College Preparation Studies
LEARNING LAB
The Main
Campus Learning Lab, known as the “Raven’s NEST (Nurturing Environment
for Skills and Tutoring)”, is located in the Russell H. Graham Library.
The Learning Lab provides free tutoring and instructional services for
all students, including traditional classroom instruction, self-paced
computer-based courses, individualized instruction, and group study
sessions. The Lab will tutor any subject area currently offered by the
College.
The
Learning Lab is staffed by two full-time instructors, a lab assistant,
and student tutors. College Preparation courses in reading, English,
and mathematics are taught by Learning Lab instructors as traditional
classroom courses and as self-paced computer-based courses. In these
courses students are able to work in a supervised structure and have the
advantage of immediate tutoring assistance.
The lab
provides access to free tutorial software in reading, writing,
mathematics, and English as a Second Language (ESL). In addition,
students can utilize the Learning Lab for computer and Internet access
for classroom research and completion of assignments as needed. Access
to the lab is available during the regular hours of operation of the
Russell H. Graham Library. To request services contact the Director of
Developmental Studies.
Mathematics
PREP-003.
Elements of Mathematics.
3 Hours. This
is an introductory course designed to prepare students for the algebra
sequence. Emphasis is placed on familiarizing the students with basic
areas involving signed numbers, percentages, fractions, decimals and
beginning algebra.
PREP-005.
Introductory Algebra.
3 Hours. This is a beginning course in algebra, designed for those who
have not previously studied algebra or for those who want a formal
review of basic algebraic concepts. Prerequisite: A minimum score of
24 on the Pre-Algebra Test of the COMPASS, or credit in Elements of
Mathematics.
Reading
PREP-004.
Individualized Reading.
2 Hours. This course is designed to help improve a reader's vocabulary
and comprehension. Students will be tested to determine their
individual reading level and assigned appropriate work for that level.
Textbook, computer software projects and various activities provide
students the opportunity to learn techniques for improving their overall
reading ability.
PREP-006.
College Study Skills.
3 Hours. This course is designed to help students learn study skills
that will enable them to be successful in college-level courses.
Students will examine ways to integrate these skills into activities of
reading, listening and writing.
PREP-008.
Vocabulary Skills.
1 Hour. Vocabulary Skills is designed to broaden the student's
vocabulary and help to make him/her a better reader. The activities of
this course provide students the opportunity to improve their reading,
spelling and vocabulary usage in everyday life and work areas.
ENGL-108.
Reading Skills I and Vocabulary Study.
3 Hours. This is a basic course in reading instruction. It gives
students the opportunity to build basic reading skills, work on advanced
reading skills and gain comprehension and vocabulary skills in specific
content areas for academic reinforcement. Prerequisite: Instructor's
permission.
ENGL-110.
Reading Skills II and Vocabulary Study.
3 Hours. This course is a continuation of building basic reading
skills, acquiring and refining college level reading skills and
intensive study on comprehension and vocabulary skills in specific
content areas needed for academic reinforcement. Prerequisite:
Instructor's permission.
English
PREP-001.
Basic Grammar Review.
1 Hour. This is a short and intense overview and review of the basic
elements of modern English usage. Emphasis is placed on the parts of
speech, subject-verb agreement and mechanics.
PREP-002.
Composition Skills.
1 Hour.
Included in this course will be the basic sentence patterns and
sentences combining. Students will learn to write thesis statements and
provide support for these statements. They will also learn to properly
outline information and develop good paragraphs.
PREP-007.
Spelling Skills.
1 Hour. This course is designed to help the student actively use and
apply the spelling rules and principles of building skill with
individual words. In this way, the ability to spell will be
strengthened and expanded from individual words to other words. Words
will be used actively in workbook assignments to help the student become
a better communicator. This course provides for the use of a dictionary
as a tool that is essential in building and using communication skills.
PREP-009.
Written Communications.
3 Hours. This course is designed to prepare the student for basic
competency in written communication skills and to aid in preparation for
academic success in English Composition I. Sentence structure, usage,
punctuation and basic English composition skills are examined. Practice
will be given in writing different types of paragraphs, and short theme
writing will be introduced. Prerequisite: A minimum score of 24 on the
Writing section of the COMPASS, or fully complete Developmental English
with a grade of C or above.
PREP-010.
Developmental English.
3 Hours. This course provides an intense overview/review of the basic
elements of modern English usage. The course includes writing
experience with attention to the basic mechanical and structural
elements of the writing process. This course is offered to meet the
need for a foundation in grammar and sentence structure.
ENGLISH AS
A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
PREP-011.
Beginning English as a Second Language (ESL).
5 Hours. This is an intensive language course aimed at preparing
non-native students to enter academic courses conducted completely in
English, and to integrate into the college community and the college at
large. The course will begin with survival English communicative
skills.
PREP-012.
Intermediate English as a Second Language (ESL).
5 Hours. This is an intensive course in English language skills and
grammar introducing and practicing grammatical structures by meaningful
activities. A gradual shift from basic structures of conversational
grammar to more complex structures will be used. Prerequisite:
Beginning English As A Second Language (ESL), or its equivalent, or
permission of instructor.
PREP-013.
Advanced ESL.
3 hours. This is an intensive English language course designed for the
high intermediate and advanced student of ESL, using the same
methodology and objectives as stated in the Intermediate ESL syllabus.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
PREP-014.
Selected Topics in ESL I.
5 Hours. This course is designed for study and/or analysis of a
selected topic in ESL and addresses professional and occupational
requirements of the student. Placement is determined by institutional
TOEFL score.
PREP-015.
Selected Topics in ESL II.
5 Hours. This course is designed for study and/or analysis of a
selected topic in ESL and addresses professional and occupational
requirements of the student. Placement is determined by institutional
TOEFL score.
PREP-016.
Conversational English (ESL).
3 Hours. This course is designed to develop the oral cross-cultural
communication skills of intermediate-level students of English as a
Second Language. It maintains a student-centered design and philosophy
structured group activities, communicative competencies and
individualized vocabulary building.
PREP-050.
Computerized ESL.
5 Hours. This course is designed for upper-level, beginning and
intermediate ESL students. Software covers verbs, nouns, pronouns,
articles, adjectives, adverbs and prepositions associated with language
typically found in materials designed for ESL students at these levels.
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.
PREP-060.
Advanced Computerized ESL.
5 Hours. This is a comprehensive language-learning program for
individualized instruction and fast, effective learning. The systematic
structure and sequence includes listening, reading, speaking, and
writing skills, emphasizing communication skills. This class is for
beginning-intermediate level through everyday proficiency.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. |
