Long Course Number: Formerly Known As: Originator: Static ID#: 0608 Status: Active Same As: Descriptive Title: Becoming A Successful Student Assigned Disciplines: Multi Disciplines Prerequisites: Corequisites: Advisories: English G099 Catalog Description: This is a course designed to teach techniques and skills that can be used to succeed in college. Students will learn specific skills to enhance academic success and will develop their own action plans through self-evaluation. Additionally, students will learn and apply college level techniques for the use of resources. Topics that will be covered include attitude and personal commitment, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, timemanagement, learning styles, student support services, academic support services, study methods, library research. Schedule Description: A course to help students to achieve greater success as a college student. Learning styles, study skills, research techniques, decision-making, and effective study habits will be covered. Purpose AA: Voc Ed: Transfer: Remedial: n Credit: Units: 3 LHE: 3 Total Lecture Hrs: 54 Total Lab Hrs: 0 Total Other Hrs: 0 Course Total Hrs: 54 tes about Hours: Degree Option Area Group I II E E Open Entry/Exit When Offered: Grading Method: 3 - Optional pass/no pass grade Equivalent Course(s) at CCC: Supplement Online: Weekend Express: Material Fee: $3.50 at OCC: Honors: Winter Intersession: Page 1 of 5
Codes CAN: CAN Seq: IGETC: Transfer: 3 - Transferable to CSU; UC TOPS Code: 4930.13 SAM: - Course Class A - Liberal Arts and Sciences and AA Degree Applic Cluster: Repeatability # of times: Max Units: Reason: Voc Ed Program Requirements: Originator/Discipline: Library: Divisional: CCI: Office of Instruction: CCCD Board: Approval Dates: 6/15/1988 Last Revision: Program Review: Advisory Committee: Review Dates: Page 2 of 5
I. Course Objectives (skills, attitudes, and knowledge a student may develop from the course): The successful student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the culture of postsecondary education. 2. Be responsible for his/her college experience and develop a personal commitment to future life goals. 3. Apply college success skills and techniques to improve his/her academic success. 4. Demonstrate communication techniques that incorporate appropriate presentation, writing, listening, conversation, interviewing and discussion skills. 5. Use library resources to locate and evaluate information. 6. Describe student support services and explain how the student might use these services to overcome obstacles. II. Course Scope and Content (outline of course content leading toward goals and objectives): 1. Overview of Postsecondary Education a. Culture of higher education b. Historical perspective c. Recent trends d. Academic freedom e. Plagiarism and Cheating 2. College (& Life) Success Techniques a. Attitude and Values b. Health and Stress Management c. Money Management d. Creativity and Critical Thinking e. Techniques to Focus Attention f. Technology as a resource 3. Study Techniques a. Information recall b. te taking c. Test-Taking skills 4. Reading Techniques a. Studying from Textbooks b. Utilizing References c. Reading for Comprehension 5. Time Management Techniques a. Goal-Setting b. Organization and Planning 6. Communication Techniques a. Active Listening b. Assertiveness c. Developing Relationships d. Public Speaking e. Working effectively in small groups f. Conversing and corresponding effectively with classmates 7. Resources as Success Techniques Page 3 of 5
a. Campus Resources 1. Library 2. Other Campus Resources (e.g. Counseling, Financial Aid, Health Center, Tutoring) b. Community Resources III. Student Learning Outcome (SLOs): Successful students will be able to The Student Learning Outcome (SLOs) listed are for program, course and instructional improvement only. Data and evidence gathered will remain anonymous and will not be connected in any way to individual students, instructors or sections. Information ascertained through assessment of SLOs shall not be used in any college or district wide personnel evaluation process. 1. Demonstrate efficient time management by creating schedules that recall the concepts of prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. 2. Identify, evaluate, and organize information to prepare reports and presentations. 3. Examine and assess alternatives when confronted with life decisions, committing to a course of action that validates personal values and goals. IV. A. Required Course Activites (kinds and frequency) 1. Text Book 2. Workbook B. Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration and/or proficiency 1. Each student will complete written assignments that require him/her to evaluate their study skills and propose ways to improve him/her individual academic performance. 2. Each student will be required to present an oral presentation to the class. 3. Each student will complete a research assignment demonstrating his or her ability to pick a topic, research it, and then put that information together to write a report. 4. Each student will demonstrate test-taking techniques on a variety of test formats. C. Demonstration of critical thinking/problem solving: All students will be required to identify problems or obstacles that impede their academic success and then identify and explain techniques, skills or resources that can be used to solve these problems. D. Other Assignments Method of Instruction (MOI) 1. Lecture and/or discussion 2. Laboratory/Studio/Activity 3. Tutoring 4. Field Experience 5. Work Experience 6. Distance Education 7. One-way interactive video and two-way interactive audio 8. Two-way interactive audio only 9. Other simultaneous interactive medium not coded above 10. Distance Education, Delayed Interaction (Independent Study) 11. Distance Education, Passive Medium (Independent Study) 12. Audio one-way (e.g. audio cassette, radio, etc.) 13. Video one-way (e.g. ITV, video cassette, etc.) Method of Evaluation (MOE) 1. Midterm Examinations 2. Projects (individual/group) 3. Written Assignments 4. Objective Examinations 5. Problem Solving Exercises 6. Skills Demonstration 7. Final Examination 8. Short Quizzes 9. Essay Examinations 10. Reports 11. Oral Presentations 12. Other (explain) 13. Credit By Exam Page 4 of 5
13. Video one-way (e.g. ITV, video cassette, etc.) 13. Credit By Exam 14. Other passive medium not coded above 15. Directed Study (Independent Study) 16. Other independent study Other,Explain In class group activities, research assignment. 17. Other method of instruction or unspecified Other Description IV. Default Text Last Reviewed: 3/20/2006 A. Required textbooks such as: Textbook Required: Becoming a Master Student (2005) David Ellis, 11th, Houghton Mifflin, 061846770-X Keys to Success: Building Successful Intelligence for Collge, Career, and Life () C. Carter, J. Bishop, S. Kravits, J. Block,, Prentice Hall, 0131474219 B. Optional textbooks such as: Follow Your True Colors to the Work You Love () Carolyn Kalil, Edition:, Publisher: True Colors Inc, Publishing, ISBN# 1893320286 C. Other course material and supplies, syllabus, etc. Instructor-prepared handouts, erasable pens, notebook pocket dividers, 3 x 5 index cards, planner. Library/LRC Review: The instructor, in consultation with the librarian, has review the print and non-print resources and services of the College Library/LRC in the subject areas related to the proposed new course. The materials, print and non-print, to support this course are: Library Review Dates: Instructor Librarian Page 5 of 5