Leeward Community College Catalog 2015–2016 University of Hawai`i Leeward Community College 96-045 Ala `Ike | Pearl City, Hawai`i, 96782 | 808.455.0011 | www.leeward.hawaii.edu Important Academic Dates (subject to change) 2015 Fall Semester Application Deadline for Fall 2015 Semester July 15 First Day of Classes August 24 Last Day to Late Register, Add or Change Sections* August 28 Last Day for Textbook Refunds August 28 Last Day to withdraw without a “W” grade* September 14 Priority Application/Payment Deadline for Fall Graduation October 16 Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” grade* October 30 Last Day of Instruction* December 10 Final Exams December 14–18 Bookstore Buyback December 14–18 2016 Spring Semester Application Deadline for Spring 2016 Semester December 1 Students who register at more than one UH campus should pay particular attention to deadlines as they may vary from campus First Day of Classes January 11 to campus. Each campus website or contact the Admissions and Last Day to Late Register, Add or Change Sections* January 15 Records Office at the campus offering the course. Last Day for Textbook Refunds January 15 Last Day to withdraw without a “W” grade* February 1 Last Day to withdraw with a “W” grade* March 29 Disclaimer: Spring Graduation Application Deadlines This catalog provides general information about Leeward Community College, its programs and services, and summa- Priority Application/Payment Deadline for Spring Graduation March 18 rizes those major policies and procedures of relevance to Name to Appear in Printed Program April 15 the student. The information contained in this catalog is not Last Day of Instruction* May 4 necessarily complete. For further information, students should consult with the appropriate unit. This catalog was prepared Final Exams May 9–13 to provide information and does not constitute a contract. Bookstore Buyback May 9–13 The College reserves the right to, without prior notice, change or delete, supplement or otherwise amend at any time the Commencement May 13 information, requirements, and policies contained in this catalog or other documents. Please consult the College 2016 Summer Sessions website for the most current information. Summer Session I May 23–July 1 The University of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Summer Session II July 5–August 12 Action Employer. *Semester-long courses only. For important dates affecting part-of-term courses, see the College’s website. Leeward Community College’s proven commitment to affordable, quality education is a foundation of our mission. As part of the University of Hawai‘i system, we are dedicated and responsive to our community, providing an open door to the world of educational opportunities. Located in Pearl City, Hawai‘i, Leeward CC is a regional community center, creating both an environment for academic learning and a center of cultural life for our neighbors. From professional career studies to liberal arts, the College offers diverse and comprehensive opportunities for all students. We believe in the dignity and potential of each individual and the power of that belief to help people learn and grow. We are committed to providing an educational environment that accepts people as they are and fosters the development of each student’s unique talents. At Leeward Community College, education is a cooperative endeavor in which students, faculty, and staff share responsibility. We invite you to discover how Leeward can help you achieve your fullest potential. At Leeward, your success is our highest priority. A note on Catalog Rights Students have the right to follow the degree and certificate requirements that were in effect at the time Introduction of their original enrollment or any year thereafter, provided that they maintain continuous enrollment. www.leeward.hawaii.edu 3 CONTENTS About our College Programs Transfer Information Message from the Chancellor 6 Accounting 42 Transferring from Leeward to UH Baccalaureates 128 Mission & Institutional Learning Outcomes 7 Automotive Technology 46 Choosing a Major 130 A Quick Look at Leeward CC 8 Business Technology 50 Transferring from Leeward to Other Institutions 130 Accreditation 9 Culinary Arts 54 Transfer Information for Business Students 131 Digital Media 58 Transfer Information for Education Students 131 Special Programs Education 66 Transfer Information for STEM Students 131 Leeward Community College, Wai‘anae 10 Hawaiian Studies 70 Office of International Programs 12 Health Information Technology 74 Academic Information Continuing Education & Workforce Development 13 Human Services Substance Abuse Counseling 76 Course-Load Limitations 132 Distance Education 14 Information & Computer Science 78 Attendance 132 Special Academic Programs 16 Management 86 Auditing Courses 132 