READ 0050 Basic Reading Skills (3-1-3)

This course provides intensive, diagnostic-based instruction in basic word attack skills, vocabulary development and basic comprehension strands; main idea, major and minor supporting details, information retention, fact/opinion identification, inferences, and critical reading. Prerequisite: NONE

READ 0100 Reading Skills I (3-1-3)

Fundamental reading skills to develop comprehension, vocabulary, and rate.  This course is designed to enable college students to become more aware of themselves as readers and to develop strategies and skills to meet the demands of college reading.  Emphasis is placed on vocabulary, study skills, and the comprehension strands.  Prerequisite:  Grade of C or better in READ 0050 or department placement test equivalent.

READ 0200  Reading Skills II (3-1-3)

Focus is on increased proficiency in basic forms of expository writing and critical reading skills in addition to vocabulary, study skills, and the comprehension strand essential to success in academic and technical fields of study.  Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in READ 0100 or departmental placement test equivalent.

READ 0801 Reading Lab (0-2-1)

This course is designed for students to participate in remedial reading studies on an individual basis. Course content is customized to each student’s specific deficiencies in reading.  Semester credit hours vary depending on students’ specific needs.  Course may be repeated for credit.  The last digit of the course number indicates the semester credit hours.  When appropriate, and with developmental department approval, this course may substitute for a course of the student’s TSI Plan.  Prerequisite: Instructor approval

WRIT 0050 Basic Writing Skills (3-1-3)

Development of fundamental writing skills such as idea generation, organization, style, utilization of standard English, and revision. This course provides instruction in writing standard English. The emphasis is on vocabulary, application of grammar, spelling, standard English usage, and organization of ideas.  Prerequisite: None

WRIT 0100 Writing Skills I (3-1-3)

This course provides instruction in fundamental writing skills. Emphasis is placed on writing and revising paragraphs and essays using standard English.

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in WRIT 0050 or departmental placement test

equivalent.  

WRIT 0200 Writing Skills II (3-1-3)

Development of fundamental writing skills such as idea generation, organization, style, utilization of Standard English, and revision. Emphasis is placed on different methods of composition development with an advanced review of grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and commonly-confused words. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in WRIT 0100 or departmental placement test equivalent.

WRIT 0801 Writing Lab  (0-2-1)

This course is designed for students to participate in remedial writing studies on an individual basis.  Course content is customized to each student’s specific deficiencies in writing.  Semester credit hours vary depending on students’ specific needs.  Course may be repeated for credit.  The last digit of the course number indicates the semester credit hours.  When appropriate, and with developmental department approval, this course may substitute for a course on the student’s TSI Plan.  Prerequisite:  Instructor approval.