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BC-203
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General Chemistry I
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A study of the general concepts and basic principles of chemistry: properties of matter, atomic and molecular structure, theories of bonding, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, equilibria, and ions in aqueous solution. Prerequisites: MA 103. Concu...
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BC-203L
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General Chemistry Laboratory I
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Inorganic qualitative and quantitative analysis with emphasis on gravimetric, volumetric, and spectrophotometric techniques. One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany BC 203.
Corequisite: BC 203
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BC-204
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General Chemistry II
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Continuation of CH 203. Acids and bases, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, additional aspects of chemical equilibria, descriptive chemistry.
Prerequisites: MA 110, BC 203, BC 203L or equivalent.
Corequisites: MA 110, BC 204L
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BC-204L
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General Chemistry Laboratory II
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One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany BC 204.
Corequisite: BC 204
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BC-215
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Cellular & Organismal Biology I
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Introduction to animal and plant diversity, with emphasis on form and function, mechanisms of regulation in biological systems, and how organisms exchange materials and energy with their environment.
Corequisite: BI 100, BC 215L
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BC-215L
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Cell & Organismal Biology I Laboratory
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Laboratory section accompanying BC 215.
Corequisite: BC 215
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BC-216
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Cellular & Organismal Biology II
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Introduction to the cell and molecular biology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, with particular reference to the relationships between structure and functions. Cell cycle and mitosis. Organization of cells, roles of cell signaling and extrace...
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BC-216L
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Cellular & Organismal Bio II Laboratory
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Laboratory section accompanying BC 216.
Prerequisite: BC 215L
Corequisite: BC 216
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BC-307
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Molecular Biology I Genes & Genetics
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Life cycles and meiosis. Mendelian inheritance. Population genetics. Chromosomal and molecular basis of inheritance. Flow of genetic information. Determining structure and function of genes. Mutation and DNA repair systems. Genetic basis of disease,...
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BC-307L
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Molec Bi I Lab-Genes&genetics
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Laboratory section accompanying BI 307. Concurrent registration in BI 307 required. Prerequisites: BI 210L, BI 216 and BI 216L (Biology majors). Offered in the fall semester. Cross-listed with BC 307L.
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BC-323
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Organic Chemistry I
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Chemistry of carbon compounds is investigated according to the functional group classification. A full understanding of organic reaction mechanisms is emphasized in order to guide the students through numerous reactions. Three- dimensionality of carb...
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BC-323L
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Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
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Separation and purification techniques such as distillation, recrystallization, and liquid-liquid extraction are introduced. Having performed several functional interconversion reactions, students are competent enough to carry out multi-step synthese...
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BC-324
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Organic Chemistry II
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Spectroscopic methods such as IR, NMR, MS, and UV/VIS are introduced to solve structural identifications of the different classes of compounds studied in the first semester. The chemistry of carbonyl compounds is investigated in detail and principles...
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BC-324L
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Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
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Students are trained to carry out more complex reactions using sensitive reagents. Most of the semester is used to learn to determine partial and full structures of organic compounds utilizing qualitative chemical and spectroscopic analyses. Hands- o...
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BC-334
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Analytical Chemistry
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A one-semester course in analytical chemistry where separation techniques and quantitative identifications of chemical entities are discussed. The quantitative techniques include gravimetric, volumetric, and potentiometric analyses. Sampling techniqu...
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BC-334L
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Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
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One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany BC 334. Materials intensive fee applies.
Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101
Corequisite: BC 334
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BC-360
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Biochemistry I
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This is the first part of a year-long course where the vast knowledge of biochemistry is filtered through a rational perspective guided by general chemical and biological principles. Following a survey and review of common classes of biologically sig...
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BC-360L
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Biochemistry I Laboratory
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Students gain experience in the isolation, purification, identification, and quantification of biologically important molecules. Spectroscopic, chromatographic, as well as chemical modification techniques are used in identifying peptides and proteins...
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BC-362
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Biochemistry II
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This is the second part of the year-long biochemistry course, which starts with photosynthesis giving students a chance to review topics discussed during the previous semester such as oxidative phosphorylation and carbohydrate metabolisms. Continuing...
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BC-362L
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Biochemistry II Laboratory
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Contemporary experiments and simulations involving DNA and other nucleic acid metabolites. Materials intensive fee applies.
Prerequisites: BC 360, BC 360L, EN 102, COM 101
Corequisite: BC 362
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BC-420
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Physical Chemistry
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A one semester course covering thermodynamics, chemical equilibria and kinetics, quantum theory and applications to chemical bonding and spectroscopy.
Prerequisites: MA 211, BC 324, BC 360 and PHY 252, EN 102, COM 101
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BC-430L
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Instrumental Analysis
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This is a lab course during which students are expected to get hands-on experience with modern instrumentation, including but not limited to UV/VIS, FT IR, LC-MS, GC-MS. Following a discussion on the basic principles of each instrument, students will...
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BC203
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General Chemistry I
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A study of the general concepts and basic principles of chemistry: properties of matter, atomic and molecular structure, theories of bonding, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, equilibria, and ions in aqueous solution. Offered annually. Prere...
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BC203L
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General Chemistry Lab I
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Inorganic qualitative and quantitative analysis with emphasis on gravimetric, volumetric, and spectrophotometric techniques. One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany BC 203. Concurrent registration in BC 203 required. Offered in t...
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BC204
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General Chemistry II
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Continuation of CH 203. Acids and bases, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, additional aspects of chemical equilibria, descriptive chemistry. Offered annually. Prerequisites: MA 110 (can be taken concurrently), and BC 203/BC 203L or equivalent. C...
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BC204L
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General Chemistry Lab II
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One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany BC 204. Concurrent registration in BC 204 required. Offered in the spring semester. Cross-listed with CH 204L.
