Developmental Studies
DEVS 052 3 Credits
Reading Enhancement
Intensive instruction in reading designed to increase vocabulary
and comprehension skills necessary for successful reading in the content
areas of college courses. (3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
DEVS 058 1–3 Credits
Reading Comprehension Lab
Emphasis on improving reading comprehension using texts from other
classes or lab materials. Focus on paragraph structure to recognize
main idea, supporting details and author’s purpose. Study techniques
for recognizing new vocabulary. Small groups allow individually designed
course of instruction to meet the needs of the students. Open entry/open
exit. May be repeated. (0 + 3–9) Offered As Demand
Warrants
DEVS 065 1 Credit
Spelling Improvement
A diagnostic/prescriptive approach for improving spelling skills.
(1 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
DEVS 066 1 Credit
Vocabulary Development
Designed to increase vocabulary substantially and to provide tools
for further vocabulary growth. (1 + 0) Offered As Demand
Warrants
DEVS 100 4 Credits
Introduction to Science
Introduction to skills needed to succeed in core science courses.
Topics include scientific terminology, scientific mathematical notation,
and the fundamentals of chemistry, physics and biology. Includes basic
scientific lab techniques and the skills needed to learn scientific
material. (Prerequisites: Elementary algebra and college reading level.)
(3 + 3) Offered Fall, Spring
DEVS 101 3 Credits
Skills for College and Career Success
A diverse menu of study skills for the student entering the college
environment. Skills include active listening, effective reading, taking
usable notes, test taking, communication, time and money management.
Students learn personal development skills that assist in addressing
intrusive issues that impact the learning process, increasing self-esteem,
and relating these skills to the classroom and later to a career. Class
sessions offer diverse learning experiences. (3 + 0) Offered
Fall, Spring
DEVS 102 1–3 Credits
Introduction to Distance Education
A diverse menu of study skills for the student entering the distant
learning college environment. Skills include: active listening, effective
reading, taking usable notes, test preparation and test taking strategies,
communication, and the use of technology as a study resource —all
in the distance learning context. Additionally, personal development
elements such as time management, working with university representatives,
and accessing local resources will provide skills to maximize the learning
experience and address the intrusive issues that impact the learning
process. (1–3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
DEVS 104 1–3 Credits
University Communications
Introduces the unique methods of communication required at the
college level. May link with selected lecture courses. May be repeated.
(1–3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
DEVS 105 3 Credits
Intensive Reading Development
Develops vocabulary, strategies, speed and comprehension to enhance
success with textbook reading. Composition of essays in relation to
readings. (3 + 0) Offered Fall, Spring
DEVS 106 1 Credit
Speed Reading
Introduction to newest speed reading techniques. Development of
flexible reading rates and increased comprehension and vocabulary skills.
Application of techniques to study, professional and leisure reading.
(1 + 0) Offered Fall, Spring
DEVS 107 3 Credits
Reader-Writer Workshop
A reader-writer workshop to develop fluency in reading and writing
skills for persons whose first language is not English. Intensive speaking,
listening, reading and writing activities. (Prerequisites: Placement
by examination or student decision.) (3 + 0) Offered As Demand
Warrants
DEVS 108 1 Credit
Study Skills Lab
Improvement of study skills in areas of greatest need on an individual
or small group basis in the lab or other workshop or individualized
format. Topics include time and stress management, listening/note taking,
library research and memory. Course may be repeated for credit when
content varies. (1 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
DEVS 110 1 Credit
College Success Skills
An introduction and overview of the diverse skills, strategies
and resources available to ensure success in the college experience.
Topics include study skills, time management, career planning, stress
management, communication skills, test taking and personal development
skills. (1 + 0) Offered Fall, Spring
DEVS 150 1 Credit
Life Work Planning
Planning for a satisfying career choice based on realistic assessment
of self, accurate knowledge of the world of work and experience with
ways to activate career plans. Enables students to evaluate potential
careers and to make educational and job search plans. (1 + 0)
Offered Fall, Spring
DEVS 160 1 Credit
The Resume: Key to Success
Use the resume writing process to develop job seeking skills:
locating the hidden market; researching job potential; learning to
fill out effective applications; designing and printing a custom resume;
assembling a portfolio; and developing effective interview skills.
DEVS 150 recommended but not required. (1 + 0) Offered Fall,
Spring
DEVS 185 3 Credits
Straight Thinking
A study of inductive, deductive and seductive thinking, and skill
building to recognize and use all three. Critical thinking skills to
analyze newspaper, magazine and spoken arguments. Political speeches
and other media presentation examined. Effective and convincing presentation
of one’s own ideas include formal and informal logic. (3 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
DEVS 189 1 Credit
Academic Intervention
Personal development and study skills for the student on academic
probation. Encourages students to recognize personal issues that impact
education and how to interface with resources to solve these problems.
Emphasis on student self-evaluation and peer advisor support to adopt
skills needed to improve poor academic records. Offers diverse learning
experiences designed to support the student as they learn to function
independently. (1 + 0) Offered Fall, Spring