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 Department:    CSS

 Course #:    110

 Credits:    4

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    370104

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Skills necessary to navigate SVC and to achieve success in college level courses. Topics include time management, note-taking, reading comprehension, memory enhancement, test-taking techniques, locating campus resources, identifying interests and occupational choices, creating an academic plan of classes, and planning for financing college costs. MEETS FQE requirement for degree seeking students

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Develop a time plan
2. Set long and short term goals
3. Take notes effectively
4. Utilize reading strategies to improve comprehension
5. Understand memory theory and techniques to improve memory.
6. Implement test-taking strategies
7. Apply techniques to reduce test anxiety
8. Access specific college resources to secure success in the classroom.
9. Develop a financial aid plan
10. Chose appropriate occupational choices based on personal interests
11. Plan an appropriate academic schedule and degree completion timeline

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents