Geoscience Information

1) Principles of plate tectonics and volcanology - specifically, the origin and movement of Hawaii’s chain of huge shield volcanic mountain/islands.

2) Natural interaction of the Earth’s lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere - specifically in terms of the destruction of the Hawaiian Islands by processes of mass wasting, subsidence, weathering and erosion.

3) Island soils - their character, description and origins in variable geologic and climatic settings.

4) Glacial deposits - their recognition, description and significance in terms of global climatic change, even in a high altitude tropical setting.

5) Marine coastal environments - specifically the production of volcanic sediments, the growth and destruction of coral reefs, and the production of white sand beaches under variable energy shoreline settings.

6) The hazards of living on a tectonically active volcanic island - including the dangers of volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis.

7) The history of the interaction of humans with a severely-isolated island setting characterized by an extremely wide range of ecosystems and climatic settings.

SEMINAR FEE	The fee for the week-long training seminar is $1150 per person. Accommodations for the week (6 nights) have been arranged at a cost of $575. Spouse/companions who do not attend lectures and field trips are encouraged to accompany seminar participants; the cost for an additional person is $450. Graduate Credit (3 units) for the seminar is available optionally through California State University at Northridge at a cost of $330 (i.e., $110/unit).
ACCOMODATIONS	Accommodations for the two-day Hilo/Volcano portion of the seminar are at the Dolphin Bay Hotel in Hilo. For the subsequent five days on the Kona side of the island arrangements have been made with the Royal Kona Resort in Kailua. Facilities are conveniently located with access to restaurants, shopping and evening entertainment.
INCLUDES	Seminar fee includes lectures and field trips, guidebook, transportation from and to the airport, field trip transport, welcoming reception, lunches and refreshments on field trip days.
NOT INCLUDED	Not included in the seminar fee are items such as air transport to Hilo and from Kona, and morning and evening meals on most days. Also not included are local and long distance telephone charges. Rental cars can be obtained in the Hilo and Kona areas. This is an optional expense; however, we will assist you in arranging for a car.
RESERVATIONS	Seminar group size is limited to maximize your learning experience, so early reservations are recommended. A $250 deposit and submittal of the application form confirms your reservation. Unless the seminar is fully subscribed $50 of your deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder is refundable only up to 60 days prior to the seminar date you have requested. A written request for such a refund must be received in writing by mail, fax or e-mail by before that time. Payment in full of the seminar fee and accommodation cost is required 30 days prior to your seminar date; failure to do so may result in your reservation being given to someone else. Reservations are filled on a space available, first come basis as application forms and deposits are received. A waiting list is established for over-subscribed tours.

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