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 Skills
Course emphasis is on improving reading comprehension using
texts and other materials. Focus is 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.
(Prerequisite: Placement level COMPASS Reading <70, ASSET Reading <38,
ACT <17, SAT <860 or permission of the instructor.) (1-3 + 0) 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, reading strategies, speed and
comprehension needed to read, understand and retain information in college
textbooks and the skills to write, in essay form, about material read. (Prerequisite: Placement level COMPASS
Reading 70-80, ASSET Reading 38-43, ACT 17-21, SAT 860-990 or permission of the
instructor.) (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 presentations examined. Effective and convincing presentation of one's
own ideas including formal and informal logic. (3 + 0) Offered As
Demand Warrants