GG 101: Dynamic Earth (3 credits)
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. (3 hours lecture)
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- 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.
Degrees and Certificates
For transfer information within the UH system, visit the System Transfer page
- Spring 2015 - TR, 11:30am to 12:45pm, Hale ‘Imiloa 113, Floyd McCoy - CRN: 63297 - view syllabus
- Spring 2014 - TR, 11:30am to 12:45pm, Hale ‘Imiloa 113, Floyd McCoy - CRN: 60647 - view syllabus
- Summer 2014 - MW, 9:30am to 12:00pm, Hale ‘Imiloa 133, S Sherman - CRN: 61112
- Fall 2014 - MW, 11:30am to 12:45pm, Hale ‘Imiloa 113, Floyd McCoy - CRN: 62399 - view syllabus
- Spring 2013 - TR, 11:30am to 12:45pm, Hale ‘Imiloa 113, Floyd McCoy - CRN: 62457 - view syllabus
- Fall 2013 - M, 5:30pm to 8:15pm, Hale ‘Imiloa 113, Floyd McCoy - CRN: 64611 - view syllabus
- Summer 2012 - MTRF, 1:00pm to 2:35pm, Hale Alaka‘i 129, S Sherman - CRN: 60108