Catalog
| Name | Subject(s) | ACCN | Description | Credits | Course Provider |
Prereqs | Grad Req. |
Avail. Island(s) |
Avail. Program(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy | Science, Electives |
301TRAN | Why do stars twinkle? Is it possible to fall into a black hole? Will the sun ever stop shining? Since the first glimpse of the night sky, humans have been fascinated with the stars, planets, and universe that surrounds us. This course will introduce students to the study of astronomy, including its history and development, basic scientific laws of motion and gravity, the concepts of modern astronomy, and the methods used by astronomers to learn more about the universe. Additional topics include the solar system, the Milky Way and other galaxies, and the sun and stars. Using online tools, students will examine the life cycle of stars, the properties of planets, and the exploration of space. | 1.00 | HTA | Physical Science or STEM 1 | N | Big Island Kauai Maui Waipahu |
Blended & Distance Learning Program |
| Biology | Science | SLH2203 | This course addresses key concepts and processes related to the chemistry of life, cells, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, genetics, and DNA, evolution, classification, and ecology. Students in biology will participate in lab work to facilitate learning and participate as scientists doing science. Through this class students will develop skills of a biologist: using a microscope, collecting data, analyzing data, and supporting ideas with biological evidence. All Biology students at the end of the semester must take the state EOC assessment. | 1.00 | HTA | Physical Science or STEM 1 | Y | Big Island Kauai Maui Waipahu |
Blended & Distance Learning Program |
| Chemistry | Science, Electives |
SPH3505 | This course addresses key concepts and processes from states of matter, atomic theory, organization of the periodic table, types of chemical bonds and reactions, the naming and formulas of chemicals, chemical reactions, and stoichiometry. The field of chemistry in relation to the scientific method is also explained. This course also addresses properties of solids, liquids, and gases, state changes, solutions, flow of energy, enthalpy, heat, entropy and free energy, rates of reactions, equilibrium, acid-base theories, oxidation and reduction, electromagnetic cells, functional groups, polymerization, biochemicals, and nuclear chemistry. The course explores concepts through lessons and lab videos. | 1.00 | HTA | Biology and Algebra 1 | N | Big Island Kauai Maui Waipahu |
Blended & Distance Learning Program |
| Forensic Science | Science, Electives |
SAH3003 | Fingerprints. Blood Splatter. DNA analysis. The world of law enforcement is increasingly making use of the techniques and knowledge from the sciences to better understand the crimes that are committed and to catch those individuals responsible for the crimes. forensic science applies scientific knowledge to the criminal justice system. This course focuses on some of the techniques and practices used by forensic scientists during a crime scene investigation (CSI). Starting with how clues and data are recorded and preserved, the student will follow evidence trails until the CSI goes to trial, examining how various elements of the crime scene are analyzed and processed. | 1.00 | HTA | Physical Science or STEM 1, Biology recommended but not required | N | Big Island Kauai Maui Waipahu |
Blended & Distance Learning Program |
| Marine Science | Science, Electives |
SEH2503 | Students will delve deep into Earth's bodies of water and study geologic structures and how they impact the oceans. They will investigate characteristics of various populations of aquatic life, patterns of distribution, and ongoing changes occurring in our ecosystem. | 1.00 | HTA | Biology | N | Big Island Kauai Maui Statewide Waipahu |
Blended & Distance Learning Program |
| STEM 1 | Science | SPH2603 | This course centers on the engineering and design process as students utilize problem solving skills to engage in integrated course work. Students will identify problems, research solutions, create prototype designs, and test these prototypes. This course is an introductory science class equivalent to Physical Science. The skills learned in this class will transfer to upper level science courses. The specific concepts explored will include: forces and motion, machines, energy, work, electricity, the periodic table, and chemical bonds and chemical reactions. | 1.00 | HTA | N | Big Island Kauai Maui Waipahu |
Blended & Distance Learning Program |