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MARE 100 — Marine Option Program Seminar: Orientation to the Marine Option Program with statewide overview of ocean issues and the organizations involved with marine activities, management, education, research and business. Exploration of opportunities for internships, research projects, independent study and careers. Portions on HITS with participation of students and faculty from throughout the UH system.; Credits: 1; Notes: CR/NC only; Updated: June 9, 2000
MARE 101L — Introduction Marine Science Field Laboratory: A basic introduction to field techniques in marine science including: the use of marine charts, measuring bathymetry, marine sediment sampling, techniques for measuring salinity, temperature, and ocean circulation, plankton sampling and identification, marine fishes and invertebrates, and marine wildlife management techniques used in tagging sea turtles. Field trips required.; Credits: 2; Notes: (Summer Only)
MARE 110 — Current Issues in Marine Science: Introduction to marine science via the controversies and problems facing our ocean environment. Topics may include coastal population growth, sonars, fisheries, dolphic-safe tuna, cruise ship waste, global warming, mercury in fish, beach erosion, alien species, and coral reef decline. Designed for non-majors. This course satisfies CAS general education requirements in the Natural Sciences.; Credits: 3
MARE 156 — Natural History & Conservation - Hawaiian Islands -: The formation of the Hawaiian Islands, establishment and evolution of their native terrestrial and marine flora and fauna, and human impacts and conservation.; Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as BIO 156; Updated: November 15, 2002
MARE 156L — Natural History Field Trips: Field trips for Natural History & Conservation - Hawaiian Islands-; Credits: 1; Crosslink: Same as Biol 156L; Updated: April 4, 2003
MARE 170 — Marine Biology I: Introduction to the fundamentals of biology as they pertain to marine organisms. Principles of cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry. Focuses are biological molecules, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function, basic metabolism, and cellular processes. Emphases will be given to cellular level adaptations to marine environment.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): High school biology (or BIOL 101) and high school chemistry (or CHEM 114) recommended; Updated: January 17, 2007
MARE 171 — Marine Biology II: Marine organisms: classification, structure, physiology, ecology and adaptations to the marine environment. This course satisfies CAS general education requirements in the Natural Sciences.; Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as BIOL 171; Updated: January 17, 2007
MARE 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): Concurrent or previous enrollment in Biol/Mare 171; Crosslink: Same as Biol 171L
MARE 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: 2; Crosslink: Same as Biol 190; Notes: (Summer Only)
MARE 194 — Special Topics in Marine Science: Topics chosen by the instructor. The course will vary. It may be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is chosen.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic
MARE 201 — Oceanography: Geological, chemical, physical and biological aspects of the ocean; structure, formation, and features of ocean basins; seawater's properties and their distribution; currents, waves, tides; characteristics of marine organisms; marine ecological principles.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Two high school or college science courses recommended.; Updated: January 17, 2007
MARE 201L — Oceanography Laboratory: The basic techniques of oceanography including: marine charts and navigation, bathymetry, marine sediments, techniques for measuring salinity, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and surface and deep circulation, light and sound in seawater, wave dynamics, tides, plankton sampling and identification. In-class field trips required.; Credits: 2; Prerequisite(s): Concurrent or previous enrollment in Mare 201
MARE 250 — Statistical Applications in Marine Science: Hands-on approach to design field experiments, collect ecological data, analyze the data on microcomputers using statistical methods, and present results. Requires completion of an independent project using data collected in the field followed by the preparation of both written and oral reports. (Same as Biol 250); Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mare/Biol 171 or Mare 201; and CS 102 or placement by exam, or consent of instructor; Updated: January 17, 2007
MARE 262 — Introduction to Aquaculture: See Aqua 262.; Credits: 3; Notes: Aquaculture 262, College of Agriculture, may be taken for marine science credit as Mare 262; Updated: June 5, 2000
MARE 264 — Quantitative Underwater Ecological Survey Techniques: The application of commonly utilized nearshore 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; Prerequisite(s): Authorization as a scientific diver in training before start of course, and consent of instructor; Updated: January 22, 2007
MARE 265 — Marine Ecology and Evolution: Principles of ecology and evolution for Marine Science majors stressing integrated approach and recent advances. Topics include (but are not limited to) evolutionary mechanisms, macroevolution, systematics and origin of life, population and community ecology and ecological processes, marine communities, dispersal, biodiversity and biogeography.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mare 170, 171 / 171L and MARE 201, or consent of instructor; Updated: January 17, 2007
