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