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BC215
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Cell&Organismal BIO I-Organs&Organisms Cellular and Organismal Biology II
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Introduction to animal and plant diversity, with emphasis on form and function, mechanisms of regulation in biological systems, and how organisms exchange materials and energy with their environment. Concurrent registration BI 100 and BC 215L re...
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BC215L
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Cell&Organismal BIO I-Orgn&Orgnsms Lab Cellular and Organismal I Laboratory
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Laboratory section accompanying BC 215. Concurrent registration in BC 215 required. Offered in the fall semester. Cross-listed with BI 215L.
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BC216
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Cell&Organismal BIO II-Cellular Biology Cellular and Organismal Biology I
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Introduction to the cell and molecular biology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, with particular reference to the relationships between structure and functions. Cell cycle and mitosis. Organization of cells, roles of cell signaling and ex...
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BC216L
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Cell&Organismal BIO II Lab-Cell Biology Cellular and Organismal I Laboratory
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Laboratory section accompanying BC 216. Prerequisites: BC 215L. Concurrent registration in BC 216 required. Offered in the spring semester. Cross-listed with BI 216L.
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BC307
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Molecular Biology I-Genes and Genetics Molecular Biology I
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Life cycles and meiosis. Mendelian inheritance. Population genetics. Chromosomal and molecular basis of inheritance. Flow of genetic information. Determining structure and function of genes. Mutation and DNA repair systems. Genetic basis of disease,...
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BC323
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Organic Chemistry I
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Chemistry of carbon compounds is investigated according to the functional group classification. A full understanding of organic reaction mechanisms is emphasized in order to guide the students through numerous reactions. Three- dimensionality of...
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BC323L
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Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
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Separation and purification techniques such as distillation, recrystallization, and liquid-liquid extraction are introduced. Having performed several functional interconversion reactions, students are competent enough to carry out multi-step syn...
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BC324
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Organic Chemistry II
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Spectroscopic methods such as IR, NMR, MS, and UV/VIS are introduced to solve structural identifications of the different classes of compounds studied in the first semester. The chemistry of carbonyl compounds is investigated in detail and princ...
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BC324L
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Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
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Students are trained to carry out more complex reactions using sensitive reagents. Most of the semester is used to learn to determine partial and full structures of organic compounds utilizing qualitative chemical and spectroscopic analyses. Han...
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BC334
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Analytical Chemistry
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A one-semester course in analytical chemistry where separation techniques and quantitative identifications of chemical entities are discussed. The quantitative techniques include gravimetric, volumetric, and potentiometric analyses. Sampling tec...
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BC334L
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Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
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One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany BC 334. Concurrent registration in BC 334 required. Materials intensive fee applies. Offered in the spring semester. Cross-listed with CH 334L.
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BC360
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Biochemistry I
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This is the first part of a year-long course where the vast knowledge of biochemistry is filtered through a rational perspective guided by general chemical and biological principles. Following a survey and review of common classes of biologicall...
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BC360L
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Biochemistry I Laboratory
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Students gain experience in the isolation, purification, identification, and quantification of biologically important molecules. Spectroscopic, chromatographic, as well as chemical modification techniques are used in identifying peptides and pro...
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BC362
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Biochemistry II
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This is the second part of the year-long biochemistry course, which starts with photosynthesis giving students a chance to review topics discussed during the previous semester such as oxidative phosphorylation and carbohydrate metabolisms. Conti...
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BC362L
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Biochemistry II Laboratory
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Contemporary experiments and simulations involving DNA and other nucleic acid metabolites. Prerequisite: BC 360/BC 360L. Concurrent registration in BC 362 required. Materials intensive fee applies. Offered in the spring semester. Cross-listed wi...
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BC420
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Physical Chemistry
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A one semester course covering thermodynamics, chemical equilibria and kinetics, quantum theory and applications to chemical bonding and spectroscopy. Prerequisites: MA 211, BC 324, BC 360 and PHY 252. Offered in the fall semester. Cross-listed...
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BC430L
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Instrumental Analysis
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This is a lab course during which students are expected to get hands-on experience with modern instrumentation, including but not limited to UV/VIS, FT IR, LC-MS, GC-MS. Following a discussion on the basic principles of each instrument, students...
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BI-100
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1st Yr Sci Seminar: Sci, Soc & Biosphere
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Introductory course required for incoming first year students who are planning to major in biology or biochemistry. This course engages the “big questions” in biomedicine, biotechnology, ecology and environmental biology that drive today’s scientists...
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BI-101
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General Biology I
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Overview of basic biological principles, human concerns of overpopulation, environmental pollution, genetic engineering.
Co-requisite: BI 101L
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BI-101L
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General Biology I Laboratory
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One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany BI 101 and BI 102. Laboratory work and field trips related to lecture topics.
Corequisite: BI 101
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BI-102
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General Biology II
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Overview of basic biological principles, human concerns of overpopulation, environmental pollution, genetic engineering.
Co-requisite: BI 102L
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BI-102L
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General Biology II Laboratory
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One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany BI 101 and BI 102. Laboratory work and field trips related to lecture topics.
Corequisite: BI 102
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BI-103
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Botany
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Distribution, identification, structure, use and physiology of plants with special attention to plants of Hawaii. Recommended for non-science majors.
Co-requisite: BI 103L
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BI-103L
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Botany Laboratory
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Laboratory.
Co-requisite: BI 103
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BI-104
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Digital Biology
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Introduction to ‘big data’, data science, visualization and analytics in the areas of biomedicine, social sciences and the natural and built environments. Required course for Biology and Environmental majors.
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BI-105
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Human Biology
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A general introduction to human structure, functions, genetics, evolution, ecology and environmental interactions. The aim is to use scientific reasoning to make informed decisions about topics related to human biology. The human organism is examined...
