Study Skills and Time Management, PDC 130, 1 Unit
FALL 2008
Linked with Math 88 - NEW!
OR
Linked with English 90 and 90R - NEW!
OR
A stand alone course (recommended for ESL students, too)

If your placement scores indicate that you should enroll in Math 88 or English 90, consider the Bridges to Success program for either Math or English.  Students who enroll in linked or bridged classes increase their chances for success.  Enroll in one of the following linked course sections*

Math Department Homepage

English Department Homepage

STAND ALONE PDC 130 (offered two times a semester; 16 hour class broken up on either two Fridays or two Saturdays)

ESL Department Homepage

*See a counselor if you place into both math and English and are unsure as to which group of sections to enroll in.  It is possible to take PDC 130 if you take Math or English at different times. 

Course Outline with Student Learning Outcomes

Catalog Description: 
Study Skills and Time Management
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: None
1 hour lecture
This course is designed to prepare students to adjust to the academic community by learning to plan and study effectively within given time limitations.  Strategies include:  Time management, goal setting, textbook mastery, library research skills, note-taking, exam preparation, stress reduction and educational planning.

Example topics include:

• Motivation, Purpose & Self-Esteem Building

• Time Management & Goal Setting

• Memory Techniques

• Test Taking Strategies & Note Taking Skills

• Dealing with Test Anxiety

• Math will focus on math strategies while English will focus on writing and reading strategies!