Program Director: Telan Hu OSB

Academic skills courses are designed to develop academic skills for students of every ability. Services are also available on a short-term basis.

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Courses

(ACSC)

100 Study Skills. (1)  [Top]

General study skills to heighten reading/study efficiency. S/U grading only.

104 Vocabulary and Reading. (2)  [Top]

A diagnostic battery of vocabulary and reading. Study of college vocabulary; reading improvement in speed and comprehension through lectures and exercises. S/U grading only.

106 Math Skills. (4)  [Top]

The course will be problem-oriented - solving problems dealing with the real world and acquiring the skills needed to solve these problems. Passing the math proficiency test will be incorporated into the course. Topics to be covered are: whole numbers and operations; fractions, decimals, percents, and operations; ratio and proportion and applications; basic algebraic concepts, basic geometric concepts. Permission of Academic Advising Director is required.

111 Preparation for College Math, Level I, Math Proficiency Review. (1)

A review of basic mathematics, including arithmetic skills, beginning algebra, and geometry. Emphasis will be placed on awareness and acquisition of problem-solving techniques. This course is designed for students who need a review to prepare for the math proficiency exam, but is also appropriate for others who would like to brush up on their math in preparation for upcoming classes. S/U grading only.

112 Preparation for College Math, Level II, Algebra Review. (1)  [Top]

A review of concepts and skills from Algebra I and Algebra II. This course is designed for those students who have attained basic mathematics proficiency, but need a review of algebra topics to prepare for math, science, or other courses in which these skills will be used. Understanding and application. S/U grading only.

113 Preparation for College Math, Level III, Advanced Algebra Review. (1)   [Top]

A review of topics from Algebra II and Trigonometry. This course is designed for students who would like a structured review to prepare for pre-calculus or calculus courses. S/U grading only.

176 January Term Topics. (0-4)  [Top]

Study at the introductory level of a special topic not ordinarily offered during the semesters. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

210 Job Acquisition. (0)  [Top]