Specific instruction is based upon an assessment of the student s current level of performance. This course is a continuation of GST 121 Effective Reading. By permission of the Department Chair. This course will utilize modern methods for increasing the reading speed while emphasizing the retention and comprehension of written material. An excellent course, not only for college students, but also for those whose work or interests demand a great deal of reading.
Course is graded on a Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory basis.
The emphasis in this course is on critical thinking strategies as they apply to reading, writing, listening and problem solving. Concepts such as problem solving, perceiving, language, and inferring are addressed. Provides incoming nursing students help in mathematics skills essential to the safe administration of medications. Students will be informed by the Nursing Department of the need to take this course. This course will be offered in late August and Jan Plan and will be open only to nursing students.