Introductory Geology classes are always well attended. One of the most popular is Geology of the Hawaiian Islands, which attracts students from a variety of disciplines. Upper-level Geology courses are especially enjoyable because they involve a lot of hands-on work, both in the field and in the lab.
Students in a mineralogy class work together to identify properties of specimens under a microscope.
With ideal weather year-round, Geology majors enjoy field work outdoors, including making a stratigraphic section.
Even during the pandemic, Geology labs are held at UH Hilo, with masks required.
A student in GEOL 111 Lab works on an assignment highlighting rock identification.