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Situated on one of the most beautiful islands in the world, the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is an accredited college that offers three bachelor of applied science degrees, a wide variety of associate degrees and certificates, as well as distance learning degrees through its UH Center on campus. UHMC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools & College.

With small class sizes, a low student to faculty ratio, math labs and career counseling, UHMC students enjoy personalized, individual attention and the support they need to be successful in school and their future careers.

University of Hawaiʻi Maui College's Extended Learning  & Workforce Development Office (ELWD) is located in the Laulima building on the Kahului campus, with ample free parking.

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Agriculture & Sustainability

Examines Food Safety Certification requirements for farms. Explores and evaluates post harvest handling of farm products including vegetables, fruits, meats, and flowers. Identifies and evaluates standard wholesale and retail packaging for various farm products. Reviews worker protection standards.

AG 104 / In-Person / 1 Credit / $131

Studies identification, preparation, and fertilization of soils; amendments, sterilization, mulching, and composting methods. Includes soil testing, microbiology, and soil moisture. Emphasizes sustainable management systems.

AG 122 / In-Person / 3 Credits / $393

Teaches operation of a rototiller and wheel type tractor with allied implements on the College farm. Includes safety, maintenance, three point hitch hookups, hydraulics, and field adjustments.

AG 232 / In-Person / 1 Credit / $131

Introduces the biology, ecology, and geology of stony corals and the reef structures they build. Identifies the roles of other members of the coral reef community including algae, other invertebrates, and fishes. Explores the use of corals as resources and the impacts of human activities on coral reefs.

Prerequisite: ENG 22/55 w/C or place ENG 100

BIOL 200 / In-Person / 3 Credits / $393

Explores the University of Hawai‘i system wide Marine Option Program through HITS interactive television, discussions, and field trips.

OCN 101 / In-Person / 1 Credit / $131

Identifies sustainability concepts which have become evident from early human movement toward Industrialization in the 1500s to present. Examines diverse approaches in resource use including water, energy, waste, land use, economies, and oceans. Introduces fundamental systems approaches to recognize interconnections and ramifications of practices. Identifies global sustainability issues and uses Hawai_i and island case studies as a means of better understanding their applied relevance.

Prerequisite: ENG 19 w/C or place ENG 22/55

SSM 101 / In-Person / 3 Credits / $393

As a working greenhouse that grows fresh produce and raises tilapia to support food security through donations to various community organizations, WaiPono Farms provides a work-based learning experience for UHMC students to gain hands-on skills in the agriculture sector. It also prepares students for future job opportunities through immersion in a highly productive facility and a collaborative, team environment.

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maui.hawaii.edu/aquaponics

Learn the fundamentals of designing, operating and maintaining backyard and commercial scale aquaponics systems with locally sourced inputs of fish, fish feed and plants using new technologies and growing techniques. Students will have on-demand access to an online course featuring 80 hours of training modules and weekly Zoom sessions with their instructor. FREE course sponsored by USDA AFRI NIFA Workforce grant.

Learn the biology and behavior of honeybees and best management practices for hive management. Develop hands-on skills for hive inspection, maintenance, and management techniques to control honeybee diseases and pests. Investigate alternative pollinators.

AG 162  / 3 credits /$ 393 + fees

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Introduction To Plant Propagation

This course will provide the student an overview on plant propagation. Included will be seed/sexual propagation and asexual propagation (cuttings, divisions, air layers, etc.). This course will provided both a lecture of the various techniques as well as hands on practical exercises. This should make possible, for the student, both small scale (home owner) and large scale nursery enterprises . Course will be conducted at Ho'oulu 104 and Greenhouse facilities.

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Section AGR6158 - 005

The ABC's of Bees: Basic Beekeeping Part B

Part B Working with the hive and harvesting honey. This is the second in a series Four, 5 hour, non credit courses (A, B, C and D) to provide the student introductory information on keeping bees in Hawaii. In Part B. Student will understand the inner workings of a bee hive, including: what the internal parts are, where the bees live and reproduce. Students will also learn basic working with bees and hive manipulations. Students will learn techniques to harvest honey. This will be then followed by: Part C, construction of hives, assembling woodenware/equipment.

Section AGR6156 - 005

The ABC's of Bees: Basic Beekeeping Part C

Part C, construction of hives, assembling woodenware/equipment. This is the third in a series four, 5 hour, non credit courses (A, B, C and D) to provide the student introductory information on keeping bees in Hawaii. In Part C. Students will learn to build hives from locally obtained materials. Students will also learn to assemble woodenware/equipment that can not be locally sourced from hardware stores.

