GG 211: Big Island Field Geology (1 credit)

Course Description

A four-day field trip on the island of Hawai'i. A survey of Hawaiian volcanic processes is illustrated by studying Kilauea, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, Hualalai, and Kohala volcanoes. Students are responsible for air and ground transportation, meals, and lodging.

Pre-Requisite(s): Credit for or registration in GG 101, GG 103, or consent of instructor. Must have medical clearance.

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Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Understand through field observation, with field and laboratory exercises, geological processes that construct, modify, and destroy the Hawaiian landscape.
• Realize the hazards, mitigation of these hazards and benefits of Hawaiian volcanism, and its relationship to island culture(s).
• Appreciate current research and studies of Hawaiian volcanism through visits to appropriate museums and research laboratories.
• Understand the vastness of geological time applied to Hawai‘i, and how time is measured thus the time-scale known.

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Degrees and Certificates

• Academic Subject Certificate in Hawaiian Studies
• Associate in Arts: Natural Sciences Lab (DY)

For transfer information within the UH system, visit the System Transfer page

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Resources

• Pathfinder for Resources on
  • Hawaiian Geology
• Curriculum Documents

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Classes Offered

• Fall 2013 - asynchronous , Floyd McCoy - CRN: 64150
• Fall 2012 - asynchronous , Floyd McCoy - CRN: 61176 - view syllabus
• Fall 2011 - asynchronous , Floyd McCoy - CRN: 63193
• Fall 2010 - asynchronous , Floyd McCoy - CRN: 60234 - view syllabus
• Fall 2009 - asynchronous , Floyd McCoy - CRN: 62304
• Fall 2006 - asynchronous , Floyd McCoy - CRN: 63195
• Fall 2005 - asynchronous , Floyd McCoy - CRN: 61296
• Fall 2004 - asynchronous , Floyd McCoy - CRN: 61168
• Fall 2003 - asynchronous , Floyd McCoy - CRN: 14181
• Fall 2002 - asynchronous , Floyd McCoy - CRN: 6300