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BI-105L
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Human Biology Laboratory
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Human Biology is a lab science course that introduces students to the human organism and the impact of the modern world and medicinal discoveries on humans. The course covers anatomy, nutrition, immunity, reproduction, development, genetics, and the...
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BI-105L
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Intro to Laboratory Techniques
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No Description Set
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BI-110
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People and Nature
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Addresses biological, ecological and public health questions which may have social, ethical, religious, or political implications.
Co-requisite: BI 110L
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BI-110L
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People and Nature Laboratory
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Laboratory work such as testing for water quality, field trips to aquaculture farms, estuaries, and other field work locations.
Co-requisite: BI 110
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BI-115
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Introduction to Marine Biology
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Life in various marine habitats studied with regard to its relationship to the ocean and to man. Various zones in the ocean and its inhabitants, the impact of man on the marine environment, and food sources from the sea will be discussed.
Co-requisit...
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BI-115L
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Intro to Marine Biology Laboratory
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Classification, anatomy, and physiology of live and preserved marine animals. Field trips are included.
Co-requisite: BI 115
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BI-120
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Intro to Oceanography
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No Description Set
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BI-120L
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Intro to Oceanography Lab
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No Description Set
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BI-130
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Ethnobotany
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No Description Set
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BI-130L
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Ethnobotany Laboratory
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No Description Set
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BI-131
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Human Nutrition
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An introduction to basic concepts and current research in nutrition. The nature and roles of nutrients, nutrient requirements throughout the human life cycle, diseases resulting from over and under nutrition, food safety, and food sources.
Co-requisi...
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BI-131L
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Human Nutrition Laboratory
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One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany BI 131. Survey of methodology and instrumentation involved in the analysis and evaluation of foods, their nutritional value, and diets. Concurrent registration in BI 131 is required.
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BI-140
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Environmental Science
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No Description Set
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BI-140L
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Environmental Science Lab
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No Description Set
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BI-151
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Human Anatomy & Physiology I
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This course is an introduction to the human anatomy and physiological systems. Necessary life functions and survival needs will be examined, followed by an orientation of the language of anatomy. Thorough analyses of intracellular function, tissue ty...
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BI-151L
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Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory
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One three-hour laboratory per week will include examination of models and slides, dissection, and physiological exercises. Required course for nursing majors. Non-nursing students (e.g. pre-health professions students) may take this course subject to...
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BI-152
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Human Anatomy & Physiology II
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Structure and function of the human body, to include basic biochemistry, cells, tissues, and a detailed and comprehensive study of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, immune, and digestive systems, and metabolism. Organ systems will i...
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BI-152L
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Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory
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One three-hour laboratory per week will include examination of models and slides, dissection, and physiological exercises. Required course for nursing majors. Non-nursing students (e.g. pre-health professions students) may take this course subject to...
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BI-162
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General Microbiology
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No Description Set
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BI-162L
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General Microbiology Lab
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No Description Set
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BI-180
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ST:
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No Description Set
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BI-187
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Seminar 1: Premed & Prehealth
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No Description Set
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BI-190
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Pre-Health&Prof Sc Seminar I
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No Description Set
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BI-201L
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Biotech Lab-DNA/RNA/Protein
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No Description Set
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BI-203
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Cellular & Organismic Bio I
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No Description Set
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BI-203L
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Cellular & Organismic Bio Lab
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No Description Set
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BI-204
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Cellular & Organismic Bio II
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No Description Set
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BI-204L
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Cellular & Organismic Bio Lab
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No Description Set
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BI-205
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Cellular & Organismal BIO I
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No Description Set
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BI-205L
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Cellular&Organismal BIO I Lab
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No Description Set
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BI-206
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Cellular & Organismal BIO II
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No Description Set
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BI-206L
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Cell & Organismal BIO II Lab
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No Description Set
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BI-207
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Molecular BI I-Genes&Genetics
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No Description Set
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BI-207L
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Molec BI I-Genes&Genetics Lab
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No Description Set
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BI-208
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Molec II-Genomics&Epigenomics
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No Description Set
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BI-208L
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MB II-Genomics&Epigenomics Lb
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No Description Set
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BI-210
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Biological Techniques
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No Description Set
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BI-210L
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Biotechniques Laboratory DNA/RNA Protein
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Introduction to Biological Techniques. Techniques used in the fields of molecular and cellular biology are covered, including DNA, RNA and protein purification and manipulation. One three hour period per week. Materials intensive fee applies.
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BI-211
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Biological Techniques
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No Description Set
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BI-211L
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Biotech Lab-Adv Instrumentatio
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No Description Set
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BI-215
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Cellular & Organismal Biology I
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Introduction to animal and plant diversity, with emphasis on form and function, mechanisms of regulation in biological systems, and how organisms exchange materials and energy with their environment.
Co-requisite: BI 100 and BI 215L
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BI-215L
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Cellular & Organismal Biology I Lab
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Laboratory section accompanying BI 215.
Co-requisite: BI 215
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BI-216
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Cellular & Organismal Biology II
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Introduction to the cell and molecular biology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, with particular reference to the relationships between structure and functions. Cell cycle and mitosis. Organization of cells, roles of cell signaling and extrace...
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BI-216L
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Cellular & Organismal Biology II Lab
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Laboratory.
Prerequisites: BI 215L
Co-requisite: BI 216
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BI-220
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Oceanography
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No Description Set
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BI-220L
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Oceanography Lab
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No Description Set
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BI-250
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Microbiology & Cell Biology for Nurses
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This course will include the major topics of cell biology and microbiology that are foundational for an understanding of normal and pathological cellular processes. Cell biology topics will include the study of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structu...
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BI-250L
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Microbiology & Cell Biology Lab for Nur
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Laboratory.
