College Studies

1997-1998 Undergraduate Catalog

Course Descriptions - College Studies

* COLLEGE STUDIES

The following courses are offered at the branch campuses only.

COLL 101.College/Life Success 3 cr.

Provide students with an opportunity to cultivate the skills, values, and attitudes necessary to become confident, capable students, and contributing community members. Topics include time management, memory techniques, relationships, health issues, money management, and college and community resources.

COLL 108. Academic Reading and Study Skills 3 cr.

Introduction to and practice with strategies for effective reading and studying at the college level. Provides laboratory.

C0LL 109. Critical Thinking Skills 3 cr.

Introduction to thinking processes. Will develop the higher order thinking abilities needed for academic success and career success. Prerequisite: COLL108 (grade of C or better) or consent of instructor.

COLL 112. Academic Skills for General Science 1-3 cr.

Emphasis on study skills; introduction of atoms, molecules, ions, bonding, measurements, calculations, formulas, physical and chemical properties, cell structure, metabolism, fundamental laws, energy relationships, and laboratory techniques which are appropriate for studying any of the sciences. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Graded S/U.

COLL 155. Special Topics 1-4 cr.

Covers specific study skills and critical thinking topics. Specific subtitles to be listed in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

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COLL 101.College/Life Success		3 cr.
	Provide students with an opportunity to cultivate the skills, values, and attitudes necessary to become confident, capable students, and contributing community members. Topics include time management, memory techniques, relationships, health issues, money management, and college and community resources.
COLL 108. Academic Reading and Study Skills		3 cr.
	Introduction to and practice with strategies for effective reading and studying at the college level. Provides laboratory.
C0LL 109. Critical Thinking Skills		3 cr.
	Introduction to thinking processes. Will develop the higher order thinking abilities needed for academic success and career success. Prerequisite: COLL108 (grade of C or better) or consent of instructor.
COLL 112. Academic Skills for General Science		1-3 cr.
	Emphasis on study skills; introduction of atoms, molecules, ions, bonding, measurements, calculations, formulas, physical and chemical properties, cell structure, metabolism, fundamental laws, energy relationships, and laboratory techniques which are appropriate for studying any of the sciences. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Graded S/U.
COLL 155. Special Topics		1-4 cr.
	Covers specific study skills and critical thinking topics. Specific subtitles to be listed in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.