Description
This four-day field trip course on the island of Kaua‘i studies the volcanological evolution and continuing geological history of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau volcanoes. Students traveling from other islands are responsible for air and ground transportation, meals, and lodging.
Prerequisites
"C" or higher in ERTH 101, ERTH 101L, or ERTH 130.
Designation
Diversification: Lab (Science) — DY
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
- Demonstrate understanding of geologic hazards, mitigation of these hazards, and benefits of Hawaiian volcanism and its relationship to island culture(s).
- Demonstrate understanding through field observation with field and laboratory exercises, geological processes that construct, modify, and destroy the Hawaiian landscape.
- Demonstrate understanding of current research and studies of Hawaiian volcanism through visits to appropriate museums and research and field sites.
- Demonstrate understanding of geological time applied to Hawai‘i, how geologic time is measured, and time-scales known.
As with Windward CC, students completing or concurrently enrolled in ERTH 103 (GG 103) "Geology of the Hawaiian Islands" will be sufficiently prepared for the course. Students should contact the instructor for approval to enroll.