Biology and Society Lab

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CoReq: Biol 101 (or prior completion) Experiments and exercises to accompany Biology 101. Survey of the functioning, diversity, evolution and ecology of living things at the molecular, cellular, organ system and ecosystem levels. +Biol 124—Environment and Ecology (3) An introduction to ecological principles and how they relate to the hu- man situation. The course also explores the causes and solutions of present environmental problems. +Biol 124L—Environment and Ecology Lab (1) CoReq: Biol 124 (or prior completion) The laboratory accompanies the Biol 124 lecture. Students apply the scientific method in learning about processes of ecosystem function and of human impact on the natural environment. Field work and field trips are an integral part of this course. +Biol 156—Natural History of the Hawaiian Islands (3) CoReq: Biol 156L The formation of the Hawaiian Islands, establishment and evolution of their native flora and fauna, effects of man. +Biol 156L—Natural History of the Hawaiian Islands Lab (1) CoReq: Biol 156 (or prior completion) Field trips to accompany Biology 156, Natural History of the Hawaiian Islands: required as part of the lecture course whenever offered with the course. Laboratory exercises will be completed during the field trips.