Prerequisites: BI152, BI 152L and NUR major
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BI-287
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Introductory Field Experience
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No Description Set
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BI-300
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Science Writing I
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Intensive introduction to science writing. Overview of the purpose of scientific and medical publications, peer review, and criteria for inclusion in the literature. Students will focus upon the development of written arguments, discussion of data, a...
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BI-301
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Comprehensive Science Review
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No Description Set
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BI-302
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Science Writ Bio & Professional Conduct
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Continuation of BI 300. Students will focus upon contemporary ethical issues in science and medicine including funding policies, ethics and conduct of research and medicine. Course will culminate in writing of an authoritative review paper on an issu...
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BI-304
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Clinical Nutrition
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Nursing required course. Study of nutrients and their respective functions, food sources, and physiological needs. Dietary guidance and nutritional requirements through the lifespan are explored. Role of nutrition in prevention of, and intervention i...
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BI-305
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Genetics & Genomics
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Nursing required course. Basic concepts in genetics and genomics. Current research, new ways to diagnose genetic conditions and genetic technologies that provide understanding of the genetic component to common chronic diseases are explored. Topics i...
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BI-307
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Molecular Biology I Genes & Genetics
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Life cycles and meiosis. Mendelian inheritance. Population genetics. Chromosomal and molecular basis of inheritance. Flow of genetic information. Determining structure and function of genes. Mutation and DNA repair systems. Genetic basis of disease,...
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BI-307L
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Molecular Biology I Lab-Genes & Genetics
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Laboratory section accompanying BI 307. Concurrent registration in BI 307 required. Prerequisites: BI 210L, BI 216 and BI 216L (Biology majors). Cross-listed with BC 307L. BI 308 Molecular Biology II Genomics and Epigenomics (3) Components and archit...
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BI-308
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Molecular Bio II-Genomics & Epigenetics
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Components and architecture of genomes. Linkage, physical mapping, and DNA sequencing. Comparing genomes of different species. Role of gene expression and gene networks in differentiation and morphogenesis. Role of DNA methylation and chromatin remod...
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BI-308L
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Molecular Bio II-Genomics&Epigenomics Lb
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Laboratory. Materials intensive fee applies.
Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101, BI 307L
Co-requisites: BI 308
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BI-311
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Biostatistics
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Lecture course devoted to rigorous grounding biological statistics, and in the application of statistical models to global health problems. Biostatistics is a lecture and hands-on course designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop s...
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BI-312
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Epidemiology
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Population based analysis of health and disease focusing on an understanding cause, risk and health determinants in populations and communities. This course covers epidemiologic concepts (including measures of association, bias, confounding, interact...
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BI-320
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Developmental Biology
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Genetic control and patterning of organisms. Cellular and molecular processes that govern the production of an embryo and the patterning of individual tissues and organs in a manner that is consistent with their physiological functionality. The effec...
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BI-320L
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Developmental Biology Laboratory
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Laboratory. Materials intensive fee applies.
Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101
Co-requisite: BI 320
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BI-321
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Advanced Human and Comparative Anatomy
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Advanced survey of human gross anatomy and adaptation is used to explore comparative aspects of the developmental biology and adaptations of other vertebrate species.
Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101, BI 216, BI 216L
Co-requisite: BI 321L
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BI-321L
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Advanced Human & Comparative Anatomy Lab
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One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany BI 321. Simulated gross anatomy of the human and laboratory dissections of organisms including lamprey, dogfish, and cat. Opportunities to participate in human gross anatomical systems review at...
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BI-331
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Advance Human Nutrition
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No Description Set
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BI-331L
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Advanced Human Nutrition Lab
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No Description Set
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BI-341
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General Botany
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No Description Set
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BI-341L
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General Botany Lab
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No Description Set
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BI-351
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Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
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No Description Set
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BI-351L
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Comp. Vertebrate Anatomy Lab
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No Description Set
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BI-352
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Embryology
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No Description Set
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BI-352L
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Embryology Laboratory
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No Description Set
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BI-353
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Invertebrate Zoology
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No Description Set
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BI-353L
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Inverterbrate Zoology Lab
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No Description Set
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BI-360
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Biochemistry I
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This is the first part of a year-long course where the vast knowledge of biochemistry is filtered through a rational perspective guided by general chemical and biological principles. Following a survey and review of common classes of biologically sig...
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BI-360L
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Biochemistry I Laboratory
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Students gain experience in the isolation, purification, identification, and quantification of biologically important molecules. Spectroscopic, chromatographic, as well as chemical modification techniques are used in identifying peptides and proteins...
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BI-362
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Microbiology
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No Description Set
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BI-362L
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Microbiology Laboratory
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No Description Set
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BI-363
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General Entomology
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No Description Set
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BI-363L
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General Entomology Laboratory
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No Description Set
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BI-370
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Cell & Molecular Biology
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A study of the highly organized molecular and biochemical systems of the fundamental units of all organisms, with an emphasis on structure and function.
Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101, CH 324, CH 324L
Co-requisite: BI 370L
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BI-370L
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Cell & Molecular Biology Laboratory
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Laboratory emphasizes experiments and exercises using molecular techniques currently in practice in cell biology. Materials intensive fee applies.
Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101
Co-requisite: BI 370
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BI-380
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ST:
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No Description Set
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BI-380L
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ST:
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No Description Set
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BI-387
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Internship Of Field Experience
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Professional Internship. Career development seminar course plus on-or off-campus internship placements. 45 hours internship required per credit. May be repeated for credit, up to 6 credits may be applied to major.
Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101, JR o...
