Hawaii Community College
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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CERTIFICATE
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
COURSE:
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BIOL 101 |
General Biology |
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Introductory Biology course for non-majors. Covers molecular biology to ecosystems. |
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BIOL 156 |
Natural History of the Hawaiian Islands |
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The formation of the Hawaiian Islands, establishment and evolution of their native flora and fauna, effects on man. |
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BIOCHEM 241 |
General Bio-Chemistry |
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Inorganic and bio-organic chemistry and biochemical concepts as they apply to living systems. |
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BOT 101 |
General Botany |
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Introductory course in plant biology. Topics include, cell structure and function, plant tissues and organs, reproduction and genetics. |
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BOT 130 |
Plants in the Hawaiian Environment |
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Identification, ecology and usage of common native and introduced plants found in Hawaii. |
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CHEM 100 |
Chemistry for Non-Science Majors |
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Basic concepts of Chemistry |
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ECON 120 |
Principles of Economics |
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Analyze market mechanism, prices, competition and the efficient allocation of scarce resources. Formulates possible solutions to contemporary issues, such as Environmental Pollution. |
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GEOG 101 |
Geography and the Natural Environment. |
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Survey of the natural environment of the earth, distribution and interrela-tionship of climate, vegetation, soil and landforms, with a focus on Hawaii and the Pacific. |
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GEOG 102 |
World Regional Geography |
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Geographic aspects of contemporary economic, social and political conditions, will be studied as they relate to human, use of and impact on, the land and resources. |
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GEOG 122 |
Geography of Hawaii |
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Survey of the physical and cultural geography of the Hawaiian Islands, with emphasis on volcanic landforms, coastal features, climate and vegetation, population, settlement, agriculture, economics and land use. |
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OCEAN 201 |
Science of the Sea |
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An examination of, geological, physical and biological aspects of the ocean, including, sea water properties, currents, waves, tides, and marine ecological principles. |
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OCEAN 205 |
Intermediate Oceanography |
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An examination of the methods and results of marine science applied to various problems in geological, physical, chemical and biological oceanography. |
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PHIL 120 |
Science Technology and Values |
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Addresses the relationship between science, technology and human values, with a focus on contemporary problems posed by developments in modern science. |
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SCI 124 |
Introduction to Environmental Science |
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An introduction to ecological principles. Explore causes and solutions of present environmental problems. |
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SSCI 111 |
Humanity, Society and Technology |
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Humanity's existence in a changing society brought about by rapid techno-logical advancements. Trends, current issues and future global alternatives for Man's survival. |
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SSCI 150 |
Ecology and Society |
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Examine how the relationship between the individual and the natural environ-ment is mediated through society. |
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SSCI 250 |
Environmental Issues |
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Interdisciplinary course requires students to synthesize the skills, knowledge and understanding of environmental issues. Students will be required to research and evaluate an issue relevant to our environment in Hawaii. |
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ZOOL 101 |
Principles of Zoology |
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The biology of animals: Kinds of animals, their structure, evolutionary rela-tionships, physiology and ecology. |