Science

S. Calder, S. Irwin

Course Descriptions

SCI 114: Introduction to Scientific Method and Laboratory

Subject
Science
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 15
Lecture/Lab Credits
60
Teaching Equivalent
4.17
Exposes students to the scientific method and reasoning through an intensive summer experience for Upward Bound high school participants rooted in Problem-based Learning (PBL) focused on a real-world STEM-Industry partner problem following the scientific method. Infuses a primarily PBL experience with a local STEM-Industry partner question to catalyze learning. Introduces logic, problem-solving, evaluation process, lab methods, literature review, and technical writing. (May be repeated twice for credit.)
Designation
DP
Prerequisites

Admitted to the UH Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) summer program.

SCI 121: Introduction to Science: Biological Science

Subject
Science
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Introduces characteristics of science, historical development of scientific concepts, and interactions of society with science, illustrated by topics from biological sciences. (Crosslisted as BIOL 101.)
Designation
DB
Prerequisites

ENG 22 with grade C or better, or placement at ENG 100.

SCI 122: Intro to Science: Physical Science

Subject
Science
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Introduces characteristics of science, historical development of scientific concepts, and interactions of society with science, illustrated by topics from physical sciences.
Designation
DP
Recommended Prep
MATH 75X with grade C or better, or placement at least MATH 82.
Prerequisites

ENG 22 with grade C or better, or placement at ENG 100, or consent.

SCI 122L: Intro to Science: Physical Science Lab

Subject
Science
Credits 1 Lab Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
2.50
Lab to accompany SCI 122.
Designation
DY
Recommended Prep
MATH 75X with grade C or better, or placement at least MATH 82.
Prerequisites

ENG 22 with grade C or better, or placement at ENG 100, or consent.

Corequisites

SCI 122.

SCI 165L: Introduction to Science Laboratory Techniques

Subject
Science
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
2.50
Introduces students to lab safety and record keeping, scientific measurements, scientific instrumentation, solution chemistry, media preparation, basic cell biology, microbial biochemistry, and water quality testing and analysis.
Designation
DY
Recommended Prep
CHEM 151 and 151L.
Prerequisites

BIOL 101 with grade C or better, and MATH 82 with grade C or better or placement at least MATH 100, or consent.

SCI 214: Problem-based Learning in STEM

Subject
Science
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 15
Lecture/Lab Credits
60
Teaching Equivalent
4.17
Exposes student to the idea of Problem-based learning (PBL): an instructional approach that has been used successfully for over 30 years, and continues to gain acceptance in multiple disciplines. Trains and prepares STEM teachers to adopt and/or design a curriculum using PBL. Consists of two face-to-face sessions team-taught by a group of STEM faculty at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College.
Prerequisites

DOE STEM teacher, or consent.

SCI 265L: Environmental Testing Lab

Subject
Science
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
2.50
Introduces students to water quality regulations and monitoring procedures as it applies to the ocean, streams, and agriculture. Develop an understanding for the major water quality parameters, and why they are important to environmental and human health. Learn how to collect, prepare, and run environmental samples for laboratory analysis.
Designation
DY
Recommended Prep
ENG 100 and MATH 103.
Prerequisites

SCI 165L with grade C or better, or consent.

SCI 295v: STEM Research Experience

Subject
Science
Credits 1 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
0.20
Offers a research experience in science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics, emphasizing the application of the scientific method to a specific project. (May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.) (Letter grade only.)
Designation
DY
Recommended Prep
Completion of a lab science course as stipulated by the instructor.
Prerequisites

Instructor consent.