099. Basic
Mathematics 0-1 hour
0-1EX
First and
Second Semester. First and Second Module. Fundamentals of
mathematics, including percents, radicals, and operations
with Real numbers, using an individualized approach. This
course is designed to be taken concurrently with a natural
or social science course where the student has demonstrated
a need for remediation of mathematical concepts: CR/NE grading
if registered. Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 12.
Ms. Knight
102. Mastering
Skills for Efficient Reading 1 hour
1EX
First and
Second Semester. First and Second Module. A module course
designed to assist students to learn how to read more efficiently
in relationship to the purposes for reading and difficulty-level
of the materials. Scanning, skimming, rapid reading, personal
reading, analytical reading, and study-type reading represent
the six modes of reading flexibility which will be taught.
Instruction will be individualized. (1 hour per module.)
CR/NE grading. Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 15.
Ms. Ballard,
Staff
103. Mastering Skills for Effective Studying 1
hour
1EX
First and
Second Semester. First and Second Module. A module course
designed to help students acquire skills for efficient ways
to learn. A focus on time management, listening skills,
note taking, learning styles, and preparation for exams
helps students develop critical skills to improve the learning
process. Students should register for the first or second
module. CR/NE grading. Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 12.
Ms. Ballard
104. Analytical Reading Skills for the Liberal Arts
Curriculum 1 hour
1EX
First and
Second Semester. First Module. This module course is designed
to assist students to negotiate content area readings; it
emphasizes evaluative techniques and critical reading skills.
Appropriate for both first-year and upper-level students.
CR/NE grading. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment
Limit:
12.
Staff
105. Mastering Skills for Algebra 1 hour
1EX
First Semester.
Second Module. Standard approaches to the symbols, rules,
and patterns for using the language of algebra in computational
problem solving. Linear and quadratic equations and inequalities,
polynomials, exponents, functions, and graphs will be emphasized.
Appropriate for both first-year and upper-level students
who seek to improve their coursework in mathematics or natural
sciences by strengthening their skills in algebra. CR/NE
grading. Enrollment Limit: 15.
Ms. Knight
106. Mastering Skills for Trigonometry 1 hour
1EX
Second Semester.
First Module. Standard approaches to trigonometric functions,
properties, angles, arcs, graphs, identities, and conditional
equations. Recommended for students who seek to improve
their coursework in mathematics or natural sciences by strengthening
their understanding of trigonometry. CR/NE grading. Enrollment
Limit: 15.
Ms. Knight
107. Mastering Quantitative Skills for the Natural
Sciences 1 hour
1EX
First Semester.
First Module. A module course to assist students in acquiring
computational skills essential to the mathematics required
for future coursework in the natural sciences. Symbols,
notation, rules of operations, decision making, problem
solving, and modeling will be emphasized. Appropriate for
first-year students who wish to improve their use of mathematics.
CR/NE grading. Enrollment
Limit: 15.
Ms. Knight
108. Mastering Quantitative Skills for the Social
Sciences 1 hour
1EX
Second Semester.
Second Module. Standard approaches for organizing information
and examining relationships within data samples. Linear
equations, scatter plots, correlation, basic statistics,
hypothesis, probability, and decision making will be emphasized.
Appropriate for both first-year and upper-level students
who desire an introductory course to statistics. CR/NE grading.
Enrollment Limit:
15.
Ms. Knight
109. Mastering Communications Skills I 1 hour
1EX
First Semester.
Second Module. An examination of effective techniques of
communication, both in groups and in peer relationships,
including listening skills, self-disclosure, body language,
and assertiveness. Additional topics include peer communication/counseling
theories, social skills, and public speaking. CR/NE grading.
Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit:
12.
Ms. Gates
110. Mastering Skills for Speaking English as a Second
Language 1 hour
1EX
First Semester.
First Module. A module course designed to develop further
the spoken English skills of non-native or bilingual speakers.
Fluency in formal and informal conversation, including the
use of idiomatic expressions, will be emphasized. Designed
for incoming students. CR/NE grading. Consent of instructor
required. (Students may register for LRNS 110 and LRNS
111, for one hour of credit for each module course.) Enrollment
Limit:
12.
Ms. Gates
111. Mastering Skills for Speaking English as a Second
Language 1 hour
1EX
First Semester.
Second Module. A module course designed to build upon skills
developed in LRNS 110 or to improve and refine high-intermediate
speaking skills of non-native or bilingual speakers. CR/NE
grading. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit:
12.
Ms. Gates
112. Mastering Skills for Speaking English as a Second
Language 1 hour
1EX
First and
Second Semester. First and Second Module. A module course
designed for the advanced student of English as a second
language to increase fluency, build vocabulary, and practice
the use and understanding of idiomatic English. CR/NE grading.
Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit:
12.
Ms. Gates
114. Mastering Communication Skills II 1.5 hours
1.5EX
Second Semester.
Second Module. A module course designed to provide practical
experience in audience analysis, organization and dissemination
of information, evidence gathering, critical listening,
and speech delivery. The underlying philosophy of this course
is that speech is a primary vehicle for self-presentation
and social interchange in which speech skills are central
to personal and social effectiveness. This course is designed
to build upon skills developed in LRNS 109. CR/NE grading.
Consent
of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 15.
Ms. Gates
115. Mastering Computer Skills for Information Literacy 1
hour
1EX
First Semester.
First Module. A module course designed to teach students
how to use computers to gather, analyze, and present information
relevant to their college course-work. Topics include E-mail,
OBIS, word processing, the World Wide Web, and Oberlin Online.
Designed for incoming students with little or no prior computer
experience. CR/NE grading. Enrollment Limit:
18.
Mr. Borroni
995. Private Reading 1-3 hours
1-3EX
Consent
of instructor required.