MARE 282 — Global Change: Principal components of global change and impacts on the marine environment. Course focuses on the interdisciplinary nature of global change and interrelationships to biological, physical, anthropological, economic, and political concepts.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): College-level science course
MARE 282L — Global Change Laboratory: Elements of global change in the physical, chemical and biological properties of the Hawaiian Islands using laboratory exercises and field trips. Involves shipboard water sampling and analysis, snorkeling on coral reefs, and hiking in rain forests.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Previous or concurrent enrollment in Mare 282
MARE 294 — Special Topics in Marine Science: Topics chosen by the instructor. The course content will vary. It may be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is chosen.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic
MARE 299V — Directed Studies: Statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and consent of instructor
MARE 301L — Advanced Oceanography Laboratory: Analysis of mero/holoplanktonic composition and density in east Hawaiian waters, in situ quantification of piscine agonistic and feeding behavior, territory mapping using a common herbivorous pomacentrid fish, sea turtle population evaluation evaluation via Schnabel analysis, use of satellite-based navigation systems, computer controlled bathymetric profiling, marine sedimentation and turbidity monitoring, thermohaline circulation profiling by CTD, Eulerian and Lagrangian techniques.; Credits: 2; Notes: (Summer Only)
MARE 310 — The Atoll Ecosystem: Formation, structure, distribution, oceanography, biota and ecology of atolls. Human interactions, historical and modern, with atoll ecosystems. Atoll resource management issues and actions.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mare/Biol 171, Mare 201, or Biol 156 or consent of instructor
MARE 325 — Coral Reef Ecology: Provides a background in evolutionary and natural history of tropical reefs, coral reef community structure and interactions, and coral reef ecosystem processes/functions. Students will learn ecology of Hawaiian and global coral reefs. Students will review information on the increasingly important conversation issues related to tropical reef systems and review present management strategies employed.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): MARE 265; or consent of instructor.; Updated: January 22, 2007
MARE 350 — Costal Methods and Analysis: Planning of field and laboratory data collection and experimentation in the coastal environment. Course covers hypothesis development, experimental design, statistical analyses of data, data interpretation, scientific writinig, and presentations.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; BIOL/MARE 250; CHEM 125; MARE 201; MARE 265.; Notes: Must be taken concurently with MARE 350L
MARE 350L — Marine Monitoring and Analysis Laboratory: Implementation of field and laboratory data collection, experimentation, and statistical analyses in the costal environment. Techniques include measuring geological, chemical, and physical costal properties; estimating the abundances and diversity of plankton, nekton, and benthos; and use of modern data recording and analyzing systems.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; BIOL/MARE 250; CHEM 125; MARE 201; MARE 265.; Notes: Must be taken concurently with MARE 350L
MARE 351 — Pelagic Methods and Analyses: Planning and implementation of data collection, experimentation, and statistical analyses in the neritic and pelagic marine environment for an oceanographic vessel platform. Techniques include measuring geological, chemical, and physical properties; estimating the abundance and diversity of plankton, nekton, and benthos; and use of modern data recording and analyzing systems.; Credits: 4; Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; Mare 171 / 171L; Mare 201 / 201L; Biol / Mare 250; Mare 265; Chem 125; or permission of instructor
MARE 353 — Pelagic Methods and Analyses: Planning of field and laboratory data collection and experimentation in the neritic and pelagic marine environment from an oceanographic vessel platform. Course covers hypothesis development, experimental design, statistical analyses of data, data integration, scientific writing, and presentations.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; BIOL/MARE 250; CHEM 125; MARE 201; MARE 265.; Notes: Must be taken concurently with MARE 353L
MARE 353L — Pelagic Methods and Analyses: Implementation of field and laboratory data collection and experimentation in the neritic and pelagic marine environment from an oceanographic vessel platform. Techniques include measuring geological, chemical, and physical properties; estimating the abundance and diversity of plankton, nekton, and benthos; and use of modern data recording and anlyzing systems.; Credits: 2; Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; BIOL/MARE 250; CHEM 125; MARE 201; MARE 265.; Notes: Must be taken concurently with MARE 353
MARE 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 Biol 360
MARE 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. Students receive CR/NC for the course.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): BIOL/MARE 264, authorization as a scientific diver in training before start of course, and consent of instructor; Updated: January 22, 2007
MARE 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 Biol 366; Notes: (Summer Only)
