences and Marine Science
Subject Librarian
John Lavas
Level M, General Library
Phone: +64 9 3737 599 ext 87247
Email: j.lavas@auckland.ac.nz
Careers
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CareersCareers advice
A science degree from The University of Auckland
will give you a foundation of knowledge and skillsthat can lead to a wide range of career
opportunities. Our graduates begin their careers
in research organisations, local government,
central government, universities, commerce and
industry, international and community
organisations. You may begin your career in a
science position, or in a position that is not
directly science related but where your science
knowledge and skills are of benefit.
University Careers Services can assist you with
your career planning and job search throughout
the course of your studies. Their website - www.
auckland.ac.nz/careers - contains a wealth of
invaluable career resources. University Careers
Services provides assistance to science students
through careers information and advice, job
search and career research workshops in the
Careers Service, plus seminars and a drop-in
service at a variety of times and locations in theScience faculty.
For job vacancies, career events, information on
internships and current graduate career
opportunities, as well as information about
employer presentations on campus, visit
www.auckland.ac.nz/careerhub.
University Careers Services is located in The
ClockTower, 22 Princes Street, and at TmakiCampus. For information about opening hours,
please see www.auckland.ac.nz/careers.
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Staff and facilities
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Academic staff in SBS
Special Interests ContactDirector:
Professor Joerg Kistler Cellular and molecular
physiology, structural
biology
Level 2, Lippincott Cottage,
Ext 88250
Email: j.kistler@auckland.ac.nz
Deputy Director Academic
Dr Judith A. OBrien Molecular virology,
cryoelectron microscopy
Ground Floor, Rm 02, Lippincott
Cottage,
Ext 88764
Email: j.obrien@auckland.ac.nz
Deputy Director Research
Professor Richard C. Gardner
Yeast genetics, wine
science
Level 3, Thomas Bldg, Rm 318E
Ext 87234
Email: r.gardner@auckland.ac.nz
Deputy Director
Development
Associate Professor
Gillian Lewis
Health-related microbiol
aspects of water quality
Level 3, Thomas Bldg, Rm 348A
Ext 87396
Email: gd.lewis@auckland.ac.nz
Professors
Ted Baker Structural biology,
X-ray crystallography
Level 4, Thomas Bldg, Rm 470
Ext 84415
Email: ted.baker@auckland.ac.nz
Mick N. Clout Animal and plant ecology Tmaki Campus
Ext 85281
Email: m.clout@auckland.ac.nz
Garth J.S. Cooper Cause of diabetes; biologyof regulatory peptides Level 4, Thomas Bldg, Rm 4004Email: g.cooper@auckland.ac.nz
Philip J. Harris Plant cell walls Level 3, Thomas Bldg, Rm 315A
Ext 88366
Email: p.harris@auckland.ac.nz
John C. Montgomery Neurobiology Level 1, ThomasBldg, Rm 140Ext 87208Email: j.montgomery@auckland.ac.nz
Michael M. Walker Magnetic sensitivity in
animals
Level 1, Thomas Bldg, Rm 1016
Ext 87054Email: m.walker@auckland.ac.nz
Associate Professors Special Interests Contact
Andy Allan Plant genetics and Biohub Room 130
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physiology Ext 86631
