IS 260L: Polynesian Voyaging and Stewardship Lab (1 credit)

Catalog Description

Laboratory/field trip course designed to apply knowledge of Polynesian skills and modern science to the impact on the environment due to human settlement, especially in Hawai‘i. Laboratory activities will further develop student skills in sailing, sail planning and navigation. Students are expected to undertake mentorship roles in disseminating their newly acquired knowledge and skills to the community. Optional coastal and/or inter-island voyaging field trips may be offered. (Students will be responsible for fees for each activity.) (3 hrs. lab.)

Prerequisite:

1. Credit for IS 160L (Polynesian Voyaging & Seamanship Lab) or consent of instructor.

2. Minimum water skills and survival requirements:Students must demonstrate an:- ability to swim a minimum of 500 yards in the open ocean using any strokes, except back stroke.- ability to tread water for 30 minutes in the open ocean.

(Note. Accredited water skill and survival tests passed within the past year are acceptable upon instructor approval. The ‘swim test’ must be completed by the date of the first sailing lab.)

3. Health clearance: from a licensed physician must be provided.

(Note. Health clearance submitted within the past year is acceptable upon instructor approval. Health clearance must be submitted by the date of the first sailing lab.)

Co-requisite. Registration in IS 260B: Polynesian Voyaging and Stewardship.

Student Learning Outcomes

• not available

Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To

• WCC Associate in Arts: DY

Resources

• Hawaiian Voyaging

Current Offerings

• none

Past Offerings

• None