Course Descriptions ACAD 0020   Skills for Academic Success
CREDIT HOURS: 0
The objective of this course is to facilitate the successful transition from high school or the workplace to university life. This course will expose students to the functions of various student services on campus, encourage the development of good study skills, and explore the life management skills necessary to achieve success at university.
NOTES: This is a Workplace Readiness course required for the Diploma in Business Management.
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 1

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ACAD 1050   Foundations in Academic Study & Research
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course introduces participants to university culture and helps them to enhance academic performance. Course experiences build a practical understanding of the learning process at the university level, enabling students to develop strategies to be more effective learners. Topics include performance expectations, conventions of academic critical reading and writing, research methods, academic literature review and analysis, discipline-specific learning strategies, goal setting, and effective use of university resources.

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