2/5/2025 3:45:16 AM	CSKLS 733 Course Outline as of Summer 2008	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CSKLS 733	Title:  ACADEMIC SKILLS III
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
		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:

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:

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:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

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

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:

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:

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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