Biology (BIOL)
College of Natural Sciences
BIOL 101 Biology & Society (3) Characteristics
of science, historical development of scientific concepts, and
interaction of society with science illustrated by topics from
biological science. Credit not given for both 101 and 123. NS1
BIOL 101L Biology & Society Laboratory (1) (1
3-hr Lab) Lab experiments illustrating topics and methods in the
biological sciences. Pre: 101 (or concurrent). NS1
BIOL 102 General Botany (3) Growth, functions,
and evolution of plants; their relations to the environment and
particularly to humans and human activities. (Cross-listed as BOT 101) NS1
BIOL 102L General Botany Laboratory (1) (1 3-hr
Lab) Lab observations and experiments illustrating basic principles
of plant biology. Pre: 102 (or concurrent). (Cross-listed as BOT 101L) NS1
BIOL 103 Principles of Zoology (3) Structure,
development, physiology, reproduction, evolution, behavior, and ecology
of animals. (Cross-listed as ZOOL 101) NS1
BIOL 103L Principles of Zoology Laboratory (1) (1 3-hr
Lab) Laboratory to accompany 103. Pre: 103 (or
concurrent). (Crosslisted as ZOOL 101L) NS1
BIOL 123 Introduction to Science: Hawaiian
Environment (3) Characteristics of science and interaction with
society illustrated by topics in geology, astronomy, oceanography, and
biology of Hawaiian Islands. Credit not given for both 123 and 101. NS1
BIOL 123L Hawaiian Environment Science Lab (1) (1
3-hr Lab) Lab experiments illustrating topics and methods in
science; examples from Hawaiian natural history. Pre: 123 (or
concurrent). NS1
BIOL 124 Environment & Ecology (3) Biological
and physical principles affecting human/environment interaction; impact
of science, technology, value, and perceptions on global society and
ecology; projections and options about human ecology. NS3
BIOL 124L Environment & Ecology Lab (1) (1 3-hr
Lab) Lab experiments and projects illustrating topics in human
ecology. Pre: 124 or concurrent. NS3
BIOL 171 Introductory Biology (3) Introductory
biology for all life science majors. Cell structure and chemistry;
growth, reproduction, genetics, evolution, viruses, bacteria, and simple
eukaryotes. Pre: CHEM 161 (or concurrent) or consent. Co-requisite:
171L. NS1
BIOL 171L Introductory Biology Lab (1) (1 3-hr Lab)
Laboratory to accompany 171. Pre: CHEM 161L (or concurrent) or
consent. Co-requisite: 171. NS1
BIOL 172 Introduction to Biology II (3) Continuation
of 171. Anatomy, physiology, and systematics of plants and animals;
behavior; ecosystems, populations, and communities. Pre: 171/171L.
Co-requisite: 172L.
BIOL 172L Introduction to Biology II Lab (1) (1
3-hr Lab) Laboratory to accompany 172. Co-requisite: 172.
BIOL 265 Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (3) Principles
of ecology and evolution for life science majors stressing integrated
approach and recent advance. Pre: 171/171L and 172/172L; or consent.
Co-requisite: 265L.
BIOL 265L Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Lab
(1) (1 3-hr Lab) Laboratory to accompany 265. Recommended: ICS
101/101L. Co-requisite: 265.
BIOL 270 Cell & Molecular Biology (3) Integrated
cell and molecular biology for life science majors. Modern advances in
recombinant DNA technology. Pre: 171/171L, 172/ 172L, and CHEM 272/272L;
or consent. Co-requisite: 270L.
BIOL 270L Cell & Molecular Biology Lab (1) (1
4-hr Lab) Laboratory to accompany 270. Pre: 171/171L, 172/172L, and
CHEM 272/272L; or consent. Co-requisite: 270.
BIOL 308 Biological Field Studies (3) Biological
survey, collection, and analysis techniques will be reviewed and applied
through field studies. Introduction to the uniqueness of the Hawaiian
environment and its diversity of life. Emphasis on diversity, evolution
and ecology. Pre: 171/171L, 172/ 172L, and 265/265L or equivalent; or
consent.
BIOL 310 Environmental Issues (3) Global
environmental problems in historical perspective; physical, biological,
sociocultural views. Pre: one of 101, 123, or GEOG 101; or consent.
BIOL 320 The Atoll (3) Atoll as ecosystem and
as human environment. Formation, structure, distribution, biota. Pre:
two semesters of introductory science or consent.
BIOL 350 Sex Differences in the Life Cycle (3) Human
sex differences, their biological basis and significance; genetic,
hormonal, and behavioral determinants of sexual differentiation; biology
of gender, sexuality, parenting, menopause, and aging. Pre: one semester
of biological science. (Cross-listed as WS 350) NS1
BIOL 360 Island Ecosystems (3) Characteristics
of island biota; examples from Hawai‘i and the Pacific. Impact of
island and continental cultures; policy and ecosystem endangerment;
contemporary legislation, policy, and management practices. Pre: one
semester of biological science or consent.
