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The following are the subjects used in the Australian Libraries Gateway and their corresponding Library of Congress (LC) Classification ranges and LC Conspectus lines.
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ALG Subject |
LC Classification |
Conspectus Line |
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AGRICULTURE |
AGR |
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Agriculture (general works) |
S1-589.85, S00-972 |
1-36, 49 |
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Cultivation and soil science |
S590-790 |
37-48 |
| --Soil
conservation --Soil erosion --Soil fertility --Soil physics |
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| Plant diseases and pests |
SB599-998 |
108-123 |
| --Insect
pests --Pest control --Plant diseases |
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| Plant crops and forestry |
SB1-307, SD1-668 |
49.5-82, 123.5-139 |
| --Crop breeding | ||
| Horticulture and gardening |
SB317.5-353 |
83-85 |
| --Fertilizers --Plant breeding --Plant propagation --Plant protection |
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Animal husbandry and vet science |
SF1-84, SF600-SF600-910, SF910.5-925 |
139.5-142, 179-198, 200-203 |
| --Animal
breeding --Animal diseases --Animal health --Animal housing --Animal nutrition --Animal research --Animal welfare --Veterinary science |
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| Livestock |
SF84.82-405, SF907, SF951-977 |
143-162, 199, 204-207 |
| --Cattle --Goats --Horses --Meat production --Pigs --Poultry --Sheep |
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| Other animals (including pets) | SF405.5-597, SF981-997.5 |
163-178, 208-214 |
| --Feral
animals --Native animals --Pets |
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| Hunting, fishing, wildlife conservation | SH1-400, SK1-577.5 |
214.5-257 |
| --Control
methods --Endangered species --Protected species |
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ANTHROPOLOGY |
ANT |
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Cultural anthropology (general) |
GN1-46 |
15-16 |
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Social customs |
GT1-7070 |
53 - 64 |
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Costume & personal appearance |
GN475-673 |
31-38 |
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Customs of life cycle & death |
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Folklore |
GR1-950 |
46-52 |
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Physical anthropology |
GN49-298 |
17-23 |
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Human races & physical ethnology |
GN301-673 |
24-45 |
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ART & ARCHITECTURE |
ART |
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The Arts (general) |
N1-8675, NX1-820 |
9-110, 223 |
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Urban & regional planning |
NA9000-9425 |
142 |
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Landscape architecture |
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Architecture |
NA1-4050 |
111-140 |
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Sculpture |
NB1-1190 |
144-150 |
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Metals |
CJ1-6661 |
8.5 |
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Ceramics & glass |
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Drawing |
NC1-1855 |
151-158 |
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Decorative arts |
NK600-9955 |
205-222 |
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Textiles |
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Interior design & furniture |
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Painting |
ND1-3416 |
159-196 |
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Printmaking & graphic arts |
NE1-2890 |
197-204 |
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Photography |
TR1-1045 |
250-269 |
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Cinematography |
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Museum science |
AM1-401 |
1-8 |
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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES |
BIO |
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Biology (general) |
QH1-82, QH301-344, QH508-QH510, QH705 |
0-12, 41.5-53, 86-87, 108.5 |
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Biophysics & biochemistry |
QH345, QH505 |
54, 84.5 |
| Tissue, cellular and molecular biology | QH506, QH556-671 |
85.5, 99.5-108 |
| --
Cytology -- Molecular biology |
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Descriptive & comparative biology |
QH471-531, QH511-529, QH546-559 |
81-84, 88-90, 97-99 |
| Ecology |
QH352, QH540-541.5 |
57, 90.5-94 |
| --
Environmental research -- Forest ecology -- Freshwater ecology -- Human ecology -- Marine ecology -- Plant ecology -- Rangeland ecology |
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| Organisms in specific localities | QH84-198, QH543 |
14-34, 95 |
| --
Biodiversity -- Habitat selection |
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| Evolution and genetics | QH359-470,QH426-450 |
58-80, 66.5-74 |
| --
Evolution -- Genetics |
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| Microbiology, microscopy, bacteria | QH201-QH219, QR1-484 |
34.5-36, 703.5-759 |
| -- Microbiology | ||
| Botany (general) | QK1-989, QH611.5-989 |
109.5-149.5, 177-261 |
| --Plant
biochemistry -- Plant ecology -- Plant genetics -- Plant geography -- Plant physiology -- Plant taxonomy |
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Seed-bearing plants (Spermatophyta) |
QK475-519.5 |
150-158 |
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Other plants |
QK520-611 |
159-176 |
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Zoology (general) |
QL1-352, QP501-801 |
261.5-322, 604.5 |
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Invertebrates |
QL362-599.82 |
322.5-395 |
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Vertebrates |
QL600-737.U62 |
395.5-590 |
| Entomology | ||
| -- Insect
