GE 204 - Landscapes of Hawai'I

Institution:

Chaminade University of Honolulu

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Description:

This course is designed to provide a basic introduction into the human and physical environments found in Hawai'i. We will examine both past, present and future landscapes in Hawai'i with a major emphasis on the interaction between the human and physical conditions. Topics will include: the unique nature of the ecosystems in Hawai'i, their fragility and the implications for planning and social change here in Hawai'i; spatial aspects of development, tourism and urbanization; and the environmental implications of development. This course meets the Behavioral Science student learning outcomes: 1) the scientific method and its application; 2) human and cultural diversity; 3) social and individual dynamics; 4) the relationship between the self and the group Offered annually.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.chaminade.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 735-4711

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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