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BIOL 101 — General Biology: A one-semester introductory biology course for non-majors.; Credits: 3
BIOL 101L — General Biology Laboratory: Laboratory for General Biology.; Credits: 1; Notes: Optional but recommended
BIOL 125 — Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology: Introduction to cell and molecular biology for majors in the natural and health sciences. Cell structure and function, the molecular basis of life, metabolic pathways, classical and molecular genetics, the molecular and biological evolution of the universe.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): High school Biology (or Biol 101), high school chemistry (or Chem 114)
BIOL 156 — Natural History and Conservation of the Hawaiian Islands: The formation of the Hawaiian Islands, establishment of their native terrestrial and marine flora and fauna, and human impacts and conservation.; Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as Mare 156; Updated: May 21, 2003
BIOL 156L — Natural History and Conservation of the Hawaiian Islands: Field trips for Natural History and Conservation - Hawaiian Islands -; Credits: 1; Crosslink: Same as Mare 156L; Updated: April 4, 2003
BIOL 160 — Identification of Tropical Plants: General techniques of identifying plants, with special emphasis on plants in Hawaii important to man: medicinal and poisonous plants, weeds, crop plants.; Credits: 3
BIOL 171 — Marine Biology: Marine plants and animals: classification, structure, physiology, ecology and adaptations to the marine environment. This course satisfies CAS general education requirements in the Natural Sciences.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Two high school science courses; or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as Mare 171
BIOL 171L — Marine Biology Laboratory: Provide students with direct exposure to the biota of Hawaii via laboratory and field trips to sites around Hilo. The course focuses on the identification, natural history, and ecology of common marine organisms.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Current or previous enrollment in Biol/Mare 171; Crosslink: Same as Mare 171L
BIOL 175 — Introductory Biology I: Principles of cell structure, replication, and metabolism. Classical and molecular genetics, and evolution. Biodiversity of prokaryotes, viruses, fungi, and plants. Plant structure and function.; Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as BIOL 176; Notes: Biology 175 and 176 are each taught both semesters, and students may enroll in either (but not both) during either fall or spring semester.
BIOL 175L — Introductory Biology I Laboratory: Laboratory for Introductory Biology I. Laboratory exercises covering cell structure, replication, and metabolism; classical and molecular genetics; evolution; and biodiversity of prokaryotes, viruses, fungi, and plants.; Credits: 1; Notes: Biology 175L should be taken concurrently with Biology 175
BIOL 176 — Introductory Biology II: Biodiversity of animal-like protistans, invertebrates, and vertebrates. Animal tissues, sensory reception and integration, endocrine systems, support and movement, circulation and immunity, gas exchange, digestion, kidney function, reproduction and development. Population and community ecology, energy flow and biogeochemical cycles.; Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as BIOL 175; Notes: Biology 175 and 176 are each taught both semesters, and students may enroll in either (but not both) during either fall or spring semester.
BIOL 176L — Introductory Biology II Laboratory: Laboratory for Introductory Biology II. Laboratory exercises covering structure, function, and natural history of animal-like protistans, invertebrates, and vertebrates; structures and function of animal tissues; reproduction and development; and community ecology.; Credits: 1; Notes: Biology 176L should be taken concurrently with Biology 176
BIOL 190 — Hawaiian Marine Field Experience: Provides a unique opportunity for students to experience the marine environment of the Big Island. Course consists of field trips to coastal and underwater sites around the island. Some swimming and snorkeling involved but not required.; Credits: 1; Crosslink: Same as Mare 190
BIOL 194 — Special Topics in Biology: Topics chosen by the instructor. The course content will vary. It may be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied.; Credits: 1-3
BIOL 199 — Directed Studies: Permission of instructor and statement of planned reading required.; Credits: 1-3
BIOL 205 — General Entomology: (Entomology 304, College of Agriculture, may be taken for biology credits as Biol 205.); Credits: 3
BIOL 243,244 — Human Anatomy and Physiology: The anatomy and physiology of the major human organ systems and physiological processes.; Credits: 3,3 Yr.; Prerequisite(s): Biol 243 or equivalent or consent of instructor is a prerequisite for Biol 244
BIOL 243L,244L — Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory: Laboratory study of human anatomy (including microscopic) and physiology.; Credits: 1,1 Yr.; Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Biol 243-244
