The University Center at West Hawai`i

Course information

81-964 Haleki`i Street

Kealakekua HI 96750

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You can order through www.bookstore.hawaii.edu (Website) or by calling 1-800-842-6657 (800-UHBOOKS) toll free for neighbor islands and Continental USA.

If you have any problems locating the book, please contact Dee Gushiken, the E-Commerce Manager. She may be reached either by Email (dgushike@Hawaii.edu) or at the phone number above.

Sometimes there is a glitch in ordering, so I suggest you order your book right away so we are able to begin the semester together.

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Spring 2012 Face-to-Face Courses for Hawai`i Community College

FAMR 230 – Human Development

SYLLABUS

Required Text: Human Development by Papalia, Olds, Feldman (11^th edition)

Readings, handouts, audio-visuals, Internet, guest speakers

Course Description:

We will look at our journey of human development from conception through the last years we have in life, as we look at the latest theories and research in this topic. This course examines the physical, cognitive and psychosocial development for each age.

PSY 100 – Survey of Psychology

SYLLABUS

Required Text: Psychology by Stephen F. Davis and Joseph J. Palladino (5^th Edition)

Readings, handouts, audio-visuals, Internet, guest speakers

Course Description:

This is an introductory course, designed to provide you with an overview of the various disciplines within the field of psychology. We will explore research via several psychological orientations. We will look at the basic psychological processes involved in learning, memory, thinking and language. The development of the Self, which includes our gender and sexuality, our personality, and overall development will be studied. We will discuss who we are in a social context. Finally, we will see what factors influence our mental health.

PSY 230 – Human Sexuality

SYLLABUS

Required Text: Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity (8^th Edition)

By Rathus, Nevid and Fichner-Rathus (Prentice Hall)

Course Description:

This course is designed to increase your openness, awareness and knowledge of the diversity of gender roles, sexual attitudes, sexual behaviors and customs that exist within our pluralistic society. This class will assist you to think critically about sexually related issues, help you formulate responsible sexual decisions, and bring an awareness to issues related to sexual health and well-being.

SUBS 275 – Families and Addiction

SYLLABUS

Required Text: There is no textbook to buy. I will supply the textbook free from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).

Course Description:

This course examines the effects of substance abuse on the family from various perspectives. You will begin to see the stages and ways in which the whole family can recover through treatment and education.