Email: aallan@plantandfood.co.nz
Nigel P. Birch Molecular
neuroendocrinology
Level 2, Thomas Bldg, Rm 228M
Ext 88239Email: n.birch@auckland.ac.nz
Thomas Brittain Structure-function studies
of haemproteins
Level 4, Thomas Bldg, Rm 402B
Ext 88246
Email: t.brittain@auckland.ac.nz
David Christie
Creatine transport and
brain function, insect
odorant receptors
Level 4, Thomas Bldg, Rm 402C
Ext 88009
Email: d.christie@auckland.a.nz
Kendall D. Clements Marine biology Level 1, Thomas Bldg, Rm 136
Ext 87223Email: k.clements@auckland.ac.nz
Rod Dunbar Molecular immunology
development genomic
imprinting
Level 4, Thomas Bldg, Rm 452
Ext 85765
Email: r.dunbar@auckland.zc.nz
Clive W. Evans Developmental biology,
Cancer, Ecotoxicology
Level 1, Thomas Bldg, Rm 144
Ext 87245
Email: c.evans@auckland.ac.nz
Peter Metcalf Structural biology and X-
ray crystallography
Level 4, Thomas Bldg, Rm 465
Ext 84810
peter.metcalf@auckland.ac.nz
Alok Mitra Structural biology/electron
crystallography
Level 4, Thomas Bldg, Rm 420A
Ext 88162
Email: a.mitra@auckland.ac.nz
Brian G. Murray Cytogentics and plant
breeding
Level 1, Thomas Bldg, Rm 138
Ext 88334
Email: b.murray@auckland.ac.nz
Michael N. Pearson Virus diseases of crops Level 3, Thomas Bldg, Rm 338B
Ext 88371
Email: m.pearson@auckland.ac.nz
Joanna J. Putterill Regulation of flowering
time
Level 3, Thomas Bldg, Rm 318A
Ext 87233
Email: j.putterill@auckland.ac.nz
Senior Lecturers Special Interests Contact
Jacqueline Beggs Invertebrate ecology Tmaki Campus
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Ext 86823
Email: j.beggs@auckland.ac.nz
Andrew Dingley Biomolecular NMR
spectroscopy andStructural biology
Chemistry, Rm 729A
Ext 86801Email: a.dingle@auckland.ac.nz
Mat Goddard
Experimental ecology and
evolution
Level 3, Thomas Bldg, Rm 3006
Ext 89537
Email: m.goddard@auckland.ac.nz
Richard Kingston Structural biology of
viruses
Level 4, Thomas Bldg, Rm 472A
Ext 84414
Email: rkin069@ec.auckland.ac.nz
Shane Lavery Molecular marine ecology
and evolution
Level 1, Thomas Bldg, Rm 126
Ext 83764Email: s.lavery@auckland.ac.nz
Kerry Loomes Biochemistry,
Biotechnology
Level 4, Thomas Bldg, Rm 4020
Ext 88372
Email: k.loomes@auckland.ac.nz
Shaun Lott Structural biology
bioinformatics
Level 4, Thomas Bldg, Rm 424A
Ext 87074
Email: s.lott@auckland.ac.nz
Stuart Parsons Behaviour & ecology of
bats
Level 1, Thomas Bldg, Rm 1018
Ext 85322Email: s.parsons@auckland.ac.nz
Howard Ross Evolution of genetic
diversity, bioinformatics
Level 2, Thomas Bldg, Rm 284
Ext 86160
Email: h.ross@auckland.ac.nz
G. Kenneth Scott Growth related proteolysis
in human cells
Level 2, Thomas Bldg, Rm 228F
Ext 88240
Email: k.scott@auckland.ac.nz
Mary Sewell Marine biology/ecology Level 1, Thomas Bldg, Rm 130
Ext 83758Email: m.sewell@auckland.ac.nz
Chris Squire Structural biology and
drug discovery
Level 4, Thomas Bldg, Rm 402A
Ext 88806
Email: c.squire@auckland.ac.nz
John Taylor Cell biology and
molecular virology
Level 4, Thomas Bldg, Rm 401A
Ext 82854
Email: ja.taylor@auckland.ac.nz
Susan Turner Molecular microbial
ecology
Level 3, Thomas Bldg, Rm 334D
Ext 82573Email: s.turner@auckland.ac.nz
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Senior Lecturers cont. Special Interests Contact
Silas Villas-Boas Industrial and medical
microbiology
