199R. Service Leadership Internship in Biology (1-3) (F, W, Sp, Su) Off-campus service learning. Activities related to the major and to employment will be approved. A faculty member coordinator, an on-site supervisor, and prior approval of the activity is necessary.
201. General Botany (3) (W) A study of plant biology including natural history, adaptations, and evolution of the plant kingdom. Lab required - to be taken concurrently with BIOL 201L. (Prerequisite: BIOL 100 for non-majors.)
201L. General Botany Laboratory (1) (W) Laboratory for General Botany. To be taken concurrently with BIOL 201. Fee required.
204. Pacific Natural History (2) (Sp) A lecture and field experience course which covers the geology, climate, flora and fauna of Pacific Islands. Dispersal, speciation, adaptation and conservation are topics that will be stressed both in lecture and in the field labs. The lecture portion may be taken without the lab, however, the lab cannot be taken without the lecture. (Prerequisite: BIOL 100 for non-majors.)
204L. Pacific Natural History Laboratory (2) (Sp) Laboratory (field experience) for Pacific Natural History. Field trips on Oahu and the neighbor islands. Must be taken concurrently with BIOL 204. Fee required.
206. General Zoology ( 3) (F) A study of the classification, evolution, natural history, morphology, anatomy, and physiology of invertebrates and vertebrates. Lab required - to be taken concurrently with BIOL 206L. (Prerequisite: BIOL 100 for non-majors.)
206L. General Zoology Laboratory (1) (F) Laboratory for General Zoology. To be taken concurrently with BIOL 206. Fee required.
212. Marine Biology (3) (Sp) A study of the biology of marine plants and animals with emphasis on the biota of the Central Pacific. Lab required - to be taken concurrently with BIOL 212L. Fee ($10) required. (Prerequisite: BIOL 100 for non-majors.)
212L. Marine Biology Laboratory (1) (Sp) Laboratory for Marine Biology. To be taken concurrently with BIOL 212. Fee required.
220. Microbiology (3) (W) A study of general characteristics of microorganisms and their relationship to man. Lab required - to be taken concurrently with BIOL 220L. (Prerequisite: BIOL 100 for non-majors.)
220L. Microbiology Laboratory (1) (W) Laboratory for Microbiology. To be taken concurrently with BIOL 220. Fee required.
248. Conservation Biology (3) (Sp) Human impacts on biological diversity and measures to prevent extinction of species. Synergism of species will be stressed. Lecture and field experience will focus on marine systems. Lab required - to be taken concurrently with BIOL 248L. (Prerequisite: BIOL 201/L or 206/L for majors and BIOL 100 for non-majors.)
248L. Conservation Biology Laboratory (1) (Sp) To be taken concurrently with BIOL 248. Fee required.
260. Elementary Human Anatomy (2) (W) The structure and organization of the human body from cells through organ systems. Lab required - to be taken concurrently with BIOL 260L. (Prerequisite: BIOL 100 for non- majors.)
260L. Elementary Human Anatomy Laboratory (1) (W) Laboratory for Elementary Human Anatomy. To be taken concurrently with BIOL 260. Fee required.
261. Elementary Human Physiology (3) (F) The function of the human body from cells through organ systems. Primarily for students of nursing, physical education, and physical therapy. Lab required - to be taken concurrently with BIOL 261L. (Prerequisite: BIOL 100 for non-majors.)
261L. Elementary Human Physiology Laboratory (1) (F) Laboratory for Elementary Human Physiology. To be taken concurrently with BIOL 261. Fee required.
265. Molecular and Cellular Biology (3) (F, Sp) A course in the molecular activities of living cells, including protein structure and function, DNA replication and repair, gene expression, cell division, membrane physiology, metabolism and molecular genetics. Lab required - to be taken concurrently with BIOL 265L. (Prerequisite: successful completion, C- or better, of CHEM 105.)
265L. Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory (1) (F, Sp) Laboratory for Molecular and Cellular Biology. To be taken concurrently with BIOL 265. Fee required.
300. Animal Behavior (3) (W - odd years) The study of behavior from an evolutionary perspective. Emphasis on social patterns of behavior including: altruism, optimality, reproduction, parental investment, aggression, and spatial relationships. Lab required - to be taken concurrently with BIOL 300L. (Prerequisite: BIOL 100 for non-majors.)
