ALS 115 Advanced Applied Learning Strategies
Develops the student's ability to comprehend, analyze, and retain information from various disciplines. Students become literate, active college students by developing academic strategies necessary for success in a community college or four year college. Teaching skills for learning from lectures and textbooks, applying memory strategies, preparing for and taking tests, and managing student responsibilities. Culturally diverse material is used to teach critical thinking.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: Placement into
ALS 115 Advanced Applied Learning Strategies and
WR 115 Introduction to College Writing or successful completion of
WR 095 College Writing Fundamentals and
ALS 100 Applied Learning Strategies with a grade of C or better.
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Employ critical thinking strategies to comprehend college-level, concept-dense texts from various disciplines. Select and apply research-validated learning strategies to comprehend and retain advanced college-level materials. Explore and understand cultural values, biases and views and how they influence our understanding of academic materials.