Earth Science

Classes

ERTH 101: Introduction to Geology

Discipline
Earth Science
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3
Designation
DP

The natural physical environment; the landscape; rocks and minerals, rivers and oceans; volcanism, earthquakes and other processes inside the Earth; effects of human use on the Earth and its resources. Field trip.

Course Outcomes
  • Explain the relevance of geology and geophysics to human needs, including those appropriate to Hawai‘i, and be able to discuss issues related to geology and its impact on society and planet Earth.
  • Apply technical knowledge of relevant computer applications, laboratory methods, and field methods to solve real-world problems in geology and geophysics.
  • Use the scientific method to define, critically analyze, and solve a problem in earth science.
  • Reconstruct, clearly and ethically, geological knowledge in both oral presentations and written reports.
  • Evaluate, interpret, and summarize the basic principles of geology and geophysics, including the fundamental tenets of the sub-disciplines, and their context in relationship to other core sciences, to explain complex phenomena in geology and geophysics.

ERTH 101L: Introduction to Geology Lab

Discipline
Earth Science
Credits 1 Lab Hours 3
Designation
DY

Hands-on study of minerals, rocks, and topographic maps. Examine volcanism, hydrology, coastal processes and hazards, geologic time and earthquakes. Field trips to investigate landslides, beaches and O’ahu geology.

Course Outcomes
  • Explain the relevance of geology and geophysics to human needs, including those appropriate to Hawai‘i, and be able to discuss issues related to geology and its impact on society and planet Earth.
  • Apply technical knowledge of relevant computer applications, laboratory methods, and field methods to solve real-world problems in geology and geophysics.
  • Use the scientific method to define, critically analyze, and solve a problem in earth science.
  • Reconstruct, clearly and ethically, geological knowledge in both oral presentations and written reports.
  • Evaluate, interpret, and summarize the basic principles of geology and geophysics, including the fundamental tenets of the sub-disciplines, and their context in relationship to other core sciences, to explain complex phenomena in geology and geophysics.

ERTH 103: Geology of Hawaiian Islands

Discipline
Earth Science
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3
Designation
DP

Hawaiian geology and geologic processes: origin of Hawaiian Islands, volcanism, rocks and minerals, land forms, stream and coastal processes, landslides, earthquakes and tsunamis, ground water, geologic and environmental hazards. Field trips arranged.

Course Outcomes
  • explain the relevance of geology and geophysics to human needs, including those appropriate to Hawaii, and be able to discuss issues related to geology and its impact on society and planet Earth.
  • Apply technical knowledge of relevant computer applications, laboratory methods, and field methods to solve real-world problems in geology and geophysics.
  • Use the scientific method to define, critically analyze, and solve a problem in earth science.
  • Reconstruct, clearly and ethically, geological knowledge in both oral presentations and written reports.
  • Evaluate, interpret, and summarize the basic principles of geology and geophysics, including the fundamental tenets of the sub-disciplines, and their context in relationship to other core sciences, to explain complex phenomena in geology and geophysics.

ERTH 210: O‘ahu Field Geology

Discipline
Earth Science
Credits 1
Designation
DY

Field trip and laboratory sessions relating to the Geology of O‘ahu.

Prerequisites

Credit for or registration in ERTH 101, ERTH 103, or consent of instructor.

Course Outcomes
  • 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.

ERTH 211: Big Island Field Geology

Discipline
Earth Science
Credits 1
Designation
DY

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.

Prerequisites

Credit for or registration in GG 101, GG 103, or consent of instructor. Must have medical clearance.

Course Outcomes
  • 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.

ERTH 212: Maui Field Geology

Discipline
Earth Science
Credits 1
Designation
DY

A four-day field trip on the island of Maui. A survey of Hawaiian volcanology and geomorphology illustrated by field studies of Haleakala and West Maui volcanoes. Students are responsible for air and ground transportation, meals, and lodging.

Prerequisites

Credit for or registration in ERTH 101, ERTH 103, or consent of instructor. Must have medical clearance.

Course Outcomes
  • 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.

ERTH 213: Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, and Kaho‘olawe Field Geology

Discipline
Earth Science
Credits 1
Designation
DY

A four-day field trip on the islands of Moloka‘i and Lana‘i. Field studies of East Moloka‘i, West Moloka‘i, Makanalua (Kalaupapa) and Lana‘I volcanoes, and directed reading on Kaho‘olawe volcano. Students are responsible for air and ground transportation, meals, and lodging.

Prerequisites

Credit for or registration in GG 101, GG 103, or consent of instructor. Must have medical clearance.

Course Outcomes
  • 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.

ERTH 214: Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau Field Geology

Discipline
Earth Science
Credits 1
Designation
DY

A four-day fieldtrip on the island of Kaua‘I to study the volcanological evolution and continuing geological history of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau volcanoes. Students are responsible for air and ground transportation, meals, and lodging.

Prerequisites

Credit for or registration in ERTH 101, ERTH 103, or consent of instructor.

Course Outcomes
  • 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.