behaviour -- Insect biochemistry -- Insect ecology -- Insect physiology -- Insect plant relationships -- Insect taxonomy |
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CHEMISTRY |
CHE |
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Chemistry (general) |
QD1-49 |
1-4 |
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Theoretical & quantum chemistry |
QD450-481 |
29-30 |
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Physical chemistry |
QD501-731 |
31-38 |
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Laboratories & equipment |
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Analytical chemistry |
QD71-145 |
5 |
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Qualitative analysis |
QD81-96 |
6-7 |
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Quantitative analysis |
QD101-117.T4 |
8-11 |
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Inorganic chemistry |
QD146-196 |
12-16 |
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Organic chemistry |
QD241-431 |
17-28 |
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Crystallography |
QD901-999 |
39 |
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COMPUTER SCIENCE |
COM |
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Systems & cybernetics |
QA76.9-76.9, QA76.9, T57.62-TA1650 |
21-25, 32, 40-42 |
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Computer science & systems analysis |
QA75-76.85, QA76.9, TK5105.5 |
3-9, 20, 27-31, 43 |
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Computer programming & data management |
QA76.76-76.9 |
10-18 |
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Artifical intelligence & other special methods |
Q327-337, QA76.9, TA1630-1650 |
1-2, 26, 42 |
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Computer engineering |
QA76.9-268.5 |
19, 33-38 |
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ECONOMICS & BUSINESS |
ECO |
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Economics (general) |
HB1-3840, HC1-79 |
25.5-33 |
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Statistics |
HA1-3010 |
0.5-25 |
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Macroeconomics & public finance |
HJ1-8963 |
80-84 |
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Labor economics |
HD4801-7250 |
44-53 |
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Socialism & cooperatives |
HX1-811 |
85-90 |
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Land, energy & natural resources |
HC100-240, HC242-700, HD101-2210 |
34-36, 38-39 |
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Industry & production |
HD9000-9999, HD2709-4730 |
54-59, 41-43 |
| --Tourism | ||
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Finance & insurance |
HG1-9970 |
72-79 |
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Commerce & domestic trade |
HF1-5000 |
67 |
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International economics & trade |
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Mail, telecommunication & broadcasting |
HE7601-8700 |
64-65 |
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Transportation |
HE1-7500 |
60-63 |
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Management & business |
HF5001-6351 |
69.1-69.4 |
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Office services |
HF6351, Z40-99 |
69.5, 71.2 |
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Accounting |
HF5601-5689 |
70 |
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Advertising & public relations |
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EDUCATION |
EDU |
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Education (general) |
L1-999, LA1-2270, LB1-1131, LB1705-2285, LN2846, LC65-67, LC189-214, LV1001-1021, LC1041-1071, LC5101-5143, LC5146-5148 |
1-81, 105, 108, 116, 122, 126, 128, 149, 150 |
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School organisation & management |
LB2801-3640, LC59, LC129-145 |
109-112, 115, 118 |
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Special education |
LC3701-4815, LG700-999, LH, LJ, LT6-1001, LB3050-3060, LB1042-1044, LB2365.C5, LB1029.S53, LB1029.T6 |
147-148, 161-169 |
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Education of women |
LC1401-2571 |
131-140 |
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Elementary education |
LB1573-LB1591 |
87-95 |
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Secondary education |
LB1603-1665 |
96-104 |
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Adult education |
LC149-160, LC5201-6660 |
119, 151 |
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Higher education |
LB2300-2411, LC171-182 |
106, 120 |
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Curriculums |
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Schools & religion |
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Government regulation & support |
LC71-120, LC215-235 |
117, 123 |
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TECHNOLOGY |
TEC |
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Technology & engineering (general) |
T1-995, TA1-168, TA174-345,TA368-625 |
0.5-19, 21-27, 32-35 |
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Mechanical, thermal & nuclear engineering |
TA349-367, TJ1-149 |
28-31, 122-142 |
| Electrical & optical engineering |
TA1501-1820, TK1-9401 |
44, 142.5-171 |
| --Electronic systems | ||
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Building & construction |
TH1-9745 |
98.5-121 |
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Civil engineering |
TA630-1280, TG1-470 |
36-43, 97.5-98 |
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Transport technology (land, water, air & space) |
VK, VM, TE1-305, TF1-1620, TL1-1060 |
57.2-57.4, 79.5-97, 171.5-192 |
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Municipal, hydraulic & environmental engineering |
TA170-171, TC1-1645, TD1-949 |
20, 45.5-79 |
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Mining |
TN1-580 |
192.5-215 |
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Military engineering |
UG |
57.1 |
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Home economics |
