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CS102 EDU1025 Academic Skills
CONTACT HOURS: 40 (Lecture 40, Lab 0)
DELIVERY METHOD DISTRIBUTION: (25 Ground, 15 Digital)
ACADEMIC CREDIT: 4 Quarter Credits
PREREQUISITES: None
Course Information
Course Description
In this course, students are taught English and math fundamentals. Topics include basic
mathematical computation, systems of measure, English grammar and punctuation, and human
behavior and communication. Students are also taught common computer applications and Internet
skills. This course is also designed to develop professional skills and proactive career management.
This course includes both classroom and digital activities such as video, tests/quizzes, simulations,
and discussion boards. This course will include out-of-class work such as reading and writing
assignments, practice and practical application assignments, and projects. A minimum of two and a
half hours of out-of-class work will be assigned per week.
Course Outcomes
Any resources provided or assigned in previous courses may be required or used in this course.
Topic Outline:
Computer Basics
Internet Basics and Research
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English
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Math Basics
Excel
Communication
Quizzes 15%
Final Project 20%
Total 100%
*Out-of-class student homework is required as part of this course.
Students must pass this course with a final grade of at least 60%. Refer to your catalog for
specifics regarding your program of study.
Instructional Methods
Instructional strategies may include lectures, board work, demonstrations, lab activities, classroom
exercises, discussions, practice questions, examinations, reading assignments, field trips, guest
lectures, group projects, and oral presentations. This course may include both classroom and digital
activities such as video, tests/quizzes, simulations, and discussion boards.
Library Resources
Resources are available in the college library, as well as the Virtual Library. Research assignments
should include the Virtual Library. Students may access the Virtual Library through the student portal.
Technical Support
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The student portal allows password reminders and resets, and contains a link to technical support.
For Canvas support, clicking the Help link in your course shell provides access to immediate
assistance.
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Addendum
CS102 EDU1025 Academic Skills
Date(s) Classroom Activities Homework Time(est.)
Blended Session Points Reading 1h15m
Click or o ALEKS Introduction Future of Computers
tap o Activity Computer Basics History of the Internet
here to o Activity Internet Basics Impact on Society
enter o Activity Scholarly or Not Best Buy Shopping Guide
text. o Computers and the Internet Future of the Internet
Discussion Board 100 Impact on Society
Internet Research
Classroom Session
o Class Overview Assignments Points
o Digital Expectations Office 2016 100 1h30m
o Introductions Purchase a Device 100 1h30m
o Computer Basics and
Technology Impact Click or tap here to enter text. Click Click or
o Terminology Worksheet or tap tap here
100 here to enter
to text.
enter
text.
Blended Session Points Reading 15m
Click or o Module 1, continued Wikipedia
tap o Scholarly or Not Activity Purdue Owl: Internet
here to o Understanding Plagiarism Video Research Tips
enter o Purdue Owl: Plagiarism
text.
Assignments Points
Lab Session
o Math Review
o Internet Research and Google Click or tap here to enter text. Click Click or
o Accurate and Reliable or tap tap here
Information and Plagiarism here to enter
o Virtual Library Tour to text.
o Internet Source Worksheet 100 enter
text.
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Date(s) Classroom Activities Homework Time(est.)
Blended Session Points Reading 1h
Click or o Activity: Grammar Refresher Microsoft Office in Business
tap Article
here to Purdue Owl: APA Formatting
enter Classroom Session Articles
text. o Grammar Jeopardy
o Grammar Worksheets 100 Assignments Points
Final Project Paper 100 2h
Classroom Session
o Math Review Game
o
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