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CCSS l07 – College & Career Success Skills
COURSE SYLLABUS - FALL 2013
CCSS l07 – Section _______ Instructor – Lisa Westman Email: lwestm@dcc.edu Office – Bldg. 1 Rm. 212W4
REQUIRED TEXT / MATERIALS:
· Cornerstones for Community College Success by Robb Sherfield and Pat Moody
· 3 ring binder – 1 ½ or 2” with clear plastic cover in the front - this binder is to be used for CCSS ONLY, no other coursework or personal use is permitted.
· Academic Planner (download and print pages from Blackboard or have a separate planner)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: General knowledge of the college, goal setting, learning styles, time management, critical thinking, listening and note taking skills, memory tips, test taking strategies, communication skills library skills, stresses the requirements of college level courses. Includes discussion of campus resources with tours of all tutorial labs, understanding the college catalog and curriculum requirements, enhancement of problem solving and independent learning skills, and career counseling/planning COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course, you should be able to: a. understand and articulate your academic responsibilities. b. plan your course of study with the aid of the catalog for a variety of purposes, such as finding out about college policies, financial aid, program requirements and course prerequisites. c. approach a variety of testing situations with minimal anxiety. d. take accurate notes on lectures, films, and readings. e. use the library to find information and conduct research for projects. f. apply analytical thinking
COURSE SYLLABUS - FALL 2013
CCSS l07 – Section _______ Instructor – Lisa Westman Email: lwestm@dcc.edu Office – Bldg. 1 Rm. 212W4
REQUIRED TEXT / MATERIALS:
· Cornerstones for Community College Success by Robb Sherfield and Pat Moody
· 3 ring binder – 1 ½ or 2” with clear plastic cover in the front - this binder is to be used for CCSS ONLY, no other coursework or personal use is permitted.
· Academic Planner (download and print pages from Blackboard or have a separate planner)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: General knowledge of the college, goal setting, learning styles, time management, critical thinking, listening and note taking skills, memory tips, test taking strategies, communication skills library skills, stresses the requirements of college level courses. Includes discussion of campus resources with tours of all tutorial labs, understanding the college catalog and curriculum requirements, enhancement of problem solving and independent learning skills, and career counseling/planning COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course, you should be able to: a. understand and articulate your academic responsibilities. b. plan your course of study with the aid of the catalog for a variety of purposes, such as finding out about college policies, financial aid, program requirements and course prerequisites. c. approach a variety of testing situations with minimal anxiety. d. take accurate notes on lectures, films, and readings. e. use the library to find information and conduct research for projects. f. apply analytical thinking