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BI-395
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Intro to Biomedical Science
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No Description Set
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BI-396
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Intro to McNair Scholars Res
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No Description Set
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BI-402
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Our Place in the Kumulipo
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This course will introduce students to the early Hawaiian world views and religion to better understand modern day issues and ethical approaches to these problems. It focuses on several foundational schools of science such as Geography, Ecology, Anth...
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BI-410
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Adv Human Physiology I Metabolism & Nutr
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Physiology of energetic and metabolic processes and endocrine control of metabolism in both healthy and disease states. Biochemistry of metabolism and the role of macro- and micronutrients in maintenance of homeostasis are examined. Prerequisites: EN...
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BI-410L
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Adv. Human Physiology I Lab Metab & Nutr
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Laboratory . Materials intensive fee applies.
Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101, BI 307, BI 307L
Co-requisite: BI 410
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BI-411
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Adv.Human Physiology II- Neurophysiology
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Fundamentals of neurophysiology from the cellular to the system levels. Discussion of neuroanatomy followed by the ionic and pharmacological basis of nerve and synaptic function. Specialized neuronal geometries and synaptic circuitries associated wit...
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BI-411L
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Adv. Human Phy II Lab - Neurophysiology
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Laboratory. Materials intensive fee applies.
Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101
Co-requisites: BI 411 (BI 410, BI 410L recommended)
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BI-420
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Systems Biology
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This course will focus on the frontiers of our understanding of the multi-level networks that underlie biological systems. Lecture course reviewing the key concepts of the systems biology approach to ecological, organismal and cellular systems. Contr...
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BI-430
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Microbiology
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Overview of clinically important pathogenic and non-pathogenic organisms, principles and practice of microbiology and the complexity of the human immune response to infection is emphasized. Materials intensive fee applies.
Prerequisites: EN 102, COM...
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BI-430L
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Microbiology Laboratory
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Laboratory. Materials intensive fee applies.
Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101, BI 307, BI 307L
Co-requisite: BI 430
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BI-431
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Genetic Biology
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BI-431L
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Genetic Biology Laboratory
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BI-433
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Molecular Evolution
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BI-433L
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Molecular Evolution Laboratory
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BI-435
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Cancer Biology
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This course provides students with knowledge of the fundamental principles of the molecular and cellular biology of cancer cells. Lectures and demonstrations explain the role of growth factors, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, angiogenesis, and sig...
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BI-442
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General & Comp. Physiology
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No Description Set
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BI-442L
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Gen & Comp. Physiology Lab
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BI-444
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Forensic Biology
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BI-444L
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Forensic Biology Laboratory
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BI-450
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Sci Technology & Social Entrepreneurship
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Lecture course covering contemporary issues, the underlying sciences and career opportunities in biotechnology and scientific entrepreneurship across business and social sectors. Project based course. Offered in alternate years, spring semester.
Prer...
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BI-454
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Histology
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No Description Set
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BI-454L
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Histology Laboratory
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BI-460
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Biostatistics
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BI-471
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Ecology
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Environmental-biological interrelations. Concepts of populations, communities, ecosystems, and conservation of resources by man.
Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101, BI 307, BI 307L (BI majors) or ENV 201, ENV 201L (ENV majors)
Corequisite: BI 471L
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BI-471L
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Ecology Laboratory
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Laboratory. Materials intensive fee applies.
Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101, BI 307, BI 307L (BI majors) or ENV 201, ENV 201L (ENV majors)
Corequisite: BI 471
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BI-480
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Special Topics
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Selected topics in biology. Lecture or seminar topic in selected area of contemporary biology. May be repeated.
Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101
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BI-483
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McNair Scholars Seminar
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No Description Set
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BI-487
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Field Experience
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BI-490
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Senior Seminar
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Readings and discussion of special topics or procedures for planning a directed research project and presenting an oral and written report or results.
Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101, SR standing in biology or consent of program advisor
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BI-495
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Research I
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Weekly seminar course accompanying research project (approximately 10 hours per week) performed in Chaminade or other research laboratory under supervision of a practicing research scientist. Materials intensive fee applies.
Prerequisites: EN 102, CO...
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BI-496
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Topics Seminar
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Individualized in-depth research, readings and discussions on current topics. Includes intensive library and computer-based searches and several oral reports.
Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101, BI SR standing
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BI-497
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McNair Scholars Honors Researc
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No Description Set
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BI-499
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Research II: Honors Research
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Second semester of research project (approximately 10 hours per week) performed in Chaminade or other research laboratory under supervision of a practicing research scientist. Materials intensive fee applies.
Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101, BI 495
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BI100
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First Year Science Seminar: Science, Society and the Biosphere
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Introductory course required for incoming first year students who are planning to major in biology or biochemistry. This course engages the “big questions” in biomedicine, biotechnology, ecology and environmental biology that drive today's scien...
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BI101
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General Biology I
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Overview of basic biological principles, human concerns of overpopulation, environmental pollution, genetic engineering. Fulfills the General Education science requirement for non-science majors when taken with BI 101L or BI 102L. BI 101 is not a pre...
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BI101L
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General Biology I Laboratory
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One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany BI 101 and BI 102. Laboratory work and field trips related to lecture topics.
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BI102
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General Biology II
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Overview of basic biological principles, human concerns of overpopulation, environmental pollution, genetic engineering. Fulfills the General Education science requirement for non-science majors when taken with BI 101L or BI 102L. BI 101 is not a pre...
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BI102L
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General Biology II Lab
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One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany BI 101 and BI 102. Laboratory work and field trips related to lecture topics.
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BI103
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Botany
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Distribution, identification, structure, use and physiology of plants with special attention to plants of Hawaii. Online & Military Base Undergraduate program only. Recommended for non-science majors. Concurrent registration in BI 103L necessary for...
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BI103L
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Botany Laboratory
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One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany BI 103.