MARE 371 — Biology of Marine Invertebrates: A survey of the major groups of invertebrates focusing on those dominant in the marine environment. Students will learn methods used to identify and classify invertebrates and will survey the anatomy, physiology, and natural history of the major groups.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mare 265 or Biol 150 or their equivalent, concurent enrollment in Mare 371L.; Crosslink: Same as Biol 371
MARE 371L — Biology of Marine Invertebrates Laboratory: Direct exposure to the major groups of invertebrates in the marine environment, focusing on those present in Hawaii. Students will learn to identify and classify invertebrates and will survey the anatomy and natural history of the major groups.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Concurrent or previous enrollment in Biol/Mare 371; Crosslink: Same as Biol 371L
MARE 372 — Biology of Marine Plants: Diversity, distribution and ecology of marine macroalgae and seagrasses. Students will learn methods to identify common marine plants of the Hawaiian Islands and the tropical Pacific. Marine plants and their relation to human affairs will be discussed.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mare / Bio 171 or Bio 153 or consent of instructor; concurent enrollment in Mare 372L
MARE 372L — Biology of Marine Plants Laborator: Laboratory activities relating to taxonomy, biology, chemistry, physiology and human uses of seaweeds and sea grasses. Included fieldtrips.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Concurent enrollment in Mare 372
MARE 373 — Biological Oceanography: This course focuses on the interaction of phytoplankton, zooplankton, and pelagic organisms in the open oceanic environment. Students will learn aspects of phytoplankton and zooplankton taxonomy, phytoplankton physiology, and phytoplankton and zooplankton population dynamics. Students will survey the current research status of the field using primary literature. The student's knowledge will then be applied to the study of local and global productivity and trophodynamics.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and Mare 265 and Chem 125, or consent of instructor
MARE 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 its equivalent, or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as Biol 382; Updated: August 15, 2002
MARE 390 — Biology of Marine Mammals: Comprehensive investigation of a diverse group of highly adapted marine vertebrates. Whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, walruses, manatees, dugongs, sea otters and polar bears will be covered. Focus will be on taxonomy, anatomy and physiology, behavior, reproductive ecology, adaptations to the marine environment, and conservation management.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): MARE 171 or consent of instructor.; Updated: January 22, 2007
MARE 390L — Biology of Marine Mammals Laboratory: Field and lab techniques employed by professional marine mammal biologists including shore and boat-based surveys, photo-identification, and acoustic sampling. Investigations will focus on local species of marine mammals.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Concurrent or previous enrollment in MARE 390.; Updated: January 22, 2007
MARE 394 — Special Topics in Marine Science: Advanced topics chosen by the instructor. The course content will vary. It may be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is chosen.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic
MARE 394 (A-Z) — Special Topics in Marine Science: Special Topics; Credits: 1-3
MARE 399V — Directed Studies: Statement of planned reading and research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of instructor
MARE 400 — Aquacultural Engineering: See AgEn 400.; Credits: 4; Notes: Agricultural Engineering 400, College of Agriculture, may be taken for marine science credit as Mare 400; Updated: June 5, 2000
MARE 420 — Water Quality and Aquatic Productivity: See Aqua 425.; Credits: 3; Notes: Aquaculture 425, College of Agriculture, may be taken as marine science credit as Mare 420; Updated: June 5, 2000
MARE 425 — Chemical Oceanography: Chemical processes occurring in marine and estuarine waters and their impact on the nearshore and oceanic environments. Topics include: salinity, chlorinity, major and minor elements, and dissolved gasses in seawater; macro and micronutrients, dissolved and particulate organic matter; geochemistry of marine sediments; and radiometric dating and stable isotopes as water mass tracers.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Chem 125, Mare 201
MARE 434 — Teaching Marine Science: Marine science concepts and teaching strategies for pre-service and inservice teachers. Includes geological, chemical, physical and biological topics.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mare / Bio 171, Mare 201, and Mare 265
MARE 435 — Marine Field Experience for Teachers: Training for pre-service and inservice teachers in marine science field experiences content and strategies. Includes geological, chemical, physical and biological topics.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mare/Biol 171, Mare 201, and Mare 265
MARE 440 — Physical Oceanography: Topics in physical oceanography include: distribution of water characteristics in the ocean; dynamics of circulation and water masses; wave characteristics including formation, propagation, dispersion and refraction; dynamic and equilibrium theories of tides as well as tsunamis, seiche, and internal waves; sound and optics; and the latest methods and instrumentation in physical oceanography.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Phys 107, Mare 201