Section AGR6157 - 005

The ABC's of Bees: Basic Beekeeping Part D

The answer to: How do you get bees? Of course you could buy a hive @ about $200+ if you can find someone selling. This class will look at the factors affecting honey bees in the spring-summer months of the year and what will cause a hive to swarm. How to collect a swarm will be covered as well as attracting swarms. If Time permits situation allows we will collect swarm, service swarm traps, or transfer swarm to hive. Students should have had ABC's of Beekeeping A, B and C or AG162 Introductory Beekeeping.

Section AGR6160 - 003

Section AGR6160 - 004

What is Bugging you? Home Garden Pest Control Overview

This course is geared to the home gardener, just starting out, with questions regarding insect pest identification. This course will cover tools/resources for quick identification of the primary insect pests that affect the various crops or ornamental plants that people grow here in Hawaii. This course will also identify beneficial insects and their roles in mitigating insect pest problems. Course will include lecture, demonstrations, and walk about to introduce students to the common pests in the landscape. Time in class will include work with microscopes to observe and assist in identification. Course will also include some information regarding pesticide use, pesticide label interpretation, and pesticide safety.

Section AGR6159 - 004

Section AGR6159 - 005

The Maui Food Innovation Center connects and elevates Maui’s value- added food producers with technical expertise, innovative training, education and a Research & Development kitchen. Check out upcoming classes

For more information Visit maui.hawaii.edu/foodinnovation

Art & Design

Studies ceramic form. Emphasizes hand building, glazing techniques, and surface treatment.

ART 105 / In-Person / 3 Credits / $393

Introduces the theory and practice of oil painting. Includes basic materials and technical procedures.

ART 123C / In-Person / Credits / $393

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Explores the principles and practice of creative writing through readings and composition in several major genres.

Prerequisite: ENG 100 w/C grade

ENG 104 / Online F2F / 3 Credits $393

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Fashion Technology (FT) Program Overview

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Studies and analyzes universal problems in selected literary works of various types, cultures, and periods. Prerequisite: ENG 100 w/C grade

ENG 257 / Online F2F / 3 Credits / $393

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Introduces sewing tools and equipment. Treats selection and adjustment of basic commercial patterns and construction of clothes from these patterns to fit figures.

FT 113 / In-Person  / 3 Credits $393

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Visual Arts (ASC) Program Overview

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Fashion is a language of self expression. Express yourself! The UH Maui College Fashion Technology Program can help you launch into this highly skilled and evolving industry. Through comprehensive, hands-on training in apparel production and fashion design, you’ll gain the technical skills for job entry including design, sewing, pattern drafting, and construction of basic and advanced apparel. Graduates have gone on to pursue their BA in fashion technology, work for local apparel companies, or start their own business.

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Gain a foundation in the creation, performance, and understanding of music in both its technical and cultural contexts.

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Take classes in Hawaiian music, language, and culture as well as music theory and technology! Work directly with Hawiaian Music artists and other industry professionals as part of your learning experience.

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Innovate, collaborate, and be creative! Choose from classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, design, digital photography, printmaking, and art history. Develop 21st century skills in critical thinking, creative problem solving, and communication. Graduates have launched careers as artists or continued their studies in Fine Arts baccalaureate programs within the UH System.

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Academy for Creative Media Maui offers Associate degrees and Certificates in filmmaking, graphic design and animation, and pathways to a four-year degree.

Learn more at http://maui.hawaii.edu/programs/creative-media.

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Creative Media Program Overview

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Explore two-dimensional visualization and rendering of forms, spaces, and ideas through a variety of approaches and media.

ART 113 | Mike Takemoto | $393 + fees | 3 credits

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Learn the fundamental, technical, and aesthetic practices of digital photography and learn camera operation, computer editing techniques, basic lighting concepts, composition, and print production.

ART 107D | Gwen Arkin | $393 + fees | 3 credits

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Develops foundational skills in pre-production and production for both studio and field-based video projects. The course emphasizes technical aspects of digital cinematography and sound recording as well as fundamentals of field and TV studio production in terms of conceptual development, planning, writing, storyboarding, editing, and project management. In addition, students will be introduced to basic rules of visual composition, sequencing, and storytelling.

