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Class
listing for the Spring 2000 Semester
- 100 Marine Option Program Seminar (1) (Y)
Orientation to the Marine Option Program with state wide 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. 1 cr, CR/NC only.
- 101L Introduction Marine Science Field Laboratory (2) (Y)
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.
- 171 Marine Biology (3) (S)
Marine plants and animals: classification, structure, physiology,
ecology and adaptations to the marine environment. This course satisfies CAS general
education requirements in the Natural Sciences (Same as Biol 171).
- 171L Marine Biology Laboratory (1) (S)
Provide students with direct exposure to the biota of Hawai'i via
laboratory and field trips to sites around Hilo. The course focuses on the
identification, natural history, and ecology of common marine organisms. Pre:
current or previous enrollment in Biol/Mare 171. (Same as Biol 171L).
- 190 Hawaiian Marine Field Experience (2) (Y)
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. (Same as Biol 190).
- 201 Oceanography (3) (S)
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.
- 201L Oceanography Laboratory (2) (S)
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. Pre: concurrent or previous enrollment in Mare 201.
- 250 Statistical Applications in Marine Science (3) (Y)
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. Pre: Mare/Biol 171 or
Mare 201; and CS 102 or consent of instructor. (Same as Biol 250)
- 262 Introduction to Aquaculture (2 lec., 1 lab) (3) (Y)
(Aquaculture 262, College of Agriculture, may be taken for marine
science credit as Mare 262).
- 264 Quantitative Underwater Ecological Survey Techniques (QUEST) (3)
(Y)
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. (Same as Biol 264).
- 282 Global Change (3) (Y)
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. Pre: college-level science course.
- 282L Global Change Laboratory (1) (IO)
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.
Pre: previous or concurrent enrollment in Mare 282.
- 299V Directed Studies (1-3)
Statement of planned reading or research required. Pre: sophomore standing
and consent of instructor.
- 301L Advanced Oceanography Laboratory (2) (Y)
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 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.
- 310 The Atoll Ecosystem (3) (Y)
Formation, structure, distribution, oceanography, biota, and ecology of atolls.
Human interactions, historical and modern, with atoll ecosystems. Atoll
resource management issues and actions. Pre: Mare/Biol 171, Mare 201, or Biol 156 or
consent of instructor.
- 350 Marine Monitoring and Analysis (3) (S)
Theoretical and practical planning and implementation of data collection and
analysis of the marine environment. Techniques include measuring geological,
chemical, and physical oceanographic properties; estimating the abundance and diversity of
plankton, nekton, and benthos and use of modern data recording and analyzing systems.
Pre: Biol/Mare 250; Mare 201.
- 350L Marine Monitoring and Analysis Laboratory (1) (S)
Field and laboratory data collection in the marine environment and its statistical
analysis. Techniques include measuring geological, chemical, and physical
oceanographic properties; estimating the abundance and diversity of plankton, nekton, and
benthos and use of modern data recording and analyzing systems. Pre: Biol/Mare 250;
Mare 201, Mare 201L; concurrent enrollment in Mare 350.
- 351 Culture of Aquatic Plants and Invertebrates (2 lec., 1 lab) (3)
(Y)
(Aquaculture 351, College of Agriculture, may be taken as marine science credit as
Mare 351.)
- 352 Culture of Finfish (2 lec., 1 lab) (3) (Y)
(Aquaculture 350, College of Agriculture, may be taken as marine science credit as
Mare 352.)
- 360 Marine Resources (3) (IO)
A survey of human use of the marine environment including physical and biological
resources. Topics covered include: fisheries, mariculture, marine minerals and
energy resources of sea water, the use of coastal lands and waste disposal in the sea.
Pre: Mare 201 or Biol/Mare 171, or consent of instructor. (Same as Biol 360).
- 364 Advanced QUEST (3) (Y)
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. Pre: SCUBA certification, UH diving certification, current CPR/first aid,
Biol/Mare 264, and consent of instructor. Students receive CR/NC for the course.
(Same as Biol 364).
- 366 Tropical Marine Research Investigations (3) (Y)
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. Pre: consent of
instructor. (Same as Biol 366).
