SYLLABUS – PUENTE
COUNSELING 110 – College Success Skills
Fall 2006
Telephone
Number: 760-757-2121, ext. 6296
E-mail Address: framirez@miracosta.edu
Office –
To
assist students develop effective academic and personal strategies, techniques,
and skills for success in college and in life.
In
this course, the student will engage in individual and group activities for the
purpose of conducting self-evaluations and assessments that will be used to
identify areas where personal and academic improvement is needed. The student will have an opportunity to
develop new skills, techniques and college success strategies and apply them to
expand their knowledge and potential for college and life success. This course emphasizes a number of
experiential and writing activities as vehicles for self-discovery and personal
growth.
Students
completing this course will achieve the following objectives:
·
Understand own learning style and develop techniques necessary to
become an effective learner
·
Apply the principles of time management and develop
attainable/realistic short and long term plans
·
Understand the career development process and develop related and
relevant skills
·
Develop applicable strategies to improve recall and practice memory
exercises
·
Improve reading, note taking, and test taking skills
·
Understand the meaning of multiculturalism and diversity recognizing
socioeconomic, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and age differences and
their impact on student life and academic performance
·
Practice techniques and participate in exercises to develop critical
and creative thinking skills
·
Understand the different phases in the writing process and their
importance in creative and critical writing
·
Develop effective communication and active listening skills that will
enhance the student’s ability to improve self esteem, relationships, and
assertiveness
·
Understand the importance of health and wellness and their
physiological, psychological, and sociological impact on the student’s personal
and academic life
·
Understand the impact and learn how to make effective use of student
support and academic support services (counseling, career services, financial
aid, EOPS, DSPS, tutoring, library, and student activities)
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance
is mandatory since a great deal of learning will take place in the classroom
through participation in individual and group activities. Points will be awarded or taken away due to
attendance as follows:
0
absences = +20 points 1 absence
= +10 points 2 absences = 0
points
3
absences = -10 points 4
absences = -20 points
More
than 4 absences are not allowed unless there is a verifiable emergency. Students with more than 4 absences may be
dropped or may receive a failing grade.
LATE
ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO
MAKE UP QUIZES WILL BE ALLOWED. MID-TERM
OR FINAL EXAM MAKE UP WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED IN A VERIFIABLE EMERGENCY SITUATION
STUDENT
CODE OF CONDUCT – All students are expected to follow the MiraCosta College Student
Code of Conduct. Additionally, academic
honesty is expected and cheating on tests, quizzes, and/or assignments will
result in a failing grade or dismissal from class.
A =
450-500 Pts. B = 400-449 Pts. C = 350-399 Pts. D = 300-349 Pts. F = < 300 Pts.
ASSIGNMENT
|
POINTS
|
|
Midterm
Exam |
50 |
|
Final
Exam |
50 |
|
In
Class Exercises (5 @ 10 pts. each) |
50 |
|
Quizzes
(5 @10 pts. Each) |
50 |
|
Journal
Entries (10@ 10 pts. Each) |
100 |
|
Lifeline
presentation |
25 |
|
Group
presentation |
25 |
|
Essay
– Cultural Background/Diversity |
25 |
|
Personal
Statement (Autobiography) |
25 |
|
Library
Exercise |
25 |
|
|
25 |
|
Resume |
25 |
|
Class
Participation |
25 |
REQUIRED
TEXT
On Course, 4th Edition. Dr.
Skip Downing, Author.
I
will be available to meet with you before or immediately after class. I will also be available by appointment. Call 795-6670 to schedule an appointment.