Full list of subjects used in ALG
AGRICULTURE
-Agriculture (general works)
-Animal husbandry and veterinary science
-- Animal breeding
-- Animal diseases
-- Animal health
-- Animal housing
-- Animal nutrition
-- Animal research
-- Animal welfare
-- Veterinary science
-Cultivation and soil science
-- Soil conservation
-- Soil erosion
-- Soil fertility
-- Soil physics
-Horticulture and gardening
-- Fertilizers
-- Plant breeding
-- Plant propagation
-- Plant protection
-Hunting, fishing, wildlife conservation
-- Control methods
-- Endangered species
-- Protected species
-Livestock
-- Cattle
-- Goats
-- Horses
-- Meat production
-- Pigs
-- Poultry
-- Sheep
-Other animals (including pets)
-- Feral animals
-- Native animals
-- Pets
-Plant crops and forestry
-- Crop breeding
-Plant diseases and pests
-- Insect pests
-- Pest control
-- Plant diseases
ANTHROPOLOGY
-Cultural anthropology (general)
-Social Customs
-Costume and personal appearance
- Customs of life cycle and death
-Folklore
-Physical anthropology
-Human Races and Physical ethnology
ART AND ARCHITECTURE
-Architecture
-Ceramics and glass
-Cinematography
-Decorative arts
-Drawing
-Interior design and furniture
-Landscape architecture
-Metals
-Museum science
-Painting
-Photography
-Printmaking and graphic arts
-Sculpture
-Textiles
-The Arts (general)
-Urban and regional planning
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
-Biology (general)
-Biophysics and biochemistry
-Botany (general)
-- Plant biochemistry
-- Plant ecology
-- Plant genetics
-- Plant geography
-- Plant physiology
-- Plant taxonomy
-Descriptive and comparative biology
-Ecology
-- Environmental research
-- Forest ecology
-- Freshwater ecology
-- Human ecology
-- Marine ecology
-- Plant ecology
-- Rangeland ecology
- Entomology
-- Insect behaviour
-- Insect biochemistry
-- Insect ecology
-- Insect physiology
-- Insect plant relationships
-- Insect taxonomy
-Evolution and genetics
-- Evolution
-- Genetics
-Invertebrates
-Microbiology, microscopy, bacteria
-- Microbiology
-Organisms in specific localities
-- Biodiversity
-- Habitat selection
-Other plants
-Seed-bearing plants (Spermatophyta)
-Tissue, cellular and molecular biology
-- Cytology
-- Molecular biology
-Vertebrates
-Zoology (general)
CHEMISTRY
-Analytical chemistry
-Chemistry (general)
-Crystallography
-Inorganic chemistry
-Laboratories and equipment
-Organic chemistry
-Physical chemistry
-Qualitative analysis
-Quantitative analysis
-Theoretical and quantum chemistry
COMPUTER SCIENCE
-Artificial intelligence and other special methods
-Computer engineering
-Computer programming and data management
-Computer science and systems analysis
-Systems and cybernetics
ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
-Accounting
-Advertising and public relations
-Commerce and domestic trade
-Economics (general)
-Finance and insurance
-Industry and production
-International economics and trade
-Labor economics
-Land, energy and natural resources
-Macroeconomics and public finance
-Mail, telecommunication and broadcasting
-Management and business
-Office services
-Socialism and cooperatives
-Statistics
-Transportation
EDUCATION
-Adult education
-Curriculums
-Education (general)
-Education of women
-Elementary education
-Government regulation and support
-Higher education
-School organisation and management
-Schools and religion
-Secondary education
-Special education
GEOGRAPHY AND EARTH SCIENCES
-Atmospheric sciences
-Earth sciences and geophysics (general)
-Geodesy and surveying
-Geography and travel (general)
-- Discoveries in geography
-Geography of Africa
-Geography of ancient world
-Geography of Asia
-Geography of Australia
-- Explorers - Australia
-Geography of Europe
-Geography of North and Central America
-Geography of other places
-Geography of South America
-Geology (general)
-Geology of Australia
-Geomorphology, hydrology and oceanography
-- Groundwater hydrology
-- Hydrologic cycle
-- Limnology
-- Water pollution
-- Water quality
-- Water resources management
-Maps and atlases
-Paleontology
-Petrology, mineralogy and economic geology
-Regional Geology
HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY
-Ancient history and archaeology
-Biography and family history
-British history
-European history (general and medieval)
-History (general works and world history)
-History of Africa
