Geology & Geophysics

Course Descriptions

GG 101: Introduction to Geology

Subject
Geology & Geophysics
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Presents principles of physical geology including the composition and structure of the earth, its evolution over geologic time, and processes shaping the earth’s crust including continental drift, volcanism, earthquakes, and erosion.
Designation
DP
Prerequisites

ENG 22 with grade C or better or placement at ENG 100, and MATH 75X with grade C or better or placement at least MATH 82, or consent.

GG 101L: Introduction to Geology Lab

Subject
Geology & Geophysics
Credits 1 Lab Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
2.50
Laboratory to accompany GG101 or GG103.
Designation
DY
Prerequisites

GG 101 or GG 103 (or concurrent); ENG 22 with grade C or better or placement at ENG 100, and at least MATH 75X with grade C or better or placement at least MATH 82, or consent.

GG 103: Geology of Hawaiian Islands

Subject
Geology & Geophysics
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Surveys Hawaiian geology and geologic processes. Includes origin of the Hawaiian Islands, volcanism, rocks and minerals, landforms, stream and coastal processes, landslides, earthquakes and tsunamis, groundwater, and geologic and environmental hazards.
Designation
HI
DP