SLS 1000

Description

Introduces students to the skills that will promote academic success in a distance education learning environment. Students will also learn to identify and use appropriate university resources. In order to complete the course successfully, the student must earn a 70% or higher.

Objectives

  1. Develop basic study skills, including reading, writing, note taking, and test taking.
  2. Develop life skills, including stress management, time management, educational goals, and life goals.
  3. Apply course material to improve critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making.
  4. Develop skills in expressing oneself in writing.
  5. Learn how to find and use resources for answering questions or solving problems.
  6. Locate and utilize (engage in) university resources, services, and activities/events.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Self-Assessment Library, Insights into Your Skills (Rev: 3.4 PKG)

Publisher: Prentice Hall (2009)
Author: Robbins, S. P.
ISBN: 9780136083757
Price: $35.01

APA: The Easy Way! (Rev: 2nd PKG)

Publisher: Baker College (2009)
Author: Houghton, P. M. and Houghton, T. J.
ISBN: 9780923568962
Price: (No information available)

Power Up: A Practical Student's Guide to Online (Rev: Custom PKG)

Publisher: Prentice Hall (2009)
Author: Barrett, S., Poe, C., & Spagnola-Doyle, C.
ISBN: 9780558867218
Price: (No information available)

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the CSU Bookstore at bookstore@columbiasouthern.edu