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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the geographies of Hawai'i and the Pacific Islands region, emphasizing indigenous world views. Through lecture, discussion, and web based learning, the course focuses on the historical and contemporary links between Hawai'i and Oceania and provides a context for understanding the people, cultures, and environments of the region.
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3.00 Credits
For non-science majors and prospective science teachers. Basic meteorology, sun-earth-ocean-atmosphere interrelationships, weather types, seasonal changes, trade winds, clouds, rainfall, with examples drawn from the local weather and climate. (Same as PHYS 120)
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to methods of analysis and display of a variety of geographic data. Introduction to geographical research design, common statistical and graphical methods, basic computer programs, concepts of computer cartography, map interpretation and design, and more advanced techniques including GIS, GPS and remote sensing.
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1.00 Credits
Weekly one hour seminars will cover a broad range of topics, current research and topical issues that are of relevance to contemporary ways of life in the Pacific. Seminars will also explore the application of Pacific Studies to the workforce. Credit is gained by weekly attendance and the submission of short summaries of the weekly seminars. (Same as ANTH 295).
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
Elements and controls of climate. Dynamic processes of atmospheric circulation: the distribution patterns of solar radiation, temperature, precipitation, and evaporation. Energy and water balance concepts, climate classification. Pre: GEOG 101 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Basic evolutionary and ecological principles underlying the dynamics of plant and animal population. Mechanisms of isolation, speciation, dispersal, migration, and competition as they affect past and present world distribution patterns. Island biogeography. Pre: GEOG 101; BIOL 101 or 175 or 176; or consent of instructor. (Same as BIOL 309)
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3.00 Credits
Different types of food production and consumption systems, and the cultural and environmental constraints operating to produce resultant patterns. Globalization of agricultural production and consumption. Pre: one introductory Geography course. (Same as AG 312).
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3.00 Credits
Survey of origins, processes, distributions, and effects of hazardous physical forces: hurricanes, tornadoes, drought, floods, earthquakes, volcanism, landslides, erosion, and beach degradation. Hazard perception and adjustment by humans also considered. Pre: GEOG 101 or consent of instructor.
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