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Fall 2008 Course Offerings

Full Semester Class Offering

CRN 11289 HPC 3532-101 Exploring Majors Wednesdays 4-4:50 pm in 143 D.D. Dougherty (DL in schedule).
This course is taught by Debbie Marshall, University College Advisor. This course is for students who have not yet chosen a major. Class activities will include researching requirements of different majors, exploring and reflecting on your interests in terms of course work, analysis of personality type and major choice, and examining the relationship and distinctions between a college major and a career. This course is for a grade and one hour elective credit.

First Half Semester Offerings August 26-October 15

CRN 13139 U S 1531-111 Electronic Research Skills
Please note that this course is offered ONLINE so please be sure you are comfortable with the online course set-up at Appalachian before you sign up. Online courses require good time management skills and access to computers with internet connection.
This course is taught by Geri Purpur, University Library faculty member.
This course is designed for students who wish to research effectively for class assignments. Students will be introduced to all types of resources, print and electronic, presently available at the Appalachian State University Libraries, such as the catalog, subject encyclopedias, databases for finding articles in journals, magazines, and newspapers, and a librarian's guide to using internet sources.  By the end of the course students should be able to maneuver through a variety of research resources and use electronic courseware and communication technology. This course is for a grade and one hour elective credit.

CRN 14617 U S 3538 112 Time Management in College MWF 2-2:50 pm in 143 D.D. Dougherty (DL on schedule). This course is taught by Heather Lippard, Assistant Director, Learning Skills Services. Please note: This course meets from August 27 through September 29.
This class will provide opportunities to explore and practice skills college students use to set goals, manage time, keep up with assignments, take notes effectively and study them efficiently, and fight procrastination. This course is for a grade and one hour elective credit.

CRN 14618 U S 3538 113 Time Management in College MWF 3-3:50 pm in 143 D.D. Dougherty (DL on schedule). This course is taught by Heather Lippard, Assistant Director, Learning Skills Services. Please note: This course meets from August 27 through September 29.
This class will provide opportunities to explore and practice skills college students use to set goals, manage time, keep up with assignments, take notes effectively and study them efficiently, and fight procrastination. This course is for a grade and one hour elective credit.

CRN 14619 U S 3539 111 Effective Study Skills TR 2-3:15 pm in 143 D.D. Dougherty (DL on schedule). This course is taught by Heather Lippard, Assistant Director, Learning Skills Services. Please note: This course meets from August 26 through September 30.
This class provides opportunities to identify effective and efficient ways to work with textbooks, master complex material, structure review sessions, and address different learning styles. This course is for a grade and one hour elective credit.

CRN 11853 R E 1010 111 Power Reading Mon/Wed 12-12:50 pm in 143 D.D. Dougherty (DL on schedule).
This course is taught by Cama Duke, Director of Learning Skills Services.
Students practice techniques to help them focus and concentrate, analyze how to be strategic in the way they approach different reading tasks, and explore methods to improve reading speed and comprehension. The course integrates study skills related to reading as well as a few insights into success with standardized reading tests. Offered in cooperation between the Reading Program and the Learning Assistance Program, this class is for a grade and one hour elective credit.

CRN 11855 R E 1010 112 Power Reading Mon/Wed 1-1:50 pm in 143 D.D. Dougherty (DL on schedule).
This course is taught by Cama Duke, Director of Learning Skills Services.
Students practice techniques to help them focus and concentrate, analyze how to be strategic in the way they approach different reading tasks, and explore methods to improve reading speed and comprehension. The course integrates study skills related to reading as well as a few insights into success with standardized reading tests. Offered in cooperation between the Reading Program and the Learning Assistance Program, this class is for a grade and one hour elective credit.

Second Half Semester Offerings October 20-December 17

CRN 13141 U S 1531-121 Electronic Research Skills Tues/Thursdays 9:30-10:20 am in 026 Belk Library (BLIC on schedule).
This course is taught by Betsy Williams, University Library faculty member.
This course is designed for students who wish to research effectively for class assignments. Students will be introduced to all types of resources, print and electronic, presently available at the Appalachian State University Libraries, such as the catalog, subject encyclopedias, databases for finding articles in journals, magazines, and newspapers, and a librarian's guide to using internet sources.  By the end of the course students should be able to maneuver through a variety of research resources and use electronic courseware and communication technology. This course is for a grade and one hour elective credit.

CRN 13146 US 3530-121 Learning Skills and Technology Mon/Wed 3-3:50 pm in 143 D. D. Dougherty (DL on schedule).
This course is taught by Wes Waugh, Director of University Tutorial Services.
In this course, students will reflect on skills for academic success and develop their skills using technology, including common computer applications such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint, and website development. This course is for a grade and one hour elective credit.

CRN 13156 U S 3538-121 Time Management in College Tues/Thurs 9:30-10:20 am in 143 D. D. Dougherty (DL on schedule).
This course is taught by Jessie Fletcher, Assistant Director of University Tutorial Services.
The focus of this class will be to explore and practice skills college students use to set goals, manage time, keep up with assignments, take notes effectively and study them efficiently, and fight procrastination. This course is for a grade and one hour elective credit.

CRN 11857 R E 1010 121 Power Reading Mon/Wed 12-12:50 pm in 143 D.D. Dougherty (DL on schedule).
This course is taught by Cama Duke, Director of Learning Skills Services.
Students practice techniques to help them focus and concentrate, analyze how to be strategic in the way they approach different reading tasks, and explore methods to improve reading speed and comprehension. The course integrates study skills related to reading as well as a few insights into success with standardized reading tests. Offered in cooperation between the Reading Program and the Learning Assistance Program, this class is for a grade and one hour elective credit.

CRN 11860 R E 1010 122 Power Reading Mon/Wed 1-1:50 pm in 143 D.D. Dougherty (DL on schedule).
This course is taught by Cama Duke, Director of Learning Skills Services.
Students practice techniques to help them focus and concentrate, analyze how to be strategic in the way they approach different reading tasks, and explore methods to improve reading speed and comprehension. The course integrates study skills related to reading as well as a few insights into success with standardized reading tests. Offered in cooperation between the Reading Program and the Learning Assistance Program, this class is for a grade and one hour elective credit.