Learning style instruments, study skills inventories, and language development are at the core of the class. Students learn about college expectations and requirements. The course emphasizes practice and application of learned skills to other college classes. A learning strategies portfolio is compiled during the semester. This course offers direct experiences in exploring, formulating, and evaluating ideas through oral and written communication.
Instruction is given in improving reading comprehension and analysis, as well as note-taking skills.
The main focus is on developing the students' abilities in writing, reading, speaking, and listening. For students placed in this course, it is a prerequisite to the writing courses EN 020 - EN 030. This course is highly recommended for returning students who may need to refresh their skills. Class will focus on basic computational skills, dimensional analysis, irrational numbers, scientific notation, interpretation of graphs, basic geometric concepts, and an introduction to basic algebra. Emphasis will be on problem solving and reading for math.