Biology

S. Calder, S. Irwin, M. Gould

Course Descriptions

BIOL 100: Human Biology

Subject
Biology
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Surveys human anatomy and physiology. Introduces students to the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Includes disease processes and recent scientific advances.
Designation
DB
Prerequisites

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

BIOL 101: Biology and Society

Subject
Biology
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 SCI 121.)
Designation
DB
Prerequisites

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

BIOL 101L: Biology and Society Lab

Subject
Biology
Credits 1 Lab Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
2.50
Laboratory to accompany BIOL 101. (Crosslisted as SCI 121L).
Designation
DY
Prerequisites

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

Corequisites

BIOL 101.

BIOL 102: General Botany

Subject
Biology
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Studies growth, function, and evolution of plants. Analyzes human interactions with plants and plant interactions with their environment. (Crosslisted as BOT 101.)
Designation
DB
Prerequisites

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

BIOL 102L: General Botany Lab

Subject
Biology
Credits 1 Lab Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
2.50
Lab to accompany BIOL 102. (Crosslisted as BOT 101L.)
Designation
DY
Prerequisites

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

Corequisites

BIOL 102.

BIOL 103: Principles of Zoology

Subject
Biology
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Surveys major animal groups with emphasis on structure, physiology, development, reproduction, evolution, ecology, behavior, and interactions with humans. (Crosslisted as ZOOL 101.)
Designation
DB
Prerequisites

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

BIOL 103L: Principles of Zoology Lab

Subject
Biology
Credits 1 Lab Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
2.50
Lab to accompany BIOL 103. (Crosslisted as ZOOL 101L.)
Designation
DY
Prerequisites

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

Corequisites

BIOL 103.

BIOL 105: Hawaiian Field Biology

Subject
Biology
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00

Surveys, in the classroom and on location, ecosystems from near-shore ocean waters to mountain top. Considers geological history, physical geography, and natural history. Discuss pre- Polynesian establishment of organisms, origins of endemic species, and the influences of human populations on island ecosystems.

Designation
HI
DB
Prerequisites

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

BIOL 105L: Hawaiian Field Biology Lab

Subject
Biology
Credits 1 Lab Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
2.50
Lab to accompany BIOL 105.
Designation
HI
DY
Prerequisites

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

Corequisites

BIOL 105.

BIOL 124: Environment and Ecology

Subject
Biology
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Examines the biological and physical principles affecting human interactions with the environment. Explores the impacts of science, technology, values, and perceptions on global ecology. Discusses problems of pollution, overpopulation, and resource depletion with an emphasis on island ecosystems. Evaluates alternatives to current actions and public policies stressing responsibility of the individual.
Designation
DB
Prerequisites

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

BIOL 151: Introduction to Genetics

Subject
Biology
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Introduces basic concepts in genetics and explores how they are used in research. Investigates human gene structure and function, including the genetic basis of development, causes of birth defects, mental retardation, genetic diseases, sexual determination, and behavior. Surveys current topics in genetic research.
Designation
DB
Recommended Prep
BIOL 100 or 101.
Prerequisites

ENG 100, or consent.

BIOL 152L: Introduction to Biotechnology Lab

Subject
Biology
Credits 2 Lab Hours 90
Teaching Equivalent
5.00
Provides and overview of the impact of biotechnology in the achievement of contemporary objectives in the fields of medicine, ecology, food science, and forensics. Introduces the concepts of bioethics, patenting, and regulatory issues in biotechnology. Focus on laboratory section with hands-on applications in DNA and protein technologies. Course serves as a complimentary lab for BIOL 151.
Designation
DY
Recommended Prep
High school or college level chemistry
Prerequisites

BIOL 100 or 151, and ENG 100, both with grade B or better, and at least MATH 82 with grade B or better or placement at least MATH 103, or consent.

BIOL 171: General Biology I

Subject
Biology
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00

Introduces cell structure and chemistry, growth, reproduction, genetics, evolution, viruses, bacteria, and simple eukaryotes. Required for life science majors.

Designation
DB
Prerequisites

CHEM 151 or 161(or concurrent), or consent.

Corequisites

BIOL 171L.

BIOL 171L: General Biology I Lab

Subject
Biology
Credits 1 Lab Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
2.50

Laboratory to accompany BIOL 171.

Designation
DY
Prerequisites

CHEM 151 or 161(or concurrent), or consent.

Corequisites

BIOL 171, or consent.

BIOL 172: General Biology II

Subject
Biology
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Continues BIOL 171. Includes anatomy, physiology, and systematics of plants and animals. Studies behavior, ecosystems, populations, and communities.
Designation
DB
Prerequisites

BIOL 171, or consent.

BIOL 172L: General Biology II Lab

Subject
Biology
Credits 1 Lab Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
2.50
Laboratory to accompany BIOL 172.
Designation
DY
Prerequisites

BIOL 171, 171L, and 172 (or concurrent), or consent.

BIOL 200: Coral Reefs

Subject
Biology
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00

Introduces the biology, ecology, and geology of stony corals and the reef structures they build. Identifies the roles of other members of the coral reef community including algae, other invertebrates, and fishes. Explores the use of corals as resources and the impacts of human activities on coral reefs.

Designation
HI
DB
Prerequisites

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

BIOL 200L: Coral Reefs Lab

Subject
Biology
Credits 1 Lab Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
2.50
Laboratory to accompany BIOL 200.
Designation
DY
Prerequisites

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

Corequisites

BIOL 200.

BIOL 282: Global Change

Subject
Biology
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Introduces principal components of global change and explores the impacts on the environment. Focuses on the interdisciplinary nature of global change and Interrelationships to biological, physical, anthropological, economic, and political concepts.
Designation
DB
Recommended Prep
College science course.
Prerequisites

ENG 100 with grade C or better, or consent.

BIOL 331: Marine Mammal Biology

Subject
Biology
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Provides an overview of marine mammal science, significance and roles of marine mammals in their ecosystems, and marine conservation issues. Covers current research topics in marine mammal science.
Designation
DB
Prerequisites

Either BIOL 171 or ZOOL 200, and MATH 115, both with grade C or better, or consent.

BIOL 331L: Marine Mammal Biology Lab

Subject
Biology
Credits 1 Lab Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
2.50
Introduces current field and laboratory techniques and equipment used to collect and analyze data on marine mammal population structure and dynamics.
Designation
DY
Prerequisites

BIOL 331 (or concurrent).

BIOL 424: Protected Species Management

Subject
Biology
Credits 2 Lecture Hours 30
Teaching Equivalent
2.00

Examines policy and management issues related to protected species. Explores methods for monitoring and estimating population sizes. Provides opportunities for students to assist agencies with monitoring and assessment activities.

Designation
DB
Recommended Prep

ENG 225, and MATH 115.

Prerequisites

BIOL 171 and ZOOL 200/L, all with grade C or better, or consent.