Hawaiian Natural History Field Studies
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Course Information
Subject code
BIOL
Subject Code Description
Biology
Course Number
3012
Catalog Title
Hawaiian Natural History Field Studies
Course Description
This field course surveys the geology, climate and ecology of the island of O`ahu and explores the approaches for the integrated management of its terrestrial, freshwater and marine habitats. The course is structured around the ahupua`a concept, the traditional land divisions used for the integrated management of natural resources from mountain tops to coral reefs. Class activities integrate lectures, guest presentations by resource managers, and field trips to diverse native habitats. The pre-requisite for this class is general knowledge of evolutionary biology and ecology.
Credit Hours Min
3
Restricted to the following student level(s)
UG - Undergraduate
Repeat Status
N - Course May Not Be Repeated