HPU 500 Summer 2021 Course Schedule

HPU 500 online courses are taught asynchronously.

Summer 2021 HPU 500 courses

Term	Course	Title	Credits
Summer 7B (06/28-08/15)	ANTH 2000	Cultural Anthropology	3
Summer 7A (05/10-06/27)	ARTS 1000	Introduction to Visual Arts	3
Summer 7A (05/10-06/27)	BIOL 1000	Introductory Biology	3
Summer 7A (05/10-06/27)	BIOL 2050 & BIOL 2051	General Biology I with Lab	5
Summer 7B (06/28-08/15)	BIOL 2052 & BIOL 2053	General Biology II with Lab	5
Summer 7A (05/10-06/27)	CHEM 2050 & CHEM 2051	General Chemistry I with Lab	4
Summer 7B (06/28-08/15)	CHEM 2052 & CHEM 2053	General Chemistry II with Lab	4
Summer 7B (06/28-08/15)	CJ 1500	Introduction to Cybersecurity	3
Summer 7A (05/10-06/27)	CLST 1000	Great Books, East and West	3
Summer 7A (05/10-06/27)	CSCI 1041	Digit Literacy in a Global Society	3
Summer 7A (05/10-06/27)	CYBS 2201	Fundamentals of Cybersecurity	3
Summer 7B (06/28-08/15)	CYBS 2202	Fundamentals of Network Security	3
Summer 7A (05/10-06/27)	ENG 1101	Representations of Pacific Life	3
Summer 7B (06/28-08/15)	ENG 1101	Representations of Pacific Life	3
Summer 7A (05/10-06/27)	ENVS 1000	The Sustainability Challenge	3
Summer 7B (06/28-08/15)	ENVS 1000	The Sustainability Challenge	3
Summer 7A (05/10-06/27)	GEOG 2000	Visualizing Human Geography	3
Summer 7B (06/28-08/15)	HIST 1558	Living History of Hawai'i	3
Summer 7A (05/10-06/27)	HRD 1000	Introduction to Human Resource Development	3
Summer 7A (05/10-06/27)	JPE 1100	Beginning Japanese I	3
Summer 7B (06/28-08/15)	JPE 1200	Beginning Japanese II	3
Summer 7B (06/28-08/15)	MARS 1000	Introductory Oceanography	3
Summer 7B (06/28-08/15)	MATH 1123	Statistics	3
Summer 7A (05/10-06/27)	MATH 1130	Pre-Calculus I	3
Summer 7B (06/28-08/15)	MATH 1140	Pre-Calculus II	3
Summer 7A (05/10-06/27)	MATH 2214	Calculus I	3
Summer 7B (06/28-08/15)	MATH 2215	Calculus II	3
Summer 7B (06/28-08/15)	MUS 1000	Introduction to Western Classical Music	3
Summer 7A (05/10-06/27)	PADM 1000	Introduction to Leadership	3
Summer 7B (06/28-08/15)	PADM 1000	Introduction to Leadership	3
Summer 7A (05/10-06/27)	PH 2060	Comparative Healthcare Systems	3
Summer 7A (05/10-06/27)	PHIL 1001	Philosophies of Hawai'i & the Pacific	3
Summer 7A (05/10-06/27)	PHYS 2030 & PHYS 2031	College Physics I with Lab	4
Summer 7B (06/28-08/15)	PHYS 2032 & PHYS 2033	College Physics II with Lab	4
Summer 7A (05/10-06/27)	PSCI 1400	American Political System	3
Summer 7B (06/28-08/15)	PSCI 2000	Introduction to Politics	3
Summer 7B (06/28-08/15)	PSY 1000	Introduction to Psychology	3
14-Week (05/10-08/15)	WRI 1100	Writing & Analyzing Arguments	3

 

Summer 2021 HPU 500 Course Descriptions 

ANTH 2000 Cultural Anthropology
A general introduction to cultural anthropology. Topics covered include: the nature of culture, basic concepts for analyzing cultural behavior, and consideration of the effects of culture upon the individual and society.

ARTS 1000 Introduction to Visual Arts
An introductory visual arts course covering elements of art, principles of design, and the creative process. Major historical movements in art are covered as well as student expressions in various visual media and forms. Lectures and studio demonstrations.

BIOL 1000 Introductory Biology
An introductory survey of the major areas of the biological sciences designed to equip students with information enabling them to make rational, informed decisions about biologically relevant issues. The course includes topics such as cell structure and function, metabolism, mitosis and meiosis, protein synthesis, evolution, animal diversity, anatomy and physiology, ecology, and conservation biology.

BIOL 2050/BIOL 2051 General Biology I w/Lab
The first semester of a rigorous introduction to modern biology for students intending to major in the natural sciences. The course includes topics related to biological structure and function, from the molecular level in cells to the integrated workings of organisms. Darwinian evolution is emphasized as a unifying theme in biology.

BIOL 2052/BIOL 2053 General Biology II w/Lab
A continuation of BIOL 2050. The course covers the history and diversity of life in all its major forms, the principles of anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, and the ecological contexts and constraints that sustain life.