CM120 | Deanna Reece | $393 + fees | 3 credits

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Learn the basic tools and features of raster image editing, photo retouching, and color correction of images. Discover the fundamental drawing techniques of vector illustration graphics, including pen tool paths, objects, and type with specific attention to practical applications.

CM 123 | Monika Jost | $393 + fees | 3 credits

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Learn about sewing tools and equipment. Select and adjust basic commercial patterns and construct clothes from these patterns to figures.

FT 113/115 | Lisa Marie Stills | $786 + fees | 6 credits

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Discover Hawaiian-style ukulele playing. Learn to play the ukulele through a selection of traditional and contemporary American and Hawaiian songs. An introduction to ukulele history in Hawai`i is included. No prior experience necessary.

MUS121Z | Joel Katz | $262 + fees | 2 credits

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Learn basic keyboard skills established during the first semester, including both reading and playing by ear. Repertoire expands to a variety of styles, including classical, pop, jazz, and rock.

MUS121 | Joel Katz | $262 + fees | 2 credits

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Composition in Photography: Learning to See

If you are already familiar with the basics of your camera (film or digital) and feel comfortable shooting in the Manual setting, this hands-on photography workshop will help you to "see" more creatively. We will discuss Composition concepts, including the Use of Color, Leading the Eye, creating Neutral Space, Rule of Thirds and the Golden Mean. Students also have time to head out onto the grounds of the college to practice skills, explore their camera settings, and experiment creating images.

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Navigating Your Digital Camera

You've got a DSLR camera, now what? This hands-on workshop with Aubrey Hord, Cr.Photog.CPP, covers the basics of how to navigate your camera's settings and how to get started shooting with the manual setting to create the photographs you envision. Students will learn about ISO, shutter speed, and aperture to create the correct exposure-along with focus, metering white balance, lens choice, filters, and more.

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Surface Design and Pattern in Textile II

Surface Design and Pattern in Textile - Part 2 In this class, we will expand and apply the fundamentals you learned in Surface Design - Part 1 to create a cohesive design a collection and apply designs with appropriate sizing to merchandise and clothing mockups. NOTE: Designs will be conducted on your personal Apple iPad using the Apple Pen with Procreate app.

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Section ENR6062 - 002

The Insider's Guide to the Evolving Music Business

Overview: We will explore the emerging independent artist landscape within the music business. With world-wide digital disruption, new business opportunities in the music business are emerging rapidly. We will focus on: How Independent Artists gain and retain an international following. When can digital platforms like TikTok, benefit artists and producers in market strategies. What are the components of an independent label contract, and how to leverage a “one-off” song release. Where can a digitally self-contained entrepreneur become effective. Who: Music Industry Professional guest speakers to be determined.

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Using Your Digital Camera in the Field

This 2 day hands-on photography workshop takes the basic skills learned in level 1 to the next level! Photographic Craftsman and Certified Professional Photographer, Aubrey Hord, uses hands-on experience with students and their cameras on the grounds of the college to demonstrate ISO, aperture, shutter speed, exposure, white balance, focus, and other camera techniques. This course uses real-life shooting scenarios to help dial in skills, make correct exposures and ensure you are a more successful photographer!

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The Insider's Guide to the Evolving Music Business

Overview: We will explore the emerging independent artist landscape within the music business. With world-wide digital disruption, new business opportunities in the music business are emerging rapidly. We will focus on: How Independent Artists gain and retain an international following. When can digital platforms like TikTok, benefit artists and producers in market strategies. What are the components of an independent label contract, and how to leverage a “one-off” song release. Where can a digitally self-contained entrepreneur become effective. Who: Music Industry Professional guest speakers to be determined.

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Business & Government

Explore the principles and concepts of management including managerial functions, motivation, leadership, and decision-making.

BUS 120 | Dr. Gilbert Logan | $393 + fees | 3 credits

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Learn about social media and collaboration tools as they relate to business. Create, maintain, and update blogs, social media sites, and internal/external collaboration and communication tools.

BUSN158 | Laureen Kodani |  $393 + fees | 3 credits

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Discover the principles of advertising and promotion, including sales promotion, publicity, public relations, and selling, and their relationship to the marketing system. Learn strategies of informing, persuading, and integrating information to create a positive image.

MKT 160 | Gil Logan | $393 + fees | 3 credits

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Study political institutions, systems, behavior, and issues. Analyze American national government, including the presidency, interest groups, elections, and general theories of the American political system.

