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DVST
070 Reading Skills for College Study
3c-0l-3cr
Syllabus
This
course is designed to assist students in the development of
college-level reading skills with emphasis on textbook reading. Includes
literal and critical comprehension skills, vocabulary development, and
reading efficiency. This course carries institutional, nondegree credit,
and attendance is required.
DVST
075 Reading and Study Skills Applications
1c-0l-1cr
Prerequisite:
permission
Assists
students in the applications of college-level reading and study skills
to content-area coursework. Intended for freshman students in poor
academic standing who need additional and individualized guidance in the
transfer of learning strategies into day-to-day reading and coursework.
Students will participate in small-group instruction, as well as
individual appointments with the instructor. This course carries
institutional, nondegree credit, and attendance is required.
DVST
090 Introduction to College Math I
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite:
A student may not register for this course after successfully completing
any course offered by the mathematics department without the written
approval of the Learning Center director.
Reviews
basic computational skills and their applications. Includes operations
with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions; the concepts of ratios,
proportions, and percents; basic geometric principles; and an
introduction to algebra. This course carries institutional, nondegree
credit, and attendance is required.
DVST 091 Developmental Math, Arithmetic Operations
1c-0l-1cr
Explores the basics
of counting principles, place value, arithmetic operations, exponential
notation, and fractional notation through a base 8 perspective.
Vocabulary, concept development, and algorithms related to these topics
is presented in a lecture format. Supplemental Instruction is provided
with this course. Carries Institutional, non-degree credit. Attendance
is required.
Prerequisite: A student may not register for this course after
successfully completing any course offered by the mathematics department
without written approval of the Department of Developmental Studies
Chairperson.
DVST 092
Developmental Math, Elemental Topics
1c-0l-1cr
Provides students with minimal algebra skills prior to introducing basic
probability and descriptive statistics concepts as well as a review of
basic geometry concepts and algorithms. Topics include: identification
and simplification of terms and expressions; mean, median, mode
calculations; bar, line and circle graph construction and
interpretation; application and calculation of plane geometry formulae.
Carries Institutional, non-degree credit. Attendance is required.
Prerequisite: A student may not register for this course after
successfully completing any course offered by the mathematics department
without written approval of the Department of Developmental Studies
Chairperson.
DVST 093 Developmental Math, Elements of Algebra
1c-0l-1cr
Algebraic
algorithms. Topics include: properties and operations on real numbers;
simplifying expressions; order of operations; solving equations and
inequalities; formulas; exponential and scientific notation; operations
on polynomials. Carries Institutional, non-degree credit. Attendance is
required.
Prerequisite: A student may not register for this course after
successfully completing any course offered by the mathematics department
without written approval of the Development of Departmental Studies
chairperson.
DVST
095 Introduction to College Math II
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite:
A student may not register for this course after successfully completing
any course offered by the mathematics department, without written
approval of the Learning Center director.
Introduces
beginning algebraic concepts, including signed numbers; rules and
properties of equations; exponents; polynomials; factoring; algebraic
fractions; graphs and linear equations, inequalities, and radical
expressions. This course carries institutional, nondegree credit, and
attendance is required.
DVST 110 Introduction to Critical Reading and
Thinking
2c-0l-2cr
Focuses
on the development and mastery of skills related to the processes of
understanding, analyzing, and assessing college-levels texts and other
academic readings. Students will synthesize written information
from a variety of sources and content areas. Note: For sections
paired with specific content-area course sections, students are required
to register for BOTH courses.
DVST
150 Introduction to Higher Education
1c-0l-1cr
Syllabus
Introduces students to the system
of higher education and to skills that promote effective educational
planning and academic success. Orients students to the systems,
resources, policies, and procedures of IUP and to the Liberal Studies
curriculum. Emphasizes goal setting, decision making, self monitoring,
and time-management skills.
DVST
160 Learning Strategies
1c-0l-1cr
Syllabus
Assists
students to develop and use effective and efficient study strategies on
a consistent basis. Students will examine their academic goals and
implement study strategies to help achieve those goals. Includes the
topics of goal setting and self-monitoring, learning styles, test
preparation and test taking, lecture and textbook note taking, time
management and concentration, and general strategies for learning.
Students will be required to give evidence of application of the study
strategies to other courses in which they are currently enrolled. Active
participation in class meetings is expected. Note: Certain sections of
this course will be restricted to specific enrollment groups.
DVST
170 Career Exploration
1c-0l-1cr
Syllabus
Introduces
students to the theoretical and practical framework with which to
explore careers compatible with overall academic skills, aptitudes, and
life goals. Students will examine the world of work, assess their
interests and abilities, and make realistic decisions on academic majors
and careers. Note: Certain sections of this course will be restricted to
specific enrollment groups.
DVST
201 Vocabulary Expansion
2c-0l-2cr
Students
will acquire an enriched vocabulary through learning and applying
knowledge of 168 Latin and Greek word parts and mastering the meanings
and the use of 100 mature words based on some of those word parts.
Primary emphasis is on developing the reading vocabulary, but attention
is also given to students' writing, listening, and speaking
vocabularies.
DVST
250 Role of
the Peer Educator: Theory Practice, and Assessment
1c-0l-1cr
Prepares selected students
for the role of a paraprofessional Peer Educator within the higher
education setting. Includes skills and strategies associated with
interpersonal communication, peer leadership problem solving, and
assisting peers with how to effectively succeed at the college level.
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