We will learn how to use the Library Catalog to find books, the periodical indexes to find articles in journals, and search engines to find information on the Web. We'll learn the fundamentals of using the computers in the class computer lab, how to use the campus email system and how to subscribe and use a listserv. The final project will be creating a Web page. You'll be introduced to campus services and organizations through a variety of speakers and guest lecturers. Successful students take advantage of academic and personal support services offered to them.
College is a big adjustment.
Learning effective time management strategies, listening skills, study skills and test taking skills will help you to be successful. This course fulfills 3 units of the 48-unit General Education requirement. Your College Experience . Attendance Students are expected to attend class and to get to class on time. Anybody who comes to class after an absence and asks if they've missed anything important is not using good judgment on how to make friends and influence people, especially their instructor.