2/5/2025 3:54:16 AM	CSKLS 731 Course Outline as of Fall 2008	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CSKLS 731	Title:  ACADEMIC SKILLS I
Full Title:  Academic Skills I
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 math computation, reading comprehension, sentence skills, and basic computer skills, as determined through initial assessment. Course supports College Skills (CSKLS) noncredit courses in these areas.  

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
CSKLS 730

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Supplemental instruction is provided in math computation, reading comprehension, sentence skills, and basic computer skills, as determined through initial assessment. Course supports College Skills (CSKLS) noncredit courses in these areas.  

(Non-Credit Course)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:CSKLS 730
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. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and decimals;

  b. Solve basic word problems with whole numbers and decimals.

2. READING

  a. Interpret basic textbook material in science, social sciences, and

     literature;

  b. Apply reading skills to newspaper, basic workplace content, and

     pleasure reading.

3. WRITING SKILLS

  a. Respond to selected basic-level readings in complete sentences;

  b. Write complete and correct simple sentences;

  c. Apply basic spelling and capitalization rules to class and

     work-related writing.

4. BASIC TECHNOLOGY

  a. Access a word-processing program for short writing assignments;

  b. Navigate a computer between assigned programs;

  c. Use keyboard correctly.  

Topics and Scope

Content, topics, and scope will vary, depending on student skill level.

1. MATH

  a. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers

     and decimals

  b. Basic word problems for whole numbers and decimals, including money

     and workplace-related situations

2. READING

  a. Finding the main idea in paragraphs

  b. Strategies for interpreting meanings of unfamiliar words (context,

     dictionary)

  c. Strategies for approaching basic types of reading: workplace-related

     (instructions, want-ads, etc.), short fiction, newspaper articles,

     etc.

3. WRITING

  a. Spelling and capitalization rules

  b. Subjects and verbs

  c. Simple sentences vs. fragments

  d. Writing responses to short articles and fiction pieces

4. BASIC TECHNOLOGY

  a. Basic computer use and navigation among assigned software programs

  b. Basic keyboarding

  c. Introduction to Microsoft Word  

Assignments:

1. Computation exercises in texts, worksheets, or computers;

2. Reading from assigned texts, magazines, newspapers, software

  applications, and job-related material;

3. Reading comprehension exercises (texts, worksheets, and educational

  software applications);

4. Texts, worksheets, and computer assignments on spelling,

  capitalization, and complete sentences;

5. Written responses to reading assignments and specific topics;

6. Exercises in computer use, keyboarding, and basic word-processing;

7. Assessment tests for academic skills.  

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
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 30 - 50%
Basic math computation tests
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 10 - 20%
Multiple choice, True/false, Short answer
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 20 - 30%
Computer assignments

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Foundations Math. Revised edition. Contemporary, 2009.

Single Skills, Walter Pauk, Jamestown, 1990 (classic).

True Tales, Henry Billings and Melissa Stone Billings, Steck-Vaughn, 2001.

CORE Reading and Vocabulary Development, Patricia Hamilton and Barbara

Hombs, Educational Activities, Inc., 2004.

Instructor-prepared materials.  

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