Skill Building Courses

LRC 099 - Introductory Algebra 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. Sam Riley    - Coordinator/ Co-instructor Deb Webb    - Coordinator LRC 100 - Introduction to College Reading 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 . Cassie Bichy    - Instructor LRC 101 - Academic Success for Lifelong Learning 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. Sharon Fallin    - Instructor LRC 101A - Academic Success for Lifelong Learning This course is based on the LRC 101 course, but it is designed as an intervention for those students who are on the path to academic dismissal. The instructors are selected because of their teaching experience and familiarity with the resources and policies of UMBC. These instructors work closely with select advisers to provide students in jeopardy or facing suspension with the life and academic skills necessary to turn their energies toward success. Various Instructors LRC 115 - Advanced Diction 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. John Rollins   - Instructor and Coordinator