S SER 100 - College Survival

3 Credits

Overview of campus resources and academic assessment. Emphasis on learning styles, decision making, time management, study skills, procrastination and test taking that contribute to student success.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

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Designed to Serve Course is designed for international students and/or student/athletes with an emphasis on developing skills for student success.
Active Date 2015-01-07

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-3
Class Limit 25
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 22 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
1. Learning styles 2. College Resources and Services 3. Using the System 4. Time Management 5. Using Textbooks 6. Note Taking 7. Mnemonics 8. Procrastination 9. Study Skills 10. Test Taking

Student Learning Outcomes
1. Assess reading, writing, and math skill levels.

2. Determine individual learning styles.

3. Develop awareness of college services and resources.

4. Become a more effective time manager.

5. Increase study and test taking skills.