POLS 110 | Ryan Daniels | $393 + fees | 3 credits

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Examine the history and philosophy of the administration of justice in United States with an overview of major sub-systems with the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Examine expectations and interrelationsips of offi cials, theories of crime, punishment, and rehabilitation. Survey career opportunities

AJ 101 | Ryan Daniels | $393 + fees | 3 credits

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  • Business, Computers and Technology
  • Microsoft Office, Leadership with Aloha, Principles of Management
  • Hospitality
  • Intro to the Culinary Industry, Customer Service Training, Sanitation Certification
  • Sustainability
  • Sustainable Agriculture Systems, HVAC Certification, FEMA Certification
  • Culture
  • Intro to ASL, Insider’s Guide to Music Publishing, Basic Hawaiian Language

Contact Dean Louie

(808) 983-3689 | dlouie@hawaii.edu

Customer Service Training

Did you know that 75% of all people making decisions are based on the first 2 minutes of an interaction? Positive human communication is crucial in representing and branding your business. Knowledge and experience in customer service can make the difference between growing or diminishing your business. This class will benefit front line staff, and representatives.

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Computer Technology

Computers for Beginners

Never used a computer before? Feel like computer terms are written in a foreign language? This course is for you. Become fluent in basic computer-speak, demystifying the jargon, and learning computing terms.

Section COM6001 - 056

Section COM6001 - 057

Section COM6001 - 058

Microsoft Excel Essentials

Go beyond the basics and learn how to write a formula, work with a built-in function, create a chart and organize data in a list.

Section COM6017 - 034

Section COM6017 - 035

Microsoft Excel Intermediate

Tap into the power of Excel by using more functions that are built-in and explore the needed techniques to build multiple sheet workbooks and to link and consolidate data among them.

Section COM6018 - 030

Section COM6018 - 031

Microsoft Word Essentials

Turn MS Word into your most powerful productivity ally! If you are new to Word, or if you get frustrated using Word, this is the course you need to easily become truly skilled with this software.

Section COM6015 - 030

Section COM6015 - 031

Spreadsheets for Beginners

How can a spreadsheet help me? What sets a spreadsheet apart from a word processing or database management program? You will learn the answers to these questions while mastering the basic functions and applications of spreadsheet programs.

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Section COM6005 - 041

Section COM6005 - 042

Word Processing for Beginners

Word Processing Fundamentals learn your way around a keyboard as you execute basic operations: creating, editing, formatting, saving, retrieving and printing!

Section COM6004 - 044

Learn the basic tools and features of raster image editing, photo retouching, and color correction of images. Discover the fundamental drawing techniques of vector illustration graphics, including pen tool paths, objects, and type with specific attention to practical applications.

CM123 | Monika Jost | $393 + fees | 3 credits

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Food Innovation, Culinary & Hospitality

The Maui Food Innovation Center connects and elevates Maui’s value- added food producers with technical expertise, innovative training, education and a Research & Development kitchen. Check out upcoming classes

For more information Visit maui.hawaii.edu/foodinnovation

MFIC Applied Studies in Fundamental Food Manufacturing

A self-directed and self-paced kitchen lab experience for MFIC food manufacturing students. Students work in the fully certified MFIC R&D kitchen environment to increase understanding of manufacturing efficiencies, good manufacturing practices, standard operating procedures and adherence to best practices in kitchen safety and sanitation procedures. Access is by appointment scheduled through class instructor.

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MFIC Food Business Start Up

This class is designed to help you learn the basics of launching a successful food business and provide you a foundation for a systematic approach towards developing a profitable food business. The course is suited for food manufacturers, restaurateurs, food truck operators, and farmers / chefs interested in creating value-added food products and is offered in a hybrid format of online modules (via the laulima.hawaii.edu) and face-to-face coaching by appointment. Total class time is 16 hours.  

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MFIC Food Product Concept to Consumer Incubator

Have a Food Product Idea or Recipe Consumers Would Love? The Concept to Consumer Incubator Program is an in depth class that teaches food industry best practices for taking your recipe idea or concept and turning it into a viable value-added food product for the retail marketplace! This course will provide access to educational resources and professional consultants to help you learn what it takes to build a food business and brand. Learn how to obtain: Food handlers certification and Food Business license. Learn product development for food manufacturing, ingredient sourcing, costing, branding their products and how to manage the intricacies of a small supply chain, building alliances to lower costs, and valuable best practices for growing a business. Convert a basic recipe into a manufacturing formula. Includes hands-on time in the MFIC Test Kitchen. Participants will have the opportunity to introduce their products to industry experts and receive valuable feedback on the their products market readiness. A Certificate of Professional Development is awarded upon completion of course.

