Earth Sciences (ERTH) Courses
ERTH 101 : Introduction to Geology
Credits: 3
Lecture course in the fundamentals of physical geology covering rocks and minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes, external processes of weathering, mass wasting, erosion, the internal processes of magma movement, and the dynamics of plate tectonics. Field trips to nearby sites to study local geology are optional. An optional lab course, ERTH 101L, is offered and students could register concurrently in the lab course (Formerly GG 101).
Prerequisites:
Placement in ENG 100 and placement in MATH 100
or
equivalent
or
instructor consent
ERTH 101L : Introduction to Geology Lab
Credits: 1
Laboratory course offered as an optional part of the Dynamic Earth lecture course. The class will study structure and properties of the earth, rocks, and minerals; make topographic maps, interpret geologic maps; interpret seismic data, groundwater properties, and geological timescale. On-campus field trips conducted to learn about surface phenomena are optional. Class meets for 3 hours of lab per week (Formerly GG 101L).
Prerequisites:
ERTH 101 or ERTH 103 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment or equivalent
or
Instructor approval
ERTH 103 : Geology of the Hawaiian Islands
Credits: 3
Hawaiian geology and geologic processes: origin of Hawaiian Islands, volcanism, rocks and minerals, geomorphology, stream processes, coastal geology, landslides, earthquakes and tsunami, groundwater, and geological and environmental hazards. Field trips arranged (Formerly GG 103).
Prerequisites:
Placement in ENG 100
or
equivalent
or
instructor consent