Course Descriptions - PHYL Students are recommended to complete their college-level English and Math classes within their
first two semesters of college.
PHYS 274 General Physics III (3) (DP)
Prerequisite: PHYS 272 and 272L OR PHYS 152 and 152L
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 231 OR Placement in
MATH 232
Relativity, introduction to quantum mechanics,
atomic and nuclear physics, physical optics.
(3 hrs. lect. per week)
PHYSIOLOGY (PHYL)
PHYL 141 Human Anatomy and Physiology (3) (DB)
Prerequisite: High School Chemistry
Co-requisite: Introductory Chemistry
Recommended Prep: High School Biology
Anatomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry, genetics
of human organ systems presented in integrated
anatomy-physiology format. Cross-listed as ZOOL 141.
(3 hrs. lect. per week)
PHYL 141L Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab (1) (DY)
Co-requisite: Introductory Chemistry, PHYL 141
Recommended Prep: Introductory Biology
Anatomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry, genetics
of human organ systems presented in integrated
anatomy-physiology format. Cross-listed as ZOOL 141L.
(3 hrs. lab. per week)
PHYL 142 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3) (DB)
Prerequisite: PHYL 141 and PHYL 141L
Co-requisite: PHYL 142L
PHYL 142 Human Anatomy and Physiology II is a
continuation of PHYL/ZOOL 141. This course covers
the Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, Biochemistry,
and Genetics of Human organ systems presented in
integrated anatomy-physiology format. Cross-listed as
ZOOL 142. (3 hrs. lect. per week)
PHYL 142L Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (1)
(DY)
Prerequisite: PHYL 141 and PHYL 141L
Co-requisite: PHYL 142
PHYL 142L Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab is
a continuation of PHYL/ZOOL 141. This course covers
the Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, Biochemistry,
and Genetics of Human organ systems presented in
integrated anatomy-physiology format. Cross-listed as
ZOOL 142L. (3 hrs. lab. per week)
POLITICAL SCIENCE (POLS)
POLS 109 Field Experience in Sustainability (3) (DS)
Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S
This course provides students with instruction and
hands-on work experience in Sustainability, under
PHYL
the guidance of an Honolulu CC faculty member and
a worksite supervisor. Participating students will
gain knowledge and skills to promote sustainability,
conserve energy, preserve the environment. Through
course objectives, mentorship and community-based
programs, students will participate in activities
designed to simultaneously benefit society, the
local economy, and the ecosystem that is central to
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our health, wellness and happiness. Projects may
be part of the University of Hawai‘i’s system-wide
sustainability effort conducted under contracts with
public and private agencies to perform energy audits,
dumpster dives, etc. Students may enroll 2 times for a
maximum of 6 credits.
(15 hrs. lect./100 hrs. practicum per term)
POLS 110 Introduction to Political Science (3)
Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S
An introduction to political problems, systems,
ideologies and processes. (3 hrs. lect. per week)
POLS 120 Introduction to World Politics (3) (DS)
Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S
Contemporary world politics, including theories
and analysis; historical background; nations, states
and nonstate actors; economic development
and globalization in the North and South; war;
international law; human rights; and, the environment.
(3 hrs. lect. per week)
POLS 130 Introduction to American Politics (3) (DS)
Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S
An introduction to American politics, including the
Constitution, federalism, civil rights, the media,
political participation, parties, elections, special
interests, Congress, the Presidency, the bureaucracy,
the courts, civil rights, the economy and foreign policy.
May be taken on a CR/N basis. (3 hrs. lect. per week)
POLS 171 Introduction to Political Futures (3)
Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S
Introduction to political futures studies. Using science
fact and fiction shows how past and present images of
the future influence people’s actions. May be taken on
a CR/N basis. (3 hrs. lect. per week)
POLS 180 Introduction to Hawai‘i Politics (3)
Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S
An examination of contemporary Hawai‘i political
institutions, processes, issues, and personalities at the
State and County levels. Hawai‘i’s place in the national
and international political arenas, and the future of
politics in Hawai‘i. Emphasis is placed on citizen roles
and responsibilities in local politics.
(3 hrs. lect. per week)
POLS 190 Media and Politics (3)
Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S
Influence and effects of media on politics and vice
versa. (3 hrs. lect. per week)
POLS 250 Asian Politics Since 1900 (3) (DS)
Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S
This course will focus on ten Asian countries with
the largest economics and populations, in order to
familiarize students with the development of their
politics, economics, and society. Cross-listed as ASAN
250. (3 hrs. lect. per week)