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The 2011-2012 University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (UH Manoa) Catalog is a comprehensive guide to UH Manoa programs, course offerings, services, tuition, financial aid, faculty, facilities, academic policies, and other information of general importance to UH Manoa students. The information in this Catalog is not necessarily complete; names and contact numbers for other publications and offices, which may offer additional information about specific areas of interest, have been included.

The Catalog is divided into five major sections:

• Information about the University and the campus, student services, academic policies, tuition and financial aid;
• Information about the individual colleges and schools and their academic programs;
• Descriptions of courses offered;
• Lists of administrators, faculty, and staff with their academic backgrounds; and
• Campus policies and information, glossary, and index.

If you are a prospective freshman or transfer undergraduate student, consult the sections on undergraduate education, Undergraduate General Education Requirements, tuition, financial aid, and student life. In addition, you should read the program section of the department, college or school that interests you. Before selecting classes, read the course descriptions for prerequisites, credit hours, and other relevant information. For additional information on specific programs of study, consult the department chair, program director, or major advisor.

If you are a prospective graduate student, consult the graduate education section and the graduate chair of the program in which you are interested for information regarding admission requirements, degree options, registration, and related procedures.

If you are a continuing student, keep this Catalog handy as a source of general information. Familiarity with its contents can smooth your progress toward your degree.

Although every effort is made to keep the Catalog correct and current, there will be changes in courses offered and program requirements. Check the Registration Guide (formerly Schedule of Classes) at www.hawaii.edu/myuh/manoa and your department, college or school for the most current information.

Web Information: The Catalog, along with previous UH Manoa catalogs, is available at: www.catalog.hawaii.edu.
General Campus Information: For further information on UH Manoa, contact:

UH Manoa General Information
Campus Center 212
2465 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7235 (Voice/Text)
Web: www.hawaii.edu

The University of Hawai‘i is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action institution.

Acknowledgments: This edition of the Catalog would not have been possible without the assistance of many people. Thank you to David Beale, Ronald Cambra, Jan Costa, April Drexel, Enjy El-Kadi, Lisa Fujikawa, Joy Hakoda, Kay Hamada, Stella Hieda, Lisa Imai, Aaron Lee, Kurt Minato, Avis Morigawara, Diane Nakashima, Michelle Saoit, Ken Tokuno, and Ryan Yamaguchi.

Cover and Section Heads: This is the seventh year a "Design the Catalog Cover" competition was presented to the UH Manoa student community. Charis Peich is a senior majoring in graphic design. The cover signifies one of the greatest strengths of the campus: its community. It conveys the feeling of support and connectivity between students, staff, and faculty to strengthen each student academically and personally by fostering lifelong relationships with peers and a constant love of learning.

Photographs: Cover photographs courtesy of David Beale, wahine softball photograph courtesy of Hawai'i Athletics. Inside photographs courtesy of the schools and colleges.

Errata: Credit the laboratory photo on the front cover of the 2010-2011 Catalog to Joseph Menor, Jr., Biology Advisor. He was inadvertently not included in the credits in the 2010-2011 Catalog under the Photographs section.

Comments: Contact the Manoa Catalog Office at (808) 956-9947, 2600 Campus Road QLCSS 102, Honolulu, HI 96822, or email mcatalog@hawaii.edu to comment on this publication.