ENGLISH SKILLS COURSES

CAE 099R Reading Skills 1 credit
A review of the reading skills that are needed for college level reading comprehension. May be repeated as many times as needed. Individual computer-assisted instruction. (CAE credit cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements).

CAE 099W Writing Skills 1 credit
A review of the writing skills that are assessed in college level English (writing) courses. May be repeated as many times as needed. Individual computer-assisted instruction. (CAE credit cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements). 

ENG 100 Developmental Writing 3 credits
An intensive writing course emphasizing the process of writing and the related process of critical and analytical thinking which enhances the ability to write freely, succinctly and correctly. Students are taught basic formation of ideas, sentence and paragraph composition, essay construction, and patterns usage in the composition. Computer instruction assists students in grammar mastery, spelling, and sentence and paragraph development. Oral communications skills development is an integral part of the course.

RDG 100 Basic Skills Reading and Study Skills
A course designed to help students apply critical reading an thinking skills in the content areas. Emphasis is on the learning theory behind the reading strategies.
Graded on a Pass – No Pass basis.

MATHEMATICS SKILLS COURSES

(All courses 3 credits unless otherwise specified. These courses are graded on a PASS - NO-PASS basis.)

CAE 099M Mathematics Skills 1 credit
A review of the mathematics skills that are needed for college level mathematics. May be repeated as many times as needed. Individual computer-assisted instruction. (CAE credit cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements).

MAT 098 Arithmetic Review
Operations with whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, proportions,. Emphasis on problem solving, reasoning, connections (relations of math concepts to other disciplines), communications (the reading and writing of mathematical concepts, number and operations sense. Credit cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements.

MAT 099 Introduction to Algebra
Concepts of variables, expressions, linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, algebraic manipulations. Use of graphs to represent and analyze relationships. Credit cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements.
Prerequisite: Passing score on the placement examination or Corequisite CAE 099M.
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MAT 100A Intermediate College Algebra
Linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, absolute value equations, systems of equations and inequalities, exponents and radicals, progressions, variation, scientific notation, complex numbers, and applications. The course does not fulfill the general education science and Math requirement. It can be taken as a general elective course.
Prerequisite: MAT 099 or passing score on the placement examination

COMMUNICATION ARTS COURSES

(All courses 3 credits unless otherwise specified)
COM 102 Society and Mass Media
An acquaintance with mass media, especially as it influences various aspects of American society. A study of how the media perform the functions of information, entertainment and persuasion. Outside assignments in media venues, oral and written reports.

COM 105 Speech
All aspects of oral communication are studied including vocal and physical delivery, methods of preparation, argumentation and persuasion.