BIOL 250 — Statistical Applications in Marine Science: Hands-on approach to design field experiments, collect ecological data, analyze microcomputer data using statistical methods, and presentation of results. Requires completion of an independent project, using data collected in the field followed by the preparation of both written and oral reports.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mare/Biol 171 or Mare 201; Crosslink: Same as Mare 250
BIOL 254 — Animal Nutrition: (Animal Science 244, College of Agriculture, may be taken for biology credit as Biol 254.); Credits: 3
BIOL 264 — Quantitative Underwater Ecological Survey Techniques: The application of commonly utilized near shore underwater ecological surveying techniques using scuba. Intensive two-week course combining lecture and field work. Data will be collected in the field, reduced, analyzed and presented in an oral report.; Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as Mare 264
BIOL 270 — Intermediate Cell and Molecular Biology: Integrated cell and molecular biology for life science majors. Modern advances in recombinant DNA technology.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Biol 125 (or Biol 150 and 153), and Chem 125 or consent of instructor; Notes: Chem 242 recommended and may be taken concurrently
BIOL 270L — Intermediate Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory: Laboratory exercises in cell and molecular biology with an emphasis on the use of modern methods of DNA analysis.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Biol 125 (or Biol 150-150L and Biol 153-153L), and Chem 125L or consent of instructor; Notes: Chem 242L recommended and may be taken concurrently. Concurrent enrollment in Biol 270 is required
BIOL 275 — Fundamentals of Microbiology: A survey of microbiology with emphasis on bacteria, viruses, infectious diseases and their control. Recommended: at least one semester of Biol 101, 150 or 153.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): One semester of college chemistry; Updated: June 27, 2002
BIOL 275L — Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory: Required laboratory for Fundamentals of Microbiology.; Credits: 1
BIOL 281 — General Ecology: General ecological and evolutionary principles. Relationships of plants and animals to their environments. Processes regulating growth and evolution of populations. Community structure, ecosystem function and global change.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Biol 150 or 153. High school algebra or equivalent is recommended; Updated: April 1, 2003
BIOL 281L — General Ecology Laboratory: Laboratory supporting Biol 281. Reconnaissance field trips to view and sample representative ecosystems, instruction in basic field biology, laboratory demonstrations and use of mathematical and simulation models. Reports written in scientific style.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Concurrent registration in Biol 281
BIOL 299 — Directed Studies: Statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and consent of instructor
BIOL 309 — Biogeography: (Geography 309 may be taken for biology credit as Biol 309.); Credits: 3
BIOL 323 — Mammalian Physiology: (AnSci 350, College of Agriculture, may be taken for biology credit as Biol 323.); Credits: 4
BIOL 357 — Evolution: Organic evolution as a unifying theory of biology. Topics include the history of ideas of evolution, adaptation of populations, genetic drift, molecular evolution and the neutral theory, quantitative genetics, speciation and phylogeny, biogeography and macro-evolutionary trends, and mass extinctions.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): BIOL 125, or 150, or 153; Updated: December 30, 2002
BIOL 357L — Evolutionary Genetics Laboratory: A laboratory and field course to be taken in conjunction with Biol 357 lecture. Laboratory exercises will introduce students to the techniques in evolutionary genetics with special reference to Hawaiian plants and animals. Topics to be covered include: quantitative genetics, natural secletion, molecular genetics analysis of populations and species, ecological genetics and adaptation, and conservation genetics.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Biol 150, Biol 150L, Biol 153, Biol 153L, Biol 270, Biol 270L
BIOL 360 — Marine Resources: A survey of human use of the marine environment including physical and biological resources. Topics covered include: fisheries, mariculture, marine mineral and energy resources, chemical resources of sea water, the use of coastal lands and waste disposal in the sea.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mare 201 or Biol/Mare 171, or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as Mare 360
BIOL 364 — Advanced QUEST: Students lead a dive team learning underwater ecological surveying techniques; supervise field data collection, data reduction and analysis, and team presentation of written and oral reports; and assist in training students in identification of marine organisms.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Biol/Mare 264 and consent of instructors. Students receive CR/NC for the course. Scuba certification, UH diving certification, current CPR/first aid; Crosslink: Same as Mare 364
BIOL 366 — Tropical Marine Research Investigations: Research projects on marine-related problems. Students will do a literature search; develop experimental design; collect, reduce and analyze data; do a written final report; and present findings at a symposium. Projects will be selected from a list of topics or can be original with the consent of the instructor.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as Mare 366
