COLLEGE STUDY AND SUCCESS SKILLS

Catalog description

This course helps students "learn how to learn" from college textbooks, discussion groups, and lectures. The course focuses on the academic skills necessary for success. These skills include setting goals, managing time, taking effective notes, reading smarter, enhancing memory, preparing for and taking exams, studying properly and effectively, enhancing vocabulary, improving writing skills, and learning to study properly. Students will read required readings to be prepared for class lectures and discussions, will discuss course concepts, will apply course concepts, and will demonstrate understanding of course concepts through informal and formal assessments. PREREQ: FRESHMAN STANDING OR SOPHOMORE STANDING OR INSTRUCTOR CONSENT