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ServSafe Food Handler Basic Certification

ServSafe Food Handler training is the basic sanitation certification for managers and staff working in certified kitchens. The training covers topics including Basic Food Safety, Personal Hygiene, Cross-contamination and Allergens, Time and Temperature, Cleaning and Sanitation. Students passing the exam with a score of 75% or better, will receive a Food Handler Certificate valid for three years. 

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Learn the fundamental concepts, skills, and techniques of basic baking including the use of standardized recipes, baking equipment, and industry methods of preparation.

CULN 150 | Jackie Naeʻole | $655+fees | 5 credits

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Introduces the basic principles of marketing, menu planning, service styles, nutrition, sanitation and safety, purchasing, and control systems as they apply to food and beverage management in an operational setting. Provides practical applications for effectively managing resources for food and beverage industry operations.

HOST 154 | Liping Liu | $393 +fees | 3 credits

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Learn an overview of the travel industry and relate major business components. Analyze links between hotel, food, transportation, recreation, and other tourism-related industries.

HOST 100 | Liping Liu | $393 |  3 credits

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Explore the travel industry worldwide and related major business components. Students will analyze the links between travel, lodging, food, recreation, and other tourism-related segements.

HOST 101 | Liping Liu | $393 + fees | 3 credits

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Introducing Hawaiian Values in the Workplace

Description his course defines Hawaiian values, and explores how administration, managers and staff can utilize and practice these lifelong values into the workplace today.

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Healthcare

UH Maui College can prepare you for a career in healthcare.
FREE Healthcare Trainings
Apply for 100% tuition assistance for healthcare trainings at uhcc.hawaii.edu/training

Learn how to provide emergency action measures for life threatening scenarios through this national certification. This course fulfills OSHA requirements for CPR and First Aid. Information to apply for a card from the American Heart Association will be provided upon successful completion of the class. Cost of card and required book not included in course fee, and will require separate

$35 per person payment to American Heart Association instructor.

HLTH6621 | Leo Domingo | $269

Survey medical terminology including prefixes, suffixes, and word roots; pronunciation, spelling and definition of selected medical words dealing with all human body systems; commonly used abbreviations; and use of the medical dictionary.

HLTH125 | Elaine Slavinsky | $131 + fees | 1 credits

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Learn about the roles Community Health Workers play in Hawai‘i and the broader public health system, including the attitudes, skills, and knowledge of the profession.

CHW100 | Timothy Schlather | $393 + fees | 3 credits

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Train as a nurse assistant to care for acute, semi-acute, or convalescent clients in the hospital, long-term care, or home setting under the supervision of a registered or practical nurse. Become eligible for the national certification exam.

NURS100T | Solange Patrick | $524 | 4 credits

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Explore this introduction to pharmacology that discusses drugs with emphasis on sites and mechanism of action, toxicity, fate, and uses of major therapeutic agents.

 

PHRM 203 | Steve Farmer | $393 | 3 credits

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Integrates natural science concepts basic to the study of human nutrition. Emphasizes nutrient requirements of healthy individuals, nutrient categories and characteristics, physiological functions, and food sources. Includes review and adaptation of dietary practices to reflect current nutritional issues.


FSHN 185
| Karen Robbins | 3 credits

Prerequisites
ENG 22 with grade C or better, or placement at ENG 100, or consent.

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This Phlebotomy Technician course is intended for the high-school graduate student with no collegiate or healthcare experience. It is intended to prepare the student to become a healthcare team member in this exciting and fast paced field. Although this course teaches the collection of blood specimens, the course emphasizes knowledge required for all health care professionals to prepare them for a growing future in healthcare.

Phlebotomy Technicians collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods.

HLTH6002  | Steven Farmer |  Hybrid

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) course is a 5 week hybrid (online and in person) training that prepares participants to meet all criteria to be eligible to become a nationally recognized RBT, a paraprofessional certified in behavior analysis. RBTs assist in delivering behavior-analytic services and practice under the direction and close supervision of an RBT Supervisor and/or an RBT Requirements Coordinator, who are responsible for all work RBTs perform. RBT certification was originally designed for settings in which a BCBA or BCaBA is already providing behavior-analytic services. Thus, applying to become an RBT is most likely to occur after the applicant has been employed by the organization in which they will continue their work assisting qualified BCBAs and/or BCaBAs in their service-delivery activities. This course includes a job shadowing experience during the last two weeks.

