Undergraduate Learning 
Emporium
The College of Natural Sciences Learning Emporium is a one-stop resource center for introductory study in the fields of mathematics, chemistry, biology, and physics. We encourage students to study and/or complete their class assignments in the Emporium, where assistance is readily available when needed. The emporium is staffed by undergraduate and graduate tutors and volunteer faculty. As a student, you can join our community of learners and engage in conversations to strengthen your knowledge and understanding of the material covered in the following courses:
Hours of availability vary.
Refer to the schedules below
for each department/course.
Most up-to-date schedule
found on Emporium door.
Biology/Zoology Courses
- BIOL 171 (Fall )
- BIOL 172 (Spring)
- BIOL 265 (Fall)
- BIOL 275 (Fall & Spring)
- BIOL 375 (Fall)
Chemistry courses
- CHEM 131
- CHEM 161
- CHEM 162
- CHEM 272
- CHEM 273
Information & Computer Sciences courses
- ICS 111 (limited hours)
- ICS 141 (limited hours)
- ICS 211 (limited hours)
Mathematics courses
- MATH 100 (limited hours)
- MATH 135
- MATH 140
- MATH 161
- MATH 203
- MATH 215
- MATH 241
- MATH 242
- MATH 243 (limited hours, pending availability)
- MATH 251
- MATH 252
Physics courses
- PHYS 100
- PHYS 151
- PHYS 152
- PHYS 170
- PHYS 272
- PHYS 274
Location: Bilger Addition, Room 209 (map)
Schedules (when assistance is available)
The emporium will be closed in observance of Manoa Green Days.
- Biology courses: BIOL 172 &, 275- (Jan 25th onwards) (revised 1/10/13)
- General Chemistry: CHEM 131, CHEM 161, CHEM 162 - Fall 2012 (revised 2/26/13)
- Organic Chemistry: CHEM 272, CHEM 273- Fall 2012 (revised 3/18/13)
- Information & Computer Sciences: ICS 111 & 211 (posted 1/10/13), ICS 141; (posted 1/8/13)
- Mathematics courses - Fall 2012 (revised 2/19/13)
- Physics courses - Fall 2012 (revised 3/18/13)
Online Resources
- Online Resources: study skills, test-taking strategies, etc. [Source: Learning Assistance Center, UH Manoa]
- Khan Academy (tutorials on math, chemistry, biology, physics, computer science)
- Study Skills for Budding Scientists [Source: Hunter College of The City University of New York, Center for Study of Gene Structure and Function]
- Tips for Studying to Learn Biology: Conceptual Frameworks [Source: Department of Biology, Bates College]
- Success Strategies for Biology courses [Source: Universitty of Pittsburgh – Bradford]
- How to Study Biology (and succeed). [Source: Texas Tech University]
- General Chemistry Online! [Source: Frederick Sense, Department of Chemistry, Frostburg State University]
- Virtual Textbook of Organic Chemistry [Source: William Reusch]
- Chemistry Study Tips [Source: Academic Center for Excellence, University of Illinois at Chicago]
- Study Tips for Chemistry Students. [Source: University of Pittsburgh – Bradford]
- A Review of Mathematics In Chemistry [Source: SHODOR, in collaboration with the Department of Chemistry, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]
- Academic Success Video: Chemistry [Source: Academic Skills Center, Dartmouth)
- Academic Expectations for Math courses (Source: Department of Mathematics, UH Manoa]
- Online Math Tutorials [Source: Department of Mathematics, Harvey Mudd College]
- Calculus.org (Sponsored by: Department of Mathematics, UC Davis; The Morgan Foundation; and Department of Mathematics, Williams College)
- Studying Tips [Source: Department of Mathematics, Baylor University]
- Study Tips: Physics [Source: : University of Rhode Island]