TT1-999, TX1-1105 |
301.2-336 |
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Food & drink technology |
TP368-698 |
256-261 |
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Chemical engineering |
TN600-997, TP1-361, TP699-1185 |
216-255, 262-286 |
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Manufacturing |
TS1-2283 |
287-301 |
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Printing |
Z116-236 |
337-350 |
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GEOGRAPHY & EARTH SCIENCES |
GEO |
|
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Earth sciences & geophysics (general) |
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Geodesy & surveying |
GA1-1999 |
4-6.4 |
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Atmospheric sciences |
QC801-999 |
88.1-88.4 |
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Geology (general) |
QE1-48.8, QE500-700 |
88.5-97, 114-122 |
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Geomorphology, hydrology & oceanography |
GB1-5030, GC1-1581 |
6.5-87 |
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Groundwater hydrology -- Hydrologic cycle -- Limnology -- Water pollution -- Water quality -- Water resources management |
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Paleontology |
QE701-999 |
123-128 |
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Petrology, mineralogy & economic geology |
QE351-499 |
109-113 |
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Regional geology |
QE65-339, QE70, QE350 |
98-105, 107-108 |
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Geology of Australia |
QE348.2 |
106 |
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Geography & travel (general) |
G1-922 |
1-1.4, 1.73 |
| -- Discoveries in geography | ||
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Maps & atlases |
G1001-9980 |
1.5-1.6 |
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Geography of ancient world |
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Geography of Europe |
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Geography of Asia |
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Geography of Africa |
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Geography of North & Central America |
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Geography of South America |
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Geography of Australia |
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| -- Explorers - Australia | ||
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Geography of other places |
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HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY |
HIS |
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History (general works & world history) |
C, CB, CD5001-6471, GB5000-503, D1-34, D111-838 |
1-2.4, 6.5-11, 23.5-30, 32-42 |
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Biography & family history |
CR1-6305, CS1-3090, CT1-3830 |
12-23.4 |
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Ancient history & archaeology |
CC1-960, GN700-885, D51-95, DE1-98, DF1-289, DG11-365, DS71-74, DS121-122, DS851-855.6, DT57-69, DT73, DT83-93 |
2.5-6.4, 31, 87-94, 98-100, 191, 207, 260, 281-282 |
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European history (general & medieval) |
D27-34, D901-1075, DX1- 301 |
30, 43-45, 392-393 |
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British History |
DA1-995 |
46-62 |
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History of other European Countries |
DB1-975, DC1-989, DD1-905, DF501-951, DG1-999, DH1-925, DJ1-411,DJK1-34, DK1-4800 |
63-86, 95-97, 101-182 |
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History of Asia |
DR481-741, DS1-79, DS75-151, DS123-900, DS855.7-925 |
183-190, 192-206, 208-259, 261-272 |
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History of Africa |
DT1-469.C7 |
273-383 |
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History of North & Central America |
E1-867, F1-2183 |
394-466 |
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History of South America |
F2201-3799 |
467-466 |
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History of Australia |
DU80-398 |
467-499 |
| --History of Queensland | ||
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History of other regions |
DU400430, DU490-950, DX101-301 |
385-386 |
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LANGUAGE & LITERATURE |
LLL |
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Language & literature (general) |
CN, PB1-431, PN1-6381, PZ1-99, Z102-115 |
0.5-1, 59, 458-502 |
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Linguistics |
P1-1099 |
2-38 |
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English language |
PE1-3729 |
209-217 |
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Literature in English & Old English (general) |
PR1-2405, PR3291-9499, PR6920-9275, PS1-3576 |
218-225, 230-240, 242-263 |
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Australian literature in English |
PR9600-9619 |
241 |
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Poetry in English |
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Drama in English |
PR2411-3198 |
226-229 |
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Fiction in English |
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Other literature in English |
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Classics (Latin & Greek) |
PA1-8595 |
39-58 |
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Germanic languages & literatures |
PD1-5929, PT1-9999, PF1-5999 |
159-208 |
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Romance languages & literatures |
PC1-1874, PC2001-3420, PQ1-9991, PC5001-5448 |
69-158 |
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Other languages & literatures |
PB1001-3029, PG1-9678, PH1-5490, PJ1-9293, PK1-9601, PL1-8844, PM1-9021 |
60-68, 264-457 |
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LAW |
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| See also Moys Classification range | ||