MARE 450 — Aquaculture Production Techniques: Theory and practice of aquaculture techniques: identification; reproduction; hatchery and nursery operations; growout; health management; harvest and marketing.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Aqua 262 or aquatic ecology or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as Aqua 450; Updated: May 21, 2003
MARE 450L — Aqua culture Production Techniques Laboratory: Hands-on experience in hatchery, nursery and grow-out of algae, molluscs, crustaceans, and fish. Includes field trips.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Aqua 450 or concurrent enrollment in Aqua 450 or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as Aqua 450L; Updated: April 4, 2003
MARE 460 — Marine Conservation: Concepts and issues in marine conservation ecology and marine resource management. Topics include resource exploitation, invasive species, eutrophication, marine pollution, and global climate change. Ecological impacts of resource depletion, environmental modification, and biodiversity loss will be discussed along with methods used to address impacts.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): MARE 265; or consent of instructor.; Updated: January 22, 2007
MARE 461 — Geological Oceanography: A detailed study of the ocean floor to include marine stratigraphy, plate tectonics, oceanic sediments and paleoceanography.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): MARE 201, GEOL 111, and one of CHEM 124, 125 or MARE 440; or consent of instructor; Updated: January 17, 2007
MARE 465 — Marine Molecular Ecology: Ecology of marine organisms revealed by molecular biological techniques. General exposure to ways in which molecular genetic tools are used to analyze marine organism population structure, biodiversity, phylogeography, evolution, and responces to the changing environment.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): MARE 171, BIOL 125, BIOL 357, and BIOL 357L or consent of instructor.
MARE 470 — Senior Thesis Research: Practical experience in designing and completing a marine-related research project. Students will submit project proposals for evaluation and approval. Once approved, students will do a thorough literature review, develop an experimental design, and collect and record data and present preliminary results.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): MARE 265, MARE 350 or MARE 351, ENG 225, or consent of the instructor; Updated: January 22, 2007
MARE 471 — Senior Thesis Report: Second-semester continuation of Mare 470. Students finish their research projects no later than six weeks into the semester. Following data reduction and analysis, a final written report will be prepared. Students will also present 15-minute seminar presentations on the results of their projects.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Mare 470 and consent of instructor
MARE 475 — Fish Population Dynamics: See Aqua 475.; Credits: 3; Notes: Aquaculture 475, College of Agriculture, may be taken for marine science credit as Mare 475; Updated: June 5, 2000
MARE 480 — Senior Internship: Applications of knowledge and skills in a public, private, or government agency involved in marine science education or research.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior class standing, consent of instructor and preapproved placement; Updated: August 15, 2002
MARE 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 Biol 484
MARE 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 Biol 484L
MARE 490 — Marine Reptile Conservation and Ecology: All-encompassing look a the natural history of these ancient marine vertebrates. Topics include investigations of sea turtles, sea snakes, saltwater crocodiles, and marine iguanas throughout the world. Subjects will consist of conservation and management, human impacts, reproductive and feeding ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and anatomy and physiology of these unique marine animals.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): MARE 265 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.; Updated: January 22, 2007
MARE 490L — Marine Reptile Conservation and Ecology Laboratory: Field and lab techniques employed by sea turtle biologists including shore and underwater photo-surveys, forage surveys, and evaluation of nests and hatchlings. Investigations will focus on local species of sea turtles.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Concurrent or previous enrollment in MARE 490.; Updated: January 22, 2007
MARE 494 — Special Topics in Marine Science: Advanced topics chosen by the instructor. The course content will vary. It may be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is chosen.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic
MARE 495 — Senior Seminar: Lectures, discussions, and research reports of topics in marine science presented by faculty, students, invited speakers and visiting scholars. Students will be expected to present a seminar, as well as participating in other course activities.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and consent of instructor
MARE 496 — Teaching Assistance & Tutoring in Marine Science: Practice in individual tutoring, and in the preparation of the selected topics in Marine Science lecture or laboratory 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 or elective requirements of the Marine Science major.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Consent of the supervising instructor and the department chair

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