BIOL 371 — Biology of Marine Invertebrates: Survey of the major groups of invertebrates, focusing on those dominant in the marine environment. Identification, classification, anatomy, physiology, and natural history of the major groups.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mare 265 or Biol 150 or their equivalent, concurent enrollment in Bio 371L.; Crosslink: Same as Mare 371
BIOL 371L — Biology of Marine Invertebrates Laboratory: Direct exposure to the major groups of invertebrates in the marine environment, focusing on those present in Hawaii. Identification, classification anatomy, physiology, and natural history of the major groups.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Concurrent or previous enrollment in Mare/Biol 371; Crosslink: Same as Mare 371L
BIOL 372 — Biology of Marine Plants: Diversity, distribution and ecology of marine macroalgae and seagrasses. Student will learn methods to identify common marine plants of the Hawaiian Islands and the tropical Pacific. Marine plants and their relationship to human affairs will be discussed.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mare/Biol 171 or Biol 153 or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as Mare 372
BIOL 375 — Biology of Microorganisms: Combines fundamental principles of microbiology with recent developments in and applications to microbial evolution, ecology, molecular genetics and immunology.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Biol 270, 270L; Notes: Required for: BS Biology, BA Biology Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL 375L — Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory: Required Laboratory for Biology of Microorganisms.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Biol 270, 270L; Notes: Required for: BS Biology, BA Biology Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL 380 — Biostatistics: Statistical analysis as applied to research in the biological sciences. Theory and applications of statistics; experimental design; basic statistical concepts; multi-variate analyses and non-parametric analyses. Group and independent projects, analyzing data using microcomputers.; Credits: 3
BIOL 381 — Conservation Biology: Principles of conservation biology and their application to the maintenance and enhancement of biodiversity. Philosophical basis for conservation, scientific theories and research methods used by conservation biologists, and case studies of scientific and socio-political interactions in conservation problems.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Biol 270 and Biol 281 or consent of the instructor; Updated: April 1, 2003
BIOL 382 — Benthic Ecology: The ecology of benthic marine systems with emphasis on the interactions between organisms in near shore and deep sea communities and their environment.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and Biol/Mare 171 or equivalent or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as Mare 382; Updated: August 13, 2002
BIOL 384 — Primatology: Evolutionary approach to the nonhuman primates. Biological and behavioral adaptations of primates to their ecological setting. Implications of primate adaptations for understanding human biology and behavior.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Biol 150, or Anth 115 or 215; Crosslink: Same as Anth 384
BIOL 392 — Biology and Philosophy: Philosophical examination of the implications of modern biology for how we understand ourselves and our relations to the natural world. Evolutionary, genetic, developmental, and ecological topics will be discussed.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Previous work in Philosophy or Biology, or consent of the instructor; Crosslink: Same as Phil 392
BIOL 399 — Directed Studies: Statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of instructor
BIOL 410 — Biochemistry: Basic compositions and functions of biological matter, metabolic interconversions and transformations; the bioenergetics involved and the levels of control over these processes.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Biol 125 or 270, Chem 242 and Phys 107 or 171, or consent of instructor; Notes: Chem 330 and 350 or 351 recommended
BIOL 410L — Biochemistry Laboratory: Electrometric titration and chromatographic analysis of amino acids, advanced quantitative assay of proteins, advanced quantitative assay, purification and kinetic analysis of enzymes. Required laboratory for Biochemistry.; Credits: 2; Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in Biol 410 and completion of Biol 270L, Chem 242L and Phys 171L or consent of the instructor; Notes: Chem 330L and Chem 350L and 351L recommended; Updated: April 1, 2003
BIOL 415 — Cell Biology: Ultrastructural and molecular aspects of cell membranes, cellular energetics, cell mobility, cellular synthesis and growth, and cell division.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Biol 410
BIOL 415L — Cell Biology Laboratory: Light and electron microscopy of selected cells. Optional laboratory for Cell Biology.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in Biol 415 and completion of Biol 270L or consent of instructor
BIOL 417 — Plant Anatomy: (Horticulture 437, college of agriculture, may be taken for biology credit as Biol 417.); Credits: 4
