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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
CSKLS 731 | Title:
ACADEMIC SKILLS I |
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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 |
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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 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:
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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: | |
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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. 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
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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:
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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:
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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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