CHEM 2050/CHEM 2051 General Chemistry I w/Lab
This is the first of a two-semester course on the fundamental chemical principles for students intending to major in the natural sciences. Chemical topics covered in this course include the atomic-molecular basis of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, the electronic structure of atoms, element properties, the periodic table, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, and gas laws.

CHEM 2052/CHEM 2053 General Chemistry II w/Lab
Continuation of CHEM 2050. Chemical topics covered in this course include intermolecular forces, the structure of solids, solution properties, chemical kinetics and equilibrium, acid-base equilibrium, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry.

CJ 1500 Introduction to Cybersecurity
This course explores developments and changes in the practice of criminal justice brought about by technology and crime as well as the rapid technological change in computers and other internet access devices. Specific topics include: cybercrime, overview of the concepts and investigative requirements when dealing with cybersecurity, globalization of cybersecurity investigations, how different cybercrimes are committed, the rapid evolution of technology and its effects on crime, cybercrimes against persons, and criminal justice agencies involved in the investigation and prevention of cybercrimes.

CLST 1000 Great Books, East and West
War, brutality, compassion, love, despair, and hope are just a few of the enduring themes which stem from the foundational epics of Eastern and Western classical civilizations. This course explores some of those epics for the significance their stories had in antiquity and for the significance they retain for us. Readings may draw on the Iliad, Odyssey, Aeneid, Mahabharata, Heike Monogatari, Three Kingdoms, and other performed or inscribed narratives of classical cultures.

CSCI 1041 Digital Literacy in a Global Society
This course gives students tools to be active participants in today’s global culture of digital literacy. Students will learn current technology for acquiring, analyzing, and sharing information; analytical skills to understand, organize, and analyze numeric and graphic data; and communication skills to convey information in a context appropriate to the receiving audience. Readings will initiate discussions of technology issues such as: cybersecurity, addiction to social media, ethics and privacy, and intellectual property issues in a global society. The course is presented in a global context with local details drawn from a variety of countries and cultures.

CYBS 2201 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
This course introduces preventive methods to protect information by understanding potential threats, vulnerability assessment, spyware, hacking, viruses, and malicious attacks. The course covers strategies including identity, risk, and incident management.

CYBS 2202 Fundamentals of Network Security
An overview of the underlying concepts of computer network security including local area network (LAN), server administration, routers, switches, firewalls, and tools to monitor internal/external network security, availability, and performance.

ENG 1101 Representations of Pacific Life
This course introduces students to selected texts from some of the many cultures of Oceania and to the critical skills they will need to get the most out of these cultural productions. It focuses on an overview of Oceanic literature, emphasizing prose fiction, poetry, drama, and other genres such as journalism, film, and media.

ENVS 1000 The Sustainability Challenge
What is sustainability and what challenges are we facing now and in the future? What is my impact and what can I do about it? In the course, students will learn about the “three-legged stool” (economic, environmental, and social) of sustainability and how to use systems thinking to better understand the complex natural and human systems we rely upon for food, water, energy, business, etc. Students will “take the sustainability challenge” and measure their own current impacts and compare them to their impacts after taking actions to be more sustainable. The collective results will then be used to propose action plans to inspire others on campus and in the broader community to do the same.

GEOG 2000 Visualizing Human Geography
GEOG 2000 introduces students to critical thinking from a human geography perspective. Students engage this perspective through innovative assignments using Google Earth and other media, as well as through a final project that emphasizes a multi-methodology approach to the study of urban place. This class is intended to introduce students to a uniquely geographic way of understanding the world and, more importantly, it is intended to serve as a foundation for all future studies and professional endeavors.

HIST 1558 Living History of Hawai'i
This cross-disciplinary course focuses on aspects of the history of the Hawaiian Islands from the arrival of Captain Cook in 1778. It includes interdisciplinary perspectives from history, museum studies, and preservation studies. In addition, the course includes experiential learning in the form of, for example, historic site visits and/or service learning. Instructors may focus on different time periods such as the monarchy era, the territorial period, and from statehood to the present. Instructors may also take different approaches including perspectives from political, social, cultural, military, or diplomatic history.

HRD 1000 Introduction to Human Resource Development
An introduction to major components of human resource development (HRD). This course investigates the roles of HRD practitioners and develops an understanding of HRD theories, principles, and practices.

JPE 1100 Beginning Japanese I
An introduction to written and spoken Japanese, as well as Japanese culture. This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence.

JPE 1200 Beginning Japanese II
An introduction to written and spoken Japanese, as well as Japanese Culture. This is the second semester of a two-semester sequence.

MARS 1000 Introductory Oceanography
An elementary survey of the geology, chemistry, physics, and biology of the oceans. Topics include: ocean basin morphology, plate tectonics, sedimentation, major and minor components of seawater, ocean circulation, waves, tides, plankton, nekton, and benthic organisms.

MATH 1123 Statistics
This course provides an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include describing,
summarizing, and displaying data; using sample statistics to estimate population parameters; evaluating hypothesis using confidence levels with application to the physical and social sciences; logically drawing conclusions based on statistical procedures; and quantifying the possibility of error and bias.
 
