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  • 10.00 Credits

    10 credits (Intermittently) Prerequisite: instructor's consent. This course is designed to provide students with career related experience and an opportunity to benefit from those experiences. The field experience (the job) gives the student the chance to apply the skills and knowledge gained in the actual workplace. ID 8~ Personalized Mathematics 3 credits (Fall and Spring Semesters) This first-level mathematics course is devoted to instruc-tion in basic skills necessary for advancement in the college math sequence. The course is self-paced and students work with the instructor to set and achieve the math skill level goals needed to meet academic, personal or vocational ob-jectives. Course may be repeated for a total of nine credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course. This course is cross-referenced with MATH 8. ID 15~ Basic Writing I: Sentence to Paragraph 3 credits (Fall and Spring Semesters) Prerequisite or Corequisite: ID 31 or instructor's consent. This is the first-level developmental course devoted to improving basic English skills for native speakers. (Note: Non-native speakers are referred to ENGL 50). Based on assessment of student needs, instruction emphasizes gram-mar, mechanics, sentence structure and paragraph devel-opment with an emphasis on expository writing. Course may be repeated for a total of six credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans benefits should check with the Fi-nancial Aid Office before repeating this course. This course is cross-referenced with ENGL 15. ID 31~ Reading Strategies for Success 3 credits (Fall and Spring Semesters) Instruction and reinforcement in reading strategies, lit-eral and inferential comprehension skills, analysis skills and techniques for reading illustrations. Allows students to adjust personal reading styles as needed for materials encountered in college. Course may be repeated for a total of six credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course. ID 41~ Spelling and Vocabulary Building 2 credits (Fall and Spring Semesters) Designed to increase word knowledge and spelling skills needed for college success. Skill development and strate-gies for both understanding the written word and utilizing new vocabulary in student writing will be covered. This course is strongly recommended for students also enrolled in ID 31--Reading Strategies for Success, but is not limited to these students. Course may be repeated for a total of four credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2 credits (Fall and Spring Semesters) This course is intended for students entering higher educa-tion for the first time. It will provide information, experi-ence and activities designed to acquaint students with resources and learning opportunities available at FVCC. Students will learn how to succeed in college, will examine and clarify personal, academic and career choices.
  • 1.00 Credits

    1 credit (All Semesters) This course is intended for students entering higher educa-tion for the first time. It will provide information, experi-ence and activities designed to acquaint students with resources and learning opportunities available at FVCC. Students will learn how to succeed in college, and will ex-amine and clarify personal, academic and career choices.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2 credits (Fall and Spring Semesters) A must class for the undecided, general studies student or people who are considering a career change. Learn to explore and evaluate career options and to set career goals consistent with personal values, needs, interests and skills. Students establish a career plan and develop job search skills through the use of personal inventories and comput-erized search systems. Emphasis will be placed on devel-oping skills that enable students to continue this process throughout life.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Peer Mentoring 1 credit (Fall and Spring Semesters) Prerequisite: at least 12 credits at FVCC, HS/SP 120C and selected by LRC staff. Under the supervision of the professional counseling staff, four to six peer mentors provide additional academic and personal support for FVCC students. Peer mentors must complete eight hours of training prior to meeting with students and attend monthly meetings with the peer mentor supervisor and other peer mentors. Mentors will meet with their mentee at least twice a month. Course may be repeated for a total of four credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2 credits (Fall and Spring Semesters) Prerequisites: appropriate placement score or instructor's consent. This course is a college level reading course that empha-sizes critical thinking/critical reading skills needed for success in college. The course will develop a college level vocabulary associated with critical thinking exercises and activities, higher order thinking skills and critical reading techniques essential for inquiry, reflection and the consid-eration of alternatives utilized throughout college courses. This course is cross-referenced with PHIL 151.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits (Fall and Spring Semesters) Prerequisite: instructor's consent. This course offers an overview of the concepts and strate-gies needed to meet the demands of reading college level materials with success. Emphasis will be placed on specific reading strategies based on critical thinking needed in most subject area courses. This course is especially beneficial for the individual who has been away from textbook reading for a period of time. Course may be repeated for a total of six credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.
  • 6.00 Credits

    1-3 credits (Intermittently) Provides individualized instruction in any of the language arts skills needed to enhance student success in college work. Students can enroll in this lab-based course at any time in the semester prior to the final drop/add date. Indi-vidual contracts will be developed and will vary according to student need. Course may be repeated for a total of six credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.
  • 1.00 Credits

    1 credit (All Semesters) Basic hands-on skills for non-computer users will be ad-dressed allowing students to learn what a computer can do for them. After learning about the computer, students will have the opportunity to explore the word processing program, campus email services and internet searches. This course is cross-referenced with CMPA 71.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits (All Semesters) Prerequisites: score of 67 or better on COMPASS test or a grade of "C-" or better in ENGL/ID 15 . This is the second level developmental course focused on building skills necessary for expository writing. Based on assessment of student needs, instruction emphasizes paragraph development resulting in unity, coherence, and organization. Students will begin with the well developed paragraph and extend to the essay. Instruction in grammar, mechanic and usage is also included. This course is cross- referenced with ENGL 78.
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