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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Topics for instruction include rules for exponents, polynomials, rational expressions, rational equations, quadratic equations and functions, conics, and radicals. Methods for solving real-world applications are integrated throughout the course content. Upon earning a grade of "C" or better, thestudent becomes eligible to enter first year college-level mathematics courses. (Prerequisite: DSPM 0800 or entry assessment.)
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3.00 Credits
A course which concentrates on basic comprehension and vocabulary skills. Topics offered include words in context, structural analysis, main idea, and supporting details. Upon earning a grade of "C" or better, the studentadvances to Developmental Reading (DSPR 0800). The class meets three hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
A course which focuses on comprehension and vocabulary skills needed for general college reading and reading expository text. Majors topics include vocabulary development, main idea and details, critical reading, flexible rate and strategies for organizing textbook information. (Prerequisite: DSPR 0700 or entry assessment.) 3 hrs. lecture, with additional individual and group conferences.
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1.00 Credits
This module concentrates on vocabulary development utilizing context and word structure clues. The module also includes interpreting figurative language. On-line exercises supplement classroom instruction.
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1.00 Credits
This module focuses on the following reading skills: identifying topic, main idea and supporting details; patterns of organization; transitions; and reading rate. On-line exercises supplement classroom instruction. (Prerequisite or Corequisite: DSPR 0801 or entry assessment.)
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1.00 Credits
Major topics include: logical inferences, fact and opinion, author's purpose and tone, argument and reading in the content areas. On-line exercises will supplement classroom instruction. (Prerequisites: DSPR 0802 or entry assessment.)
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on assisting students to adjust to the challenges of college life by adopting methods which promote academic success. Through didactic and experiential learning, students will give attention to self-concept enhancement, goal setting and time management, concentrating and remembering, creative and critical thinking, note-taking, test-taking, communication, and career planning. The course meets three hours per week with additional consultations.
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3.00 Credits
Addresses clear, concise writing skills. Topics included in the course are basic grammar, spelling, and sentence patterns. Heavy emphasis is placed on correcting students' persistent writing errors. Upon earning a grade of "C?r better, the student advances to Developmental Writing (DSPW 0800).
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4.00 Credits
A combined course that pairs basic levels of reading and writing. Basic Reading/Basic Writing is a computer-assisted course that focuses on basic comprehension and vocabulary skills, as well as the development of clear, concise writing skills. Reading topics include words in context, organizational patterns, main idea, and supporting details; writing topics include grammar, spelling, and sentence patterns. Upon earning a grade of "C" or better, the student advances to Developmental Reading (DSPR 0800)and Developmental Writing (DSPW 0800). Students spend 3 hours in active classroom instruction and one additional hour per week on computergenerated lab assignments.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on writing competencies necessary for successfully completing Composition I. Topics include conceiving ideas, organizing, proofreading, revising, rewriting, and determining the most effective writing style for different readers and purposes. Microsoft Word is utilized for some word processing. Upon earning a grade of "C" or better, the student advances tocollege-level English courses. (Prerequisite: DSPW 0700 or entry assessment.)
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