Geography & Environment (GEO) Courses
GEO 101 : The Natural Environment
Credits: 3
This course explores Earth’s natural systems including the atmosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere. Basic elements of the natural environment are examined, especially climate, soils, landforms, water and natural vegetation. Global and local environmental processes are explored with an emphasis on Hawaiʻi and the Pacific. (Formerly GEOG 101)
Recommended Prep:
MATH 82X, Placement in ENG 100
GEO 101L : The Natural Environment Lab
Credits: 1
This course is a laboratory exploration of Earth’s natural systems including the atmosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere with an emphasis on Hawaiʻi and the Pacific. The course includes lab work, field data collection, analysis, and reporting. (Formerly GEOG 101L)
Prerequisites:
GEOG 101 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment
Recommended Prep:
MATH 82X, Placement in ENG 100
GEO 102 : World Regional Geography
Credits: 3
This course is an introductory survey in world regional geography. Each of the world’s major cultural regions are examined with emphasis on geographic aspects of contemporary economic, political and environmental conditions. (Formerly GEOG 102)
Recommended Prep:
Placement in ENG 100
GEO 122 : Geography of Hawaiʻi
Credits: 3
This course examines the physical, biotic, cultural, and socio-economic elements of Hawaiʻi. These include the study of volcanism, climatic diversity, water features, vegetation, population and land use patterns, and cultural expression, with a focus on understanding the interrelation and inseparability of physical processes and human activities. (Formerly GEOG 122)
Recommended Prep:
Placement in ENG 100
GEO 151 : Geography and Contemporary Society
Credits: 3
This is an introductory course in human geography. It examines patterns of population and migration, cultural diffusion and change, globalization, economic development, political systems, agriculture and urbanization, with an emphasis on the ways human activities shape the natural environment. (Formerly GEOG 151)
Recommended Prep:
Placement in ENG 100