BOT 130 – Plants in the Hawaiian Environment

Credits: 3
Class hours: 3 lecture
Coreq: BOT 130L
Recommended: Qualified for ENG 21, ENG 22, and MATH 24.
Description: Introduction to the biological sciences demonstrated through the study of the evolution of plant species and communities of the Hawaiian Islands. The course will include the study of ecological interactions, human impact on the environment, observational skills and scientific inquiry, plant structure and form in relation to function, and the identification and systematics of native and introduced flora.