 

HLTH6010  | Maddisen Domingo

Beginners Guide to Aging, Dying and Death

In this 4 week class we will explore and consider: How did we get here? What has aging come to mean in our culture? What’s the difference between the elderly and elders? What does ‘dying well’ and ‘death with dignity’ look like? What happens to us when we accept and embrace the truth that a healthy life includes its death? And more...

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How to Recognize and Heal the Issues in Your Tissues

How can I free myself from old trauma?  How do I deal with the loss, grief, disengagement, anger, insomnia, anxiety, or depression? What is the connection between my physical symptoms and my thoughts and feelings? These and other questions will be answered in this class.  Learn practical tips to recognize the emotional energy stored in your body. Explore the connection between emotions, and physical illness that can result from long-held emotional energy. Gather tools and resources to help handle life’s everyday stresses. Releasing emotional energy can be quick and painless, but it helps to understand what the body is doing so you don’t resist and shut down the process. 

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Industry & Trades

Discover the principles for the operation of automotive systems. Learn the use of basic automotive tools, equipment, and procedures for the preventive maintenance and minor repair service through lectures, demonstrations, and lab work on shop training units and “live” service vehicles.

AMT 100  | $262 + fees |2 credits
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Learn the proper use and maintenance of carpentry hand and power tools. Practice selecting and using construction materials and fastening systems.

CARP 120 | $393 + fees | 3 credits

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Study air conditioning systems of residential and commercial buildings. Explore the servicing of small appliances (Type I), and servicing or disposing of high or very high-pressure appliances (Type II), except motor vehicle ACs. Learn skills and concepts of planning, testing, troubleshooting, and balancing such systems.

MAIN 165 | $262 + fees | 2 credits

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Explore the theory and practices of arc and gas welding of ferrous metals dealing with building construction applications. Learn procedures for flat, horizontal, and overhead work for brazing, flame cutting, and welding of aluminum, stainless steel, and other metals.

WELD 119 D | Mark Morimoto | $393 + fees | 3 credits

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Explores the use of hybrid and electric power for vehicle transportation. Explains and explores the cause of different types of emissions from vehicles and power systems that run solely on fossil fuels and why hybrid and electric vehicle technology is important to this change in transportation. Explains and examines safety when using high voltage, maintenance, drivability, inverter power transfer, battery technologies, hydrogen-electric power, and fuel cell technology. Explores the physics of battery storage, hybrid generation systems, and electric vehicle applications. Prepares students for work in the automotive field on hybrid and electric vehicles.

TRAD6200-002 | Lawrence Martinson | $2000

Plumbers Continued Competency Course

This course covers changes in the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), and covers relevant sections in the UPC.

Section TRAD8204 - 235

Section TRAD8204 - 236

Plumbers Continued Competency Course

This course covers changes in the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), and covers relevant sections in the UPC.

Section TRAD8204 - 235

Section TRAD8204 - 236

Language & Culture

Intermediate American Sign Language

In this intermediate course, students will learn to apply communication skills in American Sign Language (ASL) based on previous training. The course will focus on observing expressive and receptive skills through the use of hand signage. Students will be introduced to members of the deaf and hard of hearing community to practice acquired language skills in social settings. All students are welcome but, the instructor is strongly suggests taking LANG6709 Introduction to ASL prior to this intermediate class.

Section LANG6707 - 005

Introduction to American Sign Language

American Sign Language is for those who are interested in support of the hard of hearing, and deaf communities. These skills can be applied to professional interpreting, education, tourism & hospitality, trades, retail sales, law enforcement and emergency services, Healthcare, judicial system, public parks and recreation, visual arts, entertainment, athletic, and transportation industries. This interactive course will offer students etiquette, best practices, social norms and communication skills in American Sign Language (ASL). We will focus on observing expressive and receptive skills through the use of hand signage. Students will be introduced to members of the deaf and hard of hearing community to practice acquired language skills in social settings.

Section LANG6709 - 014

Section LANG6709 - 015

Learn speaking, reading, and writing in elementary Hawaiian.

HAW 101 | $524 + fees | 4 credits

Find the Details at UHMC Class Availability  |  Select the Term and Program Area

For Example: New Term > Hawaiian (HAW)

Introduces speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills of beginning Japanese. Includes basic sentence structures. Daily practice highly recommended.

