LEARNING SUPPORT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ENGL 0096 ENGLISH I (45-0-3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate Placement Test Score
Emphasizes standard English usage. Topics include capitalization, basic punctuation, subject and verb agreement, correct verb forms, spelling, and basic paragraph development.

ENGL 0097 ENGLISH II (45-0-3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate Placement Test Score, ENGL 0096
Emphasizes the rules of grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and writing in order to ensure a smooth transition into communicating orally and in writing. Topics include basic grammar, basic mechanics, spelling, and writing skills.

ENGL 0098 ENGLISH III (45-0-3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate Placement Test Score, ENGL 0097
Emphasizes the ability to communicate using written methods. Topics include writing, grammar, and revising.

MATH 0096 MATH I (45-0-3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate arithmetic placement test score
Teaches the student basic arithmetic skills needed for the study of mathematics related to specific occupational programs. Topics include number theory, whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning.

MATH 0097 MATH II (45-0-3)
Prerequisite: MATH 0096 or appropriate arithmetic placement test score
Emphasizes in-depth arithmetic skills needed for the study of mathematics and for the study of basic algebra. Topics include whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentage, ratio/proportion, measurement, geometry, and application problems.

MATH 0098 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA (45-0-3)
Prerequisite: MATH 0097 or Appropriate Arithmetic or Algebra Placement Test Score
Emphasizes basic algebra skills. Topics include introduction to real numbers and algebraic expressions, solving linear equations, graphs of linear equations, polynomial operations, and polynomial factoring.

MATH 0099 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (45-0-3)
Prerequisite: MATH 0098 or Appropriate Algebra Placement Test Score
Emphasizes intermediate algebra skills. Topics include factoring, inequalities, rational expressions and equations, linear graphs, slope, and applications, systems of equations, radical expressions and equations, and quadratic equations.

READ 0096 READING I (45-0-3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate Entrance Reading Score
Emphasizes the strengthening of fundamental reading competencies. Topics include vocabulary skills, comprehension skills, and study skills.

READ 0097 READING II (45-0-3)
Prerequisite: READ 0096 or Appropriate Entrance Reading Score
Emphasizes vocabulary, comprehension, and critical reading skills development. Topics include vocabulary skills, comprehension skills, critical reading skills, study skills, and content area reading skills.

READ 0098 READING III (45-0-3)
Prerequisite: READ 0097 or Appropriate Entrance Reading Score
Provides instruction in vocabulary and comprehension skills with emphasis on critical reading skills. Topics include vocabulary skills, comprehension skills, critical reading skills, study skills, and content area reading skills.