Not intended for science majors. Additionally, provides non-science majors with an understanding of the scientific approach to problem solving and the increasing role biology has in daily life. Lab attendance is required. Problems of pollution, overpopulation, depletion of resources, etc. are considered. Causes of ecological problems and alternatives to current actions by people are suggested and evaluated, stressing the ecological action of the individual.
Emphasis is placed on problems relating to island ecology and Hawaii in particular.
Cell structure and chemistry, growth, reproduction, genetics, evolution, viruses, bacteria, and simple eukaryotes. 1 Laboratory to accompany BIOL 171. 1 Laboratory to accompany BIOL 172.