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GEOL 100 — Environmental Earth Science: Introduction to geology for non-science majors with an emphasis on interaction between the Earth and its human population. The focus is on the solid Earth, natural hazards, natural resources, and pollution.; Credits: 3*; Notes: Geology students with an interest in environmental geology are encouraged to take Geol 300; Updated: March 23, 2004
GEOL 100L — Environmental Earth Science Laboratory: Application of basic geological principles towards the understanding of man's relationship with the environment. Laboratory experiences in hazards mapping and assessment, environmental pollution, global change, and management of our geological resources. Develops skills in interpreting maps and remote sensing images.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): GEOL 100 or GEOL 300, which may be taken concurrently.; Updated: March 23, 2004
GEOL 111 — Understanding the Earth: The study of the Earth, with emphasis placed on the materials, surface features, structures, various erosional and depositional processes, and the role of plate tectonics. Prepares student for further studies in geology.; Credits: 3*; Notes: * Field trips are sometimes conducted outside of class hours; Updated: March 23, 2004
GEOL 111L — Understanding the Earth Laboratory: The basic techniques of topographic map/air photo interpretation and rock and mineral identification as applied to principles of physical geology.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Geol 111, which may be taken concurrently. (Optional); Updated: March 23, 2004
GEOL 112 — History of the Earth and Its Life: The evolution fo the earth from the origin of the solar system to the present. Emphasis on plate tectonics, the history of life, and techniques used to reconstruct past events from geologic evidence.; Credits: 3*; Prerequisite(s): Geol 111 or consent of instructor; Notes: * Field trips are sometimes conducted outside of class hours; Updated: March 23, 2004
GEOL 112L — History of the Earth Laboratory: Includes topics on fossils and fossilization, measurement of geologic time, stratigraphy, biostratigraphy, geotectonics, paleoecology, sedimentology, and the interpretation of geological maps.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Geol 112, which may be taken concurrently, and Geol 111L. (Optional); Updated: March 23, 2004
GEOL 194 — Special Topics in Geology: Topics chosen by the instructor. The course content will vary. It may be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied. Field trips are sometimes conducted outside of class hours.; Credits: 1-3*; Notes: * Field trips are sometimes conducted outside of class hours
GEOL 195 — Introductory Field Experience: Pre- or post-semester field trip (1-2 weeks) to exceptional geologic localities. During the semester students will become familiar with the geologic formations, structure, and history of the area to be visited.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Prior course in Geology. CR/NC grade. Repeatable for credit.
GEOL 202 — Coasts and Beaches: Survey of the natural processes and human influences shaping the world's beaches and coasts. Required weekend field trips to sites that illustrate the traditional use of coastal resources by native Hawaiians.; Credits: 3
GEOL 205 — Geology of the Hawaiian Islands: A survey of the geological phenomena particular to the Hawaiian Islands, including volcanism, rock and mineral occurrences, landform development, and water resources. Field trips are sometimes conducted outside of class hours.; Credits: 3*; Notes: * Field trips are sometimes conducted outside of class hours
GEOL 212 — Earth Materials I: Minerals: A systematic study of the common minerals involving crystallography, optical properties, crystal chemistry, and occurrence. Laboratory work stresses identification of minerals in hand specimen and using the petrographic microscope.; Credits: 4; Prerequisite(s): Geol 111 and either Chem 114 or 124 or consent of the instructor; Updated: March 23, 2004
GEOL 299 — Directed Studies: Statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and consent of instructor
GEOL 300 — Advanced Environmental Earth Science: In-depth study of the interactions between the human population and our planet, focusing on natural resources, pollution and natural hazards. Exploration of current issues such as the food supply and the energy crisis. Introduction to community concerns such as waste, natural hazards and environmental legislation.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): GEOL 111, ASTR 180 (same as ASTR 352); Updated: March 23, 2004
GEOL 320 — Earth MaterialsII: Igneous/Metamorphic Rocks: An introduction to the study of rocks, including their origin, occurrence, composition and classification. Laboratory work involves the identification of rocks in hand specimen and thin section by means of composition and texture.; Credits: 4; Prerequisite(s): Geol 212 or consent of instructor; Updated: March 23, 2004
GEOL 330 — Deformation of the Earth: Effects and mechanics of deformation of the earth's crust, involving the description, classification, and origin of geologic structures. Aspects of geotectonics are considered.; Credits: 3*; Prerequisite(s): Geol 112 and prerequisites listed for Math 205, or consent of instructor; Notes: * Field trips are sometimes conducted outside of class hours; Updated: March 23, 2004
GEOL 340 — Sedimentary Processes: Emphasis on sedimentary processes, properties of sediments and sedimentary rocks, environmental interpretation, and stratigraphic principles and nomenclature. Required field trips.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Geol 112; Updated: March 23, 2004
