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SCI 121: Introduction to Science: Biological Science

Introduces characteristics of science, historical development of scientific concepts, and interactions of society with science, illustrated by topics from biological sciences. (Crosslisted as BIOL 101.) Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 3.00

Prerequisites:

ENG 22 with grade C or better, or placement at ENG 100. Articulation Code: DB

SCI 121L: Introduction to Science: Biological Science Lab

Lab to accompany SCI 121. (Crosslisted as BIOL 101L) Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 2.50

Prerequisites:

ENG 22 with grade C or better, or placement at ENG 100.

Co-Requisites:

SCI 121. Articulation Code: DY

SCI 122: Intro to Science: Physical Science

Introduces characteristics of science, historical development of scientific concepts, and interactions of society with science, illustrated by topics from physical sciences. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 3.00

Prerequisites:

ENG 22 with grade C or better, or placement at ENG 100, or consent.

Recommended:

MATH 75X with grade C or better, or placement at least MATH 82. Articulation Code: DP

SCI 122L: Intro to Science: Physical Science Lab

Lab to accompany SCI 122. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 2.50

Prerequisites:

ENG 22 with grade C or better, or placement at ENG 100, or consent.

Co-Requisites:

SCI 122.

Recommended:

MATH 75X with grade C or better, or placement at least MATH 82. Articulation Code: DY

SCI 165L: Introduction to Science Laboratory Techniques

Introduces students to lab safety and record keeping, scientific measurements, scientific instrumentation, solution chemistry, media preparation, basic cell biology, microbial biochemistry, and water quality testing and analysis. Credits: 1 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 2.50

Prerequisites:

BIOL 101 with grade C or better, and MATH 82 with grade C or better or placement at least MATH 100, or consent.

Recommended:

CHEM 151 and 151L. Articulation Code: DY

SCI 214: Problem-based Learning in STEM

Exposes student to the idea of Problem-based learning (PBL): an instructional approach that has been used successfully for over 30 years, and continues to gain acceptance in multiple disciplines. Trains and prepares STEM teachers to adopt and/or design a curriculum using PBL. Consists of two face-toface sessions team-taught by a group of STEM faculty at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 15 Lecture/Lab Hours: 60 Teaching Equivalent: 4.17

Prerequisites:

DOE STEM teacher, or consent.

SCI 265L: Environmental Testing Lab

Introduces students to water quality regulations and monitoring procedures as it applies to the ocean, streams, and agriculture. Develop an understanding for the major water quality parameters, and why they are important to environmental and human health. Learn how to collect, prepare, and run environmental samples for laboratory analysis. Credits: 1 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 2.50

Prerequisites:

SCI 165L with grade C or better, or consent.

Recommended:

ENG 100 and MATH 103. Articulation Code: DY

SCI 295v: STEM Research Experience

Offers a research experience in science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics, emphasizing the application of the scientific method to a specific project. (May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.) (Letter grade only.) Credits: 1 - 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 0.20

Prerequisites:

Instructor consent.

Recommended:

Completion of a lab science course as stipulated by the instructor. Articulation Code: DY

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