Hawaiian Natural History Field Studies

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.