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 Department:    CCB

 Course #:    62

 Credits:    7

 Variable:     Yes

 IUs:    7

 CIP:    320204

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021

 Course Description  

Students work toward knowledge and competencies required to pass GED exams in math and science.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: CCB 041 with a "C" or higher (or CASAS Math score 221+ or Accuplacer Arithmetic 237+) Prerequisite/Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in either HSC 018 or ELA 018 or HSC 018 or ELA 018 with a "D" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 77

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Basic Education N/A  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Apply mathematical reasoning and critical thinking skills to real-world scenarios to solve problems using number sense, algebra, geometry, and statistics.
2. Apply reading strategies to analyze and interpret scientific arguments, evidence, and text-based information about subjects related to physical, Earth, and life sciences.
3. Evaluate procedural steps in scientific method and problem solving.
4. Demonstrate test-taking skills by successfully passing sections of the GED test.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. Critical reading strategies
2. Topics in math
3. Topics in science
4. Overcoming test anxiety
5. Time management strategies for timed tests