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Law (general) |
K-KC |
7.5-22 |
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International law |
JX |
6-7 |
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Constitutional & administrative law |
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Military, tax, trade & industrial law |
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Social law |
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Criminal law |
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Private law |
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Civil procedure & courts |
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Statutes, regulations & cases |
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Law of specific jurisdictions |
KF, KG-KX, KE, KD | 22.5-254 |
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LIBRARY SCIENCE & INTERDISCIPLINARY WORKS |
LIS |
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Knowledge & bibliography |
AI, AZ, Z4-15, Z1000-8999 |
0.34, 0.39, 0.5, 91.5-113 |
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Library science |
CD931-4279, Z662-1000 |
0.4, 40.5-91 |
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Encyclopedias & yearbooks |
AE, AG, AY |
0.32, 0.33, 0.38 |
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Journalism, publishing & newspapers |
AN, PN4699-5650, Z278-549, Z551-661 |
0.35, 37.5, 38, 39 |
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Manuscripts & rare printed materials |
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Organisations & associations |
AS |
0.37 |
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Serials, collections & essays |
AC, AP |
0.31, 0.36 |
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MATHEMATICS |
MAT |
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Mathematics (general) |
QA1-8, QA11-73 |
1-6, 8-10 |
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Mathematical & symbolic logic |
QA9-10, QA 267-268.5 |
7, 50-53 |
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Graphical & combinatorial analysis |
QA164-166, QA221-224, QA275 |
44-45, 47, 57 |
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Algebra & number theory |
QA150-163, QA169-219, QA241-255, QA385-387 |
43,46,48-49,65 |
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Arithmetic |
QA101-149 |
42 |
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Topology |
QA611-614 |
68-70 |
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Analysis & calculus |
QA281-381 |
59-64 |
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Geometry |
QA440-608, QA615-699 |
66-67, 71 |
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Probabilities & game theory |
QA269-274 |
54-56 |
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Statistical mathematics |
QA276-280 |
58 |
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MEDICINE |
MED |
|
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Medicine (general) & nursing |
R1-899, RA3-420, RT, RV, RX, RZ, UH215-347, VG115-228 |
0, 79.5-97.6, 234.5-250 |
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Human anatomy |
QM1-575 |
0.5-22 |
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Human physiology |
QM601-691, QP1-495 |
23-70 |
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Health promotion, forensic & preventive medicine |
RA421-1129, RC960-962, RC87.1, RC970-971, RC981-986, RC103, RC963, R986, RC1050-1160, RG629, RC103 |
97.8-106, 161-162.5 |
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Pharmacology & therapeutics |
QP901-981, QR3-485, RA1190-1255, RM, RS |
70.5-79, 106.5-108, 217.5-234 |
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Diseases |
RB3-157, RC1-951, RL |
108.5-159.5, 215.5-217 |
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Surgery, dentistry & opthalmology |
RC1200-1245, RD, RE1-995, RF, QP458-471, RK1-70 |
163-194, 207.5-215 |
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Gynaecology & obstetrics |
RG1-951 |
194.5-202 |
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Pediatrics & geriatrics |
RC952-954, RC88.5, RJ1-570 |
159.6-159.7, 203.5-207 |
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MUSIC |
MUS |
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| See also Metro Classification range | ||
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Music (general) |
M1-4, ML-159, ML430-459, ML3565-3930, MT1-165 |
0.5-5.4, 57.5-78, 93-95, 110-133 |
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Specific musical traditions & genres |
ML160-429 |
79-92, 140-170 |
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Vocal music |
M1495-5000, ML1400-3563, MT820-960 |
25.5-57.4, 100-109, 135-139 |
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Instrumental music & ensembles |
M5, M286-1490, ML460-1354, MT170-810 |
5.5-6, 15-25.4, 96-99, 134 |
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Keyboard, electronic & percussion instruments |
M6-285 |
7-14 |
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Stringed instruments |
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Wind instruments |
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PERFORMING ARTS |
PER |
|
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Performing arts (general) |
PN1560-1590 |
13-15 |
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Public performances |
GV1541-1561, GV1800-1860 |
0.3-0.9 |
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Motion pictures, radio & television |
PN1990-1999 |
20.5-22 |
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Stage presentations |
PN1865-1989, PN2000-3300 |
16-20.4, 23-49 |
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Folk & national dancing |
GV1580-1799 |
1-12 |
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PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION |
PAR |
|
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Philosophy (general) |
B1-68, BD, BH |
1, 14.5-20 |
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Philosophy (specific schools & viewpoints) |
B108-785 |
2-8 |