-History of Asia
-History of Australia
-- History of Queensland
-History of North and Central America
-History of other European Countries
-History of other regions
-History of South America
LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
-Australian literature in English
-Classics (Latin and Greek)
-Drama in English
-English language
-Fiction in English
-Germanic languages and literatures
-Language and literature (general)
-Linguistics
-Literature in English and Old English (general)
-Other languages and literatures
-Other literature in English
-Poetry in English
-Romance languages and literatures
LAW
-Civil procedure and courts
-Constitutional and administrative law
-Criminal law
-International law
-Law (general)
-Law of specific jurisdictions
-Military, tax, trade and industrial law
-Private law
-Social law
-Statutes, regulations and cases
LIBRARY SCIENCE AND INTERDISCIPLINARY WORKS
-Encyclopedias and yearbooks
-Journalism, publishing and newspapers
-Knowledge and bibliography
-Library science
-Manuscripts and rare printed materials
-Organisations and associations
-Serials, collections and essays
MATHEMATICS
-Algebra and number theory
-Analysis and calculus
-Arithmetic
-Geometry
-Graphical and combinatorial analysis
-Mathematical and symbolic logic
-Mathematics (general)
-Probabilities and game theory
-Statistical mathematics
-Topology
MEDICINE
-Disability
-Diseases
-Gynaecology and obstetrics
-Health promotion, forensic and preventive medicine
-Human anatomy
-Human physiology
-Medicine (general) and nursing
-Pharmacology and therapeutics
-- Drug abuse (study and teaching)
-Pediatrics and geriatrics
-Surgery, dentistry and opthalmology
MUSIC
-Instrumental music and ensembles
-Keyboard, electronic and percussion instruments
-Music (general)
-Specific musical traditions and genres
-Stringed instruments
-Vocal music
-Wind instruments
PERFORMING ARTS
-Folk and national dancing
-Motion pictures, radio and television
-Performing arts (general)
-Public performances
-Stage presentations
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION
-Bible
-Buddhism
-Christian church
-Christian theology
-Ethics
-Hinduism
-Islam
-Judaism
-Logic
-Other religions
-Philosophy (general)
-Philosophy (specific schools and viewpoints)
-Religion (general)
-- Missiology
-Western philosophy
PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND SPORT
-Aquatic and air sports
-Equestrian sports and animal racing
-Fishing, hunting and shooting
-Indoor games
-Outdoor sports and games
-Physical education, fitness and recreation
PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
-Astronomy (theory and instrumentation)
-- Radio astronomy
-Classical physics
-Condensed matter physics
-Electricity and magnetism
-Gas-state and plasma physics
-Nuclear and particle physics
-Optics
-Physics and natural sciences (general)
-Solar system and earth
-The Universe, galaxies and stars
-Theoretical physics
POLITICAL AND MILITARY STUDIES
-Air forces
-Civil and political rights
-Foot forces
-International migration and colonization
-International relations and organizations
-Legislative process
-Military science
-Mounted forces
-Naval forces
-Political history of Australia
-Political history of specific countries
-Political parties and elections
-Political science (general)
-Public administration
-Public administration of specific countries
PSYCHOLOGY
-Applied psychology
-Comparative psychology
-Differential, developmental and genetic psychology
-Memory, learning, intelligence
-Paranormal phenomena
-Physiological psychology
-Psychology (general)
-Subconscious and altered states
SOCIOLOGY
-Associations and clubs
-Communities
-Criminology
-Social groups
-Social sciences (general)
-Social welfare, problems and services
-Society and social processes
TECHNOLOGY
-Building and construction
-Chemical engineering
-Civil engineering
-Electrical and optical engineering
-- Electronic systems
-Food and drink technology
-Home economics
-Manufacturing
-Mechanical, thermal and nuclear engineering
-Military engineering
-Mining
-Municipal, hydraulic and environmental engineering
-Printing
-Technology and engineering (general)
-Telecommunication systems
-Transport technology (land, water, air and space)
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Full list of subjects used in ALG, last updated 2 June 2000