Geography of Hawai‘i

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Surveys the physical and cultural geography of the Hawaiian Islands. Physical geography will emphasize the volcanic landforms, coastal features, climate and vegetation. Cultural aspects will include popula- tion, settlement, agriculture, economics and land use. Students will be expected to learn the names and locations of physical and cultural features of the Hawaiian Islands. Geo 170—Forest Ecosystem Surveying, Inventorying, and Monitoring (3) CoReq: Geo 170L (or prior completion) Recommended: ICS 101 or Busn 150 Designed for students in Forest TEAM and related careers. Methods used to survey, inventory and monitor native and planted forest eco- systems utilizing analog and electronic instruments. Discussion of the selection of sample sites and measurement of environmental and biological variables of forest ecosystems. Methods of analyzing informa- tion from data loggers and GPS units for computer analysis. Geo 170L—Forest Ecosystem Surveying, Inventorying, and Monitoring Laboratory (1) CoReq: Geo 170 Designed for students in Forest TEAM and related careers. Field laboratory to accompany Geography 170. Methods used to survey, inventory and monitor native and planted forest ecosystems utilizing optical and electronic instruments learned in the lecture section will be carried out in the lab. Field methods of selecting sample sites and measuring the environmental and biological variables of the forest. Data loggers and GPS units will be used to record data in the forest for computer analysis. Geo 270—Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (4) Cross-listed as EngT 270 Introduces students to the fundamental principles and techniques of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), a computer-based tool that uses spatial (geographic) data to analyze and solve real-world problems. The lab material will emphasize the foundational skills for working with GIS including field data collection, data exploration, and map making. Through completion of course activities, students will learn how to collect data in the field using GPS receivers, use ArcGIS Online to create web maps and apps to explore and visualize data, and learn to import data from online databases and data clearinghouses in vector and raster formats. (8 lec/lab hrs.) Geo 270L—Geographic Information System in Forest Ecosystem Management Laboratory (1) Deleted. Geo 292V—Special Topics: Study Abroad (1-12) Special topics allows addition of subjects that meet current needs in study abroad and global education. It will be used for elective credit. May be repeated for credit provided that a different topic is studied, up to 24 credits. (variable hours) Hawaiian