Hālau ‘Ike O Pu‘uloa 16 Natural Sciences 94 Withdrawal from a Course 132 Life Sciences 95 Student Classification 133 Programs of Study Physical Sciences 96 Erase Period 133 Programs Offered 20 Pre-Engineering 97 Withdrawal from a Course after Erase Period 133 About Degree and Certificate Programs 23 Pre-Computer Science 98 Complete Withdrawal from the College 133 General Education 24 Plant Biology and Tropical Agriculture 100 Grades 134 Associate in Arts Degree Requirements 26 Television Production 104 Credit/No Credit Option 135 Associate in Science Degree Requirements 26 Grade Point Average 135 Associate in Applied Science Degree Requirements 26 Admissions and Enrollment Services Grade Reports 135 AA General Education Course Listing 29 Admissions Information 110 Developmental Education 136 AS/AAS General Education Electives 33 Application Deadlines 110 Academic Honors 138 Academic Subject Certificates Admission Requirements 110 Dean’s List 138 Business 35 How to Apply 111 Honors Program 138 Community Food Security 36 Information for International Students 112 Phi Beta Lambda 139 Global Studies 37 Residency Regulations for Tuition Purposes 113 Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society 139 Marine Option Program 38 Early Admission Program 115 Repetition of Courses 140 Philippine Studies 39 Running Start Program 115 Prior Learning Assessment Program 141 Writing 40 Concurrent Registrant 115 Credit-by-Institutional Exam 141 Applied Forensic Anthropology Certificate 41 Auditors 115 Credits Earned at Foreign Colleges and Universities 141 Senior Citizen Visitor Program 115 College Transfer Credit 141 Veterans’ Administration 115 CLEP and AP Exams 142 COMPASS Placement Tests 116 Portfolio-based Assessment 142 Registration Information 118 Non-collegiate-Sponsored Education Credit 142 Health Requirements for Registration 119 Financial Information 120 Tuition And Fees 120 Additional Expenses 121 Payment Procedures 122 Refund Policy 124 Introduction Financial Aid Information 125 4 Financial Aid Programs 126 Course Descriptions Campus Resources Student Life Course Descriptions Automatic Teller Machines 211 Student Life Office 214 About Prerequisites and Course Descriptions 146 Bookstore 211 Campus Center Student Lounge 214 Course Descriptions 147–203 Cashier 211 Student Government (ASUH-Leeward CC) 214 Independent Study 203 Campus Health Center 211 Student Activities Board 214 Experimental Courses 203 Medical Emergencies 211 Board of Student Communications 214 Campus Security 211 Commencement 214 Support & Services for Students Children’s Center 211 IM LeeSports 214 Academic Resources 206 Copy Center 212 New Student Orientation 214 Getting Started Food Options 212 Registered Independent Student Organizations 215 Admissions and Records 206 Lost and Found 212 International Admissions 206 Parking 212 Online Resources Counseling and Advising 206 Photocopiers 212 Links to College Websites and Social Media 216 Financial Aid Office 206 Public Transportation 212 MyUH 206 Vending Machines 212 Policies New Student Orientation (NSO) 206 Student Conduct Code 218 Placement Testing 206 Facilities, Activities and Special Events Academic Dishonesty 218 Help Along The Way Facilities Use 213 Illicit Drugs and Alcohol 219 Computer Resources 207 BioTech Lab 213 Financial Obligations to the University 219 Setting up Your Email Account 207 Career, College and Job Fair 213 Academic Rights & Freedom 220 Computing Support 207 College Bash 213 Student Academic Grievance Procedures 220 Distance Education Support 207 Discovery Fair 213 Educational Rights & Privacy of Students (FERPA) 221 Educational Media Center 207 Educational Media Center 213 Information Technology Policy 222 Learning Commons 207 Foyer Art Gallery 213 Academic Probation & Suspension Policy 223 Learning Resource Center (LRC) 207 Hawai‘i National Great Teachers Seminar 213 Policy of Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action 225 Library 208 Ho‘oulu ‘Āina, Plant Propagation Facility 213 Discrimination Complaints 226 Math Lab 208 International Education Week 213 Services for Students with Disabilities 227 Non-Credit Courses 208 Ka Mole o Nā Pua Festival 213 Policy on Sexual Harassment 228 Services for Students with Disabilities 208 Leeward CC Observatory 213 Graduation Participation Policy 229 Success Connection Workshops 209 Leeward Theatre 213 Other Policies 229 Writing Center 209 L’ulu, Culinary Gala 213 College Security 229 Writing Intensive Program 209 Native Plant Conservation 213 Graduation and Persistence Rates 230 Veterans Affairs 209 The Pearl 213 Veterans Resource Center 209 Scholarship Brunch 213 Faculty, Staff & Administration Listing Employment Assistance Television Studio 213 University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents 232 Job Prep Services, Job Placement 210 Tennis