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BI104
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Digital Biology
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Introduction to 'big data', data science, visualization and analytics in the areas of biomedicine, social sciences and the natural and built environments. Required course for Biology and Environmental majors. Offered in the spring semester.
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BI105
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Human Biology
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A general introduction to human structure, functions, genetics, evolution, ecology and environmental interactions. The aim is to use scientific reasoning to make informed decisions about topics related to human biology. The human organism is examined...
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BI105L
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Human Biology Laboratory
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Human Biology is a lab science course that introduces students to the human organism and the impact of the modern world and medicinal discoveries on humans. The course covers anatomy, nutrition, immunity, reproduction, development, genetics, and the...
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BI110
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People and Nature
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Addresses biological, ecological and public health questions which may have social, ethical, religious, or political implications. Fulfills the General Education science requirement for non-science majors when taken with BI 110L. Concurrent registrat...
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BI110L
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People and Nature Laboratory
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One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany BI 110. Laboratory work such as testing for water quality, field trips to aquaculture farms, estuaries, and other field work locations. Concurrent registration in BI 115 required.
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BI115
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Introduction to Marine Biology
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Life in various marine habitats studied with regard to its relationship to the ocean and to man. Various zones in the ocean and its inhabitants, the impact of man on the marine environment, and food sources from the sea will be discussed. Fulfills th...
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BI115L
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Introduction to Marine Biology Lab
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One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany BI 115. Classification, anatomy, and physiology of live and preserved marine animals. Field trips are included.
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BI131
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Human Nutrition
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An introduction to basic concepts and current research in nutrition. The nature and roles of nutrients, nutrient requirements throughout the human life cycle, diseases resulting from over and under nutrition, food safety, and food sources. Co-re...
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BI131L
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Human Nutrition Laboratory
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One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany BI 131. Survey of methodology and instrumentation involved in the analysis and evaluation of foods, their nutritional value, and diets. Co-requisite: BI 131 (CPH majors only)
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BI151
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Human Anatomy & Physiology I
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This course is an introduction to the human anatomy and physiological systems. Necessary life functions and survival needs will be examined, followed by an orientation of the language of anatomy. Thorough analyses of intracellular function, tissue ty...
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BI151L
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Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
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One three-hour laboratory per week will include examination of models and slides, dissection, and physiological exercises. Required course for nursing majors. Non-nursing students (e.g. pre-health professions students) may take this course subje...
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BI152
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Human Anatomy & Physiology II
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This course is focused on the structure and function of the human body and mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis. Topics include the study of the autonomic nervous system, blood, cardiovascular system including lymphatic system, immune system, respi...
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BI152L
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Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory
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This laboratory course accompanies the lecture and focuses on the study of the structure and function of the human body which includes examination and experimentation regarding gross anatomy, histology, physiology, pathology, and homeostatic relation...
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BI210L
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Biotech Lab DNA/RNA/Protein
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Introduction to Biological Techniques. Techniques used in the fields of molecular and cellular biology are covered, including DNA, RNA and protein purification and manipulation. One three hour period per week. Offered Fall and may be offered in Sprin...
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BI215
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Cell&Organismal BIO I-Organs&Organisms Cellular and Organismal Biology II
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Introduction to animal and plant diversity, with emphasis on form and function, mechanisms of regulation in biological systems, and how organisms exchange materials and energy with their environment. Concurrent registration BI 100 and BI 215L require...
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BI215L
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Cell&Organismal BIO I-Orgn&Orgnsms Lab Cellular and Organismal I Laboratory
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Laboratory section accompanying BI 215. Concurrent registration in BI 215 required. Cross-listed with BC 215L.
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BI216
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Cell&Organismal BIO II-Cellular Biology Cellular and Organismal Biology I
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Introduction to the cell and molecular biology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, with particular reference to the relationships between structure and functions. Cell cycle and mitosis. Organization of cells, roles of cell signaling and extrace...
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BI216L
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Cell&Organismal BIO II Lab-Cell Biology Cellular and Organismal I Laboratory
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Laboratory section accompanying BI 216. Prerequisites: BI 215L. Concurrent registration in BI 216 required. Cross-listed with BC 216L.
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BI250
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Microbiology & Cell Biology for Nurses
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This course will include the major topics of cell biology and microbiology that are foundational for an understanding of normal and pathological cellular processes. Cell biology topics will include the study of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell st...
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BI250L
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Microbiology & Cell Biology Lab for Nur
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Laboratory section to accompany BI 250. Prerequisites: BI152/L. Restricted to students accepted in the CUH Nursing Major. Offered in the spring semester.
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BI300
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Science Writing I-Reseach Lit/ Proposals
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Intensive introduction to science writing. Overview of the purpose of scientific and medical publications, peer review, and criteria for inclusion in the literature. Students will focus upon the development of written arguments, discussion of da...
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BI302
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Science Writing-Bioethics & Prof Conduct
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Continuation of BI 300. Students will focus upon contemporary ethical issues in science and medicine including funding policies, ethics and conduct of research and medicine. Course will culminate in writing of an authoritative review paper on an...
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BI304
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Clinical Nutrition
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Nursing required course. Study of nutrients and their respective functions, food sources, and physiological needs. Dietary guidance and nutritional requirements through the lifespan are explored. Role of nutrition in prevention of, and intervent...
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BI305
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Genetics & Genomics
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Nursing required course. Basic concepts in genetics and genomics. Current research, new ways to diagnose genetic conditions and genetic technologies that provide understanding of the genetic component to common chronic diseases are explored. Top...
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BI307
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Molecular Biology I-Genes and Genetics Molecular Biology I
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Life cycles and meiosis. Mendelian inheritance. Population genetics. Chromosomal and molecular basis of inheritance. Flow of genetic information. Determining structure and function of genes. Mutation and DNA repair systems. Genetic basis of dise...
