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.
Spring
2010 Courses for Hawai`i Community College
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SPRING
FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES
FAMR 230
-- Human Development
Required Text: Human Development by Papalia, Olds, Feldman (11th 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
Required Text: Psychology by Stephen F. Davis and Joseph J. Palladino (5th 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
Required Text: Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity (7th edition)
by Rathus, Nevid and Fichner-Rathus (Prentice
Hall)
Course Description:
This course will increase your openness,
awareness and knowledge of the diversity of gender roles, sexual attitudes,
sexual behaviors and customs that exist within our pluralistic society.
You will learn to think critically about sexually related issues, formulate
responsible sexual decisions, and create sexual health and well-being.
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SPRING
ONLINE CLASS VIA LAULIMA
HSER 110
-- Introduction to Human Services
Required Text: Human
Services: Policy and Practice (7th Edition)
by
Betty Reid Mandell and Barbara Schram
Course Description:
This course provides an overview of the field of Human Services - past, present, and future - and an understanding of the attitudes, values, skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in human services. Active interaction with class members will help foster self-knowledge and growth, and will offer an understanding of the services available in the local community as practicum preparation.