Botany
Credits: 3
Credit: 1
An introductory course in plant biology. Topics to be covered are the structure and function of plant cells, tissues, and organs such as roots, stems, leaves and flowers; concepts of biological evolution and classification; the diversity of plants and plant-like organisms; genetics; and ecology. Concurrent registration in BOT 101L highly recommended.
Prerequisite: ENG 21 and ENG 22 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
Botany 101L: General Botany Laboratory
Laboratory observations, experiments and field trips illustrating the basic principles of plant biology. One 3-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in or completion of BOT 101.
Botany 130: Plants In The Hawaiian Environment
Credits: 4
Understanding principles of how native plants arrived and developed in Hawaii and the impact on them by man's activities. Lab work includes learning basic plant structure and function, identification of native and introduced plants by visiting natural and garden sites, uses by Hawaiians and importance of tropical plants world-wide.
Prerequisite: ENG 21 and ENG 22 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
