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NHERC Credit Courses
NHERC offers UH Hilo credit courses for undergraduate students who are both classified and unclassified students. Students can register for online courses through their MyUH account. To register for our on-site courses, please call NHERC directly at (808) 775-8890 or e-mail nherc@hawaii.edu.
Spring 2010 UH Hilo On-Site Credit Courses at NHERC
- French 102 – Elementary French II
With Instructor Kamila Dudley
Location: NHERC in Honoka‘a
This introductory French language course is taught through conversation, laboratory drill, grammar, reading; and the use of film strips, interactive software, slides and tapes. This course fulfills a UH Hilo general education area requirement in the humanities. 4 credits. Prerequisite: a "B" or higher in French 101 or instructor's consent
Mondays 5:00 pm – 7:40 pm and Thursdays 5:00 pm - 6:40 pm
- Art 109 – Introduction to Drawing and Painting
With Lecturer Keith Tallett
Location: NHERC in Honoka‘a
Studio experiences for non-majors. Emphasis on formal concepts in drawing and painting. The course incorporates various drawing and painting media into exercises, projects, and lectures to develop personal expression. This course fulfills a UH Hilo general education area requirement in the humanities. 3 credits.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5:30 pm -8:00 pm
- Business 100 – Introduction to Business
With Dr. Guy Kaulukukui
Location: NHERC in Honoka‘a
A study of business functions, methods of business operation, types of business ownership, and the role of business organizations in contemporary society. This course fulfills a UH Hilo general education area requirement in social science. 3 credits.
Wednesdays 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
- Anthropology 100- Cultural Anthropology
With Dr. Momi Naughton
Location: Kanu o ka ‘Aina in Waimea
Humans as cultural and social beings. The major concepts and conclusions of cultural anthropology. Biological, social, and linguistic foundations of culture. Basic research methodology. This course fulfills a UH Hilo general education area requirement in social science or world cultures. 3 credits.
Fridays 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Fall 2009 UH Hilo On-Site Credit Courses at NHERC
- French 101 – Elementary French 1
With Instructor Kamila Dudley CRN: 12910
This introductory French language course is taught through conversation, laboratory drill, grammar, reading; and the use of film strips, interactive software, slides and tapes. This course fulfills a UH Hilo general education area requirement in the humanities.
Wednesdays 6:00 – 8:30 pm
- Communications 200 – Interpersonal Communication
With Instructor Patsy Iwasaki CRN: 12911
The course includes the fundamental concepts of interpersonal communication: verbal and nonverbal exchange in face-to-face encounters. This course can be applied toward a UH Hilo general education area requirement in the humanities.
Thursdays 12:40 pm – 3:15 pm
Fall 2009 UH Hilo Online Credit Courses from NHERC
- Geography 102 – Geography of World Regions (online)
With Lecturer Drew Kapp CRN: 12912
Here is a geographic survey of the world’s major cultural regions. The class includes natural resource distribution, and contrasts and links the developed and under-developed worlds. It can be applied toward a UH Hilo general education area requirement in the social sciences.
- Communications 287 – Media Writing Practicum (online)
With Instructor Patsy Iwasaki CRN: 12913 or 12971
Students will build their portfolios by developing articles and submitting them for publication as well as for class credit. This class fulfills a Writing Intensive requirement.
- Communications 444 - Public Relations (online)
With Associate Professor Steve Miura CRN: 12968
An overview of the practice of public relations in business, educational institutions, non profit organizations, and government. Students will learn how to interact with public relations professionals, the media, write press releases, and design and evaluate campaigns. Prerequisite: COM 251 or instructor's consent.
Paying for UH Hilo Credit Classes
Students must pay for their tuition and fees through their MyUH portal. Some scholarships are available. Please visit our NHERC Scholarships page for details.