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LRC 099 - Introductory Algebra

Schedule

Designed for the student with little or no knowledge of algebra. Topics include properties of integers and real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, operations on monomials and simple polynomials, factoring second degree polynomials, rational expressions, properties of exponents and square roots and graphing inequalities.
Note: Three "institutional credits" (not applicable to the degree) are awarded.
Prerequisite: A qualifying score on the mathematics placement test.

Syllabus - pdf
Samantha Riley
   - Instructor
Andrea Spratt
  - Coordinator

LRC 100 - Introduction to College Reading

Schedule

This course is designed to help students acquire or improve those reading skills necessary for college level work. Students will be expanding their reading skills beyond the literal comprehension level, improving flexibility and efficiency, and effectively applying this knowledge to all other academic disciplines.

Syllabus - pdf

Teresa Valais
   - Instructor

LRC 101 - Academic Success for Lifelong
              Learning

Schedule

This course will help students make the transition to college whether they are a freshman or transfer student. It will expose students to a variety of self-management and study techniques that can be applied to current and future courses. Effective strategies for classroom communication, time management, listening, note-taking, textbook reading, test preparation, and test-taking will be emphasized.

Syllabus - pdf

Teresa Valais
   - Instructor

LRC 115 - Advanced Diction

Schedule

Grade Method: P-F/AUD Designed for graduate teaching assistants for whom English is a second language, this course focuses on techniques for speaking English clearly and effective oral communication in the classroom or lab. Open to non-teaching assistants with consent of the instructor only.

Syllabus - pdf Teresa Valais
  - Instructor and Coordinator

 

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