- 371 Biology of marine Invertebrates (3) (Y)
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. Pre: Biol/Mare 171 or Biol 150 or their equivalent. (Same as Biol
371).
- 371L Biology of Marine Invertebrates Laboratory (1) (Y)
Direct exposure to the major groups of invertebrates in the marine environment,
focusing on those present in Hawai'i. Students will learn to identify and
classify invertebrates and will survey the anatomy and natural history of the major
groups. Pre: concurrent or previous enrollment in Biol/Mare 371. (Same as Biol
371L).
- 372 Biology of Marine Plants (3) (Y)
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. Pre: Mare/Biol 171 or Biol 153 or consent of instructor.
- 382 Marine Ecology (3) (Y)
The ecology of marine systems with emphasis on the interactions between organisms
in biological communities and the environment. Pre: Sophomore standing and Biol/Mare
171 or its equivalent, or consent of instructor. (Same as Biol 382).
- 399V Directed Studies (1-3)
Statement of planned reading and research required. Pre: junior standing and
consent of instructor.
- 400 Aquacultural Engineering (3 lec., 1 lab) (3) (Y)
(Aqricultural Engineering 400, College of Agriculture, may be taken for marine
science credit as Mare 400).
- 420 Water Quality and Aquatic Productivity (2 lec., 1 lab) (3) (Y)
(Aquaculture 425, College of Agriculture, may be taken as marine science credit as
Mare 420).
- 425 Chemical Oceanography (3) (Y)
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 gases in seawater; macro and micronutrients, dissolved and
particulate organic matter; geochemistry of marine sediments; and radiometric dating and
stable isotopes as water mass tracers. Pre: Chem 125, Mare 201.
- 434 Teaching Marine Science (3) (AY)
Marine science concepts and teaching strategies for pre-service and inservice
teachers. Includes geological, chemical, physical, and biological topics. Pre:
Mare/Biol 171 or Mare 201.
- 435 Marine Field Experience for Teachers (3) (AY)
Training for pre-service and inservice teachers in marine science field experiences
content and strategies. Includes geological, chemical, physical, and biological
topics. Pre: Mare/Biol 171 or Mare 201.
- 440 Physical Oceanography (3) (Y)
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. Pre: Phys 107, Mare 201.
- 461 Geological Oceanography (3) (Y)
A detailed study of the ocean floor to include marine stratigraphy, plate
tectonics, oceanic sediments, and paleoceanography. Pre: Mare 201, and one of Chem
124, 125 or Mare 440; or consent of instructor.
- 470 Senior Thesis Research (3) (Y)
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. Weekly progress reports will be required. Data
collection will be completed by the end of the semester. Pre: Mare 350, Eng 309, and
CS 102, or consent of the instructor.
- 471 Senior Thesis Report (3) (Y)
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. Pre: Mare 470 and
consent of instructor.
- 475 Fish Population Dynamics (2 lec., 1 lab) (3) (Y)
(Aquaculture 475, College of Agriculture, may be taken for marine science credit as
Mare 475).
- 480 Senior Internship (3) (S)
Applications of knowledge and skills in a public, private, or government agency
involved in marine science education or research. Pre: junior or senior class standing,
consent of instructor and preapproved placement.
- 484 Biology of Fishes (3) (Y)
The biology of marine and freshwater fishes. Topics covered include: general
anatomy, locomotion, respiration, osmoregulation, sensory systems, reproduction,
eletrosensitive, and electrogenic fishes, coloration, and bioluminescence in fishes,
migratory patterns, trophic ecology, territorial behavior, and phylogenetic,
interrelationships Pre: Biol/Mare 171 or Biol 150 or their equivalent, or consent of
instructor. (Same as Biol 484).
- 484L Biology of Fishes Laboratory (1) (IO)
Anatomy of jawless, cartilaginous and bony fishes. Review of common local
reef fishes. Optional laboratory and field trips for Biology of Fishes. (Same
as Biol 484L).
- 496 Teaching Assistance & Tutoring in Marine Science (1-3) (Y)
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.
Pre: consent of the supervising instructor and the department chair.
*Course Listing Codes
(3)
3 Credits
(S)
Every semester
(Y)
Yearly
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Alternate Years
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