Level 3, Thomas Bldg, Rm 3010
Ext 83762
Email: s.villas-boas@auckland.ac.nzShane D.T. Wright Terrestr ial ecology Tmaki Campus
Ext 87715
Email: sd.wright@auckland.ac.nz
Lecturers
Augusto Barbosa Medical microbiology,
protozoology
Level 3, Thomas Bldg, Rm 348B
Ext 85087
Email: abar210@aucklanduni.ac.nzBruce Burns Plant ecology and
restoration ecology
Tmaki Campus
Ext 83135
Email: b.burns@auckland.ac.nz
Karine David Plant development,
hormone signalling
Level 3, Thomas Bldg, Rm 313
Ext 83793
Email: k.david@auckland.ac.nz
Todd Dennis Spatial and movement
ecology
Level 1, Biohub, Rm 126
Ext 87288
Email: t.dennis@auckland.ac.nzDebbie Hay Molecular Pharmacology Level 3, Thomas Bldg, Rm 338B
Ext 88229
Email: dl.hay@auckland.ac.nz
Anne Gaskett Behavioural Ecology Level 1, Thomas Bldg,, Rm 1020
Ext 89509
Email: a.gaskett@auckland.ac.nz
Greg Holwell Evolutionary and
behavioural ecology of
sexual reproduction
Level 1, Thomas Bldg, Rm 139
Ext 83652
Email: ghol043@aucklanduni.ac.nzJames Russell Island conservation,
quantitative ecology
Tmaki Campus
Ext 86833
Email: j.russell@auckland.ac.nz
Margaret Stanley Biosecurity & invasion
biology/community
ecology
Tmaki Campus
Ext 86819
Email: mc.stanley@auckland.ac.nz
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Special Interest Contact
Director Stage I Teaching
Amanda A. Harper Evolutionary biology Level 1, Biology Bldg, Rm 101
Ext 87794Email: a.harper@auckland.ac.nz
Senior Tutors Stage I
Mel Collings Cellular and MolecularBiology
Level 1, Biology Bldg, Rm 111D
Ext 89066
Email: m.collings@auckland.ac.nz
Rochelle Constantine Behavioural ecology Level 1, Biology Bldg, Rm 103
Ext 85093Email: r.constantine
Brendon Dunphy
Marine invertebrate
biology
Level 1, Biology Bldg, Rm 111C
Ext 84929
Email: b.dunphy@auckland.ac.nz
Elizabeth Hitchings Biochemistry Level 1, Biology Bldg, Rm 104
Ext 88703
Email: l.hitchings@auckland.ac.nz
Dave Seldon Entomology/Forest
Ecology
Level 1, Biology Bldg, Rm 111B
Ext 87583Email: d.seldon@auckland.ac.nz
Senior Tutor Stage II
Mr Selvan Reddy Infectious disease
immunology
Level 1, Biology Bldg, Rm 105
Ext 83798
Email: sg.reddy@auckland.ac.nz
Facilities
B ildi d F iliti SBS St d t R C t
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Buildings and Facilities
City Campus
The School of Biological Sciences is located inthree buildings:- the Thomas and Biology
Buildings which are joined by a covered walkway
over the main drive at Gate 3A Symonds Street,
and the Lippincott Cottage housing the Schools
administration.
Thomas Building, 3 Symonds Street:Research laboratories, Staff offices,
Undergraduate teaching laboratory.
Biology Building, 5 Symonds Street:
Undergraduate teaching laboratories, tutorial
rooms, lecture theatres, and computer laboratory.
Student Resource Centre.
Lippincott Cottage:
Adjacent to the Thomas Building on the main
drive at 3 Symonds Street, the administration
building houses the offices of the Director andDeputy Director (Academic) as well as the
Registrar of the School of Biological Sciences and
associated administrative staff.
Tmaki Campus
The School of Biological Sciences teaches three
Stage 3 courses at the Tmaki Campus, located
at the corner of Morrin and Merton Roads, Glen
Innes. Full teaching facilities includinglaboratories are available on site.