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BI307L
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Molecular Bio I Lab-Genes and Genetics Molecular Biology I Laboratory
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Laboratory section accompanying BI 307. Concurrent registration in BI 307 required. Prerequisites: BI 210L, BI 216 and BI 216L (Biology majors). Offered in the fall semester. Cross-listed with BC 307L.
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BI308
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Genomics&epigenomics Molecular BI II-Genomics&Epigenomics
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Components and architecture of genomes. Linkage, physical mapping, and DNA sequencing. Comparing genomes of different species. Role of gene expression and gene networks in differentiation and morphogenesis. Role of DNA methylation and chromatin r...
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BI308L
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Molecular BI II-Genomics&Epigenomics Lb Molecular Biology II Laboratory
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Laboratory section accompanying BI 308. Concurrent registration in BI 308 required. Prerequisites: BI 307L. Materials intensive fee applies. Offered in the spring semester.
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BI310
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Evolutionary Biology
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All organisms on earth seem to share a common ancestry, and to some extent their evolution has been governed by a common set of principles. The science of evolutionary biology is presented in the context of a broader history of ideas in science. Cons...
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BI311
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Biostatistics
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Lecture course devoted to rigorous grounding biological statistics, and in the application of statistical models to global health problems. Biostatistics is a lecture and hands-on course designed to provide students with the opportunity to devel...
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BI312
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Epidemiology
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Population based analysis of health and disease focusing on an understanding cause, risk and health determinants in populations and communities. This course covers epidemiologic concepts (including measures of association, bias, confounding, int...
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BI320
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Developmental Biology
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Genetic control and patterning of organisms. Cellular and molecular processes that govern the production of an embryo and the patterning of individual tissues and organs in a manner that is consistent with their physiological functionality. The...
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BI320L
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Developmental Biology Laboratory
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Laboratory section accompanying BI 320. Concurrent registration in BI 320 required. Materials intensive fee applies.
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BI321
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Advanced Human/Comp Anatomy
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Advanced survey of human gross anatomy and adaptation is used to explore comparative aspects of the developmental biology and adaptations of other vertebrate species. Concurrent registration in BI 321L required. Prerequisites: BI 216/BI 216L. Of...
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BI321L
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Advanced Human & Comparative Anatomy Lab
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One three-hour laboratory period per week to accompany BI 321. Simulated gross anatomy of the human and laboratory dissections of organisms including lamprey, dogfish, and cat. Opportunities to participate in human gross anatomical systems revie...
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BI330
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Immunology
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Immunology offers a comprehensive exploration of the immune system. Covering 14 key topics identified by the American Association for Immunologists, students will delve into innate and adaptive immunity, antigen recognition, lymphocyte development, i...
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BI330
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Immunology
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Immunology offers a comprehensive exploration of the immune system. Covering 14 key topics identified by the American Association for Immunologists, students will delve into innate and adaptive immunity, antigen recognition, lymphocyte developme...
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BI360
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Biochemistry I
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This is the first part of a year-long course where the vast knowledge of biochemistry is filtered through a rational perspective guided by general chemical and biological principles. Following a survey and review of common classes of biologicall...
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BI360L
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Biochemistry I Laboratory
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Students gain experience in the isolation, purification, identification, and quantification of biologically important molecules. Spectroscopic, chromatographic, as well as chemical modification techniques are used in identifying peptides and pro...
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BI370
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Cell & Molecular Biology
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A study of the highly organized molecular and biochemical systems of the fundamental units of all organisms, with an emphasis on structure and function. Offered according to demand. Concurrent registration in BI 370L required. Prerequisites: CH 324/L...
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BI370L
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Cell & Molecular Biology Laboratory
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One three hour laboratory period per week to accompany BI 370. Laboratory emphasizes experiments and exercises using molecular techniques currently in practice in cell biology. Concurrent registration in BI 370 required. Materials intensive fee appli...
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BI387
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Internship or Field Experience
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Professional Internship. Career development seminar course plus on-or off-campus internship placements. 45 hours internship required per credit. May be repeated for credit, up to 6 credits may be applied to major. Pre-requisites: Junior or Senior sta...
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BI388
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Magic & Medicine
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Designed to give students an interdisciplinary experience, this course will explore historical and contemporary theories and practice of medicine, examining in parallel ancient, non-Western and Western views of health, disease and healing. Studies wi...
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BI388
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Magic & Medicine
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Designed to give students an interdisciplinary experience, this course will explore historical and contemporary theories and practice of medicine, examining in parallel ancient, non-Western and Western views of health, disease and healing. Studi...
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BI402
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Our Place in the Kumulipo
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This course will introduce students to the early Hawaiian world views and religion to better understand modern day issues and ethical approaches to these problems. It focuses on several foundational schools of science such as Geography, Ecology,...
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BI410
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Adv.Human Physiology I-Metabolism&Nutri
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Physiology of energetic and metabolic processes and endocrine control of metabolism in both healthy and disease states. Biochemistry of metabolism and the role of macro- and micronutrients in maintenance of homeostasis are examined. Prerequisite...
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BI410L
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Adv.Hum Physiology I-Metabolism&Nutri L & Nutrition
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Laboratory section accompanying BI 410. Concurrent registration in BI 410 required. Prerequisites: BI 307/BI 307L. Materials intensive fee applies. Offered in the fall semester.
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BI411
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Physiology II - Neurophysiology
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Fundamentals of neurophysiology from the cellular to the system levels. Discussion of neuroanatomy followed by the ionic and pharmacological basis of nerve and synaptic function. Specialized neuronal geometries and synaptic circuitries associate...
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BI411L
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Physiology II Labortory- Neurophysiology
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Accompanying laboratory section to BI 411. Concurrent registration in BI 411 required. Recommend: BI 410/BI 410L. Materials intensive fee applies. Offered in the spring semester.
