Duke student sampling lava from a slowly advancing flow.

EOS 402S

VOLCANOLOGY: GEOLOGY OF HAWAII

 

Dr. A. Boudreau

(boudreau@duke.edu)

 

Spring Semester

 

This is a 1 course credit class on volcanology and the geology and natural history of the Hawaiian Island chain.  A REQUIRED 11 day field trip will go to Maui and the Big Island over Spring Break.

 

Course format:  The course will consist of weekly lectures and discussions of readings on volcanology and the geology of Hawaii. Students will produce a final report on some aspect of volcanology and the geology of Hawaii and its impact on the local society and present it in class.

 

Course Registration and Field Trip Information

Estimated trip costs are $1,250.00 for the airfare and $95.00 for an optional Luau towards the end of the trip, both of which will be billed to your student account. Other costs include baggage fees for personal baggage and food during travel days. All other costs are covered by the department.  EOS/ENV students and those who have had an introductory earth sciences course will have preference for the limited space available. You must fill out and return to Dr. Boudreau the liability form (link below) to get a permission number to register for the course; this is to ensure that all students are aware of the trip costs and possible course conflicts.

 

Note: course costs are covered by financial aid for students receiving need-based grant aid 

 

 Please be aware of the following:

 

·         All tickets will be purchased through EOS, as we must arrive and leave as a group.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

• The tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE.  If this is a concern, you may want to look into trip insurance on your own.  Although the ticket could be used for other travel, there is a steep change fee.
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• All students under will need to turn in a signed liability release form prior to departure to Hawaii to get a registration permission number.  The form can be downloaded using the link at the bottom of this page.  A parent or guardian will need to sign this form if the student is under 18.  Please read the USGS brochure "Viewing Lava Safely" and be aware of the risks before registering for the class!
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• The trip is currently scheduled to leave Friday morning on the last day of classes before Spring Break and return on a red-eye flight late afternoon on Monday on the day class resumes.  You will thus certainly miss two days of classes (Friday and Monday). 

 

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COURSE CONFLICTS (EXAMS, ETC.) IN OTHER COURSES

 

It is strongly suggested that you check with all potential course instructors prior to registering for this class.  There are a number of Duke professors who will not allow you to miss scheduled class time without a penalty!  Dr. Boudreau can supply a letter if you need an official excuse (or refer them to this web site).

 The group will be camping in state and national campgrounds while in Hawaii.  Because some of the campsites in Hawaii require a photocopy of a driver license (or passport) for us to reserve the sites, we will also need to photocopy your driver license when you bring the liability form to get a registration permission number.  This is also useful if, as has happened in the past, a student loses their driver's license - which can lead to problems getting on a commercial flight.

In summary, to get a permission number to register for the class, you need to bring the signed permission form and some form of official ID with your birth date to Dr. Boudreau (305 Old Chem Bldg.).

 

 

 

 

WARNING!

The field trip involves hikes of up to 13-19 miles a day

at elevations up to 10,000 feet and in hot and humid conditions. 

 

 

Those who take this class should be in good physical condition

(at least as good as the rickety professor who teaches the course!) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Download a PDF of the Liability Waiver Form here

Download a copy of the field trip brochure here
 

Download a PDF of "Viewing Lava Safely" here

 

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See some photos of past field trips here