COLL 989 Syllabus

Subject Code

COLL

Course Number

989

Course Title

Prerequisites

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Credit Hours

Course Description

Course Outcomes

Getting Off to a Good Start

Order

Description

1

Apply knowledge to use Banner Web, email, registration and withdrawal procedures.

2

Utilize the service of Financial Aid and Student Affairs Offices.

3

Understand the policies and procedures of the college.

4

Discuss what it means to be a responsible student in a college environment.

5

Identify potential personal stumbling blocks and available resources to help students experience college success.

6

Demonstrate effective research techniques.

7

Evaluate information by judging currency, relevancy, authority, accuracy and purpose.

8

Demonstrate use of ANGEL, e-books, and electronic media.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning and Personality Styles

Order

Description

1

Identify learning styles and best learning styles for the individual student.

2

Anticipate ways to utilize individual learning styles and strategies to adapt to various teaching methods.

3

Identify personality styles and understand students' individual personality style.

4

Identify and adapt personality styles to classroom situations.

Time and Money Management

Order

Description

1

Identify effective time management strategies.

2

Utilize specific time management strategies to include:  self-evaluation, action plan, color coding, planners, home organizers and scheduling appointments.

3

Understand the importance/ramifications of a budget and prepare a personal budget.

Stress Management and Wellness

Order

Description

1

Identify stress levels and stressors.

2

Demonstrate stress-reducing techniques.

3

Identify emotional triggers and develop coping skills to manage emotional and behavioral reaction to challenging environments.

4

Develop a nutritional plan that promotes self-care for a healthy body.

5

Describe the importance physical activity to maintain wellness and develop a personal fitness plan.

6

Discuss the effects products such as alcohol, drugs, and tobacco usage on health and fitness.

Study and Test Taking Skills

Order

Description

1

Demonstrate effective note-taking skills.

2

Describe and implement effective study strategies.

3

Describe effective test-taking strategies and identify strategies to use under various testing situations.

Communication Skills

Order

Description

1

Identify effective communication techniques utilizing listening skills; body language; verbal, written, and electronic communication.

2

Demonstrate appropriate etiquette in all forms of communication.

3

Utilize effective communication techniques when dealing with conflicts and diversity.

Career Exploration

Order

Description

1

Identify and evaluate career options.

2

Establish career goals.

3

Develop a career plan.

 

 

 

Academic Preparedness

1

Identify areas of weakness in foundational academic skill areas: math, reading, and English.

2

Acquire foundational academic skills in math, reading, and English need for being successful in college-level courses..

3

Re-evaluate academic preparedness by retesting on college placement exam.

4

Develop a personalized program of study with the help of an advisor.