Description:
This introductory college level course includes discussions about campus resources, study techniques, critical thinking strategies, and information literacy. Students will set personal and academic goals and apply methods to reach them. Additional topics introduced include diversity issues, health concerns, goal-setting, and problem-solving. Each student will be required to summarize a topic related to the class in the form of a short oral presentation. Written assignments will include a critical look at a student's curriculum and career choice as well as a short research paper using library resources.