MATH 1130 Pre-Calculus I
This course covers mathematical topics that prepare students for higher-level mathematics courses. Topics include: functions and their properties, polynomial and rational functions and their graphs, transformation method of graphing functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations, right-triangle trigonometry, an introduction to trigonometric functions and their graphs, solving systems of inequalities, and solving systems of equations. Optional topics: matrices, determinants and Cramer’s rule, linear programming, fundamental counting principle, permutations and combinations, and an introduction to probability

MATH 1140 Pre-Calculus II
This course is a continuation of MATH 1130 and covers further mathematical topics that prepare students for higher level mathematics courses. Course topics include: a complete development of trigonometry including trigonometric functions and their identities; solving trigonometric equations, applications of trigonometry to vectors; polar coordinates, and polar form of complex numbers; rectangular form and polar form of conic sections; matrices and matrix formulation of solution of systems of equations; determinants and Cramer’s rule; introduction to sequences and series; and the
binomial theorem.

MATH 2214 Calculus I
A course in single variable calculus which emphasizes limit, continuity, derivative, and integral. Primary focus is on the derivative with an introduction to the integral and elementary applications of the integral. Differentiation topics include: chain rule, implicit differentiation, curve sketching, and maxima and minima problems. Integration topics include: fundamental theorem of calculus, method of substitution, area between curves, and volumes of revolution.

MATH 2215 Calculus II
A continuation of Calculus I, completing the development of the integral. Integration topics include: integration by parts, trigonometric substitution, method of partial fractions, length of curves, surfaces, and volumes of revolutions. Other topics include: infinite series, tests of convergence; power series, radius of convergence, and Taylor’s series. Other topics may include calculus of conic sections, vector algebra, and scalar and vector product.

MUS 1000 Introduction to Western Classical Music
An introductory exploration of the evolution of Western classical music (WCM) from the Middle Ages to the present in relation to the background of life and art. Major historical movements in WCM are covered as well as the basics of reading western music notation. In addition, the impact and influence of non-western music on WCM will be examined.

PADM 1000 Introduction to Leadership in America
This course is an introduction to the study of leadership in America. It compares the administrative processes used in private and non-profit organizations and the U.S. government, including the U.S. military. This course introduces students to the theories of leadership and the styles, traits, and myths of leadership including the history, cultures, and ethical basis for good leadership in an American context.

 
PH 2060 Principles of Logic
This course will compare and contrast the provision, funding, and governance of healthcare programs across a variety of healthcare systems around the world. Students will examine the advantages and disadvantages of the different major healthcare systems such as national health services, social insurance, and private insurance. Primary care, curative medicine, and chronic care will also be explored. This course will study healthcare systems from several countries (e.g., United States, Australia, Singapore, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Taiwan, Britain, New Zealand, Sweden, Canada, Russia, Korea, India, Nigeria, Mexico, and the Philippines).

PHIL 1001 Philosophies of Hawai‘i and the Pacific
An introductory study of the intellectual traditions of civilizations native to the Asian-Pacific region. Primary attention is on the intellectual traditions of Polynesia, China, and Japan. These are encountered through translated works, oral traditions, secondary sources, and field experiences. Topics include critical understandings of personal and communal identity, value, spirituality, theories of reality, and ways of knowing in Asian-Pacific traditions.

PHYS 2030/PHYS 2031 College Physics I w/Lab
The first semester of an algebra-based study of mechanics, thermodynamics, and wave phenomena with an emphasis on problem solving.

PHYS 2032/PHYS 2033 College Physics II w/Lab
A continuation of PHYS 2030. Includes electricity and magnetism, optics, and topics in modern physics.

PSCI 1400 American Political System
An analysis of the American political system. Topics include the central theme of democracy in American politics as well as structural factors including the Constitution, our federal system, media, public opinion, interest groups, and social movements. Additional topics deal with how federal institutions such as the Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, and the Supreme Court work. The course looks at federal policy in civil rights and liberties, the economy, social welfare, foreign policy, and national defense.

PSCI 2000 Introduction to Politics
This course is designed to help the student better understand the political world. It surveys the central analytical concepts of political science that help explain the realities of the political world in the early 21st century. The level of analysis ranges from the individual’s political beliefs and actions to the political orientations of groups and states, as well as the dynamics of the international political system.

PSY 1000 Introduction to Psychology
An introductory course in psychology, covering the major processes underlying human behavior, cognition, and emotion. Specific units covered include: consciousness, sensation and perception, thought and language, human development, personality, social psychology, abnormal psychology, and the realization of human potential.

WRI 1100 Writing and Analyzing Arguments
WRI 1100 provides instruction and practice in college-level writing tasks, emphasizing the writing of arguments and the awareness that argument is the cornerstone of academic writing. Students will develop critical thinking skills and academic writing skills by reading, analyzing, and understanding complex texts. In order to learn how to write college-level arguments, students will refine their writing processes, develop their awareness of audience and rhetorical context, develop information literacy including the effective and proper use of source material, and expand their repertoires of rhetorical strategies and organizational techniques.