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Basic Skills Program

Joanne Juedes and Student In Academic Skills Lab


This program gives help in basic mathematics and English. Its courses will assist you with the transition from high school to
university work, improve your background by developing English and math skills, and in general support your effort toward a successful university experience.

The need for the English and math skills courses will be indicated by placement testing. Basic skills courses carry non-degree credits. Fees are the same as for degree credit courses.


ENG 098 - BASICS OF COMPOSITION  - 3 non-degree credits
A study of fundamental writing skills, including grammatical conventions, usage, sentence structure, paragraph development and
the organization of short essays.

ENG 099 - BASIC WRITING TUTORIAL - 3 non-degree credits
Intended primarily for students concurrently enrolled in basics of Composition or Composition I, this tutorial will provide individualized instruction to help students develop the fundamental writing skills and basic techniques of composition required for success in those courses and in higher-level composition courses.

LEA 101 - SPEED AND EFFICIENCY IN READING - 3-non-degree credits
Designed for developing vocabulary and comprehension skills and to learn to analyze challenging materials for immediate understanding. This course covers skills necessary for succeeding in college, including study skills, time management, academic
planning, reading skills, test taking strategies, note taking, research writing and critical thinking.

LEA 102 - LEARNING SKILLS - 1-3 non-degree credits
This course is designed for the student who needs to develop generalized learning skills. Areas of study may include managing
time, taking notes, reading and studying textbooks, reading comprehension, developing vocabulary, organizing the research paper and making oral presentations.

LEA 106 - MULTI-LINGUAL WRITERS WORKSHOP
An English course that helps multi-lingual students learn how to study, read and write at the college level.

MAT 090 - BASIC MATHEMATICS - 2-3 non-degree credits
Designed for students with minimum algebra background or who have been away from mathematics for several years. Subject areas to be covered include arithmetic of whole numbers, fraction and decimals, ratios and percents, and basic algebraic concepts. Prepares the student for MAT 091.

MAT 091 - ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA - 3 non-degree credits
Intended for students with little or no previous algebra. Topics include the real number system and operations with real numbers
and algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring and introduction to quadratic equations.

Talk to an academic advisor in Student Services to see if you would benefit from enrolling in Basic Skills classes.
Call (715) 261-6235 for an appointment.