JPN 101 | Ryan Locke | $393 + fees | 3 credits

Find the Details at UHMC Class Availability  |  Select the Term and Program Area

For Example: New Term >  Japanese Language & Literature (JPN)

The MLI Regular Session builds and improves English skills in listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary, writing, and cultural studies. You will learn and practice grammatical structures through practice exercises and presentations. You will research and present on cultural topics, through rhetorical techniques that include describing, comparing and contrasting, exploring causes and effects, and argumentation. You will build writing skills from writing paragraphs to essays. Depending on the module, you will write descriptions, processes, compare/contrast, problem/solution, and/or cause and effect paragraphs and essays. You will build skills required to become independent readers and thinkers in the English language.

See maui.hawaii.edu/mli for MLI application information.

Identify endemic, indigenous, and Polynesian introduced flora of Hawai‘i. Examine the many uses of Hawai‘i’s flora by the indigenous people. Discover the relationship of gods/plants/man, and connects belief and practices with the intentional migration of specific plants.

HWST 211 | 3 credits

Find the Details at UHMC Class Availability  |  Select the Term and Program Area

For Example: New Term > Hawaiian Studies (HWST)

 

Study the concept of culture and basic tools for

analyzing cultural behavior. Learn about patterning and integration, dynamics of culture, culture and the individual, cultural change, and anthropology and the future.

ANTH 200 | Melissa Kirkendall | $393 | 3credits

Find the Details at UHMC Class Availability  |  Select the Term and Program Area

For Example: New Term > Anthropology (ANTH)

Focus on the history and development of traditional and acculturated vocal and instrumental Hawaiian music. Learn about Hawaiian dance genres related to the music and Hawaiian music and dance as an organization of sound and movement and as a product of culture and people.

HWST 176 |  Keola Donaghy | $393 | 3 credits

Find the Details at UHMC Class Availability  |  Select the Term and Program Area

For Example: New Term > Hawaiian Studies (HWST)

Discover contemporary, domestic and international Hawaiian issues within historical, social, cultural and political contexts. Engage in research, question, critique, and develop your own critical analysis and commentary on diverse issues.

HWST 291 Kaleikoa Kaʻeo | $393 | 3 credits

Find the Details at UHMC Class Availability  |  Select the Term and Program Area

For Example: New Term > Hawaiian Studies (HWST)

Personal Enrichment

Beginner's Sewing Class

Come learn a new skill that will last you a lifetime! Join us in the Fashion Tech Lab at Maui College for fun-filled learn-to-sew classes. Participants will not only learn the basics of sewing, but also how to thread and operate their personal sewing machines, troubleshoot basic problems, measure the body for fit, fabric selection and how to read a commercial sewing pattern. Classes are offered by age groups: Tweens - ages 8 - 12 years of age, Teens - ages 13 - 18 years of age, and Adults - 19+ years of age.

Section ENR6069 - 014

Section ENR6069 - 015

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Section ENR6069 - 018

Beginners Guide to Aging, Dying and Death

In this 4 week class we will explore and consider: How did we get here? What has aging come to mean in our culture? What’s the difference between the elderly and elders? What does ‘dying well’ and ‘death with dignity’ look like? What happens to us when we accept and embrace the truth that a healthy life includes its death? And more...

Section ENR6691 - 009

How to Recognize and Heal the Issues in Your Tissues

How can I free myself from old trauma?  How do I deal with the loss, grief, disengagement, anger, insomnia, anxiety, or depression? What is the connection between my physical symptoms and my thoughts and feelings? These and other questions will be answered in this class.  Learn practical tips to recognize the emotional energy stored in your body. Explore the connection between emotions, and physical illness that can result from long-held emotional energy. Gather tools and resources to help handle life’s everyday stresses. Releasing emotional energy can be quick and painless, but it helps to understand what the body is doing so you don’t resist and shut down the process. 

Section ENR6690 - 001

Surface Design and Pattern in Textile

Are there ideas you have always wanted to develop but don't know how? Do you think some fabric patterns can be drab? Have you ever wanted to create your own colorful clothing fabric patterns? Surface Design and Pattern is any type of artwork (pattern, illustration, hand lettering, etc.) made by a designer that is intended to be applied to a surface to enhance its visual appearance and/or functionality. In this class, you will learn to create basic designs and patterns to start publishing textiles or artwork. Your instructor will take you through the process of using a simple iPad app and guide you to add drawings, color, texture, and transition elements for your own unique patterns.  Note: Designs will be conducted on your required personal Apple iPad using the Apple Pen with the Procreate app. 

