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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
CSKLS 733 | Title:
ACADEMIC SKILLS III |
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Full Title:
Academic Skills III |
Last Reviewed:10/24/2022 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 0 | Lecture Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 0 |
Minimum | 0 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| Contact DHR | 20.00 | | Contact DHR | 350.00 |
| Contact Total | 20.00 | | Contact Total | 350.00 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 0.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 350.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
Non-Credit
Grading:
Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:
27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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Supplemental instruction is provided in pre-algebra, academic reading, essay-writing skills, academic computer use, and test-taking preparation, as determined through CSKLS 730 assessment or instructor recommendation. Course supports College Skills (CSKLS) credit courses in these areas.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
CSKLS 730 or CSKLS 732
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Supplemental instruction is provided in pre-algebra, academic reading, essay-writing skills, academic computer use, and test-taking preparation, as determined through CSKLS 730 assessment or instructor recommendation. Course supports College Skills (CSKLS) credit courses in these areas.
(Non-Credit Course)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:CSKLS 730 or CSKLS 732
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. MATH
a. Use appropriate formulas to calculate and solve multi-step word
problems involving perimeter, area, and volume of common geometric
shapes;
b. Solve pre-algebra problems, including simple equations with
integers, fractions, and decimals;
c. Apply math problem-solving strategies to personal, academic, and
workplace situations.
2. READING
a. State main idea, supporting details, and author's intent in selected
readings across the curriculum (e.g., social studies, science,
literature);
b. Use context clues, dictionary skills, and knowledge of Greek and
Latin word elements to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words;
c. Infer ideas about author's viewpoint in poetry, popular fiction,
and articles from periodicals;
d. Interpret complex charts, maps, graphs, tables, and other graphic
representations;
e. Locate information through the Internet or online SRJC library;
f. Summarize information from academic and informational texts that are
consistent with credit 300-level courses;
g. Distinguish fact from opinion, fiction from non-fiction.
3. WRITING
a. Write a multi-paragraph summary and response to a variety of
selected short fiction and non-fiction works;
b. Logically organize ideas in narrative, descriptive, informative, and
persuasive essays of at least three paragraphs;
c. Proofread for and correct most punctuation, spelling, and
grammatical errors;
d. Use parallel structure and consistent verb tense and narrative point
of view in essays;
e. Use academic vocabulary appropriate for pre-college-level writing
assignments;
f. Write essays at a pre-collegiate level appropriate for credit 300-
level courses.
4. BASIC TECHNOLOGY
a. Use online resources for research purposes;
b. Word-process essays, letters, and resumes, using basic MLA format
when appropriate.
5. TEST-TAKING SKILLS
a. Manage time and apply pre-writing strategies for on-demand writing
tests;
b. Conduct error-analysis on practice tests in preparation for actual
tests;
c. Apply techniques for psychological preparation for testing
situations.
Topics and Scope
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Content, topics, and scope will vary, depending on student skill level.
1. MATH
a. Word problem strategies;
b. Multi-step word problems with fractions, decimals, and percents;
c. Formulas for perimeters, area, and volume of a variety of regular
geometric shapes;
d. Simple algebraic equations involving signed numbers, exponential
powers, square root, and line graphs;
e. Scientific notation with polynomials.
2. READING
a. Techniques for reading non-fiction prose in periodicals, newspapers,
and online sources;
b. Business documents (e.g., memos, reports) common in daily living and
in the workplace;
c. Charts, graphs, tables, political cartoons, and other graphic
representations of ideas;
d. Techniques for reading plays, short fiction, and poetry.
3. WRITING
a. Academic vocabulary, including Greek and Roman word elements;
b. Paragraph unity and coherence in essay-writing;
c. Editing techniques;
d. Descriptive, informative, persuasive and narrative essay
organization;
e. Formats used in instruction manuals, memos, letters, applications,
forms, and job resumes.
4. BASIC TECHNOLOGY
a. Search features for online resources about various topics (e.g.,
justice system, cultures, famous people, careers) for academic
reading and writing assignments;
b. Basic word-processing and MLA format.
5. TEST-TAKING SKILLS
a. Techniques for on-demand essay-writing;
b. Techniques for psychological preparation for tests;
c. Time management in the testing situation.
Assignments:
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1. Reading from texts, magazines, newspapers;
2. Answering comprehension, analytical, and inferential questions in
writing;
3. Taking pre-tests for GED and other academic skills tests related to
vocation or placement;
4. Summaries, responses, and essays on assigned topics;
5. Computation exercises from texts or on computers;
6. Completion of computer assignments, including basic internet search and
basic word-processing.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 20 - 30% |
Reading responses; written assignments; essays. | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 20 - 30% |
Math computation; word problems | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0% |
None | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 30 - 50% |
Multiple choice, True/false, Completion, Essay tests | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 10 - 20% |
Computer assignments | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Contemporary's Essential GED, Patricia Mulcrone, Ed., McGraw-Hill
Contemporary, 2002.
Pre-Algebra for College Students, Matthew Greaney, Thomson Publishing,
2006.
Grassroots with Readings, Susan Fawcett, Houghton Mifflin, 2006.
Improving Vocabulary Skills, Sherrie Nist and Carole Mohr, Townsend
Press, 2002.
Instructor-prepared materials.
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