BIOL 375 Concepts of Genetics (3) Genetic
concepts at advanced undergraduate level; genetic transmission,
recombination, gene action, mutation, population and evolutionary
genetics. Pre: 171/171L, 172/172L, and 270/270L; or consent.
Co-requisite: 375L. Repeatable once.
BIOL 375L Genetics Lab (1) (1 4-hr Lab) Experiments
with a variety of organisms to illustrate principles discussed in BIOL
375. Pre: 171/171L, 172/172L, and 270/270L; or consent. Co-requisite:
375.
BIOL 399 Directed Studies in Biology Teaching (1) Supervised
laboratory internship in the preparation and demonstration of laboratory
experiments in selected laboratory courses. Repeatable. Pre: consent.
BIOL 402 Principles of Biochemistry (4) Molecular
basis of life from viruses to bacteria to higher plants and animals,
studies of proteins and enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic
acids. Pre: 270/270L, CHEM 272, and CHEM 273; or consent. (Cross-listed
as ENBI 402)
BIOL 406 Cellular Biology (3) Cell structure
and function. Structure, chemistry, and functions of organelles and
macromolecules. Pre: 270 and CHEM 273, or consent.
BIOL 406L Cellular Biology Laboratory (2) (2 3-hr
Lab) A laboratory to accompany 406. Pre: 270L or consent.
Co-requisite: 406.
BIOL 407 Molecular Biology (3) Relationship
between structure and function at macromolecular level. Pre: 270 and
CHEM 273; or consent.
BIOL 407L Molecular Biology Laboratory (2) (2 3-hr
Lab) A laboratory to accompany 407. Pre: 270L or consent.
Co-requisite: 407.
BIOL 410 Human Role in Environmental Change (3) Human
impacts through time on vegetation, animals, landforms, soils, climate,
and atmosphere. Special reference to Asian/ Pacific region. Implications
of long-term environmental change for human habitability. Pre: one of
123, 124, or GEOG 101 and either 310 or GEOG 326; or consent.
(Cross-listed as GEOG 410)
BIOL 434 Seminar in the Biology of Women (3) Embryological,
anatomical, and physiological development of human female; hormonal,
neural, and behavioral determinants of female sexual behavior;
psychobiology of pregnancy, ovariectomy, and menopause. Pre: 172, 350 or
WS 350, WS 377, or consent. (Cross-listed as WS 434)
BIOL 440 Psychoactive Drug Plants (3) Taxonomy,
ecology, biochemistry, distribution, cultural history, and contemporary
use of mind-altering drug plants; examples from primitive, traditional,
and modern societies. Pre: junior standing, one semester of biological
science, and either ANTH 200 or GEOG 151; or consent.
BIOL 441 Basic Biochemistry (4) Function and
composition of biological substances and their metabolic transformation
in animals, plants, microorganisms. Pre: 270/270L, CHEM 272, and CHEM
273; or consent. (Cross-listed as BIOC 441)
BIOL 490 Wildlife & Plant Conservation (3) Principles
of conservation biology and wildlife management techniques, illustrated
with animal, plant, and ecosystem examples. Examination of ethical,
cultural, legal, political, and socioeconomic issues impinging on
conservation policy and practice. Group project and field trips. Pre:
171/171L, 172/172L, and 265/265L; or consent.
BIOL 496 Biology Seminar (1) Study and
discussion of current or significant topics and problems in biology.
Open to graduating seniors in biological sciences. Pre: consent.
BIOL 499 Biological Problems (V) Directed
reading and research. For seniors whose research interests are not
served by MICR 499, ZOOL 499, or BOT 399. Limited to senior majors in
biology (BA and BS) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 or a minimum
GPA of 3.0 in biology courses.
BIOL 501 (Alpha) Biology Workshop for Science
Teachers (V) Principles taught in a conceptual and/or hands-on
manner either in a laboratory setting or in the field. (B)
biotechnology; (C) ecology; (D) marine biology. A-F only. Repeatable.
Pre: in-service teacher, 171/171L and 172/172L; or consent.
BIOL 502 Seminar for Science Teachers (1) Seminar
and discussions of current and significant topics and problems in
science where teachers can exchange new and innovative teaching ideas
and strategies. Repeatable. Pre: in-service teachers or consent.
BIOL 619 Seminar in Science Teaching (1) Effective
teaching methods; organization of courses, lectures, laboratory
exercises; development and evaluation of examinations; computers and
audiovisual aids. Open to graduate students in the College of Natural
Sciences. Repeatable once. (Cross-listed as ZOOL 619)
BIOL 620 Seminar on Preparing Future Faculty (1) Role
and responsibilities of college teaching, academic expectations,
policies and procedures in different types of institutions of higher
learning, developing the requisite skills for obtaining teaching
positions and skills necessary for a successful career in college
teaching. Open to graduate students advanced to candidacy for master’s
or PhD degrees. A-F only. Repeatable. Pre: consent.
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