GEOL 342 — Earth Surface Processes: Processes of landform development at large and small scales. Theoretical and applied aspects, including human environment considerations.; Credits: 3*; Prerequisite(s): Geog 101 or Geol 111 or equivalent or same as Geog 320; Crosslink: Same as Geog 320; Notes: * Field trips are sometimes conducted outside of class hours; Updated: March 22, 2004
GEOL 352 — Comparative Planetology: Study of the geology and geophysics of Earth-like planets and satellites in the Solar System, with emphasis on understanding terrestrial geology in a border, astronomical context. Study of the atmosphere of Solar System planets and satellites, and also the formation and evolution of the Solar System and extra solar planetary systems.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): GEOL 111, ASTR 180 (same as ASR 352); Updated: July 8, 2002
GEOL 360 — Surface Water: Introduction to surface hydrology. Topics include streamflow, hydraulics, flooding, soil moisture, evapotranspiration, and stream water quality. Introduction to measurement techniques, quantitative descriptions of hydrologic phenomenon, and practical applications.; Credits: 3*; Prerequisite(s): Geol 111 and competence in algebra, or consent of instructor; Notes: * Field trips are sometimes conducted outside of class hours; Updated: March 22, 2004
GEOL 370 — Field Methods: Familiarization with field instrumentation and techniques. The study of methods used to collect, graphically represent, and interpret geological field data. For the lasth third of the class, students choose between a post-semester geologic mapping project in California, or a geological mapping project in Hawaii.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Geol 330 or consent of instructor
GEOL 394 — Special Topics in Geology: Advanced topics chosen by the instructor. The course content will vary. It may be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied.; Credits: 1-3*; Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of instructor; Notes: * Field trips are sometimes conducted outside of class hours
GEOL 399 — Directed Studies: Statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of instructor
GEOL 431 — Geology of North America: Survey of the structure, stratigraphy, and tectonic evolution of the North American continent from the Precambrian to Recent.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Geol 112 or consent of instructor; Updated: July 8, 2002
GEOL 445 — Geological Data Analysis Using GIS: Fundamentals of representing, manipulating and displaying spatial data using GIS (Geographical Information System) computer software. Emphasis on obtaining new information through analysis of geologic data.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Geol 370 or equivalent
GEOL 450 — Geological Remote Sensing: Application of remote sensing to volcanic hazards, global change, and geologic mapping. Exploration of both satellite and airborne sensor imagery with laboratory exercises focused on modern remote sensing visualization tools and interpretation of optical, thermal and thematic data suites.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Pre: Geol 111 and CS 102 or consent of instructor.; Updated: August 27, 2002
GEOL 460 — Groundwater: Introduction to groundwater hydrology. Topics include aquifer properties, principles of groundwater flow, quantity and quality of groundwater resources, water chemistry, groundwater contamination and the role of groundwater in geologic processes. Quantitative focus.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Geol 111, 111L, prior course in chemistry at the high school or college level, and Math 115 or 205-205L, or consent of instructor.; Updated: March 23, 2004
GEOL 470 — Volcanology: In-depth study of volcanic processes, products, and phenomena, including the classification of volcanic eruptions, evaluation of volcanic hazards, and an introduction to eruption monitoring.; Credits: 3*; Prerequisite(s): Geol 320 or consent of instructor; Notes: * Field trips are sometimes conducted outside of class hours; Updated: March 23, 2004
GEOL 471 — Volcano Monitoring: Survey of deformation, seismological, geochemical, and field mapping methods of monitoring active volcanoes, and their use in forecasting eruptions. Emphasis on field applications.; Credits: 3*; Prerequisite(s): Previous college credit in geology, mathematics, and other physical science, or consent of the instructor; Notes: * Field trips are sometimes conducted outside of class hours
GEOL 472B — Seismology of Volcanoes: Investigation of seismotectonic processes of active volcanoes, including sources of earthquakes, volcanic tremor, seismic tomography, and seismic methods for volcanic monitoring. Field deployment of portable seismographs and operation of telemetered, digital seismic networks.; Credits: 1*; Prerequisite(s): College credit in geophysics and calculus, or consent of instructor; Notes: * Field trips are sometimes conducted outside of class hours
GEOL 495A,495B — Seminar: Seminar presentations of topics in the physical sciences by faculty, enrolled students and invited speakers. The first semester (495A) is taken CR/NC; in the second semester (495B), students are required to present a seminar for a letter grade.; Credits: 1,1 Yr.; Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as Astr 495A-495B, Chem 495A-495B, Phys 495A-495B and Math 495A-495B

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