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BI420
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Systems Biology
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This course will focus on the frontiers of our understanding of the multi-level networks that underlie biological systems. Lecture course reviewing the key concepts of the systems biology approach to ecological, organismal and cellular systems. Contr...
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BI430
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Microbiology
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Overview of clinically important pathogenic and non-pathogenic organisms, principles and practice of microbiology and the complexity of the human immune response to infection is emphasized. Prerequisites: BI 307/BI 307L. Materials intensive fee...
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BI430L
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Microbiology Lab
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Laboratory section to accompany BI 430. Concurrent registration in BI 430 required. Materials intensive fee applies. Prerequisites: BI 307/BI 307L. Offered in the fall semester.
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BI435
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Cancer Biology
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This course provides students with knowledge of the fundamental principles of the molecular and cellular biology of cancer cells. Lectures and demonstrations explain the role of growth factors, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, angiogenesis, an...
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BI450
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Science and Technology Entrepr
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Lecture course covering contemporary issues, the underlying sciences and career opportunities in biotechnology and scientific entrepreneurship across business and social sectors. Project based course. Offered in alternate years, spring semester. Prer...
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BI471
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Ecology
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Environmental-biological interrelations. Concepts of populations, communities, ecosystems, and conservation of resources by man. Concurrent registration in BI 471 required. Prerequisites: BI 307/307L (Biology majors) or ENV 201/201L (ENV majors)...
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BI471L
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Ecology Laboratory
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Laboratory section accompanying BI 471. Concurrent registration in BI 471 required. Pre-requisites BI 307/307L (Biology majors) or ENV 201/201L (ENV majors). Materials intensive fee applies. Offered in the spring semester.
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BI480
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Special Topic:
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Selected topics in biology. Lecture or seminar topic in selected area of contemporary biology. May be repeated. Prerequisites: BI 307/BI 307L.
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BI488
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Magic, Science, and Belief
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Designed to give students an interdisciplinary experience, this course will explore historical and contemporary theories and practices of medicine, examining in parallel ancient, modern, non-Western, and Western views of health, disease, and hea...
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BI488
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Magic, Science, and Belief
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Designed to give students an interdisciplinary experience, this course will explore historical and contemporary theories and practices of medicine, examining in parallel ancient, modern, non-Western, and Western views of health, disease, and healing....
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BI490
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Senior Seminar
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Readings and discussion of special topics or procedures for planning a directed research project and presenting an oral and written report or results. Prerequisites: senior standing in biology or consent of program advisor.
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BI495
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Research I
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Weekly seminar course accompanying research project (approximately 10 hours per week) performed in Chaminade or other research laboratory under supervision of a practicing research scientist. Prerequisites: BI 308 and BI 308L. Materials intensive fee...
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BI496
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Topics Seminar
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Individualized in-depth research, readings and discussions on current topics. Includes intensive library and computer-based searches and several oral reports. Prerequisites: Biology senior standing or approval of program advisor.
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BI499
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Research II: Honors Research
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Second semester of research project (approximately 10 hours per week) performed in Chaminade or other research laboratory under supervision of a practicing research scientist. Offered annually. Prerequisites: BI 495. Materials intensive fee applies.
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CH-362
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Biochemistry II
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This is the second part of the year-long biochemistry course, which starts with photosynthesis giving students a chance to review topics discussed during the previous semester such as oxidative phosphorylation and carbohydrate metabolisms. Continuing...
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CH-362L
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Biochemistry II Laboratory
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Contemporary experiments and simulations involving DNA and other nucleic acid metabolites. Materials intensive fee applies.
Prerequisite: CH 360, CH 360L
Corequisites: CH 362
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CH-430L
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Instrumental Analysis
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This is a lab course during which students are expected to get hands-on experience with modern instrumentation, including but not limited to UV/VIS, FT IR, LC-MS, GC-MS, Following a discussion on the basic principles of each instruments, students wil...
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CH-440
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Natural Product Chemistry
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The vast number of naturally occurring substances will be classified in terms of the biosynthetic-biogenetic pathways of their productions. Polyketides, terpenes, alkaloids, as well as compounds with other and mixed biogenetic origins will be studies...
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CH-440L
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Natural Product Chemistry Laboratory
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The emphasis in this lab course will be on isolation and identification methods. Students will be introduced to various chromatographic techniques, from manual to automated, which they will apply to separation of particular natural products out of a...
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CH362
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Biochemistry II
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This is the second part of the year-long biochemistry course, which starts with photosynthesis giving students a chance to review topics discussed during the previous semester such as oxidative phosphorylation and carbohydrate metabolisms. Conti...
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CH362L
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Biochemistry II Laboratory
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Contemporary experiments and simulations involving DNA and other nucleic acid metabolites. Prerequisite: CH 360/CH 360L. Concurrent registration in CH 362 required. Materials intensive fee applies. Cross-listed with BC 362L. Offered in the sprin...
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CH430L
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Instrumental Analysis
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This is a lab course during which students are expected to get hands-on experience with modern instrumentation, including but not limited to UV/VIS, FT IR, LC-MS, GC-MS, Following a discussion on the basic principles of each instruments, student...
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CH440
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Natural Product Chemistry
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The vast number of naturally occurring substances will be classified in terms of the biosynthetic-biogenetic pathways of their productions. Polyketides, terpenes, alkaloids, as well as compounds with other and mixed biogenetic origins will be studies...
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CH440L
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Natural Product Chemistry Lab
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The emphasis in this lab course will be on isolation and identification methods. Students will be introduced to various chromatographic techniques, from manual to automated, which they will apply to separation of particular natural products out of a...
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HI-396
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Intro to McNair Scholars Res
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No Description Set
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