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Western philosophy |
B790, B840, 2750 |
9-11 |
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Logic |
BC |
13-14 |
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Ethics |
BJ1-1800 |
21-22 |
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Religion (general) |
BL1-685 |
23.5-34 |
| -- Missiology | ||
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Bible |
BS1-2970 |
88.5-99 |
|
Christian theology |
BR1-136, BT790-1475, BV150-650 |
77.5-82, 99.5-105 |
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Christian church |
BR140-1725, BV597-4511, BX1-9969 |
83-88, 106-150 |
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Buddhism |
BP300-395, BP500-597, BP1-9999 |
72.5-77.4 |
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Hinduism |
BL1100-1270 |
39 |
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Judaism |
BM1-679, BP1-223 |
55.5-70 |
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Islam |
BP |
68.5 |
|
Other religions |
BL700-820, BL1800-2630 |
35, 42.5-58 |
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION & SPORT |
PHR |
|
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Physical education, fitness & recreation |
GV1-556 |
1-14 |
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Indoor games |
GV1199-1570 |
25 |
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Outdoor sports & games |
GV557-770, GV841-1017 |
15-20, 22-23 |
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Aquatic & air sports |
GV770.3-840 |
21 |
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Equestrian sports & animal racing |
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Fishing, hunting & shooting |
SK |
24.5 |
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PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY |
PHY |
|
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Physics & natural sciences (general) |
Q, QC1-168 |
0.5-4, 78-84 |
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Theoretical physics |
QC170-176.36 |
87-90 |
|
Nuclear & particle physics |
QC501-798 |
105.5 |
|
Condensed matter physics |
QC141-220, QC176-197 |
85-86, 91-93 |
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Gas-state & plasma physics |
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Optics |
QC350-476.2 |
99-105.4 |
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Electricity & magnetism |
QC501-849 |
106-119 |
|
Classical physics |
QA801-939, QC221-338 |
5-49, 94-98 |
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Astronomy (theory & instrumentation) |
CE, QB1-4, QB15-991 |
0.3, 50-53, 55-66 |
| -- Radio astronomy | ||
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Solar system & earth |
QB520-701 |
68-70 |
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The Universe, galaxies, stars |
QB6, QB500, QB801-991 |
54, 67, 71-77 |
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POLITICAL & MILITARY STUDIES |
POL |
|
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Political science (general) |
J, JA, JC |
1-5 |
|
Civil & political rights |
JF800-1191 |
9-10 |
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Political history of specific countries |
JQ |
19 |
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Political history of Australia |
Q4000-4099 |
19.2 |
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Political parties & elections |
JF825-1191, JF2011-2112 |
11-12, 15 |
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International migration & colonization |
JV1-5999 |
21.5 |
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International relations & organizations |
JX |
24-52 |
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Legislative process |
JF1321-2112, JF1411-1647, JS | |
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Public administration |
13-14, 19.5-21 |
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Public administration of specific countries |
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Military science |
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Foot forces |
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Mounted forces |
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Air forces |
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Naval forces |
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PSYCHOLOGY |
PSY |
|
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Psychology (general) |
BF1-204.5 |
0.5-19 |
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Physiological psychology |
BF150-72, BF207-210, BF231-299, BF495-499, BF511-593 |
20-22, 32 |
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Memory, learning, intelligence |
BF309-493, BF370-504.3, BF683, BF608-635, BF698-698.9, BF795-839.5 |
23-24, 27-31, 33, 37-38 |
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Subconscious & altered states |
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Paranormal phenomena |
BF1001-1999 |
50-51 |
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Differential, developmental & genetic psychology |
BF341-357, BF692, BF697, BF699-789, BF725-990 |
19.5, 25-26, 35-36, 39-45, 47-49 |
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Comparative psychology |
BF660-678, BF685 |
34 |
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Applied psychology |
BF481-482, BF485-636 |
46 |
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SOCIOLOGY |
SOC |
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Social sciences (general) |
H |
1-3 |
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Society & social processes |
GF, HM |
0.1-0.9, 4-5 |
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Social groups |
HQ, HT601-1595 |
8-11, 20-21 |
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Associations & clubs |
HS |
12 |
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Communities |
HT |
13-19 |
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Social welfare, problems & services |
HN, RA3-420, HV40-5840 |
6-7.5, 22-25 |
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Criminology |
HV6001-9920 |
26 |
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