LEARNING SUPPORT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ENGL 0099. Fundamentals of English (3-0-3)

English 0099 is an exit level course in Standard English, providing instruction in basic grammar, sentence mechanics, and paragraph and essay composition. 3 institutional credit hours.

MATH  0097. Fundamental Mathematics I (3-0-3)

MATH 0097 is an entry level course designed to satisfy the needs of students whose knowledge of Introductory Algebra falls below the established cut-off COMPASS score for Math 0097.  In this course, students will review concepts related to real numbers and variables, solving linear equations and inequalities, as well as systems of linear equations and inequalities, operations with exponential and polynomial expressions.  Prerequisite:  Appropriate cut-off placement score on COMPASS. 3 institutional credit hours.  

MATH 0099. Foundations of Mathematics II (3-0-3)

Math 0099 is an exit level course. It is a study of the fundamental operations of basic arithmetic, fundamental operations associated with polynomials, and fundamental concepts of elementary algebra. It includes the application to rational numbers; decimals, fractions, mixed numbers, percents, signed numbers, roots and powers. It also includes the solving of first-degree equations and inequalities in one variable, special products, graphing and solving first-degree equations in two variables, factoring, quadratic equations, and topics in geometry. 3 institutional credit hours. Prerequisite:  Appropriate cut-off placement score on COMPASS or satisfactory completion of MATH 0097.

READ 0099. Foundations of Reading (2-1-3)

Reading 0099 is a laboratory-oriented course designed to expand students’ reading skills for creative, critical and interpretive reading, and to prepare students to pass the post-COMPASS. The course is designed for pre-college level reading reinforcement, focusing on three major areas: word recognition, advanced literal and inferential comprehension, and study skills. Reinforcing Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC), this course encourages students to use current events to develop multi-paragraph essays and other writing activities both in and out of class. 3 institutional credit hours.

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