BIOL 425 — Water Quality and Aquatic Productivity: (Aquaculture 425, College of Agriculture, may be taken for biology credit as Biol 425.); Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as Mare 420
BIOL 443 — Ecological Animal Physiology: Study of the physiological adaptations of animals to environmental variation. The focus will be on how physiological responses to environmental factors determine the geographic distribution of animals. The course will cover the physiological and biochemical mechanisms that permit animals to adapt to potentially stressful environmental conditions, and topics will include food acquisition and digestion, energy allocation, thermal energetics, respiratory gas exchange, activity metabolism, and osmoregulation.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Biol 270, 281, 357, 380, and concurrent registration in Biol 443L
BIOL 450 — Physiology of Reproduction: Mammalian reproductive anatomy and physiology; emphasis on the laboratory and domestic animal species and on the human.; Credits: 3; Notes: AnSc 450, College of Agriculture, may be taken for biology credit as Biol 450
BIOL 466 — Genetics: Classical, molecular, and population genetics.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Biol 410
BIOL 466L — Genetics Laboratory: Classical genetics usually including crosses with flies, worms and yeast. Molecular genetics usually including DNA gel analysis, construction of recombinant DNA molecules and their expression in transgenic organisms, and Polymerase Chain Reaction amplification of DNA. Optional laboratory for genetics.; Credits: 2; Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in Biol 466 and completion of Biol 270L and Biol 410L or consent of the instructor; Updated: September 17, 2002
BIOL 475 — Fish Population Dynamics: (Aquaculture 475, College of Agriculture, may be taken for biology credit as Biol 475.); Credits: 3
BIOL 481 — Theory and Methods of Ecology and Evolution: The major subdisciplines of ecology and evolutionary biology, with emphasis on the models and methodologies of areas of active research. Taught using examples of published research.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Biol 270-270L, 281-281L, 357-357L, 380, and concurrent registration in Biol 481L
BIOL 481L — Ecology and Evolution Research Methods: Intensive field-laboratory supporting Biol 481. Research topics selected from current fields of active research within ecology and evolution. Develop research hypotheses, gather data from field sites, analyze and interpret data and write reports in the style of scientific papers.; Credits: 2; Prerequisite(s): Concurrent registration in Biol 481 required
BIOL 482H — Honors Application of Ecology and Evolution: Practical experience in performing research projects in ecology, evolution and conservation biology. Students will submit project proposals for evaluation and approval, do a thorough literature review, develop an experimental design, and collect and analyze data. Students will also prepare a final written report and give a 15-minute seminar presentation on their projects.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Biol 443L, Biol 481 and 481L; 3.5 GPA or consent of instructor with departmental approval
BIOL 484 — Biology of Fishes: The biology of marine and freshwater fishes. Topics covered include: general anatomy, locomotion, respiration, osmoregulation, sensory systems, reproduction, electrosensitive and electrogenic fishes, coloration and bioluminescence in fishes, migratory patterns, trophic ecology, territorial behavior, and phylogenetic interrelationships.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Biol/Mare 171 or Biol 150 or their equivalent, Mare 265 or equivalent, or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as Mare 484
BIOL 484L — Biology of Fishes Laboratory: Anatomy of jawless, cartilaginous and bony fishes. Review of common local reef fishes. Optional laboratory and field trips for Biology of Fishes.; Credits: 1; Crosslink: Same as Mare 484L
BIOL 494 — Special Topics in Biology: Advanced topics chosen by the instructor. The course content will vary and may be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied.; Credits: 1-3
BIOL 495A — Seminar: Lectures, discussions and research reports of topics in biology presented by faculty, students, and visiting scholars. Students attend seminars and receive CR/NC grade for the course.; Credits: 1
BIOL 495B — Seminar: Lectures, discussions, and research reports of topics in biology presented by faculty, students and visiting scholars. Each student must attend seminars and present a talk to receive a CR/NC grade for the course.; Credits: 1
BIOL 496 — Teaching Assistance and Tutoring in Biology: Practice in individual tutoring, and in the preparation and presentation of selected topics in Biology lecture or labortory courses, under direct instructional supervision. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits and may not be used to replace any specific course requirements of the Biology major other than elective units.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Consent of the supervising instructor and the department chair
BIOL 499 — Directed Studies: Statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and consent of instructor

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