Biology (BIOL)

This general science course emphasizes basic science concepts by studying human anatomy and physiology. The course introduces students to the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. This course includes a study of the disease process and recent scientific advances.

This lab course complements the human biology lecture with an emphasis on basic science concepts using the gross and microscopic anatomy and physiology of the ten systems of the human body.

This class offers the opportunity to use equipment, techniques, or materials not ordinarily used in regular biology courses. The student will be actively involved with developing procedures, making adaptations, and constructing an apparatus used in the course. This class is project based and directed studies.

This general biology survey course will emphasize the interaction of science with society illustrated by topics in geology, meteorology, oceanography, and biology of the Hawaiian Islands.

This one credit, three-hour laboratory complements BIOL 123 lecture which needs to be taken concurrently.

Subject matter illustrates topics and methods in science using examples from Hawaiian Natural History.

This course covers introductory biology with a marine emphasis for all life science majors including cell structure, chemistry, growth, reproduction, genetics, evolution, viruses, bacteria, and simple eukaryotes. It is taught with a molecular and cellular focus.

The laboratory complements BIOL 171 and must be taken concurrently with the lecture. It is intended to provide laboratory experiences that focus on organic molecules, cell structure, cell functions, and genetics.

BIOL/MARE 172 is a continuation of BIOL/MARE 171 emphasizing anatomy, physiology, and systematic of plants and animals to include behavior, ecosystems, populations, and communities.

This laboratory complements the BIOL 172 lecture and must be taken concurrently with the lecture. It is intended to provide laboratory experiences that focus on a systemic study of the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, and how they interact in populations, ecosystems, and communities.

Oceanic island communities in the Pacific, such as Hawai‘i, offer a unique and exciting environmental setting for a hands-on experiential field biology course. This course will provide students with an opportunity to perform standardized tests and field research techniques to collect current data on specific island ecosystems. Students will learn to analyze the data and relate the information they have acquired to the diversity and health of the ecosystem, gaining a greater understanding and appreciation of the changing and fragile nature of island communities.