| Advising
For general information about the school and its
programs, contact the associate dean’s office at Marine Science 212,
1000 Pope Road; tel. (808) 956-9109.
For information on specific degree programs, contact
the appropriate departments. For information on certificate programs,
contact the Marine Option Program (see the “Certificate Programs”
section).
Undergraduate Programs
Candidates for the BA degree in geology, the BS degree
in geology and geophysics, the BS degree in meteorology, and the BS
degree in global environ-mental science, apply through the undergraduate
Admissions Office.
School Requirements
To be entitled to a bachelor’s degree offered by the
school, students must fulfill these requirements.
1. Basic course work as specified by their degree programs.
2. Completion of requirements for the major, including presentation of
goldenrod form to the Student Academic Services Office.
3. Completion of 60 credit hours in non-introductory level courses
(i.e., courses numbered 300 and above) or 200-level courses that have an
explicit college-level course prerequisite.
4. GPA of 2.0 (C average) for all University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
registered credits.
5. GPA of 2.0 (C average) for all courses applied to the major
requirements.
6. A degree audit at the Student Academic Services Office in the
semester preceding the award of the degree.
7. Application for graduation at the Student Academic Services Office in
the semester preceding the award of the degree.
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees
Basic Requirements
1. Courses in written communication and in world civilizations as
required by the UH Manoa General Education Core (see the “Manoa
General Education and Graduation Requirements” section of this Catalog).
2. Three semester courses chosen from the three humanities groups in the
General Education Core (see the “Manoa General Education and
Graduation Requirements” section of this Catalog).
3. Three semester courses from three different departments in the social
sciences group in the General Education Core (see the “Manoa General
Education and Graduation Requirements” section of this Catalog).
4. At least one course in biological sciences chosen from natural
sciences group one in the General Education Core (see the “Manoa
General Education and Graduation Requirements” section of this Catalog).
Support science requirements from mathematics,
chemistry, and physics vary with degree programs. The following are the
minimum required courses (consult departmental adviser for further
details).
Mathematics
MATH 205 (BA)
MATH 206 (BS, geology and geophysics)
MATH 232 (BS, meteorology)
Chemistry
CHEM 161/161L, 162/162L
CHEM 171/171L (mandatory for meteorology)
Physics
PHYS 151/151L and 152/152L (BA)
PHYS 170/170L and 272/272L (BS)
(BS majors may enroll in PHYS 151/151L, 152/152L with permission of
departmental adviser)
Note that introductory chemistry and mathematics
courses have placement tests. Students who have not completed a high
school course equivalent to pre-calculus should take MATH 140 during the
summer session prior to their first semester. All BA and BS degree
candidates should consult with the departmental adviser before
registering.
Major Requirements
See appropriate departments for specific major
requirements leading to a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science
degree.
Graduate Programs
See appropriate departments for specific major
requirements leading to MS and PhD degrees.
Certificate Programs
Marine Option Program
The Marine Option Program (MOP) is a unique
opportunity for undergraduates with an interest in the ocean. It is open
to students in all fields and provides a clearinghouse for
marine-oriented experiential education as well as a chance for students
with common interests to meet. MOP sponsors a wide variety of marine
activities, including field trips, workshops, seminars, symposia, and
noncredit courses.
A certificate is awarded to undergraduates who
successfully complete at least 12 credit hours of marine-related courses
(including OCN 201, OE 202, ZOOL 200, or an equivalent survey course;
one 3-credit interdisciplinary ocean course; and 6 credit hours of
marine electives). In addition, they must complete a unique MOP skill
project: design and conduct a personal marine or aquatic project related
to their educational goals. Past projects have run from scientific
research to endeavors in the arts. Unclassified graduate students are
also eligible to enroll in MOP and earn a certificate.
Students interested in MOP or in marine careers and
curricula should visit the Marine Option Program offices in Hawai‘i
Institute of Geophysics, room 215A; tel. (808) 956-8433; e-mail
mop@hawaii.edu.
Maritime Archaeology and History
The field of maritime archaeology and history is
relatively undeveloped in the Pacific, yet a great potential exists to
explore, document, preserve, and interpret the rich heritage of
ocean-related culture, history, anthropology, archaeology, science, and
technology. The University of Hawai‘i is exceptionally well-located,
staffed, and equipped to conduct education, research, and service for
Pacific Ocean maritime archaeology and history of Polynesians and other
Pacific Islanders as well as the maritime peoples of Asia--with
expertise spanning from coastal wetlands to the technologies required
for deep water exploration. This graduate certificate is offered as a
complement to classified graduate students pursuing advanced degrees or
as a stand-alone credential. Cooperating faculty from several
departments and programs in the UH system are complemented by faculty
and professionals from throughout the Pacific and continental United
States. Completion of the certificate requires a minimum of 20 credits,
including OEST/HIST 489 (3) and ANTH 640F (3) or OEST/ANTH 668 (6), plus
a seminar and electives from courses in the following areas: history and
social science, archaeology, techniques, and natural sciences and
engineering. For further information contact the Marine Option Program,
tel. (808) 956-8433; e-mail mop@hawaii.edu.
Ocean Policy
The wise use and careful stewardship of the ocean
require people with multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary advanced
education in the natural and social sciences. This program offered by
the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, in collaboration
with several other colleges and schools, is designed for classified
graduate students, law students, and community professional
practitioners who wish to complement their existing degree or
curriculum. An advisory committee assists each student in
custom-designing a 21-credit (minimum) program that draws on
marine-related courses in law, geography, agricultural and resource
economics, oceanography, costal management, civil and ocean engineering,
geology and geophysics, meteorology, botany and zoology, and includes an
interdisciplinary seminar and two practica (one each in natural science
and social science). For further information and applications, contact
the Marine Option Program, Marine Sciences 229, 1000 Pope Road; tel.
(808) 956-8433; e-mail mop@hawaii.edu. |