Section ENR6061 - 003

Section ENR6061 - 004

Tai Chi (Yang Style): Meditation and Martial Arts

It's known by many names but whether you are just starting to explore Tai Chi, Qigong, or Tai Qi, or have been practicing for years, this course has no requirements nor necessary equipment. All are welcome. As people all over the world have discovered, Tai Chi is a powerful and natural way to address health conditions, stimulate inner healing, and live a happy, healthy life. Sifu Dan Takamura and his Instructors will be leading our Martial Arts classes. We offer students 90-minute sessions (on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting 2024). Classes will be held in LAU226 and/or outdoors on our beautiful UHMC Quad. Please bring water and a towel if necessary, shoes and comfortable clothes are recommended.

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Tao Style Kung Fu for Self-Defense

Sifu Dan Takamura offers Taichi classes for health and wellness and Kung Fu classes for Self-defense while learning internal and external power for cardio and fitness. Part of the Maui Chinese Martial Academy for over 25 years, he has done Lion Dances, Kung Fu, and Tai Chi performances.  Tao style was known for its mystical and spiritual side of Kung Fu. Instructors will teach you how to utilize your internal and external strengths and increase your spiritual power. Individuals will have the opportunity to learn a one-of-a-kind martial art. Beginners will learn eight steps, six blocks, and basic five elemental sets and as they improve they will learn other more advanced forms. All students must complete a UHMC Liability Waiver Form before partaking in our fitness classes. Please bring water and a towel if necessary, comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended

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Zumba Fitness

Zumba Fitness Dance fitness classes that are fun, energetic, and make you feel amazing. Each Zumba class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. Students adjust to their own level of comfort and fitness. Bring your personal fitness mat, towel, bottled water and light weights if needed.

Section FIT6610 - 025

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Section FIT6610 - 027

Section FIT6610 - 028

Section FIT6610 - 029

Section FIT6610 - 030

Section FIT6610 - 031

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Beginners Guide to Aging, Dying and Death

In this 4 week class we will explore and consider: How did we get here? What has aging come to mean in our culture? What’s the difference between the elderly and elders? What does ‘dying well’ and ‘death with dignity’ look like? What happens to us when we accept and embrace the truth that a healthy life includes its death? And more...

Section ENR6691 - 009

How to Recognize and Heal the Issues in Your Tissues

How can I free myself from old trauma?  How do I deal with the loss, grief, disengagement, anger, insomnia, anxiety, or depression? What is the connection between my physical symptoms and my thoughts and feelings? These and other questions will be answered in this class.  Learn practical tips to recognize the emotional energy stored in your body. Explore the connection between emotions, and physical illness that can result from long-held emotional energy. Gather tools and resources to help handle life’s everyday stresses. Releasing emotional energy can be quick and painless, but it helps to understand what the body is doing so you don’t resist and shut down the process. 

Section ENR6690 - 001

RIPPED Fitness Class

Join our awesome and fun fitness instructors as they introduce you to R.I.P.P.E.D; Resistance, Intervals, Power, Polymetrics, Endurance and Diet. This one-hour activity uses aerobic components for a cardio workout for your entire body. Classes are scheduled 5:30PM-6:30PM Wednesday evenings each month. Students adjust to their own level of comfort and fitness. Bring your personal fitness mat, towel, bottled water, and light weights.

Section FIT6617 - 053

Section FIT6617 - 054

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Section FIT6617 - 056

Section FIT6617 - 057

Section FIT6617 - 058

Section FIT6617 - 059

Section FIT6617 - 060

Section FIT6617 - 061

Section FIT6617 - 062

Zumba Fitness

Zumba Fitness Dance fitness classes that are fun, energetic, and make you feel amazing. Each Zumba class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. Students adjust to their own level of comfort and fitness. Bring your personal fitness mat, towel, bottled water and light weights if needed.

Section FIT6610 - 025

Section FIT6610 - 026

Section FIT6610 - 027

Section FIT6610 - 028

Section FIT6610 - 029

Section FIT6610 - 030

Section FIT6610 - 031

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Additional Online Training

We offer a wide-range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely online. All of our courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors.

Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. Ready to explore our catalog?

Visit: go.hawaii.edu/xza and browse our catalog!

Certificates

Visit go.hawaii.edu/xz2 or call 808-984-3700 for more info.

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