| Master’s
Degree
The MS degree program is offered under either Plan A
(thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis). All students in this program are first
enrolled under Plan A. Transfer to Plan B is permissible only after
consultation with the candidate’s adviser and approval by the chair of
the graduate field of study.
A total of 32 credit hours are required for each
degree plan. Specific degree requirements are listed below.
Graduates with the MS degree should possess general
knowledge of entomology, including basic principles of insect
identification, biology, and control. Prospects for employment are in
private industry, service-oriented entomological programs of government
agencies, and research institutions.
Requirements Plan A (thesis)
• 16 credit hours of
course work
• 2 credit hours of ENTO 699 directed research
• 2 credit hours of ENTO 687 Entomology Seminar
• 1 credit hour of ENTO 690 Foundations in Entomology each year
• 10 credit hours of ENTO 700 thesis research
• Final oral defense of the thesis research
• Submission of an acceptable thesis
Plan B (non-thesis)
• 26 credit hours of
course work
• 2 credit hours of ENTO 699 directed research
• 2 credit hours of ENTO 687 Entomology Seminar
• 1 credit hour of ENTO 690 Foundations of Entomology each year
• Final oral defense of the directed research project and on
other aspects of entomological training undertaken by the candidate
Doctoral Degree
Intended candidates for the PhD program should have
earned the MS degree in entomology or equivalent from a recognized
institution. Those with a BS or BA may petition for admittance into the
PhD program only after enrolling in the MS program.
Graduates with the PhD degree should possess broad
general knowledge in all areas of entomology, in-depth knowledge in at
least one area of specialization, and capability for independent
research. Prospects for employment for PhD graduates are in teaching,
research, and extension at universities and in research with private
industries and government agencies.
Requirements
• 4 credit hours of
seminar
• 1 credit hour of ENTO 690 each year
• Diagnostic examination on the basic principles of entomology
within two semesters after admission into the program
• Oral and written comprehensive examination in the
candidate’s area of specialization administered by the doctoral
committee
• Preliminary oral defense of the dissertation research for the
doctoral committee
• Final oral defense of the dissertation research
• Submission of an acceptable dissertation
Additional course work required for the degree is
determined by the candidate’s doctoral committee.
Environmental Biochemistry
Henke 329
1800 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8352
Fax: (808) 956-5037
E-mail: ta_agbioch1@avax.ctahr.hawaii.edu
Faculty
H. Ako, PhD--analytical biochemistry/aquaculture
B. Brennan, PhD--pesticide safety
M. Kawate, PhD--pesticide registration
Q. X. Li, PhD--environmental biochemistry
J. Seifert, PhD--biochemical toxicology
C. S. Tang, PhD--plant biochemistry
The Academic Program
The Department of Environmental Biochemistry (ENBI)
offers courses in biochemistry, toxicology, and analytical chemistry.
The 100-level course accommodates Group 2 of the General Education
Core’s natural sciences requirement. It covers principles of
bio-organic chemistry with emphasis on practical applications for life
science, agriculture, and nursing. The 400-level course on principles of
biological chemistry is for undergraduate and first-year graduate
students, either as a part of their curriculum at CTAHR or as a
preparation for a professional school. The accompanying laboratory
course covers biochemistry techniques with applications in a number of
fields. The 600-level courses provide advanced training in plant
biochemistry, mechanistic toxicology and toxicology of pesticides,
environmental aspects of pesticide use, and modern techniques of food
and pesticide analyses to graduate students of agriculture and
environmental sciences.
Food Science and Human Nutrition
Henke 224
1800 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8236
Fax: (808) 956-4024
E-mail: ta_fshn@avax.ctahr.hawaii.edu
Web: www.hawaii.edu/depart/fshn
Faculty
D. L. Vincent, PhD (Interim Chair)--reproductive physiology and
endocrinology
J. P. Derrickson, MS, RD--food security, nutrition
extension
*D. A. Dooley, PhD--diet and behavior, nutrition
education
*M. A. Dunn, PhD--nutritional biochemistry, vitamins and minerals
*A. S. Hodgson, PhD--food technology extension, food safety and quality
*A. S. Huang, PhD--food chemistry
*W. T. Iwaoka, PhD--food chemistry, food safety
*J. H. Moy, PhD--food engineering, food irradiation, processing
technology
S. T. Nakamoto, PhD--marketing
*W. K. Nip, PhD--food technology
*R. Novotny, PhD, RD--community and international nutrition
*A. C. Shovic, PhD, RD--dietetics
*C. A. Titchenal, PhD--sports nutrition, energy balance
Cooperating Graduate Faculty
H. Ako, PhD--nutritional biochemistry, aquaculture, lipid metabolism
J. Carpenter, PhD--protein and fiber utilization
C. G. Cavaletto, MS--sensory evaluation of foods
R. J. Early, PhD--growth biology, protein metabolism
J. Hankin, DrPH, RD--nutritional epidemiology, cancer
S. Kathariou, PhD--food microbiology
D. A. Lally, PhD--exercise physiology
Q. Li, PhD--analytical methodology to identify environmental toxins
J. Seifert, PhD--toxicology
C. S. Tang, PhD--biochemistry of natural products
C. Waslien, PhD, RD--international nutrition, geriatrics
C. W. Weems, PhD--reproductive endocrinology, steroids
P. Y. Yang, PhD--bioprocess engineering
Affiliate Graduate Faculty
D. Galanis, PhD--Pacific Island nutrition
K. Glantz, PhD--nutrition behavior, worksite wellness
R. Hetzler, PhD--exercise physiology, sports nutrition
C. S. Tamaru, PhD--live feed
S. J. Taussig, PhD--industrial enzymology, fermentation
T. Vogt, MD--dietary intervention trials
*Graduate Faculty |