Intro University Studies Syllabus
Course Syllabus
College of Humanities
US/101 Version 5
Introduction to University Studies
Copyright © 2011, 2010, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
The essential information, skills, tools, and techniques necessary for academic success and personal effectiveness at University of Phoenix are introduced in this course. The course develops and applies practical knowledge and skills immediately relevant to first-year university students. Course topics include goal setting and working with personal motivation, understanding and using university resources, developing efficient study habits, making the most of personal learning styles, and how best to manage time and reduce personal stress levels.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Gardner, J. N., Jewler, A. J., & Barefoot, B. O. (2011). Your college experience: Strategies for success (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martin’s.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Academic Success
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Differentiate between academic and casual communication.
1.2 Identify university resources required for student success.
Reading
Read Ch. 1 of Your College Experience.
Reading
Read the “Choosing the Best Way to Communicate with Your Audience” section in Ch. 10 of Your College Experience.
College of Humanities
US/101 Version 5
Introduction to University Studies
Copyright © 2011, 2010, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
The essential information, skills, tools, and techniques necessary for academic success and personal effectiveness at University of Phoenix are introduced in this course. The course develops and applies practical knowledge and skills immediately relevant to first-year university students. Course topics include goal setting and working with personal motivation, understanding and using university resources, developing efficient study habits, making the most of personal learning styles, and how best to manage time and reduce personal stress levels.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Gardner, J. N., Jewler, A. J., & Barefoot, B. O. (2011). Your college experience: Strategies for success (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martin’s.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Academic Success
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Differentiate between academic and casual communication.
1.2 Identify university resources required for student success.
Reading
Read Ch. 1 of Your College Experience.
Reading
Read the “Choosing the Best Way to Communicate with Your Audience” section in Ch. 10 of Your College Experience.