For further information students may contact the
SBS Student Resource Centre (City Campus) or
staff of the Division of Science and Technology
(Tmaki Campus).
Bessie DSa
Ext 86825
SBS Student Resource Centre
The SBS Student Resource Centre (SRC) is located
on
Level 1 of the Biology Building.
Opening Hours: 9am-4pm
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87297
Email: ugadvice-biosci@auckland.ac.nz
Website: Student Resource Centre link at www.
sbs.auckland.ac.nz.
For further information please contact
Tessa Holloway, SRC Manager
tl.holloway@auckland.ac.nz
Ext 87297
The SRC provides a wide range of services for all
Undergraduate students including:
Enquiry Desk
The SRC staff will be happy to help you with all
enquiries, provide general advice and be able torefer you to the relevant course coordinator if you
have specific academic questions.
A telephone and PC are available at the SRC
desk for use by all students giving access to the
internal phone network and all online resources.
Loans, Desk Copy material
The SRC carries a wide range of material whichcan be borrowed for photocopying (1 hour limit)
by leaving photo id with the SRC. Materials
available include:
Reading material/articles recommended by
course coordinators
Past exams/Mid Semester Test papers
Course handouts (often free of charge)
Videos/DVDs Limited selection of textbooks
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Accommodation andConference Services
ORorke Hall, 16 Mount Street +64 9 373 7599accom@auckland.ac.nzwww.auckland.ac.nz/accommodation
Careers Centre Room 001, The ClockTower +64 9 373 7599 ext 88727careers@auckland.ac.nzwww.auckland.ac.nz/careers
Early Childcare Services 28 Park Avenue, Grafton +64 9 373 7599 ext 85894
Chaplains Office 18 Princes Street +64 9 373 7599 ext 87732chapelsec@auckland.ac.nz
Disability Services Room 036, The ClockTower (south wing)
+64 9 373 7599 ext 82936disabilities@auckland.ac.nz
Mediators Office +64 9 373 7599 ext 88905mediation@auckland.ac.nzwww.auckland.ac.nz/mediation
Equity Office Level 1, The ClockTower (East Wing) +64 9 373 7599 ext 84923www.eo.auckland.ac.nz
Student Finance Room 108, The ClockTower +64 9 373 7599 ext 84422
Health Services(including counselling)
Level 3, Student Commons +64 9 373 7599 ext 87681
Dental Services Level 3, Student Commons +64 9 373 7599 ext 83860
International StudentsInformation Centre
Auckland InternationalOld Choral Hall
+64 9 373 7513int-questions@auckland.ac.nzwww.auckland.ac.nz/international
Recreation Centre Building 314, 17 Symonds Street +64 9 373 7599 ext 84788
www.auckland.ac.nz/recreationScholarships Office Room 012, The ClockTower +64 9 373 7599 ext 87494
scholarships@auckland.ac.nzwww.auckland.ac.nz/scholarships
Student Advocacy Network AUSA House3 Alfred Street
+64 9 309 0789 extadvocate@auckland.ac.nzwww.auckland.ac.nz/wave
Student Information Centre Room 112, The ClockTower 0800 61 62 63+64 9 373 7599 ext 88199studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz
Student Learning Centre Level 3 Information Commons +64 9 373 7599 ext 88850slc@auckland.ac.nzwww.slc.auckland.ac.nz
Student loans andallowances
StudyLink 0800 88 99 00www.studylink.govt.nz
SciSpace G16, Ground Floor, Building 303 +64 9 373 7599 ext 85510www.science.auckland.ac.nz/scispace
Students' Association AUSA, 4 Alfred Street +64 9 309 0789ausa@auckland.ac.nzwww.ausa.auckland.ac.nz
University Book Shop (UBS) Kate Edger Building +64 9 306 2700
www.ubsbooks.co.nz
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