GEOGRAPHY (GEOG)

GEOG 101 The Natural Environment (3)

A survey of the basic elements of the natural environment, especially climate, soils, landforms, water and natural vegetation. An optional laboratory course is offered for those interested. (DP)

Rec Preparation: ENG 21 or ENG 22 with a grade of C or better or equivalent; MATH 82 with a grade of C or better.

GEOG 101L The Natural Environment Lab (1)

Laboratory course available with GEOG 101. Class will meet three hours each week. Topics of the course are using maps, analyzing soils, interpreting the weather, and identifying rocks and minerals. Field trips may be taken. (DP)

Prerequisite: GEOG 101 must have been completed or concurrently enrolled.

Rec Preparation: ENG 21 or 22 with grade of C or better; MATH 82 with a grade of C or better.

GEOG 102 World Regional Geography (3)

Geography of world’s major cultural regions; emphasis on geographic aspects of contemporary economic, social and political conditions. Introduction to the study of geographic regions. Each region will be examined in terms of its underlying physical, cultural, economic and political backgrounds. (DS)

Rec Preparation: ENG 21 or ENG 22 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.

GEOG 122 Geography of Hawai‘i (3)

The course is designed to acquaint the student with basic geographic principles and aid in understanding and appreciating the Hawaiian environment. Fundamental concepts of physical and cultural geography are presented with emphasis on Hawai‘i’s volcanic landforms, coastal features, climate and vegetation. Geographic aspects of population, settlement, agriculture, economics and land use are also investigated. (DH)

Rec Preparation: ENG 21 or ENG 22 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.

GEOG 151 Geography and Contemporary Society (3)

Human use of the earth; systematic study of world patterns of population, natural resources, economic activities, agriculture, mining and manufacturing, services and consumption. Elements of location theory, resource management and regional economic development and planning. (FG)

Rec Preparation: ENG 21 or ENG 22 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.