300L. Animal Behavior Laboratory (1) (W - odd years) Laboratory for Animal Behavior. To be taken concurrently with BIOL 300. Fee required.
350. General Ecology (3) (F) A study of plant and animal interactions that determine the distribution and abundance of organisms. Lab required - to be taken concurrently with BIOL 350L. (Prerequisite: BIOL 201/L or BIOL 206/L.)
350L. General Ecology Laboratory (1) (F) Laboratory for General Ecology. To be taken concurrently with BIOL 350. Fee required.
374. Evolution and Human Prehistory (3) (W - even years) This course explores the biological process of evolution as well as the field of human paleontology and the co-evolution of human culture and the physical type. Course is cross listed (see ANTH 374). (Prerequisite: BIOL 100 for non-majors.)
376. Genetics (3) (F) A general course in the principles of Mendelian and evolutionary genetics. Lab required - to be taken concurrently with BIOL 376L. (Prerequisite: BIOL 265/L.)
376L. Genetics Laboratory (1) (F) Laboratory for Genetics. To be taken concurrently with BIOL 376. Fee required.
383. Histology and Developmental Biology (3) (W) This course emphasizes cell anatomy, histology and embryology. Lab required - to be taken concurrently with BIOL 383L. (Prerequisite: BIOL 265/L.)
383L. Histology and Developmental Biology Laboratory(1) (W) Laboratory for Histology and Developmental Biology. To be taken concurrently with BIOL 383. Fee required.
390R. Special Topics in Biology (1-3) (Variable).
399R. Internship in Biology (1-12) Maximum 12 (F, W, Sp, Su) Credit for applied experience in biology. Prior approval must be obtained and coordinated by a faculty member and onsite supervisor.
412. Marine Ecology (3) (F) Physical and biological characteristics of the marine environment. Current literature and original research projects will be emphasized. Lab required - to be taken concurrently with BIOL 412L. (Prerequisites: BIOL 206/L and BIOL 212/L.)
412L. Marine Ecology Laboratory (1) (F) Laboratory for Marine Ecology. To be taken concurrently with BIOL 412. Fee required.
441. Molecular Biology (3) (W) Molecular biology of gene structure and expression. Practical and ethical implication of biotechnology. Lab required - to be taken concurrently with BIOL 441L. (Prerequisites: BIOL 265/L.)
441L. Molecular Biology Laboratory (1) (W) Laboratory for Molecular Biology. Lab includes recombinant DNA techniques and expression of gene products. To be taken concurrently with BIOL 441.) Fee required.
445. Immunology (3) (F) A study of the basic principles and theories of immune mechanisms. Lab required - to be taken concurrently with BIOL 445L. (Prerequisites: BIOL 220/L and BIOL 265/L.)
445L. Immunology Laboratory (1) (F) Laboratory for Immunology. Lab includes traditional assays for antibody/antigen interactions as well as newer methods of immune diagnostics. To be taken concurrently with BIOL 445. Fee required.
460. Advanced Human Anatomy (3) (F) A course in the dissection of the human cadaver. Biology majors only. (Prerequisites: BIOL 260/260L or equivalent.)
465. Principles of Physiology (3) (W) General principles of chemical and physical processes of living organisms. Lab required - to be taken concurrently with BIOL 465L. (Prerequisites: CHEM 105/105L and CHEM 106/106L.)
465L. Principles of Physiology Laboratory (1) (W) Laboratory for Principles of Physiology. To be taken concurrently with BIOL 465. Fee required.
485. Senior Biology (3) (F, W) A lecture course which involves all of the biology faculty and provides a capstone experience for biology majors. The focus of the lectures in each unit will be to discuss principles which unify the life sciences. (Prerequisite: Restricted to senior biology students in their final two semesters.)
491-492-493. Research and Thesis (1-1-1) (F, W) (P/NP) After a review of the literature, the student will conduct original research and report it in a scientific format. To be taken consecutively in junior and senior years.
495R. Independent Study (1- 4) (F, W, Sp) Supervised individual study, work experience, and/or research in biology. Permission of instructor required before registration. Only one credit can count toward the 44 hours of Biology Major credit.
496R. Student Research (1-3) (F, W, Sp) Supervised individual research for students who have been granted a student research and development associateship. (Required for all associates.) This course cannot count toward the 41-44 hours of biology major credit.
