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Marine Biology (MB)

MBIO 600 Kûlana Noi‘i: Introduction to Place-Based Methodologies in Hawai‘i (2)

Lectures, discussions, and service-learning organized to deepen understanding in: what is a research paradigm; how methods are developed in research designs; and new knowledge for place-based research. Marine Biology Graduate Program students only. A-F only.

MBIO 603 Career Skills for Marine Biologists (1)

Introduction to key professional skills including, but not limited to: grant writing, CV preparation, research logistics, data management, reproducible science, peer review, research ethics, publishing, career options, teaching, and professional presentations. MBIO majors only. A-F only. (Fall only)

MBIO 604 Current Research in Marine Biology (1)

Discussions with marine biology graduate faculty on current primary literature in marine biology. MBIO majors only. Graduate students only. A-F only. (Spring only)

MBIO 610 Mathematical Ecology of Marine Systems (3)

Introduction to a broad range of theories and techniques from mathematical ecology with an emphasis on marine systems. Students will learn to assess model assumptions, construct simple models, and apply analytical methods to describe system behavior. Graduate students in MB, ZOOL, BOT, and OCN programs only. A-F only. Pre: one semester of calculus.

MBIO 611 Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Fisheries Science (4)

(2 Lec, 1 3-hr Lab) Fisheries and population models including growth, stock-recruitment, surplus production, age-structured and size-based, parameter estimation, uncertainty characterization, resampling methods, and scientific computing. Graduate students only. A-F only. Pre: MATH 215 or 216, or MATH 241 or 242, or consent. (Alt. years)

MBIO 612 Data Science Fundamentals in R (3)

(3 hr Lec/Lab) Introduces project management, data analysis, and mathematical and statistical modeling using R as a platform. Students will learn principles and benefits of programming languages to apply skills to their own research. (Cross-listed as OCN 682)

MBIO 620 Behavioral Ecology of Coral Reef Fishes (3)

Introduction to processes that affect animal behavior and their significance. Exploring a broad range of techniques for studying behaviors of fishes, students will use new techniques in their own research. Graduate students in MB, ZOOL, BOT, and OCN programs only. A-F only.

MBIO 621 Respiratory Processes in Coral Reef Organisms (3)

Multidisciplinary course introduces the respiratory system of fishes and other reef taxa and its significance for ecology and behavior. Students will learn theory, principles, and hot to design/execute experiments for their own research. Graduate students in MB, ZOOL, BOT, and OCN programs only. A-F only.

MBIO 630 Remote Sensing Applications in Marine Science (3)

Introduction to tools for the discover, access, and application of remote sensing for their own research in marine biology, including best practices for data collection, synthesis, and project management. Graduate students in MB, ZOOL, BOT, and OCN programs only. A-F only.

MBIO 650 Marine Mammal Science and Conservation (3)

Will cover the most pressing conservation issues for marine mammals, and include a hands-on field component using traditional and novel techniques to inform their management. Graduate students in MB, ZOOL, BOT, and OCN programs only. A-F only.

MBIO 691(Alpha) Seminar in Marine Biology (1)

Marine biology topics, literature, and concepts of current interest within one of several active fields considered in detail; (B) general marine biology; (C) marine fisheries and natural resource management; (D) marine conservation biology; (E) marine education, outreach and policy; (F) marine physiology, behavior and organismal biology; (G) marine population biology and ecology; (H) marine community and ecosystem ecology; (I) professional development for marine biologists; (J) seminar at HIMB. Repeatable unlimited times. Graduate students only.

MBIO 699 Directed Research (V)

Directed research and reading in various fields of marine biology. Repeatable unlimited times. Graduate students only.

MBIO 700 Thesis Research (V)

Research for master’s thesis; (F) 1 credit. Repeatable unlimited times. Graduate students only. Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory only.

MBIO 710 Topics in Marine Fisheries and Natural Resource Management (V)

Lecture, discussion, and/or projects on selected topics related to marine fisheries and natural resource management. Repeatable unlimited times. Graduate students only.

MBIO 715 Topics in Marine Conservation Biology (V)

Lecture, discussion, and/or projects on selected topics related to marine conservation biology. Repeatable unlimited times. Graduate students only.

MBIO 720 Topics in Marine Education, Outreach, and Policy (V)

Lecture, discussion, and/or projects on selected topics related to education, outreach, and policy of the marine environment. Repeatable unlimited times. Graduate students only.

MBIO 725 Topics in Marine Physiology, Behavior, and Organismal Biology (V)

Lecture, discussion, and/or projects on selected topics related to the physiology, behavior, and biology of marine organisms. Repeatable unlimited times. Graduate students only.

MBIO 740 Advanced Topics in Quantitative Biology (V)

Reflects faculty expertise and needs for graduate training in quantitative methods for biology, including statistical, computational, and analytic approaches. Format (lecture/lab/discussion) will vary by topic. Repeatable unlimited times. Graduate students only. A-F only.

MBIO 800 Dissertation Research (V)

Research for doctoral dissertation. Repeatable unlimited times. Graduate students only. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.